Small businesses in the Forrest and Gellibrand areas will be able to access relevant, reliable and affordable information on growing their business at workshops to be held on Monday 14 May, 2018 in Forrest and Monday 28 May, 2018 in Gellibrand.
Last year more than 4,800 people participated in over 430 Small Business Victoria workshops across the State. The most popular topics included starting a business, financial management, employing staff, marketing and digital business.
The targeted workshops are part of a successful and long-running program allowing established and prospective business owners to access the advice they need to make informed decisions so they can expand their business and grow their profits.
All Small Business Victoria Workshops are delivered by experienced private sector business specialists skilled in developing and managing small businesses.
Small Business Victoria partners with over 50 host organisations to deliver the affordable events, with the Forrest workshop hosted by Forrest & District Neighbourhood House and the Gellibrand workshop hosted by Gellibrand Community House.
- In Forrest, the Business planning essentials: How to build a road map to success short workshop will be held at the Forrest & District Neighbourhood House at 14 Grant St, Forrest at 9.30AM on Monday 14 May.
- In Gellibrand, the Marketing your business: How to get it right first time short workshop will be held at the Gellibrand Community House, 5 Main Rd, Gellibrand at 9:30AM on Monday 28th May.
For more information and updates on this event or other Small Business Victoria workshops, please visit business.vic.gov.au or call Small Business Victoria on 13 22 15.
Quotes attributable to Member for Western, Victoria Gayle Tierney MP
“Victoria is home to more than half a million small businesses and we are leading the country in small business growth.”
“The Small Business workshops provide a valuable opportunity for local business owners and operators to get reliable and affordable advice from the experts without travelling far and wide.”
“Whether you’re thinking of starting a business, looking for guidance with an existing business or wanting to expand, I encourage all Otway locals to take advantage of this great program.”