Business Calendar

Starting a Business - Getting it RIGHT Platypus Coworking Ballarat

Date: Monday 2nd
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am

Cost: FREE

Starting your own business can be a daunting task.

I help take the uncertainty and confusion out of starting a business. I know how overwhelming it can be trying to find the right information and get the right advice. With the right guidance, support and advice from an Entrepreneurship Facilitator you can DO IT with confidence. And for FREE.

In this 1 hour introduction I will step you through the process of turning a business idea into a reality today so you can

• Save time and money.

• Have the best chance of success.

• Avoid the pitfalls..

Then book a time for a one-on-one mentoring session or do our free business planning workshop. We will work together with you to help you achieve your business goals. We provide hands-on assistance, practical advice and expert guidance and mentoring support to get you started and keep you on course, all at NO COST to you.

Dr Paul Miller is a Ballarat-based trainer, mentor and coach with 20 years’ experience assisting thousands of people start, grow and manage their businesses. He has worked across a range of business sectors throughout Victoria and understands from firsthand experience that running a business is not a sprint, it is a marathon, with many challenges and rewards along the way. What I do is step you through the process so you can get on with doing what you want to do - build the business of your dreams.

Entrepreneurship Facilitators are an Australian Government initiative.

Contact: millerp@sarinarusso.com.au | Phone: 0419 575 562

Hospitality Employment Drive - Local People in Local Jobs Runway Co-Working Area, 124 Albert St, Ballarat Central

Date: Monday 2nd
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Cost: Free

The Hospitality Industry is an ever changing landscape, with so many opportunities that await for you.

Offering opportunities to work, not just permanent positions, but one off tourism events and festivals, concerts, to fill in holiday leave gaps, new developed roles and everything in between.

So we invite jobseekers and anyone in the industry to attend our free event.

At Troop Employment, we are connecting businesses with staff directly via an online platform. We are the only online professional platform specifically designed for the Hospitality Industry.

We service all regional towns and we are taking our platform on the road

Contact: hello@troopemployment.com | Phone: 0419885780

Biznet Breakfast - City of Ballarat Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Tuesday 3rd
Time: 7:00am - 8:45am

Guest Speaker: Justine Linley Chief Executive Officer, City of Ballarat

Members: $25.00
Non Members: $35.00

As we enter the new Roaring 20’s, we ask the question “What will Ballarat be like in 2050 and are we ready?”

Justine will talk about the three core strategic discussions Council is now contemplating for our future prosperity – Ballarat as an Integrated City, a Design-led City, a Clever City  - and what this means for business growth and innovation.

Justine commenced as Chief Executive Officer of the City of Ballarat in May 2016. Justine was previously CEO at Northern...

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Small Business Bus Commerce Ballarat

Date: Wednesday 4th
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Cost: Free

Whether you're planning, starting or growing your business, the Victorian Government's Small Business Bus can help you to develop your business ideas and capabilities.

Delivered by experts from the Small Business Mentoring Service (SBMS), the on board mentoring sessions can help you to identify a clear direction for your business, discuss key issues and priorities, and develop an action plan to achieve your goals.

Five free 45-minute sessions are available from 10am until 4pm.

Please note that only one session is available for each business, and bookings are essential.

Simply select your preferred time from the drop-down list above and click “Register” to confirm your booking. In the event that your preferred time has already been booked, you may add your name to the waiting list for this session by clicking “Add to Waitlist.” You will then be contacted in the event of a cancellation.

All mentoring sessions are private and confidential. If you have any concerns or questions about the way in which we handle your information, a copy of our privacy policy is located at www.economicdevelopment.vic.gov.au/privacy. Alternatively, you can contact our privacy officer on (03) 8392 6916 or privacy@ecodev.vic.gov.au.

Alternatively if you have any further questions about the Small Business Bus please call the Business Victoria Contact Centre on 13 22 15 for further information.

Contact: economicdevelopment@ballarat.vic.gov.au | Phone: 03 5320 5500

Bootcamp Runway Ballarat, Ground Floor, Flecknoe Building, 124 Albert Street, Ballarat Central, VIC 3350.

Date: Tuesday 10th
Time: 5:30pm - 9:30pm

Cost: $500 + GST

Our Bootcamp program runs over two weeknight 4 hour sessions. The program is designed to give you a step by step framework that you can apply to your business idea. The bootcamp is solution based; What problem are you solving for your customers? How are you going to solve it? You will be working with our entrepreneurs and other like-minded people to workshop your ideas in a hands-on, collaborative process. We will get you from the starting point of having a great idea through to being able to pitch your startup with confidence.

