Strategic growth business case development by Business Connect
2021-11-11 12:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online
Communicating concepts, processes and detail for strategic growth requires defined communication strategy to engage investors and finance. This webinar introduces small businesses with up to 20 employee’s to big business tools, for planning, communication and finance planning. Industry expert Ian Marsh will introduce attendee’s of this online event to mechanisms of business case development in a structure used at a macro level for business development at a national and international level.
About your presenter:
Renowned by industry and peers Ian Marsh is an internationally renowned specialist in Strategic growth, business strategy and business efficiency.
In a prestigious career across Australasia, the Americas and the Middle East, Ian has worked with-in the fields as turn-around, transformations, and integration of acquisitions.
Including national and internationally renown brands including PepsiCo, Woolworths, Virgin Australia, Fletcher Building, Infosys and Harvey Norman, Ian is a transformational expert in restructure, rebuild and opening up new international markets.
This session is provided through the Business Connect Program. Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you start, run, adapt or grow your small business.
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Breakfast on Toast with Charles Bowie
2021-11-23 08:00 - 09:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Panorama Motel Bathurst, 51 Durham Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Retail and food expert Charles Bowie from Head of Full is coming to town!
Run in conjunction with the Bathurst Business Chamber, Breakfast on Toast with Charles Bowie with help set you up for trading post lock down.
Designed for not only foodies but all businesses in Bathurst, Charles will cover –

Keeping it Local
Making Christmas Count
Encouraging Repeat Visitation
Converting Tourists
Menu and Venue Maximisation

Visit the Bathurst Business Chamber to register.
Charles Bowie is also offering 8 free one on one business support sessions for food retailers. Want some tips on how to maximum your sales? Book your spot today.
Session times will be offered throughout the day and held at the Upstairs Start Up hub. Allocations will be made on a first in first served basis. To secure your spot, email business@bathurst.nsw.gov.au.

5 Ways to Advance Your Social Media Marketing Skills
2021-11-25 13:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
Social media marketing is not just about likes and shares it’s about driving customers to your website and dollars into your bank account. As a business owner, how do you utilise this network in a way that produces these results for your business?
NetStripes CEO Dinesh De Silva, will share his insights into advancing your social marketing results, understanding buying behaviour, and customer funnels, as well as common mistakes that you should avoid to make instant improvements to your marketing campaigns.
What we’ll cover:

Why business owners are not getting results
Creating your customer funnel
Keys to achieve your business goals
Understanding online buying behaviour
Importance of professional campaign set up, copy and design
Common advertising mistakes that cost thousands of dollars
Small business success stories

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Carillon Business Awards Gala Presentation Evening
2021-12-04 17:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Bathurst Goldfields, 428 Conrod Straight, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Come along and support our local businesses at the Carillon Business Awards Gala Presentation Evening, organised by the Bathurst Business Chamber.
Contact info@bathurstbusiness.com.au for more information.
Time: 5.30pm
Date: Saturday, 4th December 2021
Where: Bathurst Goldfields, Mount Panorama

Take your retail business online
2022-02-03 12:30 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online
Making the decision to move your retail business online can be a major step up for your business operations. Taking the time to plan out your approach, work out which platforms suit your business best and most importantly ensuring that your customer journey and brand translate to the new platform is key.
What will be covered:

