Cybersecurity - is your business safe? Cybersecurity is becoming increasingly important for small businesses. Over the last 12 months, cybercriminals have specifically targeted small business owners, and not only can a breach cost your business thousands of dollars, but the introduction of mandatory data breach reporting also means that many small businesses are now at…

Do you want to take your business marketing to the next level? Join James Muir from Work My Own Way as he takes you through a three part series focussed specifically on growth marketing! Growth marketing allows you to design and conduct experiments to improve your results and better understand how you can target your…

A well planned and executed AGM has the power to engage your audience and increase your visibility, all at once. Join Deb and Bel as they walk you beyond the fundamentals of your annual reporting obligations to sharing stories that are memorable and fun. We’ll cover: Annual Reports: What should go into an annual report…

Events Make Good Business Networking Dinner, Wednesday 8 & Thursday 9 June 2022 We are extending an invitation to Events Make Good Business, two industry networking nights brought to you by East Gippsland Shire Council with support from Latrobe Valley Authority. These events will launch three newly developed toolkits designed to advise on the collaboration…

Using technology to simplify organisation, productivity, logistics, and more Are you spending more time trying to keep track of your admin than actually running your business? We’ve got the tools to get you out from under your to-do list and back to the stuff you love. In this hands-on, interactive workshop, we’ll walk you through…

Quoting, invoicing and finances with technology If you’re still showing up to your accountant with a box of loose receipts, or tracking payments in an Excel file, then it’s time to make a change. Electronic accounting tools can save you time, stress and money – and make sure your accountant isn’t groaning at tax time.…

Designing and setting up a website for absolute beginners. When done right, a website can be your star marketing tool for your small business. But if you’ve been told you need a website, you’ve probably also been told how expensive and complicated they can be to set up and maintain, and it’s all just starting…

How to conquer tech fear and make digital tools work for you. If you’re ready to modernise your business but don’t know where to start, Digital Toolkit has your back. We’re showing local business owners how to make technology work for you, so you can run your business admin better and let you get back…

Why you should bother and how to make it easy If you’re not using social media for your business, there’s a good chance you’re missing out on customers. Used properly, even just a couple of hours a week can help you connect with your audience and turn their screen time into sales. In this hands-on,…