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SUMMARY:Logan's Tradie and Construction Jobs Expo
DESCRIPTION:Matching jobs and training to jobseekers and career seekers. \nIf you are looking for opportunities in certified trades or construction\, whether it is as a currently skilled worker; or looking for information on training and further education pathways to get you job-ready\, this is the event for you. \nThe purpose of the Tradie and Construction Jobs Expo is to connect employers\, RTO’s and peak bodies with job-ready and job-willing individuals.  \nThe event will be an opportunity for providers to showcase their training opportunities targeted at those wanting to get a trade certificate in automotive\, construction\, civil or wet trade. \nThe event will also provide local businesses the opportunity to attract and recruit potential employees. \nFree for both exhibitors and attendees \nThis event is delivered as part of the Mayor’s Local Jobs and Skills Taskforce. Hosted by Logan Office of Economic Development / Logan City Council. \nRegister to attend or exhibit\n\n\nGetting to the Event\nLogan’s Tradie and Construction Jobs Expo will be held at the Logan Metro Sports and Entertainment Centre\, located on 357 Browns Plains Road\, Heritage Park\, 4118 \nLogan Metro Sports & Events Centre – Google Maps \nTravelling by car:\nFree parking is available at the Logan Metro Sports and Entertainment Centre. Take either the first left or right after you enter from Browns Plains Road. \nTravelling by Public Transit\nYou can get to Logan Metro Sports Complex by Bus or Train. These are the lines and routes that have stops nearby: Bus- 545 and 550 \nDisability Parking\nA limited number of Persons with a Disability (PWD) car parking spaces are available close to each entry gate for holders of a valid government-issued disability parking permit. These car parks will be issued to customers on a first come\, first served basis each event day. Please ensure your disability parking permit is visible for the carpark attendant to see.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/logans-tradie-and-construction-jobs-expo/
LOCATION:Logan Metro Sports & Events Centre\, 357 Browns Plains Rd\, Crestmead\, Queensland\, 4132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Council Events,Jobs and Employment
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SUMMARY:Starting a small business - ATO webinar
DESCRIPTION:This webinar provides business intenders with the information to help them start their own business. \nAre you thinking of starting a small business? Maybe you have a hobby that is becoming a business. \nThis 1 hour webinar session will help you understand: \n\nthe difference between a hobby and a business\nwhat to do if your hobby turns into a business\nthe most common business structures and the registrations you may need to be in business.\n\nGetting it right is important so come along\, ask questions and give your business the best chance of success. \nMultiple dates
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/starting-a-small-business-ato-webinar-3/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220823T130000
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SUMMARY:How to start a home-based business - LOED Workshop Roadshow
DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about starting a home-based business or are you already in business and need to know more? \nJoin us for this workshop dedicated to help those thinking of starting their own home-based business or who have recently set one up. \nOur dedicated team of Small Business Advisers will explain the fundamentals of starting a new business. You will work through a Business Start-Up Checklist\, identify where you are up to and discover what else you need to do before successfully starting your new venture. You can then develop your action plan to make it all happen. \nYou will learn: \n\nThe fundamentals of starting a new business\nWhat you need to work on to successfully get your business started\n\nAt the completion of the session you will leave with: \n\nA Business Start-Up Checklist\nOngoing support from your local Small Business Adviser\nAn action plan to start your business\n\nA one-to-one follow up meeting is available to assist you further and embed the ideas/principles of the session. Please contact loed@logan.qld.gov.au to connect with your team of expert advisers.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/how-to-start-a-home-based-business-loed-workshop-roadshow-10/
LOCATION:PCYC Logan\, Cnr of Compton Rd &\, Kingston Rd\, Slacks Creek\, QLD\, 4127
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220819T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220819T233000
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SUMMARY:2022 Business Distinction Awards
