Welcome to the August Business Bulletin. In this edition we have an update on our Small Business Festival events, free apps that will assist with business planning, Melbourne Food & Wine Festival and grants for commercialising new products.
Look for our next Business Bulletin in September 2015.
The Economic Development Team Maribyrnong City Council
Events for Business in and around Maribyrnong in 2015.
AUGUST - SMALL BUSINESS FESTIVAL
11 Aug - 7:30 am Business Insights Breakfast - The Year Ahead Ready your business for the impact of economic conditions in the year ahead and hear practical strategies from a panel of experts that will transform the way you do business. RESERVE A SEAT
13 Aug - 7:30 am Business Insights Breakfast - Innovation Hear how your business can boost innovation, competitive advantage and opportunities for future growth from the significant facilities, expertise and resources available at Victoria University.RESERVE A SEAT
13 Aug - 6:45 pm Branding For Business Thinking of starting an on-line business? Want to know more about the options? Learn about strategies for success, traps for the new and easy steps for getting on-line to make sure you make the most of your business. SOLD OUT - . WAITING LIST REGISTRATION
14 Aug - 4:30 pm Starting A Business For Under 30's Learn tried, tested and effective ways to start or grow your business, get the guidance you need to address some of the issues and challenges you might encounter as a person under 30 and find out where to locate support, advice and workshops that will help you along the way SOLD OUT - WAITING LIST REGISTRATION
18 Aug - 4:30 pm Making Social Enterprise A Success Ever wondered what makes a successful social enterprise, venture or cooperative? Come along to this session to find out where to gain support, find partners, secure investment and discover how it's possible to make money, and make a difference.BOOK HERE
19 Aug - 6:30 pm What I wish I knew before I started ... Whether you're an old hand or new to business, pick up tips and learn from the successes of our panel of small business owners and what they wish they knew before they started. Includes a question and answer session and the opportunity to bring along issues you would like our experienced panel members to address.BOOK HERE
21 Aug - 10:00 am Business Expo & Marketing Incubator Connect with local people, like-minded entrepreneurs and business owners. Discover new businesses you didn't know existed and get one-on-one support and suggestions from a panel of experts at the marketing incubator. BOOK HERE
25 Aug - 6:30 pm Speed Networking Overwhelmed and under connected? Make more contacts in less time in this fast-paced exciting event that gives you an amazing opportunity to network efficiently. Tickets have been deliberately limited to provide the greatest opportunity to get the most out of this compact and well-rounded structure. BOOK HERE
Are you a food provider, lover of food, or a dedicated food industry worker? Are you wanting to be part of the 2016 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival (MFWF)? Eat Drink Westside, part of the MFWF is your opportunity to participate.
Accelerating Commercialisation grants provide assistance with access to experts with the experience and connections to assist with commercialising novel products, processes and services.
Destination Melbourne is hosting the annual Melbourne Tourism Industry Exchange. The exchange provides the opportunity for businesses to network, exchange information and share knowledge in an informal way.
Hosted by Deakin University with Open Innovation West, the tour provides a valuable opportunity for networking and exploring opportunities for research and collaboration.