Understanding key considerations about online business

Matching business size to your platform

Skill levels required for e-commerce platforms

Transferring your brand to the online store

About Your Host – Andrea Ciotti
Andrea is passionate about providing support to small businesses across the Western region of New South Wales.
Originally from the United States, Andrea has lived in Australia since 2014 working within the areas of e-commerce, retail trade, marketing and event management.
After gaining industry experience, she started her own successful retail (bricks-and-mortar) and e-commerce store in 2016 and expanded into the United States market in 2020.
Drawing on her experience, Andrea specialises in advising businesses in areas such as e-commerce, retail trading, marketing and digital presence.
About your presenter – Michelle Trimble
Michelle Trimble is a degree qualified marketing specialist who is passionate about breaking down the barriers business owners face when it comes to digital marketing!
After nearly 10 years working in the industry, Michelle decided to start Poppy Seed Media with the mission to provide more accessible marketing services.
She has provided marketing training to hundreds of individuals, working with various businesses to improve their overall strategies.
Michelle is a firm believer that every business should have the right to incredible marketing, and prides herself on educating and empowering business owners around the world.
This session is provided through Business Connect Program. Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice and help you start, run, adapt or grow your small business.
The maximum number of attendees for this expert topic webinar is 500 and it will be recorded.
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Responding to a ransomware attack
2022-02-04 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online
Ransomware is a common and dangerous type of malware that can affect both individuals and businesses. Ransomware can cause severe damage to your reputation and cost you money. Digital presenter Steve will cover some simple steps you can take to protect your business and what you can do if your business receives a threat of this nature.
What will be covered:
· What is ‘ransomware’?
· What are the risks associated with ransomware?
· How to identify an attack
· How to remove a threat
· Tips to protect yourself online
About your presenter – Steve Bigg
Steve has a history as an online manager and marketing professional with expertise in website design, social media management and digital marketing. Steve has a wide range of industry experience in the digital space including retail, trade, tourism and agriculture.
Steve has a passion to help businesses flourish online. He brings with him 13 years of experience in online marketing with expertise in website design, social media management and digital marketing.
Steve is an Accredited Mental Health First Aider.
This session is provided through Business Connect Program. Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice and help you start, run, adapt or grow your small business.
The maximum number of attendees for this webinar is 50 and it will be recorded.
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BizMonth Launch Event
2022-02-08 18:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Upstairs Startup and Co-Working Hub, 203 - 209 Russell Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
SOLD OUT
Join us for the BizMonth Launch event, hosted by the Bathurst Business Chamber in partnership with NBN and Bathurst Regional Council.
Want to know more about the digital transformation that is underway in Bathurst? Join us for a discussion on our growing tech industry and how it relates to connectivity. Learn how the education sector, Government and private industry are working together to create jobs of the future for Bathurst and the Central West.
Can’t make the event? Have no fear, the event will be live streamed via the Bathurst Business Chamber Facebook page.
Our panel of experts includes:

Gavin Williams – Chief Development Officer NBN
Steve Davies – Client Innovation Centres IBM Australia and New Zealand
Thomas Burton – Chief Development Officer Charles Sturt University
Chris Thorpe – CEO Leading Edge Data Centres

Moderated by Janeen Hosemans – General Manager Bathurst Broadcasters
Date: Tuesday 8 February
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Upstairs Startup Hub, 203-209 Russell Street Bathurst
Please note this event has reached maximum capacity. Join the wait list here.

BizMonth Business Lunch
2022-02-10 11:45 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Bathurst Goldfields, 428 Conrod Straight, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Tickets go on sale Saturday 13 November 2021 for the Bathurst Regional Council’s BizMonth Business Lunch proudly sponsored by the Commonwealth Bank.
Our Business Lunch is the highlight of the BizMonth calendar and this years guest speaker, Shane Jacobson is sure not to disappoint.
The lunch is a great opportunity for business professionals to network with each other in a relaxing atmosphere. The 2022 lunch will be held at the beautiful Bathurst Goldfields on Mount Panorama.
Time: 11.45am to 2.00pm
Date: Thursday, 10th February 2022
Where: Bathurst Goldfields, Mount Panorama
Cost: $75 per ticket
To purchase tickets https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bizmonth-launch-lunch-tickets-162630136115

Major Sponsor – Commonwealth Bank

Support Sponsors – Verto, ATCO and Bathurst Regional Security

Associate Sponsor – NBN

Engage customers for your retail business
2022-02-10 12:30 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online
The retail online business market is extremely competitive with everyone competing to attract customers to their shops. Successful online business have built their brand and story into the e-commerce platforms they use with the aim of building customer loyalty.
What will be covered

