Events listed below are either of relevance to the local business community or are delivered or sponsored by
the Local Buying Program or Local Buying Foundation.
An 8 week program to take control of your workflows, eliminate repetitive tasks, and unleash the full power of Microsoft 365.
Over eight weeks, this hands-on program walks you step-by-step through practical tools, AI features, and automation workflows that will transform the way you work.
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.
Council and the Mackay Region Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Progress Village, invite you to provide your feedback on small business in the Mackay region. Consultation closes 15 October
Proudly brought to you by The Neighbourhood Hub – George Street Location. We LOVE The Neighborhood Hub, winners of our Best In Business Heart Of Gold Award for Best Not For Profit in 2024 ! These guys bring resources and partners together to provide a range of services, facilities, activities and events connecting with the community and responding to the demands of identified unmet needs.
Coffee AND Breakfast is provided this morning if you could please bring a donation of a non-perishable food item on the day. This is very much appreciated and will help support the Neighborhood Hubs Anti-Poverty Week Campaign.
As AI becomes more accessible, small businesses face both new security risks and powerful protection tools. This workshop will help you understand how AI impacts cyber security and what you can do to safeguard your business.
Get hands-on experience with the latest filtration technology and learn practical implementation strategies to meet your site’s needs.
This is your chance to put faces to the names, hear what we’re working on, and share your thoughts on how we can continue to support businesses across the Isaac region.
Join us for an engaging breakfast panel exploring how Mackay’s innovation ecosystem supports startups, researchers and businesses developing dual-use technologies that serve both the mining and defence sectors. This event brings together regional leaders who are actively building capability, networks and commercial pathways for innovators at the convergence of these critical industries.
Learn how to secure your business by implementing strong passwords, using password managers and adopting safe password management practices.
This year’s conference will provide you with the skills, knowledge and insights to facilitate your journey to becoming a strong, informed and inspiring leader. Learn the importance of creating a healthy workplace culture and motivating your team for optimum performance.
Participants will learn how to use AI to save time, reduce admin tasks, and streamline marketing efforts. This workshop is ideal for any business owners uncertain about Artificial Intelligence and are keen to learn how to use it to optimise activities and support business growth.
This webinar will provide you with practical tips to help you to prepare comprehensive and conforming bids to tender for government and private sector contracts
Smart METS is a breakfast event designed to show METS businesses how geospatial and Earth observation technologies are already driving efficiency, reducing risk, and opening new opportunities. Featuring Gavin Kennedy from FrontierSI, this event offers practical, real-world insights for businesses across the Greater Whitsunday region.
When workplace issues arise, employers may need to make important decisions that affect their business and staff. Managing performance concerns in the right way can increase productivity and reduce staff turnover.
Most small businesses are accidentally left open to hackers, we will cover two factor authentication, password managers, types of attacks and security software.
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.
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:
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.
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
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.
Learn how to monitor and respond to online reviews, manage your brand’s reputation, and engage with customers effectively.
Join Nicky Jurd for this 2-hour interactive workshop packed with practical strategies to help your business shine this festive season.
This one-hour Effective Contract Delivery webinar will:
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
Learn how to monitor and respond to online reviews, manage your brand’s reputation, and engage with customers effectively.
What you’ll learn:
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.
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.