The Small Business Festival 2024 is set to ignite August with a month-long celebration of entrepreneurship, innovation, and local business!
The festival features a selection of low-cost and no-cost events from 1 – 31 August for you to create a schedule of learning opportunities to suit your business needs!
With a diverse array of opportunities for professional development, networking, and knowledge sharing, this festival aims to inspire new and innovative ways of thinking while empowering and supporting our vibrant small business community.
The program focusing on ‘Creating Business Excellence’ offers a dynamic line-up of events designed to cater to the diverse needs and interests of small business owners.
From inspiring presentations and engaging activities to practical workshops and valuable networking opportunities, attendees can expect to gain fresh insights, level up their skills, and make valuable connections along the way.
Here are some event highlights you can look forward to:
- Keeping your retail business alive financially.
- AI and future proofing your business.
- Networking breakfasts.
- Strategies and channels for marketing your business.
- Learn how to set clear and easy-to-measure goals.
- Discover the social media trends for 2025.
- ATO Masterclass Series – all about setting up a small business.
- Hear about available grants and get skills in grants writing.
- Discover how Canva can help you craft captivating marketing content.
- And much more!
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Quotes attributable to Mayor Councillor Simon Brooks:
“At the heart of every successful small business is a strong support network.
“We want to create a stronger, more resilient economy and build vibrant communities where businesses and individuals can flourish.
“The Small Business Festival brings together local businesses across a month of dedicated activities, providing them with the resources, connections, and inspiration they need to thrive.”
