Business in Cockburn eNews

July 2021 | View this in your browser

Welcome to the Business in Cockburn eNewsletter. We will update you every month on what is happening in the City of Cockburn and how it may impact your business. For information on business support and the latest business events please visit the Business in Cockburn website.

The Western Australian Government has announced another round of targeted Small Business Lockdown Assistance Grants to assist small businesses most impacted by the recent circuit-breaker four-day lockdown and interim restrictions.

The grant program will provide $3,000 cash flow support to small businesses in industry sectors most impacted and will be made available to eligible small businesses across Perth, Peel and regional Western Australia.

When details have been finalised, applications can be lodged online on the SBDC website.

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Last chance to apply for one of two fully funded Curtin Ignition scholarships

The Curtin Ignition Program is an intensive entrepreneurial education program that runs from 5-10 September. Ignition is an intensive, one-week training program for aspiring entrepreneurs, academics and corporate innovators to trial then prepare business ideas for the commercial environment..

It will give you the tools, contacts and confidence to transform your idea into a successful business venture.

Who is it for?
Ignition is aimed at founders of an early stage business and anyone with a specific idea for a new or improved product or service, and a passion for developing that idea into a real business proposition over one intensive week.

What does it cost?
The program total cost is $3,250 and comprises a blend of keynote and workshop teaching sessions, small group mentoring, panel, clinic and networking.

Can I get a scholarship?
The City of Cockburn has funded two fully funded scholarships on the 2021 Curtin Ignition Program, applications close this Friday 16 July. City of Cockburn Applications will be judged against specific eligibility criteria.

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You are invited to MCCC Business after Hours hosted by business nbn™

Wednesday 21 July
5.30-7.30pm
FREE for eNews subscribers
Finger food & beverages provided

Melville Cockburn Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Cockburn and nbn™ would like to invite you to join a special event coming up in our new event space and function room.

Henderson, Bibra Lake, Coogee and surrounds were recently named as nbn business fibre zones. This event will be a great opportunity to learn what this could mean for you and how you may be able to access direct fibre to your business at $0 upfront cost.

Hear from nbn’s Business Manager and Lead Brett McCallum, on the nbn™ business fibre zone initiative and Perth based nbn™ General Manager Rachael McIntyre about what this means for your business.

This event is ideal for anyone looking to lift the digital capability of their business, recognising the acceleration of digitisation in business and the increased productivity it brings.

eNewsletter subscribers can register now for a FREE ticket by selecting MCCC Members/Sponsor on the registration page.

Please note places are limited due to venue and current COVID-19 restrictions.

How to choose the right digital tools to improve your business

Wednesday 28 July, 9.30am-12.30pm
Business Foundations Head Office - Fremantle

With an app for everything these days. Where do you start when it comes to choosing and integrating the right digital tools? We have teamed up with Andrew Erkins to deliver this interactive program.

He is a digital transformation specialist that works with businesses to connect technology and people, with a financial focus. (Andrew’s business Digit was recently recognised as Bookkeeping Firm of the Year at the Australian Accounting Awards.)

This workshop will cover:

How technology is changing how businesses are run
Tools you can use to map your workflows and processes
How to apply these tools to finding the best apps to automate aspects your business, and
The insider questions you need to ask app providers to avoid getting caught out by their sales pitch.

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If you have any queries or would like to get in touch with Sarah Kahle, Business Engagement Officer please email business@cockburn.wa.gov.au or call 08 9411 3444.

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