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SUMMARY:Tendering — Top Ten Tips Webinar (SEQ South)
DESCRIPTION:Helping Queensland businesses stand out and increase your chances of tendering success \nDo you want to stand out from your competitors and improve your chances of winning tenders? \nThis one-hour webinar will provide you with practical tips to help you to prepare comprehensive and conforming bids to tender for government and private sector contracts\, large and small. \nOur tips will help you write an effective tender response that outlines the expertise\, experience and value-add activities of your business to procurement managers who are responsible for assessing if you are the right fit for their supply chain. In the webinar\, we’ll cover: \n\nhow to develop an effective approach to tenders\nhow to prepare responses to key criteria\nunderstanding the importance of non-price criteria vs price\ncommon pitfalls and traps\nwhere to look for current and upcoming tendering opportunities\nhow to make your business more visible to buyers.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/tendering-top-ten-tips-webinar-seq-south/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230307T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230307T130000
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SUMMARY:Planning for Success
DESCRIPTION:What better way to predict the future of your club than to create it? \nPlanning is one of the most exciting tasks for club committees because it gives you the chance to set aside your day-to-day operations and dream up a big future. Some of the most successful turnaround stories in clubs started with those organisations planning ahead. \nIn this free webinar\, we’ll explore how strategic planning can assist with your club’s growth and success and will provide practical steps for putting together a great club plan! \n\nRegister Now >> Tuesday\, 7 March 2023 (12:30—1 pm session)\nRegister Now >> Tuesday\, 7 March 2023 (6:30—7 pm session)\n\nAbout the presenter\nSteve Connelly — Director of Sport and Community Development @CPR Group \nSteve directs CPR Group’s sport and community development team. He has worked with CPR Group since 2005 and has extensive experience across a broad range of projects. Steve’s personable nature and engaging communication style enable him to capitalise on the human potential which exists in all not-for-profit organisations. He lives for those ‘light bulb moments’ and gets a genuine kick out of helping volunteers to be happier in their roles. Steve assists committees to run better businesses\, enhance financial viability and become off-field champions. Steve and his team contribute to a vibrant Australian sport and community sector by preparing comprehensive master plans\, land management plans and facility strategies\, facilitating interactive governance training and stakeholder engagement programs\, writing real-world constitutions\, advising the government\, developing strategic plans and helping organisations to obtain grant funding.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/planning-for-success/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230306T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230309T153000
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SUMMARY:Export Documentation Online Workshop Series - March
DESCRIPTION:The Export Council of Australia has developed a series of online courses for companies wanting to understand export documentation requirements and/or gain assistance in training their team in processing documentation correctly and efficiently. \n\nSeating Available: 15\nTime: 1.00—3.30 pm AEST\nLocation: The link to the online event is to be provided by the event organiser\nIndividual Workshop Price: $385\nAll three: $985\nECA members receive a 10% discount\n\nWho should attend: \nThis practical workshop is tailored specifically to companies wanting to upskill their team in export documentation requirements. Attend only the workshops that are of interest to you all attend all three. Attendees will gain hands-on experience in preparing export documentation. \nWorkshop materials: \nAll participants will receive: \n\nComplete workshop booklet\, including examples of documentation (soft copy)\nCertificate of completion\n\nDuring the workshop\, companies will also have an opportunity to bring their own documentation along. There will be time allocated to go through your documentation with our documentation expert! \nFor more information contact: stefanieharter@export.org.au \n\n  \nAbout the workshops\nInternational Contracts of Sale & Incoterms – Monday\, 6 March 2023\nAbout this workshop: \nThis workshop