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Creating Content using ChatGPT
Workshop

Discover how you can utilise the power of AI in your business to help generate content and increase productivity.

Using Canva
Workshop

This introductory level workshop will teach you how to create graphics for your social media, marketing materials and website using Canva.

Strategic Planning
Workshop

Having a strategic plan ensures you are well placed to achieve your business and personal goals. It is vital to achieve your desired outcomes quickly and effectively.

Understanding the Risks of Importing and Exporting
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If you plan to import or export, this workshop will guide you through a pre-planning process that will help you reduce the risks of trading internationally.

New local governments start Approvals Program journey
20 July 2021
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Three new local government authorities are commencing the SBDC’s Small Business Friendly Approvals Program to streamline their licencing and approvals processes. The City of Karratha, City of Busselton and Town of Cambridge are the latest local government authorities to start the journey of examining and improving their regulatory processes through...
Develop Your Growth Strategy
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Do you have a strategy to grow your business? In this workshop, you will develop your vision and identify opportunities to grow your business for long term success.

Our 2019-20 Annual Report is launched
5 October 2020
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The 2019-20 SBDC annual report is now published, highlighting our progress in supporting WA small business. Read our 2019-20 annual report online, or for a quick overview download the single page fact sheet. The report provides a full overview of our achievements last year, including: providing more than 58,000 services to small business clients...
Reviewing your Online Presence
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Your social media profiles and digital footprint may surprise you. Learn how to conduct an online audit of your business and ensure you are making the best digital impression.

Using Microsoft 365 Forms
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Get hands on into developing a range of Microsoft Forms that can help capture your customer’s essential feedback and analyse the results.

Leadership and Management Essentials
Workshop

Learn what it takes to lead your small business towards success using a combination of leadership and management skills.

Creating an Online Shop
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As more and more Australians are looking online to purchase goods and services, it's important for businesses to have an online store. This workshop explores the process of creating and running a successful online shop.

Let’s Talk Budgeting (Intermediate)
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Preparing a well considered budget is vital for businesses looking to set business plan goals, track progress and confidently make decisions to increase profitability.

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