Small Business Workshops
In partnership with agencies, a number of workshops and events to support and develop small business are available. Bookings are essential.
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) offers free webinars on a variety of topics. There are general topics that suit all small businesses and others that are specific to particular industries or circumstances. Some are also offered in Chinese, Arabic and Vietnamese.
Business Victoria has information available to support businesses including:
- Business Support Package
- Economic Survival Program Fact Sheet here (in relation to COVID-19)
- Workshops can be made available virtually subject to registrations
The Victorian Government's Small Business Bus provides free mentoring to help you start or build your small business.
Whether you're planning, starting or growing your business, the Small Business Bus can help you to develop your ideas and capabilities.
Delivered by experts from the Small Business Mentoring Service (SBMS), the on board mentoring sessions can help you to identify a clear direction for your business, discuss key issues and priorities, and develop an action plan to achieve your goals.
Dates for 2021 to be announced
About the Digital Essentials Workshops
Free online workshops have been made available for businesses - registrations are essential.
To be eligible, small businesses must fit the following criteria:
- Victorian For-Profit Business (unfortunately Not-For-Profit and Charities are ineligible)
- Under 20 employees
- Have an active ABN
New program participants can register for the program and receive a phone consultation to discuss what program/offering best meets your needs. Interested businesses can register via the Melbourne Innovation website.
Digital Marketing Essentials
Wednesday 27 January 2021
10am to 12pm
Register for Digital Marketing Essentials workshop
Facebook for Small Business Simplified
Thursday 28 January 2021
12pm to 2pm
Register for Facebook for Small Business Simplified workshop
Boost Business with Facebook Advertising
Tuesday 2 February 2021
10am to 12pm
Register Boost Business with Facebook Advertising workshop
Social Media Marketing 101
Wednesday 3 February 2021
5pm to 7pm
Register for Social Media Marketing 101 workshop
Simple Steps to Build Your Website
Thursday 4 February 2021
12pm to 2pm
Register for Simple Steps to Build Your Website workshop
Get Found on Google with SEO
Tuesday 9 February 2021
10am to 12pm
Register for Get Found on Google with SEO workshop
Create Email Campaigns with Mailchimp
Wednesday 10 February 2021
5pm to 7pm
Register for Create Email Campaigns with Mailchimp workshop
Design Like a Pro in Canva
Thursday 11 February 2021
12pm to 2pm
Register for Design Like a Pro in Canva workshop
Engage Real Followers on Instagram
Tuesday 16 February 2021
10am to 12pm
Register for Engage Real Followers on Instagram workshop
How to Create and Plan Content for your Business
Wednesday 17 February 2021
5pm to 7pm
Register for How to Create and Plan Content for your Business workshop
Create an Ecommerce Website with Shopify
Thursday 18 February 2021
12pm to 2pm
Register for Create and Ecommerce Website with Shopify workshop
Get Going on Google Analytics
Tuesday 23 February 2021
10am to 12pm
Register for Get Going on Google Analytics workshop
Digital Marketing Essentials
Wednesday 24 February 2021
5pm to 7pm
Register for Digital Marketing Essentials workshop
Facebook for Business Simplified
Thursday 25 February 2021
12pm to 2pm
Register for Facebook for Business Simplified workshop
Boost Business with Facebook Advertising
Tuesday 2 March 2021
10am to 12pm
Register for Boost Business with Facebook Advertising workshop
Social Media Marketing 101
Wednesday 3 March 2021
5pm to 7pm
Register for Social Media Marketing 101 workshop
Simple Steps to Build Your Website
Thursday 4 March 2021
12pm to 2pm
We would love to support you!
Contact one of our friendly Business Help Desk staff on 03 5434 6000 or email [email protected]