will focus on the importance of contracts\, what types of contracts are available\, plus the range of issues to take into account when considering the relevant roles and responsibilities in any contract of sale. Contract of sale examples will be provided so learners can review and ask questions relevant to their business. You will learn: \n\nInternational Contracts of Sale\nIncoterms 2020\nRevision\n\nOur specialist trainer will also review the newly released Incoterms 2020 and explain exactly what they are\, the rules surrounding them and the importance of using them correctly. \nWant more? We’re inviting an experienced exporter to the session. They will also be discussing the above topics\, sharing best practices and answering all those questions you’ll bring along that are relevant to your business. \n\n  \nExport Documentation and Procedures –  Wednesday\, 8 March 2023\nAbout this workshop: \nThis workshop will cover the following documents: \n\nDocuments required by Australian Authorities\nTransport Documents\nSpecialist Documents\nCommercial Documents\nDocuments required by Importing Countries\n\nThis component of the course is intensive\, so provides plenty of examples and recommendations on what is required. \nJust as important is costing for export\, so we will break this down to cover the many costs incurred\, best practices to ensure correct quotation moving forward plus definitions\, costs associated and things to consider – this workshop also provides a practical exercise to encourage knowledge retention. \nAnd finally\, we have invited an experienced exporter to join us and discuss what advice they can provide when it comes to managing the document process and mistakes to look out for in your business. There will be plenty of time for questions and don’t forget to bring along any documents that are relevant to your business! \n\n  \nInternational Payment Documentation – Thursday 9\, March 2023\nAbout this workshop: \n\nInternational payment documentation (includes a lesson on letters of credit)\nRisk Management\nRevision\nGuest speaker: Learn top tips from a banking specialist\n\nOne of the most asked questions is how to make sure you get paid – and so it should be! Today’s payment workshop is combined with risk management making it a must for all exporters – with only 12 spots available this will fill up fast. \nUnderstanding what methods of payment are available to you is vital to the success of any business\, therefore the following four methods of collecting payment will be explained in full: \n\nPrepayment\nOpen Account\nDocumentary Collection (sight or term)\nDocumentary Letter of Credit (DC)\n\nWe’ll also discuss what risk is involved across international payment and logistics\, so learners gain confidence and know what to look out for when supporting these areas of the business. \nTo help gain a different perspective and ensure you’re across these areas will be zooming in on an international trade bank specialist to discuss the latest trends and answer any questions you may have about these areas. It’s important that you bring along any questions you have about your business as this is the chance to discuss possible outcomes with industry specialists. \n\n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/export-documentation-online-workshop-series-march/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Business in the City of Logan,Export and International Relations
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230301T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230301T150000
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SUMMARY:Brisbane City Council ASPIRE Launch Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Brisbane City Council brings you a FREE Introduction Webinar to learn more about ASPIRE. \nFeaturing guest speaker and sustainability expert Bernardo Tobias\, Queensland State Manager for OzHarvest. \nASPIRE is an online marketplace for material resource exchange. It matches waste resources from a business with potential manufacturers\, purchasers or recyclers and therefore reduces waste going to landfill. \nASPIRE helps 2\,000+ Australian businesses reduce waste disposal costs\, capture carbon emission savings and engage in a circular economy supply chain. \nThis webinar will introduce you to the ASPIRE platform and demonstrate how your business can register\, use the marketplace and start reducing your waste footprint. \nAccess to the ASPIRE platform is free for all Brisbane City Council businesses with less than 100 employees. \nIf your business disposes of any of these commodities\, then ASPIRE Marketplace can help by reducing\, reusing\, or repurposing these resources!
