Calendar of Events

Tax Essentials Workshop
Join tax professionals from the Australian Tax Office for this free information session which will show taxpayers how to set up the best business structure, maintain accurate records and answer all tax questions.
Date and time: Thursday 7 July, 5.30pm-8.30pm
Venue: Cardinia Shire Council Civic Centre
Cost: Free.

Record Keeping Workshop
For those who are new to business or those who have been open for years, it’s important to keep accurate records for tax purposes. Join this session to find out how to streamline the process with tips straight from the Australian Tax Office.
Date and time: Thursday 14 July, 5.30pm-8pm
Venue: Cardinia Shire Council Civic Centre
Cost: $20

Business Coffee Club
Join like-minded small business owners at an upcoming free Business Coffee Club as they hear from guest presenters and enjoy a light morning tea, while making meaningful business connections.
Date and time: Thursday 21 July, 10am-11.30am
Venue: Casey Cardinia Business Hub
Date and time: Tuesday 16 August, 10am-11.30am
Venue: Casey Cardinia Business Hub
Date and time: Wednesday 28 September, 10am-11.30am
Venue: City of Casey Civic Centre

Tech-Innovation and Entrepreneur’s Forum
Come along to the third annual forum where local leaders of innovation and growth will share insights into their journey and local young entrepreneurs will present their big idea to a panel of judges hoping to win support and mentoring to take their idea to the market. This event is proudly supported by M innovation Australia, Successful Endeavours, Casey Cardinia Business Group and the Victorian Government.
Date and time: Tuesday 2 August, 9.30am-noon
Venue: City of Casey Civic Centre
Cost: Free

Starting your business right
Join a small group of local people new to business for a workshop led by an expert that will show how to start a new business on the right path. Specifically, it will cover evaluating business-readiness, market analysis, determining the best structure, preparing a business plan and a step-by-step guide to getting registered.
Date and time: Wednesday 10 August, 6pm-9.30pm
Venue: Toomah Community Centre
Cost: $30

Your first employee – A panel exploration into HR
Recruiting the right person to be a first employee is crucially important and can be daunting. There is an assembled a panel of human resource experts to help employ the right person and adhere to legal and financial obligations.
Date and time: Tuesday 16 August, 6.30pm-8.30pm
Venue: Casey Cardinia Business Hub
Cost: $20

Business Planning Essentials
Business planning is a vital tool for any business to succeed, especially when seeking finance, leasing premises, getting permits and engaging staff. Join this workshop to navigate through the process and create a one-page plan.
Date and time: Wednesday 24 August, 6pm-8pm
Venue: Toomah Community Centre
Cost: $20