Across the month of February, our community partners have several courses to help with your small business. From improving your digital skills to networking with other local businesses, there is something to support every small business.
City of Banyule
In February, the City of Banyule is offering:
Small Business Mentoring Service
1 February 2022 | 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Free)
The City of Banyule in conjunction with SBMS is offering business mentoring sessions to support businesses that are situated within the City of Banyule.
For further details and to book, please visit the event listing.
Nillumbik Shire
During February, Nillumbik Shire is offering:
Nillumbik 'Unmuted' Business Breakfast Series — Yarrambat
9 February 2022 | 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM
Nillumbik 'Unmuted' Breakfast Series — Diamond Creek
16 February 2022 | 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM
Join us at Rivers of Yarrambat — Yarrambat and Golden Hills Brewery — Diamond Creek as we gather to hear from fellow business people about how they have adapted and survived through the pandemic.
This event provides an opportunity to listen to a mixed panel of business owners and operators as well as industry and government representatives who support small businesses in our Shire.
Building Community with Social Media - Online Workshop
7 February 2022 | 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Delivered by Non-Profit Training, this interactive workshop will cover the following topics to help any community organisations, groups or clubs looking to grow their social media presence:
- The most popular social media platforms used in Australia
- Which platform will best support your organisation's goals
- How to promote your organisation through social media platforms
- Tips on the best way to use social media effectively
For further details and to book, please visit the event listing.
City of Whittlesea
Across February, the City of Whittlesea is offering:
Business Concierge
If you're thinking about starting your own business or already run a business, but have questions about how to expand, what permits you need and which regulations apply to your operation, our Business Concierge service is the ideal place to start.
For more information: Call 03 9217 2180 or email business.concierge@ whittlesea.vic.gov.au.
Small Business Bus: Doreen (Wellbeing)
9 February 2022
The Small Business Bus provides a free 45-minute session with a coach from EACH to help you and your business.
For bookings and further details, please visit the event listing.
Small Business Bus: Lalor (Business advice)
10 February 2022
For bookings and more details, please visit the event listing.
Community Partners
Business Victoria
Virtual Mentor Sessions
Business Victoria offers free online business advice sessions to help you start or grow your small business. Available Monday to Friday, these one-on-one sessions are with a business expert and will provide information on your business idea or how to grow your existing business.
For further details and to book, visit the Business Victoria website.
Tools and Templates
Discover the range of templates and tools from Business Victoria to help you and your business. From final demand and financial statement templates to marketing plan documents, they have something to help in every aspect of your business. Find out more on the Business Victoria website.
Australian Tax Office
Join online for the Australian Tax Office’s (ATO) range of short webinars to help you with your small business. From understanding cash flow and GST to connecting with the ATO as a sole trader or small business. For more details and to register, visit the ATO website.
Be Connected
Do you need to learn more about technology? Be Connected host a number of short online workshops to help with updating your tech skills. Learn more on the Be Connected website.
PRACE
Join PRACE at our newest pop-up hub site, Donnybrook Olivine By Mirvac – Shared Space Community Centre in Donnybrook.
Introduction to basic bookkeeping and MYOB skills
16-week course | Runs from 25 February until 24 June 2022 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
For details and to enrol, visit the PRACE website.
Civil Construction Labourer (Donnybrook and Mernda)
9 sessions (Monday to Wednesday) | Runs from 21 March until 7 April 2022 from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
For details and to enrol, visit the PRACE website.
Computer courses
PRACE runs multiple computer and technology courses across the City of Whittlesea. For details and enrolment information, visit the PRACE website.
Neighbourhood Houses
Our neighbourhood houses across Banyule, Whittlesea and Nillumbik are dedicated to supporting life-long learning. Here are a selection of some of the workshops being hosted during February to support small businesses.
Banyule: Diamond Valley Learning Centre
DVLC host a number of courses to help adult learners. From Moving On sessions aimed at identify new employment avenues for adults to technology help.
Visit the DVLC website for further details and enrolment information.
City of Whittlesea: Whittlesea Community House, Wills and Wishes Clinic
Have you settled your will and assets? Whittlesea Community House and La Trobe University have partnered to offer a free Will & Wishes Clinic to help you get your assets in order.
Visit the Whittlesea Community House website for bookings and further information.
Nillumbik Shire: Living and Learning Nillumbik
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