Contact: zoe@runwayhq.co | Phone: 0414770109

People & Culture - Industry Chat (Mar) Oscars Hotel

Date: Wednesday 11th
Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Free for Members & Non Members

This Industry Chat is relevant to those preforming HR activities within a business, HR may not be your title but if you are looking after the recruitment, retention and development of staff this chat is for you.

Light lunch included.

Please note: Industry chats are only open to those in the specified sector.

 

Register here

Bootcamp night 2 Runway Ballarat, Ground Floor, Flecknoe Building, 124 Albert Street, Ballarat Central, VIC 3350.

Date: Wednesday 11th
Time: 5:30pm - 9:30pm

Cost: $500 + GST

Our Bootcamp program runs over two weeknight 4 hour sessions. The program is designed to give you a step by step framework that you can apply to your business idea. The bootcamp is solution based; What problem are you solving for your customers? How are you going to solve it? You will be working with our entrepreneurs and other like-minded people to workshop your ideas in a hands-on, collaborative process. We will get you from the starting point of having a great idea through to being able to pitch your startup with confidence.

Contact: zoe@runwayhq.co | Phone: 0414770109

Think Like an Entrepreneur - Kilderkin Distillery Kilderkin Distillery

Date: Friday 13th
Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Cost: free

Welcome to a new series of monthly talks entitled “Think Like an Entrepreneur,” in which local entrepreneurs tell us why they chose to start their business, what they have learned along the way, how they overcame their challenges, what it takes to succeed, and what they believe it means to “think like an entrepreneur.”

For insights, advice, and tips we can all learn from, come along and meet this month's entrepreneurs at KILDERKIN DISTILLERY.

These events are FREE to attend and will be held from 4:00-5:30 pm on the 2nd Friday of every month.

4:00 pm - Arrive and network

4:30 pm - Hear from the entrepreneur

5:00 pm - Networking

About Kilderkin Distillery

After many years of dreams, and some careful planning, Kilderkin was born in 2016, and was a finalist in last year’s Commerce Ballarat Small Business Award.

Co-owners, Chris Pratt, a psychologist by trade, and Scott Wilson-Browne, renowned craft brewer and the man behind Red Duck Brewery, and their partners, are proud to continue Ballarat’s long history of distilling and now run the first distillery to operate in Ballarat since the 1930s. Scott will share their story, their plans for the future, and even explain how gin is made.

Kilderkin Distillery is located at 11A Michaels Drive, Alfredton Ballarat. La Trobe street can be rather busy at this time of day so allow a few minutes extra.

Refreshments provided.

Did you know - The kilderkin (from the Dutch for "small cask") is equal to half a barrel or two firkins?

This event is organised by Sarina Russo Entrepreneurs' Entrepreneurship Facilitator.

Entrepreneurship Facilitators are funded by the Australian Government.

Contact: millerp@sarinarusso.com.au | Phone: 0419575562

Be Inspired by Shaun Pianta Platypus Coworking

Date: Monday 16th
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Be inspired by Shaun Pianta - Paralympian, disability employment services participant and now AtWork.

We invite you to hear inspirational Shaun Pianta share his story of overcoming many challenges to find meaningful work. It's a story of courage, persistence and the power of good work.

 

 

Contact: info@platypuscoworking.com.au | Phone: 0417 581 675

Starting a Business - Getting it RIGHT (evening session) Platypus Coworking Ballarat

Date: Monday 16th
Time: 5:15pm - 6:15pm

Cost: FREE

Starting your own business can be a daunting task.

I help take the uncertainty and confusion out of starting a business. I know how overwhelming it can be trying to find the right information and get the right advice. With the right guidance, support and advice from an Entrepreneurship Facilitator you can DO IT with confidence. And for FREE.

In this 1 hour introduction I will step you through the process of turning a business idea into a reality today so you can

• Save time and money.

• Have the best chance of success.

• Avoid the pitfalls..

Then book a time for a one-on-one mentoring session or do our free business planning workshop. We will work together with you to help you achieve your business goals. We provide hands-on assistance, practical advice and expert guidance and mentoring support to get you started and keep you on course, all at NO COST to you.

Dr Paul Miller is a Ballarat-based trainer, mentor and coach with 20 years’ experience assisting thousands of people start, grow and manage their businesses. He has worked across a range of business sectors throughout Victoria and understands from firsthand experience that running a business is not a sprint, it is a marathon, with many challenges and rewards along the way. What I do is step you through the process so you can get on with doing what you want to do - build the business of your dreams.

Entrepreneurship Facilitators are an Australian Government initiative.