Building your brand into e-commerce platforms

Incorporating your business story

Creating loyal customers

About your host – Andrea Ciotti
Andrea is passionate about providing support to small businesses across the Western region of New South Wales.
Originally from the United States, Andrea has lived in Australia since 2014 working within the areas of e-commerce, retail trade, marketing and event management.
After gaining industry experience, she started her own successful retail (bricks-and-mortar) and e-commerce store in 2016 and expanded into the United States market in 2020.
Drawing on her experience, Andrea specialises in advising businesses in areas such as e-commerce, retail trading, marketing and digital presence.
About your presenter – Lauren Kegley
Lauren Kegley is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota and has worked in the social media marketing space for more than 10 years – starting in professional sports and working for the Chicago Blackhawks, Minnesota Timberwolves and finally the Philadelphia Eagles, overseeing social media. Following sports, Lauren shifted her focus to social media and PR working for Shutterfly (Tiny Prints and Wedding Paper Divas) and as well as ad agencies – handling social media strategy, influencer activations, community management and more.
Kegley Creative was founded in 2017 with a mission to work with clients on all things social media, content marketing, and digital PR for retail, ecommerce, and service-based businesses both in the United States and Australia.
This session is provided through Business Connect Program. Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice and help you start, run, adapt or grow your small business.
The maximum number of attendees for this expert topic webinar is 500 and it will be recorded.
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Responding to vexatious reviews
2022-02-15 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online
Online reviews can be the lifeblood of a business. It is a major influencer for customer’s decisions whether to visit or purchase from your business. Vexatious reviews can cause significant harm to your business prospects and are becoming increasingly difficult to remove from online platforms or social media sites.
What will be covered
· What is a vexatious review?
· What are the risks of these types of review?
· Options to handle these types of review
· Ways to remove / hide vexatious reviews from website/social media platforms
· Tips to protect your business reputation online
About your presenter – Steve Bigg
Steve has a history as an online manager and marketing professional with expertise in website design, social media management and digital marketing. Steve has a wide range of industry experience in the digital space including retail, trade, tourism and agriculture.
Steve has a passion to help businesses flourish online. He brings with him 13 years of experience in online marketing with expertise in website design, social media management and digital marketing.
Steve is an Accredited Mental Health First Aider.
This session is provided through Business Connect Program. Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice and help you start, run, adapt or grow your small business.
The maximum number of attendees for this webinar is 50 and it will be recorded.
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My Brilliant Career Week (14-19 February)
2022-02-16 14:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Bathurst Library, 70 Keppel Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Share your Skills: Volunteering opportunities in Bathurst
Bathurst Library is focusing on careers in February in My Brilliant Career Week.
To coincide with the Bathurst Careers Expo to be held at CSU Gymnasium Bathurst on Tuesday 15 February, 9am to 3pm and Biz Month, Bathurst Library is offering three free career related events.
When: Wednesday 16 February 2022 at 2pm
Where: Bathurst Library
Everybody wins with volunteering. Did you know that volunteering not only provide support to others, but it also improves the health and happiness of the person volunteering? It also promotes a sense of belonging and provides opportunities to make friends.
To find out where to find the right volunteering opportunity for you, join us for this information session delivered by volunteering experts from the Bathurst Neighbourhood Centre.
To book your place for this free event , please phone the Bathurst Library – 02 6333 6281.

Increase online sales for your retail business
2022-02-17 12:30 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online
Having an online sales platform in your business is great, but how you do increase the sales made through that platform? You could have a lot of browsers but very few conversions, how do you change that? Our webinar today will go over some things that you should consider in your business which may help to convert the browsers into buyers.
What will be covered

Function and ease of navigation

Tactics and methods to convert browsers to buyers

Linking your online store to social media

Online shopping cart retrieval

About Your Host – Andrea Ciotti
Andrea is passionate about providing support to small businesses across the Western region of New South Wales.
Originally from the United States, Andrea has lived in Australia since 2014 working within the areas of e-commerce, retail trade, marketing and event management.
After gaining industry experience, she started her own successful retail (bricks-and-mortar) and e-commerce store in 2016 and expanded into the United States market in 2020.
Drawing on her experience, Andrea specialises in advising businesses in areas such as e-commerce, retail trading, marketing and digital presence.
This session is provided through Business Connect Program. Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice and help you start, run, adapt or grow your small business.
The maximum number of attendees for this expert topic webinar is 50 and it will be recorded.
More Information
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RDA Backing Business Forum
2022-02-17 18:00 - 2022-02-18 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre (BMEC), 105 William Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Backing Business Rediscover and Relaunch
Regional Development Australia Central West is excited to announce the return of the Backing Business Forum, coming to Bathurst in 2022. The event will be held as part of our BizMonth calendar.
Held over two days, the event will feature a pre-forum networking dinner at The Victoria on Thursday, 17 February, followed by the main event at the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre (BMEC) on Friday, 18 February 2022.
The networking dinner is a wonderful opportunity to catch-up with members of the local business community and meet some of the speakers taking to the stage the next day. It all kicks off at Little Alberts at The Victoria from 6:30pm and will wrap up at 8:30pm.
On Friday, we are excited to welcome a fantastic lineup of new and exciting speakers who will take part in three panel sessions with our host, Pippa Moore.

