Welcome to the May Business Bulletin. In this edition we have information on our upcoming events, an exciting innovation for short term accommodation and where to find the Small Business Bus in Maribyrnong.
Look for our next Business Bulletin in June 2015.
The Economic Development Team Maribyrnong City Council
Events for Business in and around Maribyrnong in 2015.
Stay up to date with all our events for 2015,
27 May - Marketing for Growth
Hear how to refine your existing marketing strategy to take your business to the next level. Learn about market research, analysing your current activities and understand your customers needs. BOOK HERE
1 June - Small Business Bus
The Small Business Bus will be at the Highpoint Shopping Centre opposite Degani Bakery Café between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. The Small Business Bus offers free mentoring throughout the day. BOOK HERE
3 June - Marketing Basics:
How do you make the marketing of your new business stand out? Covers traditional activities & the latest in online marketing, develop an effective marketing strategy for your business. BOOK HERE
17 June - Business Networking
Around 87% of business is generated by networking, it pays to know how to do it. Grow your business using a business profile & action plan. Learn the attributes of effective networkers. BOOK HERE
AUGUST - SMALL BUSINESS FESTIVAL
Stay tuned, our exciting festival events will be announced soon.
18 November - Keep the Cash Flowing
Learn how to improve cash flow with simple measures that can be immediately implemented. Learn where hidden cash lies, tools to get cash flowing and how to avoid a cash flow crises. BOOK HERE
A New Way to Find and Advertise Short Term Commercial Accommodation
The City of Maribyrnong in partnership with Direct Commercial have an online data base of short term commercial accommodation. If you have some vacant space you want to make available or are looking for space you need to see this. READ MORE
Benchmark For Better Business
Compare your business performance against other businesses in your industry. You can use them to work out where adjustments to costs and expenses can be made to improve performance. with others in your industry. READ MORE
Tips On Exporting Premium Food To Asia
Austrade have uploaded a You Tube clip on the challenges and opportunities in Asia for premium food exporters. Based on the gourmet pizza manufacturer, Dell Rosa. WATCH VIDEO
Fostering Flexible Workplace Practices
Are your employees seeking later starting times, job sharing, split shifts and part time work? Meet the legal requirements while increasing staff productivity and loyalty. READ MORE
Small Business Bus In Maribyrnong
Looking to start a small business? Want to develop your existing small business? The Small Business Bus is coming to Maribyrnong Monday 1 June. READ MORE or BOOK
Identifying and avoiding business threats
What are the factors that could have a negative impact on your business READ MORE
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