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Digital Upskills - FREE Digital Marketing Course

digital upskills

Embark on a journey from crafting a personalised digital marketing action plan to mastering practical execution. Our workshop series delves into the essentials, providing insights into social media, search, and email channels. 

Wednesday 6th March - A Digital Action Plan for the Best Year of Your Business

Tuesday 12th March - Putting AI marketing tools to good use

Tuesday 19th March - From Zero to 100 Canva Skills

Tuesday 26th March - Creating a Social Media Plan and Content

Tuesday 16th April - Facebook and Instagram

Tuesday 23rd April - Facebook Ads Fundamentals

Tuesday 30th April - LinkedIn for small business 

Tuesday 7th May - Search fundamentals and SEO

Tuesday 14th May - Google Ads done right

Tuesday 21st May - Creating an Effective Email Program

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Rights as Tenants Under Retail Leasing Laws Webinar

Lynda

Join us for an enlightening online session tailored for traders! Explore your rights as tenants under retail leasing laws with expert facilitator Lynda McAlary-Smith, Commissioner at the Victorian Small Business Commission.

Date & Time: Tuesday March 5, 2024 | 6:00 pm

Key Takeaways:

  • Comprehensive understanding of your rights and entitlements.
  • Effective dispute resolution strategies for traders.
  • Address lingering questions in a supportive environment.

Facilitator: Lynda McAlary-Smith

With over two decades of regulatory experience Lynda is passionate about creating a fair operating environment for small businesses.Dedicated to collaboration and solution-focused partnerships.

Don't miss this invaluable chance to empower yourself in the realm of retail leasing. Save your spot now!

Location: Online

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Networking Series

 

Emma McQueen

Join us for our new series of monthly networking sessions in Boronia! Hosted by the incredible business coach and facilitator, Emma McQueen, these gatherings promise to be a game-changer for local entrepreneurs.

Emma is not just an amazing facilitator but a master at bringing people together. She'll guide you to step out of your comfort zone, fostering connections with like-minded businesses facing similar challenges, pain points, and triumphs. 

Expect more than just casual networking – Emma is here to delve into specific challenges. She'll skillfully group participants based on interests, creating an environment for collaborative problem-solving. Save and register for the dates below.

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Addressing your skills gaps with Skills Solutions Partnerships

Addressing your skills gaps with Skills Solutions Partnerships

Skills Solutions Partnerships provides funding to co-design and pilot training courses that address skills gaps in priority sectors. The program works with industry, TAFEs and dual sector universities to support Victorian Manufacturing, Digital, Construction, Clean economy, and Healthcare and social services businesses.

Other sectors considered on application. Submit your EOI by 11:59 pm Friday 15 March 2024.

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Learn Local - Learn new skills close to home

learn local

Learn Local are not-for-profit community organisations registered and funded by the Victorian Government. There are over 200 Learn Local locations across Melbourne and Regional Victoria offering a wide range of courses.

Learn Local courses are flexible and can be tailored specifically to suit your needs. You can learn in a classroom, online or a bit of both, at the pace that you choose. Class sizes are often small, with training delivered by highly experienced professionals in a relaxed environment.

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Last Chance! Join Circular Economy 101 Webinar

circular economy

Date & Time: 28 Feb 2024 5:30pm

Join Sustainability Victoria for an introduction into the circular economy. Learn about what circularity is and isn’t, why it is important, and how to get started with circular initiatives and business models. This session will give you practical information on circular approaches and how to make progress, combined with plenty of real-world examples of companies on a circularity journey and the economic benefits they have realised. Join us to get an idea of how you can start your circular economy journey, with an opportunity to ask questions throughout the session.

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For further assistance, please contact Economic Development via email: business@knox.vic.gov.au or call 9298 8000.