9:00am – 9:30am, Official Opening and Welcome Address
9:30am – 10:30am: Sit Down with the Decision Makers
10:30am – 11:00am: Morning tea
11:00am – 12:00pm: Experts and their Experiences
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch break
1:00pm – 2:00pm: Learn from the Locals
2:00pm – 3:00pm: Closing and Networking

The theme for the 2022 forum is Rediscover and Relaunch as we take a look at the year that’s been, what worked and what didn’t, and rediscover new tools to help us relaunch into the new business age.
It’s going to be a great day and we can’t wait to see you there!
Cost is $20-$40. Register here.

My Brilliant Career Week (14-19 February)
2022-02-18 10:30 - 11:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Bathurst Library, 70 Keppel Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
“Revamp your resume”: Resume Writing
Bathurst Library is focusing on careers in February in My Brilliant Career Week.
To coincide with the Bathurst Careers Expo to be held at CSU Gymnasium Bathurst on Tuesday 15 February, 9am to 3pm and Biz Month, Bathurst Library is offering three free career related events.
When: Friday 18 February 2022 at 10:30am
Where: Bathurst Library
Your resume is the first thing potential employers will see – is yours helping or hindering your job hunt?
If you feel like your resume is holding you back or you just want to make sure it is on the right track, come along to this free one-hour workshop.
You’ll learn:
· What information employers want (and what they don’t)
· Layout and design tips
· How to sell your unique skills
· Tactics for dealing with career gaps or side-tracks
· How to convince an employer you are the perfect candidate.
To book your place for this free event , please phone the Bathurst Library – 02 6333 6281.

My Brilliant Career Week (14-19 February)
2022-02-19 15:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Bathurst Library, 70 Keppel Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Now What? How to get Clarity on your Next Career Move
Bathurst Library is focusing on careers in February in My Brilliant Career Week.
To coincide with the Bathurst Careers Expo to be held at CSU Gymnasium Bathurst on Tuesday 15 February, 9am to 3pm and Biz Month, Bathurst Library is offering three free career related events.
When: Saturday 19 February 2022 at 3pm
Where: Bathurst Library
Do you wonder what the next step is for your career?
Do you question whether you should stay or leave your job?
Do you feel like you want more, or something different, in your work?
Do you feel stuck at a crossroad in your career?
If you do, then this is the workshop for you!
Explore what you really want, whether that’s to leave your current job, or start a new career. Learn the steps to find clarity and direction. Get yourself unstuck and make a decision!
Spend an hour with Kirsten Brumby, learning an innovative approach to finding clarity for your next step in your career.
Kirsten is a career coach with over 20 years experience and is author of ‘Now What? A Step-by-Step Approach to Land your New Job or Career’.
To book your place for this free event , please phone the Bathurst Library – 02 6333 6281.

Business After 5 - Meet your Councillors
2022-03-10 18:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Bathurst Rail Museum, 126 Havannah Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Join the Bathurst Business Chamber and Bathurst Regional Council for our March Business After 5 event.
Bathurst Regional Council Economic Development will be providing an update to Chamber members to keep them informed on the economic performance of Bathurst. This is also a great opportunity for members to meet the 2022 Councillors for Bathurst.
As always, there will be plenty of time for networking, nibbles, and a few light refreshments provided by our generous hosts. We look forward to seeing you there!

