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SUMMARY:How to Budget for Small Business Success Using Digital Platforms
DESCRIPTION:A budget acts as a guide for financial decision-making\, enabling entrepreneurs to make sound choices when it comes to allocating their resources. By attending this workshop\, you will gain the knowledge necessary to develop a budget that can help you effectively manage your business’s finances. \nThis workshop will step you through: \n\nUnderstanding the importance of small business budgeting\nPlanning for expenses and cashflow\nIdentify areas to reduce cashflow\nMake informed decisions about investments and expansion opportunities\nHelp prioritise spending\nUsing technology to stay organised and in control of your finances\nDigital tools for budgeting including accounting software\, budgeting apps\, Excel and online tools for tracking expenses\nChoosing the right digital tool for your small business\nGuidance on how to create a budget for a small business\nHow to manage your budget and which digital platform is best for your business\nHow to implement your budget and track the progress digitally\n\nPresented by Jackie Matjasec. \n  \nPlease note that registering for this workshop is mandatory to ensure your spot and we encourage potential participants to review eligibility requirements before registering. Eligibility requirements include: \n\nbusinesses with under 20 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) employees\nbe a Queensland-based business\nhold an active Australian Business Number (ABN)\n\n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/how-to-budget-for-small-business-success-using-digital-platforms-3/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:ASBAS Digital Solutions,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240509T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240509T150000
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SUMMARY:Exploring Facebook and Instagram advertising
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the different advertising options from boosting posts to more advanced advertising \nLearn about Facebook and Instagram advertising\, from a simple boosted post to a more complex campaign through Meta. Explore the settings including goals\, audience targeting\, campaign objectives and more. \nPresented by Danielle Taylor. \nAbout Danielle Taylor \nDanielle Taylor has over 25 years of marketing experience\, is an Australian Marketing Institute Certified Practising Marketer and the owner of Firefly Solutions Pty Ltd which provides marketing services to businesses and community groups throughout the region from Gympie to Brisbane. \nPlease note that registering for this workshop is mandatory to ensure your spot and we encourage potential participants to review eligibility requirements before registering. Eligibility requirements include: \n\nbusinesses with under 20 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) employees\nbe a Queensland-based business\nhold an active Australian Business Number (ABN)\n\n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/exploring-facebook-and-instagram-advertising-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:ASBAS Digital Solutions,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240509T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240509T123000
DTSTAMP:20260605T134838
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SUMMARY:Your Business and IBA Info session
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have an idea or who are thinking about starting a business and want to hear about the preparation that may be needed in taking the next steps. The workshop also looks at the range of IBA products and services available\, their suitability for you and your options in developing your business idea along the business life cycle. \nKey Topics include: \n• What is business\, why go into business and are you ready? \n• Business success and challenges \n• Business preparation and planning \n• Financial management responsibilities \n• Developing and testing your business idea \n• IBA and your business \nAfter completing this workshop and with the help of your Business Action Plan you should be in a better position to determine what your options are in progressing your idea for starting a business and identify the resources that may help you reach your goal. \n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/your-business-and-iba-info-session-3/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Queensland Small Business Month,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240508T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240508T203000
DTSTAMP:20260605T134838
CREATED:20240416T021012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T065940Z
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SUMMARY:Business Essentials: Business obligations and Finances 101
DESCRIPTION:Setting your business foundations\nThis workshop is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are thinking about starting a business or who are already in business and want to get a better understanding of the statutory and legal requirements that need to be considered when operating a business in Australia. It also introduces basic financial management concepts and tools needed to help you run a business. \nKey topics include: \n\nBasic Business Structures\nSkills\, certifications and licencing\nGovernment requirements such as tax\, superannuation and employer obligations\nBusiness management obligations such as insurance\, record keeping\, business names and intellectual property\nFinancial Literacy and business terms\nBasic financial management concepts\, reports and tools\nCommercial viability and solvency\n\nAfter completing this workshop\, you should be better informed about some of the statutory requirements and other obligations that you will need to consider\, should you go into business. You should also have developed a better appreciation of some business financial fundamentals that you may need to build on in setting the foundations for your business. \n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/business-essentials-business-obligations-and-finances-101-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:New business and startups,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240430T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T134838
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SUMMARY:Business Essentials: Business Budgeting Basics
DESCRIPTION:Planning and managing your business finances\nThis workshop is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in business or thinking about starting a business who want to improve their understanding of financial management and budgeting for business. During this workshop you will hear about key financial concepts and use tools to help you assess your business revenue\, costs and financial projections in meeting your goals. \n Key topics include: \n\nFinancial Budgets- Start-Up\, Revenue\, Expense\, Cashflow\nReview and monitoring of key financial reports in your business\nKey considerations in maintaining profitability and cashflow\nTax obligations and planning\n\nAt the end of this workshop\, you will have heard about a range of budgeting concepts and tools that will help you plan and develop your finance budget in considering whether your business will achieve your goals. \n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/business-essentials-business-budgeting-basics/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:New business and startups,Queensland Small Business Month,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240430T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240430T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T134838
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SUMMARY:Marketing 101: Creating a Strong Brand Avatar
