Calendar of Events

Effective record keeping for small business
THIS short workshop will offer participants a sound understanding of basic financial systems and bookkeeping and a take home set of checklists, templates and tips ready to implement in their business.
Participants businesses will also have access to a free one-on-one mentoring session to help implement the outcomes of this workshop.
Date: Wednesday 13 April 2016
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
Venue: Meeting Room, Narre Warren Library, Overland Drive.
Cost: $20 (incl GST)

R&D tax incentive information session
THE Victorian office of AusIndustry is hosting an information session for any company undertaking R&D. The sessions will cover the annual registration process, how to determine self-assessment of core and supporting activities, what information is expected in the registration form, and the compliance process undertaken by AusIndustry.
Date: Thursday 14 April 2016
Time: 10am-noon (registration 9.45am)
Venue: Casey Cardinia Business Hub, Level 1, Training Room, 64 Victor Crescent, Narre Warren.
Cost: Free

Coffee club
THE Business Coffee Club is an informal opportunity for local home-based businesses to meet other like-minded people and a special presentation from a guest speaker.
After this session, attendees can find out more about the Casey Cardinia Business Hub with a quick tour of the building to see its professional amenities and supportive business community.
Date: Thursday 28 April 2016
Time: 10am-11.30am (followed by a tour of the Casey Cardinia Business Hub)
Cost: Free
Venue: Casey Cardinia Business Hub, Level 1, 64 Victor Crescent, Narre Warren.
Date: Tuesday 24 May 2016
Time: 10am-11.30am
Cost: Free
Venue: Casey Cardinia Business Hub, Level 1, 64 Victor Crescent, Narre Warren.
Date: Tuesday 22 June 2016
Time: 10am-11.30am
Cost: Free
Venue: TBA

Pricing for maximum profit
PARTICIPANTS will discover the many elements that make up an effective pricing strategy and the secret to finding the balance between profits and increasing market share.
They will learn how to avoid the five most common mistakes of pricing and get the right skills and tools to achieve their business objectives.
To help implement their pricing strategy participants will also have access to a free one-on-one mentoring session with an experienced small business mentor.
Date: Wednesday 18 May 2016
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
Venue: Meeting Room, Narre Warren Library, Overland Drive.
Cost: $20 (incl GST)

Investing in a franchise
IN THIS workshop, a small-business franchise expert will step participants through the process to evaluate between buying a franchise versus starting a business and then how to choose the right franchise.
Exploring topics like personal and commercial risk, franchise finance and code of conduct, participants will be able to make an informed decision about potential opportunities and develop a clear vision of their ideal franchise opportunity.
Date: Saturday 21 May 2016
Time: 10am-noon
Venue: Toomah Community Centre, 18 Golden Green Street, Pakehnam.
Cost: $20 (incl GST)

Business mentoring sessions
A PERSONAL meeting with an experienced and qualified business mentor can help take the steps needed to overcome an issue or information gap.
There are four 45 minute appointments which are free.
Date: Tuesday 24 May 2016
Time: 10.30am-2.45pm
Venue: Toomah Community Centre, 15 Golden Green Street, Pakenham
Date: Tuesday 28 June 2016
Time: 10.30am-2.45pm
Venue: Casey Cardinia Business Hub, Level 1, 64 Victor Crescent, Narre Warren.

Small Business Bus – Beaconsfield, Berwick and Endeavour Hills
THE Small Business Bus offers free mentoring throughout the day from 10am to 4pm with an experienced business professional who can help take a small business to the next level.
On board the Small Business Bus there will be information on Small Business Victoria’s programs and services as well as tools and tips to help start or grow a business. Bookings are essential.
Beaconsfield
Date: Monday 30 May 2016
Venue: Outside Bridgestone Select, 26 Old Princes Highway, Beaconsfield.
Berwick
Date: Tuesday 31 May 2016
Venue: High Street car park, Berwick.
Endeavour Hills
Date: Thursday 2 June 2016
Venue: Endeavour Hills Shopping Centre car park off Heatherton Road, Endeavour Hills.
Narre Warren
Date: Thursday 16 June 2016
Venue: Webb Street car park, Narre Warren.

Cracking the success code
RENOWNED speaker Ron Malhorta will show participants how to achieve the success they picture for themselves by delving into the strategies of achievement and psychology of success adopted by some of the most successful people in the world.
Specifically, Ron will speak about how the mind works and how to program it for success, as well as advanced research on setting goals and using success principles to help drive overall productivity and propel results.
Date: Tuesday 7 June 2016
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
Venue: Casey Cardinia Business Hub Training Room, Level 1, 64 Victor Crescent, Narre Warren

Your business is a digital world
Participants will learn how to build their understanding of online advertising, search engines, websites and social media through practical exercises and real-life examples.
Led by a workshop leader experienced in digital business, participants will make informed decisions about the right tools for their business and learn how to bring them all together into an effective online strategy.
Date: Wednesday 15 June 2016
Time: 6pm-8pm
Venue: Toomah Community Centre, 18 Golden Green Street, Pakehnam.
Cost: $20 (incl GST)