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SUMMARY:Export Masterclass October 2024 - Online
DESCRIPTION:Learn\, develop\, and grow your skills in key areas of international trade to advance your export business growth and sustainability.\nExplore key areas of international trade to boost your export business growth and sustainability. Ai Group offers a series of Masterclasses\, both in-person and online\, designed to expand your existing knowledge. These courses provide practical tools\, resources\, and processes for navigating the global marketplace. As international trading conditions evolve\, the Export Masterclass equips you with essential knowledge and connections to overcome challenges and enhance your business success. \nWhat You’ll Gain:\n\nKnowledge: Dive into key areas of international trade\, from market research\, pricing to activating sales.\nTools: Access practical resources and processes to navigate complex global markets.\nConnections: Network with experts and fellow business owners to overcome challenges.\nStatement of Attendance: Upon completion\, receive recognition for your commitment to growth.\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat will you learn?\nThe Masterclass is rich in content and case studies to help new and experienced exporters succeed. \nIn Module 1 of the workshop\, you will learn how to: \n\nSet your export goals and objectives\nReview your product offering\nUnderstand your Unique Selling/Value Proposition\nResearch market opportunities\nLeverage Australia’s Free Trade Agreements to improve your competitiveness\nSelect the right markets\nReview your market entry strategies\n\nIn Module 2 (Online) of the workshop\, you will learn how to: \n\nBe export ready & understand your legal requirements\nUnderstand Incoterms 2020\nDevelop your export pricing model\nIdentify and qualify potential partners/distributors.\nTailor your sales pitch\nPromote your exports\nActivate sales\nAccess support available
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/export-masterclass-october-2024-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Export and International Relations
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SUMMARY:Staff Retention\, Attraction\, and Reward Structures to Optimise Business
DESCRIPTION:Retaining key personnel is one of the most challenging aspects of effective business management. Employees often leave when they feel unsatisfied with their compensation\, work arrangements\, company culture\, or overall engagement. However\, by strategically implementing an Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP)\, you can not only attract and keep top talent but also motivate and reward them to consistently perform at their best. \nESOPs create a unique corporate environment where employees become deeply invested in the company’s success. This heightened commitment helps shield your business from external pressures and drives long-term sustainability by encouraging innovation and improvement\, giving you a significant competitive edge. \nDesigned as a flexible and customisable succession strategy\, ESOPs can be adapted to align with your financial situation and timeline\, ensuring a smooth integration into your overall business plan. \nIn this Webinar\, you’ll gain: \n\nA thorough understanding of Employee Share Ownership Plans and how they work.\n\n\nInsight into how to effectively implement an ESOP tailored to your business needs.\n\n\nStrategies to engage your employees in driving collective success.\n\n\nAnswers to all your questions about ESOPs.\n\n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/staff-retention-attraction-and-reward-structures-to-optimise-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Industry Development
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SUMMARY:Know Your Numbers (Business Financials)
DESCRIPTION:Are you a business owner (or senior manager) but have never been properly shown how to read your business financials or understand the numbers in your business? \nWould you like to learn how to better manage your business and make better decisions based on the numbers? \nIn the Know Your Numbers workshop\, you will: \n\nUnderstand how to read your Profit & Loss Statement and how it should be laid out (which even some accountants don’t know).\nHave the Balance Sheet explained in simple terms and why it’s important to the health of your business.\nLearn all about KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators) and identify the key numbers for you to track to ramp up the performance of your business.\nGet clear on your Break-Even Point and how to use this knowledge to set sales targets for you and your team.\nUnderstand the levers of cashflow\, how to maximise them and why some businesses run out of cash as they grow.\nLearn the best (and simplest) tools to forecast your cashflow and make decisions ahead of time.\nComplete a practical exercise (yes\, you will need your calculator) to properly understand product/service margins and how this affects the profitability of your business.\nLeave with the confidence and understanding to better manage your business and put in place steps to boost your profits and longer-term growth.\nLearn the immediate next steps to continue to learn and stay focused as you implement these improvements in your business.\n\n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/know-your-numbers-business-financials-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Small Business
