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.

Business Obligations and Finances 101

Online  |  27 Jul 2024  |  9.30am - 12.30pm

This workshop is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are thinking about starting a business or who are already in business and want to get a better understanding of the statutory and legal requirements that need to be considered when operating a business in Australia. It also introduces basic financial management concepts and tools needed to help you run a business.

Cybersecurity for SMEs

Online  |  30 Jul 2024  |  9.00 - 10.00am

Is the threat of cyber risks to your business keeping you up at night? Whether you’re concerned about data breaches, ransomware attacks or other cybersecurity threats, this event will provide you with effective measures to safeguard your business assets. Learn actionable steps you can take now to enhance your cybersecurity posture and reduce vulnerability. This session will also provide you an update on cybersecurity legislation for SMEs to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.

Marketing Fundamentals

Online  |  31 Jul 2024  |  5.00 - 8.00pm

This workshop is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business operators and entrepreneurs who want to better understand and use marketing in supporting customers to buy their product or services.

Pathway to Net Zero Workshop

Moranbah  |  5 Aug 2024  |  5.00 - 8.30pm

Join us to explore practical ways to reduce energy use and carbon emissions in your manufacturing business.

Microsft 365 Workshops

Emerald  |  5 Aug 2024 - 7 Aug 2024  |  8.30am - 5.00pm

Unlock the full potential of your small business with these Microsoft workshops designed just for you! Join us for comprehensive sessions on Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams and elevate your productivity.

Marketing Fundamentals

Online  |  6 Aug 2024  |  9.30am - 12.30pm

This workshop is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business operators and entrepreneurs who want to better understand and use marketing in supporting customers to buy their product or services.

Is your Website Protected?

Online  |  6 Aug 2024  |  9.30am - 10.15am

In this informative session you will learn simple strategies to protect your website from Domain Name System (DNS) abuse like phishing and malware, discover how auDA can help if your domain name is compromised and explore consumer research showing why over half of Australians prefer buying from .au websites.

Business Budgeting Basics

Online  |  7 Aug 2024  |  5.00 - 8.00pm

This workshop is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in business or thinking about starting a business who want to improve their understanding of financial management and budgeting for business. During this workshop you will hear about key financial concepts and use tools to help you assess your business revenue, costs and financial projections in meeting your goals.

Pathways to Net Zero Workshop

Mackay  |  7 Aug 2024  |  8.30am - 1.00pm

Join us to explore practical ways to reduce energy use and carbon emissions in your manufacturing business.

Mining with Intellect

Online  |  12 Aug 2024  |  2.00 - 2.45pm

Mining with Intellect: Harnessing Big Data & AI for Strategic Operations will feature Austmine Members who will showcase their latest technology and innovative solutions harnessing big data, analytics, and machine learning.

Social Media Campaign Workshop

Mackay  |  12 Aug 2024  |  9.00am-4.00pm

Would you like to plan your whole Christmas social media content plan in 1 day, for 3 whole months?

Join Split Spaces and learn you how to do it all using tools you may already have and AI applications.

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Business Budgeting Basics

Online  |  13 Aug 2024  |  9.30am - 12.30pm

This workshop is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in business or thinking about starting a business who want to improve their understanding of financial management and budgeting for business. During this workshop you will hear about key financial concepts and use tools to help you assess your business revenue, costs and financial projections in meeting your goals.

One Page Business Plan

Online  |  14 Aug 2024  |  5.00 - 8.00pm

This workshop is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have a business idea and want to break down the key elements or building blocks of their idea in describing their business model. The one-page business plan helps provides focus in outlining the proposal to the person with the business idea and others who may be interested. Workshop participants will be assisted in developing their one-page business plans if they have attended other IBA’s Business Essentials workshops where they will have considered their business building blocks.

Pathway to Net Zero Workshop

Online  |  20 Aug 2024  |  9.30am - 11.30am

Join us to explore practical ways to reduce energy use and carbon emissions in your manufacturing business.

Market Update for Small Businesses

Online  |  21 Aug 2024  |  9.00 - 10.00am

Whether you’re planning for expansion and growth, assessing market conditions or seeking strategies to mitigate risks, this webinar with RSM’s Economist will provide you with the knowledge and insights on the national economy to make informed decisions for your business’ future. Devika Shivadekar will explore key economic indicators impacting small businesses whilst providing an update on current economic trends and forecasts. How can small business dial up their productivity? What is the forecast for interest rates? Join this session for new insights on the state of the economy for small businesses.

One Page Business Plan

Online  |  22 Aug 2024  |  9.30am - 12.30pm

This workshop is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have a business idea and want to break down the key elements or building blocks of their idea in describing their business model. The one-page business plan helps provides focus in outlining the proposal to the person with the business idea and others who may be interested. Workshop participants will be assisted in developing their one-page business plans if they have attended other IBA’s Business Essentials workshops where they will have considered their business building blocks.

Knowledge Forum

Brisbane Convention Centre  |  28 Aug 2024  |  8.30am - 4.00pm

The Knowledge Forum brings together pioneers of supplier diversity with Australia’s leading Indigenous entrepreneurs and business voices – creating a space for important conversations relevant to the Indigenous business sector and the broader Australian landscape.

Indigenous Business Tradeshow

Brisbane Convention Centre  |  29 Aug 2024  |  8.30am - 3.30pm

The Indigenous Business Tradeshow provides the opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses to showcase the calibre, diversity and vibrancy of their products and services to some of Australia’s leading corporate organisations and government departments.
The Tradeshow is a hub where passionate entrepreneurs and buyers from across the country will come together to conduct business, engage, and learn.

Marketing Fundamentals

Online  |  29 Aug 2024  |  9.30am - 12.30pm

This workshop is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business operators and entrepreneurs who want to better understand and use marketing in supporting customers to buy their product or services.

Safekeeping our Dams

Online  |  9 Sep 2024  |  2.00 - 2.45pm

Safekeeping Our Dams: Best Practices and Innovations in Tailings Dam Monitoring will feature Austmine Members who will share their latest advancements and expertise in technologies, methodologies, and best practices. These are focused on ensuring the stability of tailings dams, mitigating risks, and prioritising environmental sustainability.

Indigenous Business Month Starts

National  |  1 Oct 2024

Indigenous Business Month collectively calls upon First Nations business owners and their non-Indigenous allies, to gather online and in community, to celebrate First Nations businsesses, our stories, and our ways of doing business.

AEMEE Annual Conference – Save the Date

Fremantle  |  2 Oct 2024 - 3 Oct 2024

Ticket details will be announced soon.

Green Mining

Online  |  14 Oct 2024  |  2.00 - 2.45pm

Green Mining: Exploring Electrification & Decarbonisation Trials will feature Austmine Members championing the eco-friendly transformation of mining operations. Attend this session to learn about groundbreaking trials, developments, and strategies that are propelling the industry towards electrification and decarbonisation.