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/brisbane-city-council-aspire-launch-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ASBAS Digital Solutions,Business Development,Circular Economy
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230221T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230221T140000
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SUMMARY:Get Started with Google My Business
DESCRIPTION:Google My Business is an easy and sensational tool to control how your business is seen on Google. \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 \nGoogle My Business is more important than ever! Your Google My Business profile differentiates you in Google and delivers quality traffic and new business. Setting up your Google My Business listing is one of the simplest and most effective ways of setting your business up to be found online. \nDuring this workshop\, we will look at what Google My Business is and how you need to set your profile up to ensure that you are maximising your presence in local search results. Whether you have an account already\, or you need to set one up\, Google My Business is an essential tool for all businesses who are wanting to be found in Google Search and Maps. \nIn this workshop\, you will learn: \n\nWhat all the profile sections mean\, and how they help your organic search engine rankings\nHow your customers use your GMB profile\nWhy Google reviews are important\, and how to leverage your profile to increase review numbers\nTo install the GMB app and use its exclusive features\nThis workshop is brought to you by Business Station and AusIndustry under the Digital Solutions Program.\n\nABOUT PRESENTER\nSeasoned marketer and entrepreneur with an affinity for tech and people. I like to work with people and implement structure to enable teams to be able to perform at their highest capacity\, with as little friction as possible from tech or processes. I believe that there’s always room for improvement. \nAfter an amazing decade of creating a solid career in IT working in 2 Fortune 500 companies\, I successfully transitioned into digital marketing in 2005 and never looked back. \nI have been honing my skills in driving and monetising traffic even before Twitter and Facebook existed\, expanding my knowledge on how content can influence consumer behaviour online\, and turning that into profitable affiliate campaigns for myself or my clients. \nStarting with SEO and Google Adwords way back in 2005\, I moved across all aspects of digital marketing\, from copywriting to link building\, user experience to split testing\, building websites\, selling websites\, building scalable marketing automation for clients and eventually successfully founding a 7 figure and a 6 figure digital agency. \nSince 2014 I’ve been obsessed with paid social media marketing\, working with hundreds of small and medium businesses\, coaches\, consultants and corporate clients to run their Facebook Ads\, lead generation\, and sales funnels and optimising their entire online presence to get better results across the board. \nAbout Digital Solutions – Australian Small Business Advisory Services\nThe Digital Solutions program is built to help small business owners develop their digital marketing skills\, from social media to building a better website\, making online sales\, creating Google and Facebook Ads\, and more. All with the advisory and guidance of experienced industry experts who keep you on the right track and help you learn with step-by-step support and check-ins. \nAt this event\, we’ll discuss how our program works and how we can help you to build a more resilient business. \nImportant – Participating businesses must be aware that this information will be provided to the Commonwealth Department of Industry\, Science\, Energy and Resources for program evaluation and reporting purposes; and businesses may be approached by a representative from the Department to complete a survey on the services provided.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/get-started-with-google-my-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230214T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230214T140000
DTSTAMP:20230117T234732Z
CREATED:20230117T234732Z
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SUMMARY:Get Started with Facebook Ads
DESCRIPTION:Facebook ads can be hard\, especially if you’re new to it all. \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 \nFacebook ads can be hard\, especially if you’re new to it all and you don’t have the time to study. This is why a lot of business owners either pay someone to run their ads for them or they just don’t run ads at all – and miss out on a great marketing channel. \nIn this session\, I will show you how to start with Facebook Ads\, how the algorithm works\, what campaign structure is the best\, which objectives are best suited\, and how to get your Facebook Pixel to start tracking visitor data from your website. \nBy the end of it\, you should have a good understanding of Facebook Ads\, and you’ll be more empowered to make a decision on hiring someone to run ads for you\, or just do them yourself. \nThis workshop is brought to you by Business Station and AusIndustry under the Digital Solutions Program. \nABOUT PRESENTER\nSeasoned marketer and entrepreneur with an affinity for tech and people. I like to work with people and implement structure to enable teams to be