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Your Global Opportunities - Export Readiness Program
DESCRIPTION:Exporting to international markets is often more complex than selling locally or even regionally. You must comply with international trade regulations\, meet international product standards\, and manage your exports effectively through careful planning. \nIf you are looking to export or have just started engaging in international trade\, this program will give you the confidence and know-how to navigate your cross-border trade. \nAi Group Export Readiness Program aims to prepare businesses for successful international expansion. Participants will gain practical knowledge and skills to engage in international trade. \n  \nIn the Export Readiness Workshop\, you will learn about: \n1. Introduction to Exporting\n\nBenefits & challenges of export and identifying areas for improvement.\nThe export processes and importance of planning\n\n2. Export Market Research and Analysis\n\nConducting market research\, identifying export opportunities\, and analysing market trends\nLearn to leverage Australia’s Free Trade Agreements\n\n3. Export Legal and Regulatory Considerations\n\nNavigating export regulations\, licenses\, and permits.\nProtecting Intellectual property rights\n\n4. Product Adaptation and Localisation:\n\nAdapting products or services for foreign markets.\nCultural considerations and localization of marketing materials.\n\n5. Logistics and Supply Chain Management:\n\nShipping methods and freight forwarding\nIncoterms and their implications\nDealing with export documentation\n\n6. International Marketing and Promotion:\n\nThe importance of an export marketing strategy.\nUtilizing digital marketing\, social media\, and trade shows.\nBuilding relationships with distributors\, agents\, and partners\n\n7. Risk Management & Mitigation:\n\nIdentifying and managing export risks\nStrategies for minimizing risks.\nNext steps in exporting\n\n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/unlocking-your-global-opportunities-export-readiness-program/
LOCATION:202 Boundary Road\, 202 Boundary Street\, Spring Hill\, QLD\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Export and International Relations
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SUMMARY:Know Your Numbers (Business Financials)
DESCRIPTION:Learn the critical skills to understand your business financials and key numbers \n  \nAre you a business owner (or senior manager) but have never been properly shown how to read your business financials or understand the numbers in your business? \nWould you like to learn how to better manage your business and make better decisions based on the numbers? \n  \nIn the Know Your Numbers workshop\, you will: \n\nUnderstand how to read your Profit & Loss Statement and how it should be laid out (which even some accountants don’t know).\nHave the Balance Sheet explained in simple terms and why it’s important to the health of your business.\nLearn all about KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators) and identify the key numbers for you to track to ramp up the performance of your business.\nGet clear on your Break-Even Point and how to use this knowledge to set sales targets for you and your team.\nUnderstand the levers of cashflow\, how to maximise them and why some businesses run out of cash as they grow.\nLearn the best (and simplest) tools to forecast your cashflow and make decisions ahead of time.\nComplete a practical exercise (yes\, you will need your calculator) to properly understand product/service margins and how this affects the profitability of your business.\nLeave with the confidence and understanding to better manage your business and put in place steps to boost your profits and longer-term growth.\nLearn the immediate next steps to continue to learn and stay focused as you implement these improvements in your business.\n\nThis is an interactive training workshop\, and the session will not be recorded. So\, bring along your calculator and leave the workshop with the financial skills needed to run a more successful business. \n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/know-your-numbers-business-financials-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:New business and startups,Small Business
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SUMMARY:Participate in Australian Government Procurement/Contracting Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:An Introduction to Australian Government Procurement for Suppliers\nThe session will be delivered by the Australian Government Department of Finance\, in collaboration with AI Group. \nThe Australian Government is a large potential market for businesses of all sizes. In 2022-23 more than 83\,000 contracts with a total value of $74.8 billion were awarded to businesses. \nIf you are interested in understanding how to participate in Australian Government procurement and contracting opportunities\, come along to this introductory session to find out more. \nIn this session we will cover: \n\nWhy sell to the Australian Government\nWhat the Australian Government buys and how\nProcurement methods and industry engagement\nHow to start the process to sell\nResponding to an Approach to Market\nWhat to expect if you win / don’t win a contract\n\n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/participate-in-australian-government-procurement-contracting-opportunities/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Procurement and tendering
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