Retailer Interactive Workshop
2022-03-14 17:30 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Bathurst RSL, 114 Rankin Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Retailer Interactive Workshop – Act Now and make a difference – Rebuild, Recharge, Renew
As part of small business month, Bathurst Regional Council and the Bathurst Business Chamber are joining together to provide an interactive workshop on Cultivating and Nurturing Great Retailers.
The workshop will be presented by Marguerite Bell, Managing Director, Retail Life. and includes a two segment interactive workshop over 2 hours –
Segment 1: Success Starts Here
Covering the essential elements for building a successful retail business in this ever-changing retail landscape, with the aim of inspiring change and motivating action.
Segment 2: 3 Seconds to WOW
Focusing on delivering memorable first impressions. Learn simple and affordable ideas to create memorable lasting first impressions for customers, including how to elevate store windows with visual tools and set the tone for your business. Each retailer will be provided with a ‘Showstopping Windows’ interactive kit to bring your learning alive.
In addition to the workshop, 12 one on one retailer conversations with Retail Life will be available. Places will be allocated on a first in first served basis.
Email business@bathurst.nsw.gov.au to register.
Workshop
Cost: Free to Bathurst Region retailers (limited spots available and allocated on a first in first served)
Date: 14 March 2022
Time: 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Location: Bathurst RSL
Retailer Conversations
Cost: Free to Bathurst Region retailers (limited spots available and allocated on a first in first served)
Date: 14-15 March 2022
Time: Various times available
Location: At your business premise
Who are Retail Life?
Retail Life specialises in breathing life into Australian retailers, ensuring positively transformational outcomes.
​Their mission is to bring back the joy and success of retail by equipping businesses with the tools to achieve through best practice operations, actionable learning and a reinvigorated zest for doing what they do best.
“Whether we’re cultivating the big picture or nurturing one merchandising display at a time, we’re always by your side, ensuring positively transformational outcomes,” Marguerite Bell Managing Director, Retail Life.
Register your interest now – business@bathurst.nsw.gov.au or phone Jessica Wilkinson for more details – 02 6333 6553 or 0457 705 199.
Financial support has been provided by the NSW Government through the NSW Small Business Month Fund – “Rebuild, Recharge, Renew.”
Endorsements
“5 stars just isn’t enough! Marguerite is absolutely phenomenal, she is our real life super woman to the rescue. She put so much hard work, expertise,wisdom and personal touches into helping my team & business grow to the next level. We cannot thank her enough for helping us transform, and for the truly beautiful and genuine relationship that has now developed.”
Melissa Stone, Owner, Bliss Gift & Homewares.
“If I could give you one piece of advice, don’t think aboutit – just do it. The only regret you will have is not having started sooner.”
Kerrie Burzacott, Owner, Gallus & Rea

Bathurst NRL
2022-03-26 15:00 - 18:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Carrington Park, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Penrith Panthers vs Newcastle Knights
The 2021 NRL Premiers, the Penrith Panthers, are in Bathurst to take on the Newcastle Knights. Picking up where they left off in 2021, the Penrith Panthers will be all fired up to keep their early 2022 winning streak going at their home away from home, Bathurst’s Carrington Park.
Grab your ticket and enjoy this blockbuster NRL clash right here in Bathurst.
Click here to purchase tickets.

Welcome to Bathurst Lunch March 2022
2022-03-27 11:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Bathurst Visitor Information Centre, 1 Kendall Ave, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
New resident to Bathurst? Come along to our Welcome to Bathurst Lunch!
To help you settle in we’d love to shout you lunch and introduce ourselves.
Anyone new to Bathurst over the past two years is welcome to join us.
There is a free gift provided to each new family attending.
WHEN: Sunday 27th March 2022
TIME: 11:30am – 1:30pm
WHERE: Morse Park, near the Bathurst Visitor Information Centre
Want to attend? RSVP by 24th March 2022 to live@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
Can’t make it? Let us know and we will invite you to the next one!
Click here for all the details.

Musicians in the Park
2022-04-08 17:30 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Kings Parade, William Street and Russell Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
The Safety of Life at Sea
Musicians in the Park is back in April 2022.
Grab your camping chair or cosiest picnic rug. Order your favourite food from one of Bathurst’s many restaurants/cafes/take away venues, then head to Kings Parade Bathurst to enjoy some live music and the magnificent surrounds of Kings Parade park.
This free event is an initiative of Bathurst Regional Council with financial support from the NSW Government Festival of Place – Summer Fund.