able to perform at their highest capacity\, with as little friction as possible from tech or processes. I believe that there’s always room for improvement. \nAfter an amazing decade of creating a solid career in IT working in 2 Fortune 500 companies\, I successfully transitioned into digital marketing in 2005 and never looked back. \nI have been honing my skills in driving and monetising traffic even before Twitter and Facebook existed\, expanding my knowledge on how content can influence consumer behaviour online\, and turning that into profitable affiliate campaigns for myself or my clients. \nStarting with SEO and Google Adwords way back in 2005\, I moved across all aspects of digital marketing\, from copywriting to link building\, user experience to split testing\, building websites\, selling websites\, building scalable marketing automation for clients and eventually successfully founding a 7 figure and a 6 figure digital agency. \nSince 2014 I’ve been obsessed with paid social media marketing\, working with hundreds of small and medium businesses\, coaches\, consultants and corporate clients to run their Facebook Ads\, lead generation\, and sales funnels and optimising their entire online presence to get better results across the board. \nAbout Digital Solutions – Australian Small Business Advisory Services\nThe Digital Solutions program is built to help small business owners develop their digital marketing skills\, from social media to building a better website\, making online sales\, creating Google and Facebook Ads\, and more. All with the advisory and guidance of experienced industry experts who keep you on the right track and help you learn with step-by-step support and check-ins. \nAt this event\, we’ll discuss how our program works and how we can help you to build a more resilient business. \nImportant – Participating businesses must be aware that this information will be provided to the Commonwealth Department of Industry\, Science\, Energy and Resources for program evaluation and reporting purposes; and businesses may be approached by a representative from the Department to complete a survey on the services provided.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/get-started-with-facebook-ads/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230208T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230208T133000
DTSTAMP:20230202T055258Z
CREATED:20230202T055036Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding your carbon snapshot
DESCRIPTION:CCIQ ecoBiz is excited to announce the launch of ecoBiz Carbon Snapshot tool. This can convert information from your energy\, water and waste bills into carbon emissions that can be aggregated to provide a carbon snapshot. \nJoin the ecoBiz team at the free webinar “Understanding your carbon snapshot with ecoBiz” to learn more and how the tool will be useful as a starting point for your carbon emissions and help you make informed decisions. \nDate: Wednesday\, 8 February 2023\nTime: 12:30—1:30 pm\nLocation: Online \nAbout the presenter\nCharlotte Taylor – ecoBiz Program Manager @CCIQ \nCharlotte is an experienced sustainable certification program manager\, team leader\, trainer and policy advisor. She is responsible for the successful delivery and development of the ecoBiz program – a free sustainable advisory program for small and medium businesses in Queensland.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/understanding-your-carbon-snapshot-with-ecobiz/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Business in the City of Logan
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230208T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230208T130000
DTSTAMP:20230118T005348Z
CREATED:20230117T233307Z
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SUMMARY:Instagram Reels & Stories
DESCRIPTION:Learn about unlocking the power of Instagram stories and reels\, with tips on how to create content to make your business stand out online. \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 \nThis interactive workshop explores the latest features of Instagram for Business\, including reels and stories\, with tips on how to successfully implement them in your Instagram marketing strategy to grow your brand’s reach and visibility. \nKasia will also be sharing her top tips and tricks for creating lasting connections and making the newest trends work in your favour on Instagram. \nThis workshop is brought to you by Business Station and AusIndustry under the Digital Solutions Program. \nABOUT PRESENTER\nKasia McNaught is a passionate digital marketing and communications consultant with over 15 years of experience working with businesses across digital\, traditional and outdoor media. \nKasia is a proud small business owner and founded McNaught Media in 2016\, a boutique digital marketing consultancy specialising in social media marketing\, content creation and public relations. \nShe has consulted with hundreds of business owners to help them improve their online presence through organic and paid marketing strategies. \nQualifications: Bachelor of Arts\, UWA 2006 \n  \nAbout Digital Solutions – Australian Small Business Advisory Services\nThe Digital Solutions program is built to help small business owners develop their digital marketing skills\, from social media to building a better website\, making online sales\, creating Google and Facebook Ads\, and more. All with the advisory and guidance of experienced industry experts who keep you on the right track and help you learn with step-by-step support and check-ins. \nAt this event\, we’ll discuss how our program works and how we can help you to build a more resilient business. \nImportant – Participating businesses must be aware that this information will be provided to the Commonwealth Department of Industry\, Science\, Energy and Resources for program evaluation and reporting purposes; and businesses may be approached by a representative from the Department to complete a survey on the services provided.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/instagram-reels-stories/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221208T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221208T170000