Contact: millerp@sarinarusso.com.au | Phone: 0419 575 562

Platypus Lunch'n'Learn - March Platypus Coworking

Date: Wednesday 18th
Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Digital Advertising - Getting the most out of your digital marketing

Presenter: Kellie Hughes

Contact: info@platypuscoworking.com.au | Phone: 0417581675

Business Planning Essentials Ballarat Business Centre

Date: Wednesday 18th
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Cost: $20.00

You wouldn’t set out on a road trip without a map. The road to business success is no different. Without a map to guide you, you’re flying blind and just as likely to end up lost or facing down a dead end.

 

So, take the guesswork out of your next steps and fast track your business towards success at this practical two-hour workshop that will show you how to clarify your long-term goals into a solid business plan.

 

Find out how to build your own business plan that will guide your way forward, step by step, minimise the risks ahead and prepare you to make the most of opportunities waiting around the corner.

 

Come away armed with a one-page road map that will set out exactly where you’re at, where you want to be in future and, most importantly, set out a clear pathway of next steps and strategies that will get you there.

 

As well as keeping your business on track, having a ready-prepared plan is a vital tool to have up your sleeve whenever you seek finance, lease premises, arrange permits or engage staff.

 

Get ready to take your business onwards to success at this essential Small Business Victoria workshop, one of many that have helped businesses get started in Victoria for more than 10 years.

 

Learn how to:

• Discover and explore new opportunities

• Identify key risks and limits to growth

• Solve problems using a range of tools and processes

• Think ahead and size up future directions

• Create a business framework

• Develop strategies to fast track success

• Build a one-page business plan

• Access tools, templates, support and resources.

Contact: reception@ballaratbusiness.com.au | Phone: 5364 2900

Launch Party - 2020 Federation Business School Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards The Bluestone

Date: Thursday 19th
Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm

For Invitation guests & Commerce Ballarat Members Only

Join us as we celebrate the launch of the 2020 Federation Business School Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards.

An opportunity to network with some live music, drinks and nibbles for your enjoyment.

Register here

Tax Essentials Ballarat Town Hall

Date: Tuesday 24th
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Cost: Free

Are you a new small business, or thinking of starting a small business?

Give your small business the best start!

REGISTER NOW to come along to this FREE introductory workshop run by ATO staff.

You’ll learn the basics about:

• common business structures
• business registrations and reporting
• expenses you may be able to claim including motor vehicle, depreciation and home-based business expenses
• where to go for help and information when you need it.

We will show you online tools and resources that can help you and you’ll have the chance to ask questions.

This is a great opportunity for you to network.

There is a dedicated FREE Employer essentials session so topics specific only to employers are not covered in this event.

Please bring a pen and your smartphone or tablet. After the event we will send you a short online survey – we value your feedback and suggestions.

This event is supported by the City of Ballarat.

Contact: maria.dipaolo@ato.gov.au | Phone: 03 9275 4526

Time to Take the Next Step in Your Career? Platypus Coworking, 51 Lydiard St South Ballarat

Date: Monday 30th
Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Cost: FREE

If it's time to take the next step in your career, come and learn the steps you need to take at this FREE seminar.

About this Event

Stuck in a job that isn't you? Or finding it hard to get an interview? Ready for a career change, but have no idea what else you could do – or where to start? Drawing on his own story, Paul Armstrong explains how by ditching the conventional career rules, you'll radically increase your chances of finding something you love.

Making a career change isn't easy – otherwise everyone would be doing it. But it is possible. And remember, this isn't just about your career; it's about your life.It's about how you feel every morning; it's about how that rubs off on your health and your relationships; and, ultimately, it's about the impact that you can make on the world through being alive in what you do.

Please bring your lunch with you. Tea and coffee provided.

Paul will discuss the steps, the processes and the tools you can use to decide when, what and how to make your career change successfully.

Presented by Paul Armstrong, Director of Inner Sanctum Consulting. Inner Sanctum Career Consulting is a leading provider of career management services for individuals and organisations. Based in Ballarat, Victoria, our experienced consultants and advisors provide expertise and support across the key areas of career development, career transition and outplacement services.

Contact: millerp@sarinarusso.com.au | Phone: 0419575562

HR Essentials - Do you know what they are? Lake View Hotel

Date: Tuesday 31st
Time: 7:30am - 9:00am

Cost: $10

Getting the basics of your HR management is essential - but do you know what the basics are?

About this Event

HR Essentials

The nuts and bolts of HR are the foundation of every business’ success. We’ll walk you through what the minimum Fair Work and Award requirements are for your business, and how best to comply with them.

Coffee, tea, fruit and muffins provided

Register by Thursday March 26th 2020

Contact: carmel@theprovengroup.com.au | Phone: 0407143431 or 1300 312 502