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| | | | | | | | | LinkedIn tips for small business owners On Thursday 22 August at 5.30pm you can hear from award winning career coach Ali Bannister, with an engaging and insightful workshop for small business owners. Learn to understand the benefits of setting up a professional LinkedIn profile. | | Register now! |
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| | | Getting started with LinkedIn Join us on Tuesday 27 August, from 9.30-11.30am, and discover how to optimise your LinkedIn profile, utilise networking opportunities and increase your brand visibility so you can drive leads to your business. Brought to you by Business Foundations. | | Save your spot |
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| | | | | Expand your business into the Defence industry. Join us for a business breakfast briefing on Thursday 8 August and see what's possible for your business in the defence industry supply chain. Hear from Defence Business Advisor, Greg Blycha, who will share: - The steps to becoming a defence supplier
- The benefits of getting accredited
- The process and support available for small businesses
Gain valuable insights on how to navigate the landscape within the defence industry. Hear from a local business owner Charlene Clarke, of Catalyst Central, as she shares her experience of working with ODIS and the first year on their journey to become a defence industry supplier. This event is supported by the City of Cockburn, in partnership with the MCCC Melville Cockburn Chamber of Commerce and presented by the Office of Defence Industry Support (ODIS). - Date: Thursday 8 August 2024
- Time: 7-9am
- Location: MCCC Head Office, 9/11 Wentworth Parade, Success
- Cost: $21.21 for MCCC members and $31.74 for non-members
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| | | | | Apply for a sponsored place to attend! - Does your business utilize the ocean’s resources?
- Do you work with maritime industries?
- Is your business focused on sustainable ocean health?
On the Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 September Engineering Ocean Solutions (EOS) is coming to the Cockburn area and we want you to join us.
Now in its third year, EOS brings together ocean innovators, marine scientists, ocean engineers and sustainability experts. The City of Cockburn is proud to invest in local businesses by sponsoring ten places for ocean entrepreneurs.
Valued at $350 each scholarship gives you full access to the two-day program. You’ll get to experience site tours, sunset networking and the full day conference on Wednesday 11 September.
If you want to build contacts, knowledge and collaborations in ocean innovation then apply now.
To apply for sponsorship your businesses must be either: - Located in the City of Cockburn or
- Conduct their ocean related business operations in the City of Cockburn.
To learn more about Engineering Ocean Solutions see: Engineering Ocean Solutions
To apply for your scholarship: Engineering Ocean Solutions - speaker and subsidy applications (pipedrive.com)
If you have any questions please email: business@cockburn.wa.gov.au |
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| | | | | 🙋♀️ Hands up if you can relate to any of these: - You spend long days sitting at a desk or computer?
- You have piles of paperwork, notebooks or to-do lists around your office?
- You're so busy looking after your business, you forget to look after yourself?
If you’re nodding in agreement, then our Wellbeing in Business networking event on Tuesday 27 August from 9.30-11am is perfect for you!
You’ll hear from two guest speakers each with a unique contribution to keeping you working at your best.
Firstly, CaAtherine Meredith of Real Healthy HQ, will share the benefits of gentle movement from the comfort of your chair with seated yoga. This is ideal for those busy days at the desk when a few targeted stretches using the principles of yoga could help reduce stress and increase focus. Our second session is perfect if you are prone to procrastination, easily distracted or struggle to get organised. You'll hear from Kiah Bouchet, from Declutter with Kiah. Kiah will share how you can: - Find out your clutter type - everyone has one!
- Discover how it's affecting you
- Take action to manage your clutter - including emotional and physical clutter
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your well-being and business productivity. Join us and transform your approach to wellness and organisation! Registration is free, booking is essential for catering purposes. Use the button below to confirm your attendance. | | |
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| | | | | Agrifood and beverage voucher program open now! Small and medium-sized businesses in WA can access up to $20,000 in professional services to boost resilience, competitiveness, and sustainability. With a 50:50 co-contribution, businesses can apply for up to two vouchers in the following categories:
1. Business Planning
2. Manufacturing for Business Growth
3. Sales and Marketing
4. Financial Health
5. Environmental Sustainability and Social Responsibility To be eligible your business must have an annual sales turnover of between $100,000 and $50 million and align with the State Government’s objectives. Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday, 27 August 2024.
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| | | | | Team building for your business! In the busy world of small business it can be hard to find time for team bonding activities, so why not enter a work team in the 2024 Bibra Lake Fun Run!
The run takes place on Sunday 8 September with a 6 or 12km course. You can walk, run, push a pram, or even bring your dog for a stroll. If you're a local business owner in Cockburn, come along and enjoy a fun, outdoor activity while building team spirit and camaraderie among colleagues, all the while competing for cash prizes! | | |
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