DTSTAMP:20221129T055747Z
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SUMMARY:Packaging for Profit - Tourism Business Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Presented by packaging specialist\, Despina Karatzis\, the Chief Navigator and the GM at Navii Digital & Tourism Tribe\, discover how you can unlock the power of partnerships. \nDespina was the CEO of Victoria’s largest commercial hot air balloon operation\, Global Ballooning Australia\, where she implemented new packaging formulas which led to the success and growth of the business. \nAbout the Workshop\nThese online workshops are a follow-up for previous participants and an opportunity to join the program if you couldn’t attend the in-person Packaging for Profit Workshop back in June. \nYou will leave these online workshops feeling inspired to explore and create new cost-effective products for your business that will help you grow your brand awareness and your bottom line. \nWorkshop Topics and Dates:\n\nPackaging for Profit Overview | Thursday 17 November\, 4 pm — 5 pm\nQuick Wins with Content | Thursday 24 November\, 4 pm — 5 pm\nSmart Collaborations | Thursday 1 December\, 10 am — 11 am\nOnline Reputation Management | Thursday 8 December\, 4 pm — 5 pm\n\nTo sign-up for these workshops click ‘Register’ above and select each workshop you can attend by adding a ticket quantity. \nWe highly recommend that you register for all 4 online workshops to get the most out of this free offering. \nPlease email our Tourism Marketing and Engagement Officer\, Clare Fraser if you have any issues with registration – clarefraser@logan.qld.gov.au
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/packaging-for-profit-tourism-business-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Queensland Small Business Month,Small Business,Tourism Industry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Explore Logan":MAILTO:explore@logan.qld.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221201T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221201T110000
DTSTAMP:20221129T055739Z
CREATED:20221129T043609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T055739Z
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SUMMARY:Packaging for Profit - Tourism Business Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Presented by packaging specialist\, Despina Karatzis\, the Chief Navigator and the GM at Navii Digital & Tourism Tribe\, discover how you can unlock the power of partnerships. \nDespina was the CEO of Victoria’s largest commercial hot air balloon operation\, Global Ballooning Australia\, where she implemented new packaging formulas which led to the success and growth of the business. \nAbout the Workshop\nThese online workshops are a follow-up for previous participants and an opportunity to join the program if you couldn’t attend the in-person Packaging for Profit Workshop back in June. \nYou will leave these online workshops feeling inspired to explore and create new cost-effective products for your business that will help you grow your brand awareness and your bottom line. \nWorkshop Topics and Dates:\n\nPackaging for Profit Overview | Thursday 17 November\, 4 pm — 5 pm\nQuick Wins with Content | Thursday 24 November\, 4 pm — 5 pm\nSmart Collaborations | Thursday 1 December\, 10 am — 11 am\nOnline Reputation Management | Thursday 8 December\, 4 pm — 5 pm\n\nTo sign-up for these workshops click ‘Register’ above and select each workshop you can attend by adding a ticket quantity. \nWe highly recommend that you register for all 4 online workshops to get the most out of this free offering. \nPlease email our Tourism Marketing and Engagement Officer\, Clare Fraser if you have any issues with registration – clarefraser@logan.qld.gov.au
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/packaging-for-profit-tourism-business-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Queensland Small Business Month,Small Business,Tourism Industry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Explore Logan":MAILTO:explore@logan.qld.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221124T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221124T120000
DTSTAMP:20221111T051313Z
CREATED:20221111T051313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T051313Z
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SUMMARY:Capability statement webinar