DESCRIPTION:Logan’s Business Night of Nights \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nIt’s time to celebrate the best businesses in Logan. \nThe Logan Chamber of Commerce hosts the Business Distinction Awards to showcase the best our region has to offer. \nThe business awards were originally started by the Logan Chamber of Commerce over 35 years ago and has a tradition of being a night of nights on the Logan business and social calendar. \nThis year’s awards program will culminate in an awards ceremony at Distillery Road on August 19. It’s an awesome venue and promises to be a fantastic event. \nThis year\, there will be 17 separate industry categories for businesses to nominate for and five special major awards – New or emerging business\, Sustainability\, Innovation\, Community contribution\, Inclusiveness and Business of the Year. \nLast year there was a long waiting list for tickets so book early to avoid disappointment.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/2022-business-distinction-awards/
LOCATION:Distillery Road Market Hall\, 124 Distillery Rd\, Eagleby\, Queensland\, 4207\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Networking,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220811T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220811T150000
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SUMMARY:Business Cashflow and Tax Implications
DESCRIPTION:Learn about Business Cashflow and Tax Implications! \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nLogan Office of Economic Development (LOED) has partnered with Griffith University Tax Clinic and Small Business Financial Counselling Service to present you with this workshop. \nCommencing a business is complex with many decisions required to be made. One of the decisions that sometimes is overlooked is the ‘tax’ implications of running a business. Tax is an important consideration as ignoring it can result in penalties and interest charges\, but it can also influence the cash flow of the business. This series of workshops will provide an overview of important tax considerations that people about to commence a business should take into account. \nAbout the workshop:\nThis workshop will consider how the various types of taxes (particularly income tax and GST) can influence a business’ cash flow\, not only in terms of profit margin\, but also when payments are due. The workshop will also look at: \n\nemployment\ntax\, particularly superannuation obligations\, and\nfringe benefits tax.\n\nAbout the presenters:\nBrett Freudenberg\nBrett Freudenberg is a Professor – Taxation at Griffith University (Australia). \nBrett is known for his research expertise in the tax law and policy issues facing private enterprises\, as evidenced by his Fulbright Scholarship (2006) and over 80 refereed publications in leading Australian and international journals. \nBrett is passionate about education being a transformative process\, and his effectiveness as a teacher has been recognised through five national awards (including the award of two Australian Learning and Teaching Council citations: 2008 & 2011). \nIn 2019 Brett was successful in securing funding from the Federal Government to establish the Griffith Tax Clinic\, which sees students under supervision providing tax assistance to those in need in the community. \nAdditional information\nTime: 1-3 pm\, Thursday 11th August 2022 \nLocation: Logan City Council\, 150 Wembley Road\, Logan Central. \nCheck-in: Please check in at Information Desk at entry.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/business-cashflow-and-tax-implications/
LOCATION:Logan City Council Administration Building\, 150 Wembley Road\, Logan Central\, QLD\, 4114
CATEGORIES:Business Development,New business and startups,Small Business
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SUMMARY:Business Cashflow\, Structure and Tax
DESCRIPTION:Learn about Business Cashflow\, Structure and Tax! \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nLogan Office of Economic Development (LOED) has partnered with Griffith University Tax Clinic and Small Business Financial Counselling Service to present you with this workshop. \nCommencing a business is complex with many decisions required to be made. One of the decisions that sometimes is overlooked is the ‘tax’ implications of running a business. Tax is an important consideration as ignoring it can result in penalties and interest charges\, but it can also influence the business’s cash flow. This series of workshops will provide an overview of important tax considerations that people about to commence a business should take into account. \nAbout the workshop:\nThis workshop will consider how the business structures (whether a sole trader\, partnership\, company or trust) can influence who has the tax obligations\, as well as the rate of tax. This workshop will explain: \n\nthe basic premise of the different business structures\nthe ideas behind what is business income\, and\nwhat expenses are likely to be deductible.\n\nAbout the presenter:\nBrett Freudenberg\nBrett Freudenberg is a Professor – Taxation at Griffith University (Australia). \nBrett is known for his research expertise in the tax law and policy issues facing private enterprises\, as evidenced by his Fulbright Scholarship (2006) and over 80 refereed publications in leading Australian and international journals. \nBrett is passionate about education being a transformative process\, and his effectiveness as a teacher has been recognised through five national awards (including the award of two Australian Learning and Teaching Council citations: 2008 & 2011). \nIn 2019 Brett was successful in securing funding from the Federal Government to establish the Griffith Tax Clinic\, which sees students under supervision providing tax assistance to those in need in the community. \nAdditional information\nTime: 1-3 pm\, Thursday 4th August 2022 \nLocation: Logan City Council\, 150 Wembley Road\, Logan Central. \nCheck-in: Please check in at Information Desk at entry.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/business-cashflow-structure-and-tax/
