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Imagine a gender equal world; how would business (and life) be different?

Join us in recognising, supporting and championing female entrepreneurs on International Women’s Day.  
 
Your invited to a lively, fun and informative morning for micro business owners in Cockburn, on 8 March from 9-1pm at AMC Jakovich Centre in Henderson.  

Hear from inspirational speakers, expert panellists and enjoy breakout sessions focused on balancing life and business. 
 
What to expect: 

  • Three interactive activity sessions delivering real skills 
  • Inspirational stories and speakers 
  • Panel discussion and Q and A  
  • Business information through our pop-up stalls 
  • Delicious morning tea and relaxed connections 

This FREE event is brought to you by the City of Cockburn and the Melville Cockburn Chamber of Commerce  (MCCC). We support a suite of gender equitable programs, sponsorships and events in the City, and look forward to sharing IWD with you. 
 
Register to attend this FREE event using the button below. Places are limited to 50 guests, so be sure to reserve your spot to avoid disappointment. 

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Want to create Instagram Reels?

Join us at the FREE Cockburn Micro Business Networking group on Wednesday 22 February and hear from our guest speaker on creating Instagram Reels.

You'll discover: 
🧵 What Instagram reels are 

✨Best practices and tips for creating reels 

🔥 Reel topic ideas for your business 

Our guest speaker is social media specialist Kasia McNaught who will ensure you leave with some new content ideas for your own for business Reels! 

Register to attend this fun, relaxed and fully catered networking event below. 

Register to Attend

Get Confident with Your Business Numbers 

Join us at this FREE workshop - Pricing Work to Make a Profit. Learn how to: 

✅ Understand your numbers 

✅ Identify your break-even point 

✅ Get clear on your margins and mark-ups 
 
Whether you’re selling a product or service, having an understanding of your finances is a critical skill for small business operators.  

Pricing your work appropriately and monitoring your profit margins will help you make informed business decisions. 

Brought to you by the City of Cockburn and the Small Business Development Corporation, your presenter is Martine Hoosen, the award-winning founder of Bookwiz Advisory. 


Register for this FREE workshop today; places are limited

Reserve Your FREE Place

Sponsorship Opens for Cockburn Women in Business! 

The WISB Thrive Program is a 3-month coaching program providing advisory and coaching workshops to grow your business. Valued at over $2,400, qualifying small businesses will get access to the Thrive program for only $165 (inc.GST) thanks to financial support from the City.

What does the WISB Thrive program include? 

🙌A pre-work support program
⏰Three 3-hour professional workshops
🤝Follow-up mentor support sessions
📆Fortnightly accountability check-ins
🎯Access to Digital Solutions specialist advice
💡90-day review strategy sessions

To qualify, you must meet these requirements:
1. Your business is located in the City of Cockburn.
2. You are a woman operating a small business
3. You have under 19 employees
4. You can share your business’ 12 month goal in 25 words or less. 

This is an exclusive opportunity for Women in Small Businesses. Places are limited to 15 small businesses in the City of Cockburn and the program will start in late March 2023. 

Register today using the button below (payment of $165 is required on registration). Or join us at the Business Building Morning Tea to find out more and see if the program is right for you.

Register For Thrive
Book Business Building Morning Tea

Is Your Business on LinkedIn?

LinkedIn is a great way to connect with your local network, grow your professional reputation and activate your contacts.

In April we'll be hearing from Perth's leading LinkedIn expert at the Micro Business Networking meet-up, Jo Saunders. She'll be showing you how to blend your in-person networking to extend your impact with LinkedIn.

In anticipation of this exciting session, the City would love to connect on LinkedIn. Follow us using the button below and look out for business updates on our page.

Let's Connect on LinkedIn
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