Events listed below are either of relevance to the local business community or are delivered or sponsored by the Local Buying Program.

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.

20th Tactic Conference & Trade Expo

Port Augusta  |  30 Jul 2024 - 1 Aug 2024

An annual event designed to connect industry and our members to major projects in the Upper Spencer Gulf and beyond. Join us in Port Augusta for a two-day event to develop business relationships and profit from doing business in mining, energy, renewables, resources, infrastructure, and defence industries.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Women in the West – Celebrating Diversity

Welland  |  15 Aug 2024  |  6.00 - 8.00pm

Join us for our new Women in the West workshop series to increase the confidence, capabilities, and visibility of local multicultural women in business.

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Financial Resilience for Hospitality

Whyalla  |  20 Aug 2024  |  10.00am - 12.00pm

Knowledge gained from these complimentary sessions will equip attendees with a competitive edge to assist with financial resilience amidst challenging times for the industry at large,

How to Reduce Digital Stress

Online  |  21 Aug 2024  |  11.30am - 12.15pm

Find your way to a better future. Discover how to look after your mind whilst keeping tech in check and doing digital on your terms.

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.

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.

BPP End of Year Awards

Port Pirie  |  20 Sep 2024  |  6.00pm

Save the Date!

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.

First Nations Business Showcase

Adelaide  |  24 Oct 2024  |  10.00am - 3.00pm

The Circle was proud to present the First Nations Business Showcase (SA) 2023 at the Adelaide Showgrounds, hosting over 130 First Nations businesses, who came together with over 1,300 registered guests.

Driving Footfall and Traffic into your Business by Building a Community Footprint

Online  |  11 Feb 2025  |  1.00 - 2.00pm

Foot traffic low? Our 1-hour webinar shows you how to build a community footprint that will drive people into your physical or online store. Turn your location into a destination.

Measuring your Marketing Performance

Online  |  11 Mar 2025  |  1.00 - 2.00pm

Is your marketing paying off? Learn how to gauge your performance using key metrics and analytics in this informative 1-hour webinar. Make data-driven decisions that drive growth.

The Marketing Ecosystem & Integrated Sales and Marketing Plan

Stirling  |  27 Mar 2025  |  10.00am - 1.00pm

Confused by the maze that is modern marketing? Join us for a dynamic face-to-face workshop that covers everything from integrated marketing plans to Facebook’s potent promotional tools. Learn how to navigate the modern marketing landscape, and make Facebook work for you. This workshop is essential for anyone serious about driving business growth.