Cinema in the Park
2022-04-09 16:00 - 22:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Kings Parade, William Street and Russell Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaur
To celebrate the launch of The Dino-store exhibition at the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum on 9 April, Bathurst Regional Council are bringing you a FREE Cinema in the Park experience.
Kicking off with live music from Clancy Pye from 5pm and followed by an ‘in the park’ viewing of Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaur at 6pm.
The Dino-store exhibition at the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum will run throughout the April school holidays and give your kids the chance to interact with a ‘real life’ dinosaur in our Dinosaur Pet Shop. Visit museumsbathurst.com.au for opening hours.
This free event is an initiative of Bathurst Regional Council with financial support from the NSW Government Festival of Place – Summer Fund.

Business After 5 Greer Films
2022-04-12 18:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Greer Films, 5/13 Watt Dr, Robin Hill NSW 2795, Australia, Greer Films, 5/13 Watt Dr, Robin Hill, NSW, 2795, Australia
Business After 5 hosted by Greer Films
​Join the Bathurst Business Chamber and Greer Films for April’s Business After 5 event. Greer Films will offer an opportunity to view their new studio with Hirable Studios, Hot Desks, Think Tank Space, and more! You will also have the chance to talk to the Greer Films Crew about creative opportunities they have available.
Greer Films is a Bathurst-operated creative studio, delivering stylised cinematic quality videos for business, personal, entertainment and events. They are More Than Video offering graphic design, website design, social media content, and management services.
Don’t miss this opportunity to network with local businesses and learn more about Greer Films services. Light refreshments will be provided.
Click here to register

Musicians in the Park
2022-04-22 05:30 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Kings Parade, William Street and Russell Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Pengopuss
Musicians in the Park is back in April 2022.
Grab your camping chair or cosiest picnic rug. Order your favourite food from one of Bathurst’s many restaurants/cafes/take away venues, then head to Kings Parade Bathurst to enjoy some live music and the magnificent surrounds of Kings Parade park.
This free event is an initiative of Bathurst Regional Council with financial support from the NSW Government Festival of Place – Summer Fund.

Business After 5 Watermart
2022-05-10 18:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Watermart, 93 Rankin Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Business After 5 with Watermart
Join the Bathurst Business Chamber and Watermart at our May Business After 5 event.
Watermart is Your Complete Water Shop stockist for all your Pump, Irrigation, Pool, Filtration, Valves, Hoses, Fittings & Servicing needs.
Light refreshments will be provided by our generous host with time to meet the team and discuss your business.
Click here to register

WEBINAR Creating an online brand
2022-05-11 12:30 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online
Free Webinar
An online brand defines a business personality, values and speaks to individuals who are potential customers. This comprehensive guide to brand creation sets out a clear processes to define business values, mission and vision, investigates tools to determine target markets, and investigates approaches to content which speak directly to target customers through a well developed brand.
What we will cover:
• Define business values, mission and vision
• Investigate tools to determine target markets
• Develop content which speaks directly to target customers
About your presenter – Andrea Ciotti
Andrea is passionate about providing support to small businesses across the Western region of New South Wales.
Originally from the United States, Andrea has lived in Australia since 2014 working within the areas of e-commerce, retail trade, marketing and event management.
After gaining industry experience, she started her own successful retail (bricks-and-mortar) and e-commerce store in 2016 and expanded into the United States market in 2020.
Drawing on her experience, Andrea specialises in advising businesses in areas such as e-commerce, retail trading, marketing and digital presence.
This session is provided through Business Connect Program. Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice and help you start, run, adapt or grow your small business.
The maximum number of attendees for this local webinar is 50 and it will NOT be recorded.
More Information
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Grant Writing Workshop
2022-05-17 15:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Bathurst Panthers
Join us for a free grant writing workshop, presented by Regional Development Australia
Bathurst Regional Council is partnering with Regional Development Australia Central West to present a FREE grant writing workshop for local businesses.
The workshop is open to local businesses interested in learning more about the grant writing process.
The workshop will cover the key tips on how to prepare and submit funding applications, including:

assessing if you are grant ready;
how to search for the right grant;
ensuring you meet the criteria; and
where to find support for your application

Two session are available. The community session is for local community groups, with the business session for our local business community,
Community: 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Business: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Registrations for this workshop have now closed. To register your interest in the next grants workshop email business@bathurst.nsw.gov.au.