DESCRIPTION:Brand avatars can help your business develop its own brand persona to ensure that you are targeting the correct audience. \nIn this hands-on workshop\, you will work through the four core elements to define and create your brand avatar. From there\, you will have the confidence to build your marketing plan. \nWalk away with a better understanding of: \n\nhow you want your brand to be perceived and received in the market place\nhow to identify your approach to business growth\nwhat is the problem you solve in the market\nwho would want your business solution.\n\nThis is a key foundation piece to understand how best to position your business in the market and create awareness. \nCome prepared with: \n\nyour business or business idea to build your brand avatar for\nmission\, vision and core values for your business\nquestions so we can help everyone in the room.\n\nPresented by Andrea Anderson. \n  \nPlease note that registering for this workshop is mandatory to ensure your spot and we encourage potential participants to review eligibility requirements before registering. Eligibility requirements include: \n\nbusinesses with under 20 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) employees\nbe a Queensland-based business\nhold an active Australian Business Number (ABN)
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/marketing-101-creating-a-strong-brand-avatar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:ASBAS Digital Solutions,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240423T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240423T130000
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SUMMARY:Business Essentials: One Page Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:Bringing it all together\nThis workshop is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have a business idea and want to break down the key elements or building blocks of their idea in describing their business model. The one-page business plan helps provide focus in outlining the proposal to the person with the business idea and others who may be interested. \nWorkshop participants will be assisted in developing their one-page business plans if they have attended other IBA’s Business Essentials workshops where they will have considered their business building blocks. \nKey topics include: \n\nIdentifying and understanding your customer and target market\nAnalysing your competition\nStart-up\, revenue and expense projections for your business\nFinancial performance and key metrics\nKey metrics how you measure your business performance.\n\nAfter completing this workshop\, you will have had the opportunity to analyse the key elements of your business and pull it together in a one-page business plan. \n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/business-essentials-one-page-business-plan/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:New business and startups,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240423T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T134838
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T032850Z
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SUMMARY:Online Tools to Secure Grants
DESCRIPTION:Join the webinar and unlock the secrets to using online tools to securing grants for Queensland-based businesses. Whether you’re a startup\, SME\, or established enterprise\, this event is your guide to finding\, preparing\, and submitting successful grant applications. Sam Noon\, who has successfully secured over 4.5million in funding over the last 3 years\, will provide invaluable insights\, practical tips\, and real-world examples to increase your chances of grant success using digital tools that are available to everyone. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge and access the funding your business deserves. \nTopic will include: \n\nFind and identify grants online that fit your business best\nUsing digital research tool and AI to articulate a compelling case for your business and its projects\nUsing a spreadsheet to estimate the cost of the plan and prepare a balanced budget\n\n  \nPresented by Sam Noon. \n  \nPlease note that registering for this workshop is mandatory to ensure your spot and potential participants are encouraged to review eligibility requirements before registering. Eligibility requirements include: \n\nbusinesses with under 20 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) employees\nbe a Queensland-based business\nhold an active Australian Business Number (ABN)
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/online-tools-to-secure-grants/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:ASBAS Digital Solutions,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230525T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230525T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T134838
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SUMMARY:Jobs Queensland's Workforce Planning Connect webinar 2 [QSBM2023]
DESCRIPTION:Jobs Queensland is inviting small businesses across the state to learn and gain skills in workforce planning. \nThese webinars will showcase the benefits of workforce planning for small and medium-sized enterprises. Effective workforce planning is crucial for businesses seeking to overcome economic and labour market challenges. Participants will be introduced to Jobs Queensland’s Workforce Planning Connect toolkit and workbook\, which offer tangible support to undertake a workforce planning process. \nThe webinars will be facilitated via Zoom. Please register your details to participate in one of these online sessions. \nTuesday 23 May – 9am to 10am \nThursday 25 May – 1pm to 2pm \nOnce you have registered\, you will be emailed the details you need to attend your nominated session. \n*Note: this event is for the Thursday session. \n\nVisit the Jobs Queensland Eventbrite page to register to another session. \nMore information: Contact Jobs Queensland on 07 3294 4706 or via email at workforceplanning@jobsqueensland.qld.gov.au
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/jobs-queenslands-workforce-planning-connect-webinar-2-qsbm2023/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Queensland Small Business Month,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230523T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230523T100000
DTSTAMP:20260605T134838
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SUMMARY:Jobs Queensland's Workforce Planning Connect webinar 1 [QSBM2023]
DESCRIPTION:Jobs Queensland is inviting small businesses across the state to learn and gain skills in workforce planning. \nThese webinars will showcase the benefits of workforce planning for small and medium-sized enterprises. Effective workforce planning is crucial for businesses seeking to overcome economic and labour market challenges. Participants will be introduced to Jobs Queensland’s Workforce Planning Connect toolkit and workbook\, which offer tangible support to undertake a workforce planning process. \nThe webinars will be facilitated via Zoom. Please register your details to participate in one of these online sessions. \nTuesday 23 May – 9am to 10am \nThursday 25 May – 1pm to 2pm \nOnce you have registered\, you will be emailed the details you need to attend your nominated session. \n*Note: this event is for the Tuesday session. \n\nVisit the Jobs Queensland Eventbrite page to register to another session. \nMore information: Contact Jobs Queensland on 07 3294 4706 or via email at workforceplanning@jobsqueensland.qld.gov.au
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/jobs-queenslands-workforce-planning-connect-webinar-1-qsbm2023/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Queensland Small Business Month,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220927T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T134838
CREATED:20220831T004330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T004330Z
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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-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220915T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220915T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T134838
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T004206Z
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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/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220902T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220902T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T134838
CREATED:20220831T004539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T004539Z
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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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