DESCRIPTION:Building capability statements that help your business thrive. \nThe Department of State Development\, Infrastructure\, Local Government and Planning South East Queensland South regional office invites you to join a Capability Statement Webinar. \nWhat is a capability statement?\nA capability statement is a tool that allows procurement teams to assess your expertise and achievements\, as well as your potential to deliver goods and services. It outlines the capabilities and skills of your business. \nA capability statement is essential for applying for and securing tendering opportunities in government and private sector projects. They can also be uploaded to online databases and be used to support your finance applications. \nWhy attend this webinar?\nThis webinar will provide the top tips to help your businesses develop and prepare an effective capability statement. By attending\, you will learn: \n\nwhy a capability statement is important\nhow to use your capability statement to market your product or service\nhow to use your capability statement to accompany contract tender submissions\nbest-practice fundamentals for developing and drafting a powerful capability statement\nhow to access the latest information on Queensland’s supply chain opportunities.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/capability-statement-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business Development,New business and startups,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221110T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221110T114500
DTSTAMP:20221031T235355Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Manufacturing Support
DESCRIPTION:Helping Queensland Manufacturers to better navigate State Government support. \nThe Department of State Development\, Infrastructure\, Local Government and Planning (DSDILGP) is proud to launch the How the Government can help your Business Series\, incorporating a collection of webinars which will be delivered to businesses across Queensland providing participants with targeted information on available grants\, services\, programs and support from across government (both state and federal agencies) to help them succeed. \nParticipants are free to choose the webinar topic(s) that are most beneficial and relevant to meeting their business needs. \nAs the first event in the How Government can help your Business Series\, the Understanding Manufacturing Support webinar is hosted by the DSDILGP SEQ South Regional Office in partnership with the Department Regional Development\, Manufacturing and Water (DRDMW) to provide manufacturers valuable information on Queensland Government grants and support for manufacturers. \nIn the 45-minute session Queensland Manufacturers will understand: \n\nThe role of DRDMW in delivering the Queensland Advanced Manufacturing 10-year Roadmap and Action Plan\nThe assistance provided by the Regional Manufacturing Hubs including the Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program (MHGP)\nThe Made in Queensland (MIQ) Grant for the opening of Round 5 and application instructions on how to apply\nHow DSDILGP can help your manufacturing business\n\nThis webinar will conclude with an interactive Q&A session to clarify any enquiries relating to the topics above. \n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/understanding-manufacturing-support/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Business in the City of Logan
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221108T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221108T150000
DTSTAMP:20231019T071435Z
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SUMMARY:Be Found on Google - Online
DESCRIPTION:Be found when customers start the search. If you are not on page 1 will you even be found? We will cover: \n\nGoogle My Business\nGoogle Adwords\nGetting the top spot on Google\nGoogle Search Console\nWhat your customers are searching\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT PRESENTER \nLiam Fahey is a serial entrepreneur\, creative director\, photographer and social marketer. He has a proven track record creating online marketing campaigns for companies across different industries\, and a reputation for taking businesses from local markets to international markets with the right website design and social media. Liam believes any business can be successful by creating a marketing plan with a strong focus on branding and capability. He specialises in organic content creation and has been producing content for social media marketing for over 14 years. With a trade behind him\, years of building businesses and insights into nearly every industry\, Liam is prepared to assist businesses in growing their knowledge.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/be-found-on-google-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221101T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221101T150000
DTSTAMP:20231019T070218Z
CREATED:20231019T070218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T070218Z
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SUMMARY:Wix Your Way to Web – Online
