Business Connect Events
Service NSW Business Connect provides free, independent, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one‑on‑one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business. Central NSW Business HQ is an approved independent provider for Service NSW Business Connect until June 2025.
How to start a sole trader business
Online session New South Wales, AustraliaWhether you are in the process of starting a new venture or simply have an idea and don’t know what to do next, this session is sure to provide you with everything you need to know to setup as a sole trader and hit the ground running.
Budgeting basics for startups
Online session New South Wales, AustraliaAre you a startup founder or entrepreneur? Do you love your product or service but struggle with financial necessities of being a business owner? If so, this webinar is for you.
Resilience: adapting to market and customer expectations
Online session New South Wales, AustraliaDiscover the core principles of resilience and gain strategic skills to adapt business operations and strategies. Learn how to build a resilient business, so that you're prepared for whatever comes your way.
Business planning – Orange
Central NSW Business HQ L 2 296-298 Summer St, Orange, NSW, AustraliaDo you have a plan? Join Nalinda Ranaweera in-person and dive deep into the art of effective business planning. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event is packed with actionable insights and practical strategies.
Every business needs a business plan. Your business plan acts as a blueprint, guiding you on your business journey. A simple business plan doesn’t need a lot of information and can be easily tailored to your business. In this workshop you will learn how to create and implement a simple and effective business plan.
Women in leadership – Orange
Central NSW Business HQ L 2 296-298 Summer St, Orange, NSW, AustraliaAre you tired of putting on a mask, using corporate buzz words that aren’t your own and showing up as someone you don’t know? In this workshop you will learn how to harness your natural state and use authenticity to deliver a real experience for your small business
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Social Media Strategies
Social Media Strategies
Overview
Social media is a must for any business. In this workshop you will learn insights into social media platforms and how it works hand in hand with business in the digital world.
What you'll learn
- Why you should use Social Media in your marketing strategy
- How to develop a social media strategy
- Creating and scheduling content for Social Media
- Tips & Tricks for Social Media Success
There is no preparation required to attend this free workshop which will be held in Cowra. Attendance will be limited to 20 attendees.
Meet the presenter
Andrea Ciotti
Andrea is passionate about providing support to small businesses across the Western region of New South Wales. Originally from the United States, Andrea has lived in Australia since 2014 working within the areas of e-commerce, retail trade, marketing and event management.
After gaining industry experience, she started her own successful retail (bricks-and-mortar) and e-commerce store in 2016 and expanded into the United States market in 2020. Drawing on her experience, Andrea specialises in advising businesses in areas such as e-commerce, retail trading, marketing and digital presence.
In addition to her small business experience, Andrea holds a Bachelor of Business from the University of Central Florida with a focus in Marketing and Sports Business Management. By understanding the demands placed on small business owners, Andrea uses her skills in marketing, branding, social media, and planning to ensure that her clients achieve their dreams and unlock their full potential.
Andrea is an enthusiastic professional who uses engaging communication to facilitate better business practices and solve problems. She is excited to share her knowledge to empower others to succeed. Andrea is an accredited Mental Health First Aid officer.
Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you start, run, adapt or grow your small business.
Workshop Costs
Eligible Businesses can attend at NO COST. Talk to us about whether you’re eligible.
Workshop Dates
- Cowra
- Wednesday, 14 Sep 2022
- 6.00pm - 7.30pm
- Cowra Bowling Club
- 27 Vaux Street, Cowra NSW
- Weddin
- Thursday, 15 Sep 2022
- 10.00am - 11.30am
- Grenfell Bowling Club
- Cross Street, Grenfell NSW
- Mudgee
- Wednesday, 21 Sep 2022
- 6.00m - 7.30pm
- Club Mudgee
- 99 Mortimer Street, Mudgee NSW
- Narromine
- TBC
- 5.30pm - 7.00pm
- Narromine Shire Council Chambers
- 124 Dandaloo Street, Narromine NSW
- Gillgandra
- Wednesday, 5 Oct 2022
- 5.30pm - 7.00pm
- TBC
- TBC
- Coonabarabran
- Thursday, 6 Oct 2022
- 6.00pm - 7.30pm
- TBC
- TBC
- Broken Hill
- Wednesday, 26 Oct 2022
- 5.30pm - 7.00pm
- Broken Hill Civic Centre
- Chloride Street, Broken Hill NSW
- Cobar
- Thursday, 27 Oct 2022
- 5.30pm - 7.00pm
- TBC
- TBC