WEBINAR Content creation
2022-05-18 12:30 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online
Free Webinar – Content creation for small business
The content a business posts is crucial to attracting new customers/clients and creating loyalty. Attendees will gain a complete overview of content types, industries and types of business different content types are best suited to, image selection, topics and matching content to target audiences.
What we will cover:

Content types
Image selection
Topic selection
Matching content to target audience

About your presenter – Andrea Ciotti
Andrea is passionate about providing support to small businesses across the Western region of New South Wales.
Originally from the United States, Andrea has lived in Australia since 2014 working within the areas of e-commerce, retail trade, marketing and event management.
After gaining industry experience, she started her own successful retail (bricks-and-mortar) and e-commerce store in 2016 and expanded into the United States market in 2020.
Drawing on her experience, Andrea specialises in advising businesses in areas such as e-commerce, retail trading, marketing and digital presence.
This session is provided through Business Connect Program. Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice and help you start, run, adapt or grow your small business.
More information
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WEBINAR Online ordering
2022-05-24 12:30 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online
Free Webinar – Online ordering for food and hospitality businesses
Customer habits have moved to substantial use of digital platforms to purchase goods and services. Regardless of size or location, food and hospitality businesses face customer demands for online ordering. This webinar takes attendees through options and suitability of online ordering platforms, including functionality, accessibility for customers and usability to help businesses determine the best options to consider for taking orders online.
What we will cover

Online ordering platforms
Functionality
Accessibility
Costs to operate

About your presenter – Daniel Fisher
Daniel has experience in finance and management, having worked with a variety of small businesses and in Government, notably at the Department of Defence. Daniel’s core business strengths are in management, budgeting, business planning and customer service.
Daniel helped run his family business, prompting him to pursue a career in business and has hands on personal experience of the issues and challenges faced by small to medium business owners in regional areas.
Daniel has a strong desire to use his knowledge and skills to encourage and inspire small businesses to become the most successful business they can be, through practical advice.
Daniel holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Master of Finance.
This session is provided through the Business Connect Program. Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you start, run, adapt or grow your small business.
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WEBINAR Online bookings
2022-05-31 12:30 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online
Free Webinar – Online booking systems for hair and beauty businesses
Shortage of skills staff in the beauty services industry combines with increased consumer demands for ease of booking places businesses in the sector in the difficult position of maintaining customer service levels. This webinar gives attendees a complete overview of options that enable Beauty Services businesses to utilise online booking systems to enable more time delivering services but allowing customers to easily book and maintain customer satisfaction. Looking at platform functionality, customer accessibility and suitability to business size, attendee’s will successfully understand the best options to consider when transitioning to an online booking system.
What we will cover

Platform functionality
Customer accessibility
Suitability to business size
Transition to online booking systems

About your presenter – Daniel Fisher
Daniel has experience in finance and management, having worked with a variety of small businesses and in Government, notably at the Department of Defence. Daniel’s core business strengths are in management, budgeting, business planning and customer service.
Daniel helped run his family business, prompting him to pursue a career in business and has hands on personal experience of the issues and challenges faced by small to medium business owners in regional areas.
Daniel has a strong desire to use his knowledge and skills to encourage and inspire small businesses to become the most successful business they can be, through practical advice.
Daniel holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Master of Finance.
This session is provided through the Business Connect Program. Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you start, run, adapt or grow your small business.
More information
Register here

Business After 5 Housing Plus
2022-06-14 18:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Housing Plus, 61 Boyd St, Kelso, NSW, 2795, Australia
Business After 5 with Housing Plus
Join Bathurst Business Chamber and Housing Plus for our June Business After 5 event!
Housing Plus is a progressive social enterprise that re-invests all profits into improving social outcomes for individuals and communities in regional NSW. They provide high-quality affordable rental housing and support services to people in need and act as a key community partner in the regions and neighbourhoods where they operate.
Come and meet the team and enjoy some nibbles and light refreshments provided by our hosts.
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