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to create your own website using Wix. We will cover: \n\nHow to setup and get your domain\nBuilding a Wix site without code\nBasic design guidelines\nConnecting your site\nGoing live on Google\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT PRESENTER \nLiam Fahey is a serial entrepreneur\, creative director\, photographer and social marketer. He has a proven track record creating online marketing campaigns for companies across different industries\, and a reputation for taking businesses from local markets to international markets with the right website design and social media. Liam believes any business can be successful by creating a marketing plan with a strong focus on branding and capability. He specialises in organic content creation and has been producing content for social media marketing for over 14 years. With a trade behind him\, years building businesses and insights into nearly every industry\, Liam is prepared to assist businesses in growing their knowledge.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/wix-your-way-to-web-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221027T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221027T110000
DTSTAMP:20220929T004158Z
CREATED:20220929T004158Z
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UID:10000615-1666864800-1666868400@loed.com.au
SUMMARY:November Monthly Content Planning Class
DESCRIPTION:Do you sit at your computer each morning struggling to write posts for your social media? \nThe thing is\, you are struggling because you lack a plan and I would love to help you create this. \nIn this 1 hour webinar\, we will map out your content plan for the upcoming month so you have loads of ideas and inspiration to help you show up with ease and confidence. \nThis workshop is brought to you by Business Station and AusIndustry under the Digital Solutions Program. \nABOUT PRESENTER\nSarah Thomson has worked as an advisor with Business Station for over 3 years and in that time\, she has worked with thousands of small business owners to help them increase their confidence in digital marketing. \nShe has worked in her own business\, Online Social Butterfly since 2011 and prior to that she worked in corporate marketing and communications for 15 years. \nAs well as extensive experience in marketing\, she also has the following qualifications: \n\nBachelor of Commerce (Marketing)\nPost-Graduate Diploma in Business Management\nMaster in Communication Management\n\nSarah is a highly sought-after trainer and advisor offering friendly and supportive coaching. \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!
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/november-monthly-content-planning-class/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221018T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221018T113000
DTSTAMP:20221006T011820Z
CREATED:20221006T011820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T011820Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Information Security Management Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Information Security Management Webinar. \nAbout this event:\nEach year tens of thousands of Australian Businesses find themselves the victim of a CYBER-CRIME and no sector of the economy is immune. \nThis is a hot topic\, and this free Webinar will guide you through what information security is\, why it is relevant to your business and why you shouldn’t ignore it. \nThe Queensland Government is helping Queensland Businesses be Cyber Alert and resilient. Register now to secure your place and learn more about the simple steps that you can take to secure your information.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/introduction-to-information-security-management-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business Development,New business and startups,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220926T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220926T113000
DTSTAMP:20220914T022259Z
CREATED:20220914T022259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T022259Z
UID:10000612-1664181000-1664191800@loed.com.au
SUMMARY:Small Business SOS: Business Growth in 2022
DESCRIPTION:This is a Free Event online for subscribers! Empower your business in 2022 – Join the Digital Toolkit Panel of Experts for the Small Business SOS Series – as they explore much-needed essential tools\, tips and advice for small businesses. We have Australia’s leading Digital Growth Experts joining us LIVE in the Digital Toolkit on 26 September 2022. Register to attend and get exclusive access to the content before the public! \nAbout this event\nDIGITAL TOOLKIT EXPERTS LIVE Q&A\nSmall Business SOS: Business Growth in 2022\nEmpower your business in 2022 – Join Australia’s Leading Digital Experts as they share their innovative approaches to business growth. \n\nFree online event – 3 Hours\n8 x Micro Workshops\n8 x Expert Speakers\nAustralia Small Business Initiative\nAustralia Leading Digital Experts\nAccess Free Resources\nMassive Video Library\nLearn Secrets from the Experts\n\nDate: 26 Sep 2022\, 8:30 am – 11:30am (GMT+10:00) Brisbane\nAddress: Online\nRSVP Deadline: 26 Sep\,  8:30 am AEST
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/small-business-sos-business-growth-in-2022/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220728T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220728T113000
DTSTAMP:20220621T034155Z
CREATED:20220621T034155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T034155Z
UID:10000597-1659004200-1659007800@loed.com.au
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220721T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220721T170000
DTSTAMP:20220621T033746Z
CREATED:20220621T033746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T033746Z
UID:10000596-1658415600-1658422800@loed.com.au
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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