LOCATION:Logan City Council Administration Building\, 150 Wembley Road\, Logan Central\, QLD\, 4114
CATEGORIES:Business Development,New business and startups,Small Business
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SUMMARY:Build your own free eCommerce website in under an hour
DESCRIPTION:It may sound too good to be true. But there is a way for you to build your own online store with a domain name at no cost. \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: To register for this event you must be a business (0-19 employees)  and provide your ABN. \nThis session will be recorded and sent to everyone who has registered. Register now! \nLevel: Beginner \nScared of Shopify? Woozy after checking out WooCommerce? Baffled by BigCommerce? Have no idea how to make an online store that won’t end up costing you thousands of dollars to build. \nHow about a free eCommerce website that you can build and sell\, within an hour? \nSounds too good to be true – but this is exactly what you can do with BigCartel\, the simplest online store you can build yourself. \nIn this quick class you will learn: \n\nHow to set up a BigCartel account\nHow to start loading up your products (and understand the limits and how to work around them)\nHow to choose a design and personalise it\nHow to connect a payment provider like Stripe or Paypal\nHow to go live and start promoting your store\n\nThis workshop is brought to you by Business Station and AusIndustry under the Digital Solutions Program. \n  \nABOUT PRESENTER \nDante St James is one of Australia’s most accredited and recognised digital skills trainers\, having started coding his own games on a Commodore 64 in 1985\, to building websites in 1996 and having worked in media\, marketing and technology since then. Having seen the rise of the web\, web 2.0\, social media and now the beginnings of the metaverse\, Dante has maintained a place at the forefront of technology for nearly four decades. \nNow based in the Northern Territory\, Dante has been recognised as a finalist for three years running in the NT Digital Excellence Awards\, has been selected as one of five accredited trainers for Meta (Facebook) Australia\, and holds training contracts for Google’s Digital Springboard program and working with the Australian Government’s Digital Solutions and Entrepreneurship Facilitators programs. \nDante has accumulated 107 certifications in various technologies and business skills\, which he sees as vital for the operation of his training and marketing agency\, Clickstarter\, and the growth of his mobile and NBN reseller business\, Cellular One. In 2022\, Dante launched StartUp Territory\, a pre-accelerator program for new businesses and the Marketing Institute of the Northern Territory.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/build-your-own-free-ecommerce-website-in-under-an-hour/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Small Business
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SUMMARY:Get Found on Google – SEO for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Learn the Basics of SEO – Easy DIY Website Marketing \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: To register for this event you must be a business (0-19 employees)  and provide your ABN. \nThis session will be recorded and sent to everyone who has registered. Register now! \nLevel : Beginner \nYou’ll learn how to do the essential SEO on your website so your business gets found on Search Engines. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nHow to create an SEO friendly website\nHow to write SEO-optimised content\, titles\, descriptions\, and internal links\nAbout local SEO and how to use it to find local customers.\nWhich Tools to use (free)\nHow to get started with our SEO Action Plan\n\nThis workshop is brought to you by Business Station and AusIndustry under the Digital Solutions Program. \n  \nABOUT PRESENTER \nRicky has a background in technology marketing and business development and has been a digital consultant for the last 10+ years. He specialises in Digital Marketing for small businesses\, particularly eCommerce businesses\, and he possesses excellent technical WordPress\, Woocommerce\, Shopify\, and Digital skills. He is Google certified\, a Shopify Partner\, and enjoys assisting his clients to become successful online.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/get-found-on-google-seo-for-beginners/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Small Business
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220716T220000
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SUMMARY:Succeeding Beyond Borders Conference 2022
