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SUMMARY:Business Planning - Online and In-person
DESCRIPTION:Future-proof your business\nThis Business Planning Course is proudly supported by the Queensland Department of Youth Justice\, Employment\, Small Business and Training\nMicro and small businesses form the foundation of the Australian economy\, employing approximately 44% of the Australian workforce and contributing around one-third of Australia’s GDP. As approximately 97% of Australian organisations are categorised as micro and small businesses it is critical that this industry sector is supported in being successful. \nThis free course is designed to provide local business owners with a clear understanding of the key factors that underpin their success and are critical to their long-term survival. \nParticipating in this course\, comprised of a series of workshops\, provides a platform for business owners to survive and thrive by adopting and implementing strategic management principles\, thereby lowering the rate of business failure. \nFor businesses that are not located near a course delivery site\, participants are welcome to join online\, as per the below schedule. When registering\, please choose the course with the most suitable dates. \nEligibility requirements\nIf your business is based in Queensland\, employs fewer than 20 (full-time equivalent) staff and has been operating for at least 12 months\, you are eligible to register for this series of workshops and we encourage you to take up this opportunity by registering now to participate. \nGain certification and credit\nParticipating in this course is a great way to experience what it is like to study at University and open up a pathway into a higher-level qualification. Upon completion of all modules and submission of assessment items\, you will be eligible to receive a Certificate of Completion and credit for one elective course in UniSC’s Graduate Certificate in Business Administration. \nDates\nLocation: \n\nMyhorizon\, 1-15A Runnymede Road\, Capalaba\nOr online\n\nStart Date: Tuesday 15 August 2023 \nTime: 9-11 am on Tuesdays \n\nWeek 1: Tuesday 15 August\nWeek 2: Tuesday 22 August\nWeek 3: Tuesday 29 August\nWeek 4: Tuesday 5 September\nWeek 5: Tuesday 12 September\nWeek 6: Tuesday 19 September\nWeek 7: Tuesday 26 September\n\nAt the end of the course\, there is an optional 15-minute participant presentation on Tuesday 3 October and Wednesday 4 October \nRegistrations close on Monday 7 August 2023. \nModule information\nThe content is delivered as workshops within this free\, short course. The weekly schedule includes the development of a customised business plan that is suitably developed for sourcing funds from banks\, and investors or can be leveraged for grant applications. At the conclusion of the workshops\, there will be an opportunity for participants to deliver a 15-minute presentation to a panel of experts. Please note that minimum and maximum numbers may apply at each location. \n\nWeek 1: Overview of Small Business Planning\nWeek 2: Organisation and Industry Analysis\nWeek 3: Marketing Strategy\nWeek 4: Business Structures\, Operating Plan and Risk Management\nWeek 5: Succession Planning and Human Resource Strategy\nWeek 6: Financial Management\nWeek 7: Communications Skills and Preparing for the Presentation\n\nWeek 1-7 are 90-minute workshops\, followed by a 30-minute Q&A and networking sessions. \nPlease note\, at the end of the course there is an optional (oral) presentation of a draft business plan. Dates to be confirmed.
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LOCATION:My Horizon\, 1-15A Runnymede Road\, Capalaba\, Queensland\, 4157\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Small Business
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SUMMARY:Decarbonisation Action Plan workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore practical ways to reduce energy use and carbon emissions in your manufacturing business. \nAre you ready to meet the demands of customers\, potential employees and supply chain partners to implement sustainable manufacturing practices and reduce your carbon footprint? Are you looking to enter new markets that have requirements around Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions? Do you understand the impact on your bottom line? \nWith energy costs rising and GHG emissions reporting becoming a requirement in some supply chains and local and export markets\, manufacturers are increasingly looking to become cleaner and greener to reduce costs\, remain globally competitive and continue to grow. Are you ready? \nIn this practical 4-hour workshop\, sustainability experts Jane Gaffel and Penny Prasad from The Ecoefficiency Group will assist you as a manufacturing leader to: \n\nunderstand the importance of sustainable manufacturing and how decarbonisation applies to your business\ndevelop a list of GHG emission sources within your own site (Scope 1\, 2 and 3)\nlearn how to calculate your GHG emissions and ways to reduce them\nstart a high-level Decarbonisation Action Plan that sets out goals and a strategy to reduce emissions on your journey to Net Zero.\n\nWho should attend?\nAny manufacturer who wants to understand their carbon footprint and take action to reduce it. \nAbout your facilitators: The Ecoefficiency Group\nThe Ecoefficiency Group has been supporting individual businesses\, industry and government to implement practices that reduce their costs and embed sustainability within their operations for over 20 years. \nJane Gaffel – Jane has over 20 years of experience in Environmental Management with the past 13 years focusing on ecoefficiency for business. She has worked with a wide range of industries including\, food manufacturing\, foundries\, tourism and the University sector. She has strong experience in energy and water management and training. Her prior experience is quite wide including environmental impact assessment for infrastructure projects\, hydrology and hydraulics and contaminated land. \nPenny Prasad – Penny has over 25 years of experience working in the manufacturing industry. Before founding The Ecoefficiency Group\, she worked as a consultant and researcher on eco-efficiency projects across various industries including metal fabrication\, poultry production\, and dairy processing. Penny has extensive experience in the food manufacturing industry and has worked managing both production and sustainability for some of Australia’s largest food production organisations.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/decarbonisation-action-plan-workshop/
LOCATION:My Horizon\, 1-15A Runnymede Road\, Capalaba\, Queensland\, 4157\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan,Circular Economy
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