Business in Cockburn | May News and Updates

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Welcome to the business in Cockburn e-Newsletter.
Here are your quick links: Business Scorecard I City Grants I Free Workshop I Networking I Defence Reskilling Grants I Instagram Workshop

The City of Cockburn is committed to supporting the growth and success of our local businesses. To help achieve this goal, we’re using the MARKYT® Business Scorecard to gather valuable insights and feedback from our business community.

This short survey is designed to help us understand how well our services and support meet the needs of local businesses. By sharing your thoughts and opinions, you can shape the future of doing business in Cockburn.

The scorecard is quick and easy to complete, taking only five to seven minutes. We encourage all local businesses to participate and have their voices heard.

Thank you for your support and for helping us plan for the future success of our community.

Tell us what you think

There’s still time to apply for a City of Cockburn business grant.

If you're a solo, micro, small or medium-sized business in the City of Cockburn, you're eligible to apply for business grants up to $5, 000.
The grants fall into three categories:

technology or digital,
enhancements to local retail or employment centres
promotion of innovation.

Grants applications are open until midnight on 18 May 2023. Applying for the grants is easy through our online portal, Smarty Grants. You can start your application, save it as you go, and submit it when you're ready.

Apply Now

Free workshop: Understanding Cash Flow, Profit and Budgets

Want to know why your profit and loss statement shows a profit, but you still struggle with expenses?

Join us for a free workshop on Tuesday 9 May, from 10-12pm, to learn:

How to understand your chart of accounts
How to read profit and loss and balance sheet reports
How to create and compare budgets.

This free workshop is brought to you by the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) and delivered by Bookwiz, a multi-award-winning business advisory firm.

Discover How to Succeed in the Digital Economy

The digital world is evolving at a rapid pace, and for small businesses, keeping up with the latest trends can feel daunting. Luckily, the rise of e-commerce platforms, social media, and other online tools have created new opportunities for small businesses to reach a wider audience and compete with larger companies.

But where do you start? How do you navigate this ever-changing digital economy to ensure your small business thrives?

Join us at this month's networking group where we're excited to welcome Sarah Williams, Digital Solutions Program Manager with Business Foundations.

Sarah will share how you can access training, workshops and support from the Federal Government to successfully navigate the digital world and take advantage of the endless possibilities it offers.

Join us on Wednesday 31 May at the Success Library Conference Room, Success from 9.30-11am.

Save your spot now

Cockburn businesses keen to become defence suppliers

It was a full house for Defence Industry supplier breakfast briefing last Thursday at the Melville Cockburn Chamber of Commerce (MCCC).
Greg Blycha, Defence Advisor (ODIS), Victoria Green, Executive Corporate Affairs, City of Cockburn and local business owners Phil Holman CEO, Vista Energy, shared engaging and informative presentations about the opportunity that exists for small businesses.

It was clear that with a world-class defence and industrial hub located in Henderson, home to a $15 billion cluster of marine infrastructure and several defence prime contractors, small businesses can tap into a significant investment from defence and within the local economy.

By becoming defence suppliers, small business owners can secure long-term contracts, gain exposure to new markets, and become a part of this growth sector.

Businesses who want to explore this opportunity are encouraged to get started using the ODIS Defence Business Readiness Tool.

For more information about this and to connect with ODIS, visit their website using the link below.

Save your spot now

Now open: Defence Industry Reskilling and Upskilling Grants

Are you a defence industry operator? A Registered Training Organisation (RTO)? Or a supplier to the defence industry?

If yes, then you could be eligible to for a a new grants program from the State Government. The Defence Industry Reskilling and Upskilling Grants are open now for operators who want to develop new short courses designed to address the defence industry's skilling priorities.

To find out more visit the Jobs and Skills WA website here. To download the expression of interest pack go to the Tenders WA website and search for Defence Industry Reskilling and Upskilling Grants.

How to Start Marketing with Instagram

Instagram has become a key tool for business owners in the social media marketing game. With over a billion monthly active users worldwide, it's a powerful addition that can help you grow your small business.

If you want to boost your Instagram marketing skills, then join our FREE workshop on Tuesday May 30th from 9am-12pm in Success.
You'll learn:

How to create a winning Instagram strategy for your business
How to create engaging content that resonates with your audience
How to use Instagram's features to increase your reach and engagement
How to use Instagram to drive traffic to your website and boost sales

Claim your free spot now

For our full suite of business support services including business security, business events, waste, management, licences, permits and more please visit Business in Cockburn.

To get in touch with the Business & Economic Development Team, please email business@cockburn.wa.gov.au or call 08 9411 3444.

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