DESCRIPTION:This event is offered by a private business. The Queensland Government is not responsible for the accuracy of event details or the quality of event delivery. \nJoin our 2 day conference devoted to promoting career excellence\, leadership development and partnerships between African professionals within and beyond Australia. \n\n\n\n\nSucceeding Beyond Borders Conference\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSucceeding Beyond Borders is APA’s annual thought leadership and networking conference. The aims of the conference include to: \n\n\n\n\n\nPromote knowledge with an aim of contributing positively to Australian and African economies;\nFoster dialogue that promotes the exchange of ideas and innovative thinking amongst government\, universities\, corporate\, community and entrepreneurs in Australia and Africa; and\nEncourage and enhance research on economic\, governance and policy issues relating to the development of African economies\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe conference will also focus on increasing awareness and visibility of diaspora from African nations and their contribution to Australia and Africa\, economically\, culturally\, and socially. \nA longer-term focus is to establish a system that will connect investment projects with the public and private sectors in Australia for inclusive development in Africa. As the emerging social\, economic\, technological and geopolitical changes play out\, African professionals\, international students\, educators and communities will need to gain insight and apply expert knowledge and skills to achieve positive influence and become adept global citizens. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nThe APA Conference will be a forum for government\, universities\, the private sector\, and African professionals to discuss issues that are hindering African Australians from reaching their full potential in their chosen careers. It will also be a platform at which best practice models across Australia and beyond will be highlighted. We plan to have a diverse range of speakers across several sectors make presentations on the proposed topics over the two days. We also plan to have a number of plenary sessions run concurrently\, which will give the delegates more time to discuss the relevant topics at length. \n\n\nThe specific objectives of the conference include:\n\n\n\n\n\nBuild strategic partnerships with industries\, sectors\, and unions to advance the professional excellence of African people living in Australia\nTo champion increased leadership of Africans in executive leadership in respective industries where Africans are well represented in the workforce\, this includes: Education\, Mining\, Agriculture\, Health\nPromote knowledge management as an important driver to professional excellence with an aim of contributing positively to the Australian economy.\nFoster dialogue that promotes the exchange of ideas and innovative thinking amongst government\, universities\, the private sector and entrepreneurs.\nHighlight the positive stories of Australians of African heritage in Trade and Business as well as professional excellence. We hope this will go a long way in inspiring other Africans especially young people and emerging entrepreneurs and professionals.\nShare opportunities and build networks\, collaborations and partnerships.\n\n\n\nGoals and Outcomes\n\n\n\nThe goals of the Conference are aligned with the strategic direction of APA and include:\n\n\n\n\nBuilding a strong workforce of trained\, experienced and empowered African Australian leaders\, professionals and skilled workers include trades and apprenticeships.\nBuilding African leaders by working to provide culturally supportive mentorship programs that create future African leaders in key industries.\nBuilding strong strategic alliances with government\, universities\, corporates and unions and professional associations and peak bodies that represent employees.\nIncreasing awareness and visibility of African professionals and their contribution to the economic growth of Australia.\n\n\n\nVenues\n\n\n\n\nFriday 15 July 2022\, 9am – 5pm; Saturday 16 July 2022\, 9am – 2pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQUT Gardens Point\nParking – located in either P block or under the freeway. Both parking areas are open 24 hrs 7 days a week. Casual pay on exit parking facility. The maximum height clearance is 2.1 metres.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 16 July 2022\, Conference Dinner: Welcome Drinks from 5:30PM. Dinner concludes at 10:00PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.\nCar Park – car park rates can be viewed by clicking this link.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/succeeding-beyond-borders-conference-2022/
LOCATION:QUT Gardens Point\, 2 George St\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4000
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Networking,Small Business
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ORGANIZER;CN="African Professionals of Australia Limited":MAILTO:info@apaau.com
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