Supporting small businesses in Queensland

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) offer a suite of masterclasses designed to strengthen your small business knowledge.

During these free online sessions, you will have the opportunity to speak with experienced tax officers, ask questions and gain insights tailored to your business needs.

Access the free resources now at – https://smallbusiness.taxsuperandyou.gov.au/

To get the most from the masterclasses we recommend you complete the online learning before attending. This will give you time to consider what you’ve learned, reflect and prepare any questions you have to ask at the webinar.

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Nominations open for Women In Business 2026

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Now accepting applications for the 2026 WIL program

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Digital Future of Work

South Mackay 7.00 - 9.00am

The next wave of digital innovation is here, and Queensland businesses can’t afford to be left behind. As rising costs, stalled productivity and evolving expectations reshape workplaces, the question is no longer if change will happen, but how fast businesses can adapt.

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Building a WordPress website using the Divi Theme

Online 10.00am - 12.00pm

In this “live workshop”, you will see every step to set up your WordPress website and start building it using the popular Divi theme.

Steps include:

• Installing WordPress on your hosting account
• Installing the Divi theme
• How to set up your background options
• How to use the Divi builder to add sections and rows to your website
• How to edit text and upload images

Participants can either watch and take notes, or if you would like to follow along, you will need to have a hosting account set up with your domain pointed to the hosting account, and a subscription for the Divi theme from Elegant Themes.

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Net Zero Economy – Webinar

Online 12.00pm - 12.30pm

Join us for this informative webinar, where we will break down climate disclosure obligations and government policies to explain how this will affect smaller businesses, as well as highlight some of the exciting new opportunities within the net zero economy.

ICN’s National Climate Director – Dr Vanessa Rauland will help you to:

Unpack the essentials of upcoming mandatory climate reporting for businesses
Understand the downstream impact on your business as a supplier
Learn how to prepare your business and take proactive steps
Understand the emerging opportunities in Australia’s net zero transformation

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Moranbah Business Brews

Moranbah 7.30am

Isaac Business Chamber invites you to network with them and fellow business owners. Bring a friend and join for great coffee and even better conversations.

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Managing your digital reputation

Online 1.00 - 2.00pm

Learn how to monitor and respond to online reviews, manage your brand’s reputation, and engage with customers effectively.

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Leveraging the Holiday Season for Your Small Business Success

Online 2.00 - 4.00pm

Join Nicky Jurd for this 2-hour interactive workshop packed with practical strategies to help your business shine this festive season.

• Create last-minute campaigns that capture attention – and sales.
• Build lasting engagement beyond social media.
• Understand festive habits and position your business for success.
• Apply strategies during the session with live activities.

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Effective Contract Delivery Webinar

Online 10.30 - 11.30am

This one-hour Effective Contract Delivery webinar will:

• provide the Critical Contract Checks that you need to make before signing
• provide you with an overview of some process you can implement to track your contract delivery performance
• provide examples of common mistakes to avoid

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Product Design & Digital Manufacturing Teacher Professional Development

Paget 8.45am - 3.00pm

n today’s rapidly evolving world, equipping students with design thinking, digital manufacturing, and electronics skills is crucial. This Professional Development program empowers teachers to integrate these vital skills into their Curriculum through hands-on experience with 3D Design, circuitry, and manufacturing processes

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Managing Your Digital Reputation

Online 1.00 - 2.00pm

Learn how to monitor and respond to online reviews, manage your brand’s reputation, and engage with customers effectively.

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An introduction to Australian Government procurement for suppliers workshop

Online 11.00am - 12.00pm

• Why you may want to sell to the Australian Government
• What the Australian Government buys and how
• Procurement methods and industry engagement
• How to start the process to sell
• Responding to an approach to market
• What to expect if you win a contract
• What to expect if you don’t win a contract

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Microsoft Excel: Complex Functions and Automations

Online 11.00am - 1.00pm

In this hands-on session, you’ll learn to use advanced Excel functions like IF, SUMIF, and VLOOKUP, along with conditional formatting to automate routine calculations. Ideal for small business operators who want to reduce manual data entry, create efficient workflows, and confidently present accurate figures to accountants, partners, or stakeholders.

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Prepare your business for end of year

Online 1.00 - 3.00pm

Learn how to set up auto replies, update office hours, create effective social posts and marketing strategies to prepare your business for the holiday season.

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