A Practical Introduction to Cyber Security
Workshop

With around half of cyber-attacks now targeting small businesses, protecting your information and data has never been more critical to the sustainability and competitiveness of your business. This workshop will arm you with the key skills and knowledge to protect your business.

Develop your Marketing Strategy
Workshop

If you’re new to business, this workshop will teach you how to develop a marketing strategy tailored to reaching your target market and driving business growth.

Instagram Reels and Stories
Workshop

Tell your brand story, engage with your audience and enhance your online visibility using Instagram reels and stories.

Hiring your First Employee
Workshop

Learn how to navigate hiring your first employee, from ensuring legal compliance through to gaining access to essential resources and documentation that will set you on the path to success.

Build your Brand on TikTok
Workshop

Learn how to use TikTok to create engaging content, leverage trending challenges and boost your brands visibility online.

Scale your Business with Digital Tools
Workshop

Did you know digital tools can help scale your business and boost your revenue? This interactive workshop will teach you how to automate tasks, streamline workflows and make better decisions.

Journey out of disruption: Viaje Coffee
11 October 2021
Blog
With prime position in the lobby of a busy inner-city building, Viaje Coffee was thriving under the management of Hugh Nguyen and his business partner Wayne Kang. “Before the pandemic, our business was going well,” said Hugh. “Viaje Coffee had a very loyal customer base and our business was growing. Then, COVID had a massive impact. The building...
Behind the scenes: Digital Marketing Essentials
29 August 2018
Blog
Are you a small business owner feeling overwhelmed by social media? Me too! I got a degree in communications well before anybody had smartphones or Facebook friends, and the word “content” was mostly used to describe somebody who was pretty happy with their life. I’ve learned everything I know about digital marketing on-the-job over the course of...
5 online essentials for your business
3 October 2019
Blog
Running a business is challenging, and while many business owners are focused on optimising sales, marketing and accounts, essential information technology (IT) requirements can be easily neglected. Here are five IT areas that are easy to do and can give your business a big boost. 1. Maximise your web presence When was the last time you gave your...
How to use TikTok in your business
22 August 2023
Blog
It can be hard to stay on top of the rapidly changing developments in social media when you are running your business. We’ve put together this quick guide to one of the popular social platforms, TikTok, to help you out. Using social media can be a powerful way to build awareness of your business, connect with your customers and turn your online...
How we helped businesses to PIVOT
8 October 2021
Blog
By mid-2020, the COVID-19 pandemic had impacted small businesses across many sectors. Whether lockdowns and restrictions had affected them financially, or the constantly changing environment had left them emotionally exhausted, some small business owners needed additional support to move forward and pivot how they operated. “Before COVID came...
Hot tips from the business of fireplaces
1 November 2022
Blog
Buying an established business can be challenging – but it can help knowing there’s somewhere you can turn for support. Jasmine Kik from Fireplaces WA uses our SBDC services regularly and shares her story. Fireplaces WA is a family-owned business offering a range of gas, wood, bio-ethanol, and electric fireplaces. According to the Fireplaces WA...