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SUMMARY:Take your retail business online
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhat will be covered: \n\n\nUnderstanding key considerations about online business \n\n\nMatching business size to your platform \n\n\nSkill levels required for e-commerce platforms \n\n\nTransferring your brand to the online store \n\n\nAbout Your Host – Andrea Ciotti \nAndrea is passionate about providing support to small businesses across the Western region of New South Wales. \nOriginally from the United States\, Andrea has lived in Australia since 2014 working within the areas of e-commerce\, retail trade\, marketing and event management. \nAfter 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. \nDrawing on her experience\, Andrea specialises in advising businesses in areas such as e-commerce\, retail trading\, marketing and digital presence. \nAbout your presenter – Michelle Trimble \nMichelle Trimble is a degree qualified marketing specialist who is passionate about breaking down the barriers business owners face when it comes to digital marketing! \nAfter nearly 10 years working in the industry\, Michelle decided to start Poppy Seed Media with the mission to provide more accessible marketing services. \nShe has provided marketing training to hundreds of individuals\, working with various businesses to improve their overall strategies. \nMichelle 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. \nThis 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.\nThe maximum number of attendees for this expert topic webinar is 500 and it will be recorded. \nMore Information \nRegister Here
URL:https://bathurstliveinvest.com.au/event/take-your-retail-business-online/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Responding to a ransomware attack
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhat will be covered: \n·        What is ‘ransomware’? \n·        What are the risks associated with ransomware? \n·        How to identify an attack \n·        How to remove a threat \n·        Tips to protect yourself online \nAbout your presenter – Steve Bigg \nSteve 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.\nSteve 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.\nSteve is an Accredited Mental Health First Aider. \nThis 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. \nThe maximum number of attendees for this webinar is 50 and it will be recorded. \nMore Information \nRegister Here
URL:https://bathurstliveinvest.com.au/event/responding-to-a-ransomware-attack/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:BizMonth Launch Event
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT\nJoin us for the BizMonth Launch event\, hosted by the Bathurst Business Chamber in partnership with NBN and Bathurst Regional Council.\nWant 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. \nCan’t make the event? Have no fear\, the event will be live streamed via the Bathurst Business Chamber Facebook page. \nOur panel of experts includes: \n\nGavin Williams – Chief Development Officer NBN\nSteve Davies – Client Innovation Centres IBM Australia and New Zealand\nThomas Burton – Chief Development Officer Charles Sturt University\nChris Thorpe – CEO Leading Edge Data Centres\n\nModerated by Janeen Hosemans – General Manager Bathurst Broadcasters \nDate: Tuesday 8 February \nTime: 6:00pm-8:00pm \nLocation: Upstairs Startup Hub\, 203-209 Russell Street Bathurst \nPlease note this event has reached maximum capacity. Join the wait list here.
URL:https://bathurstliveinvest.com.au/event/bizmonth-launch-event/
LOCATION:Upstairs Startup and Co-Working Hub\, 203 - 209 Russell Street\, Bathurst\, NSW\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured Event
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SUMMARY:BizMonth Business Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Tickets go on sale Saturday 13 November 2021 for the Bathurst Regional Council’s BizMonth Business Lunch proudly sponsored by the Commonwealth Bank. \nOur Business Lunch is the highlight of the BizMonth calendar and this years guest speaker\, Shane Jacobson is sure not to disappoint. \nThe 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. \nTime: 11.45am to 2.00pm\nDate: Thursday\, 10th February 2022 \nWhere: Bathurst Goldfields\, Mount Panorama \nCost: $75 per ticket \nTo purchase tickets https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bizmonth-launch-lunch-tickets-162630136115 \n  \nMajor Sponsor – Commonwealth Bank \n \nSupport Sponsors – Verto\, ATCO and Bathurst Regional Security \n \n \n \nAssociate Sponsor – NBN
URL:https://bathurstliveinvest.com.au/event/bizmonth-business-lunch-2022/
LOCATION:Bathurst Goldfields\, 428 Conrod Straight\, Bathurst\, NSW\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Economic Development Bathurst Regional Council":MAILTO:live@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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SUMMARY:Engage customers for your retail business
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhat will be covered \n\n\nBuilding your brand into e-commerce platforms \n\n\nIncorporating your business story \n\n\nCreating loyal customers \n\n\nAbout your host – Andrea Ciotti \nAndrea is passionate about providing support to small businesses across the Western region of New South Wales. \nOriginally from the United States\, Andrea has lived in Australia since 2014 working within the areas of e-commerce\, retail trade\, marketing and event management. \nAfter 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. \nDrawing on her experience\, Andrea specialises in advising businesses in areas such as e-commerce\, retail trading\, marketing and digital presence. \nAbout your presenter – Lauren Kegley \nLauren 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. \nKegley 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. \nThis 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.\nThe maximum number of attendees for this expert topic webinar is 500 and it will be recorded. \nMore Information \nRegister Here
URL:https://bathurstliveinvest.com.au/event/engage-customers-for-your-retail-business/
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SUMMARY:Responding to vexatious reviews
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhat will be covered \n·        What is a vexatious review? \n·        What are the risks of these types of review? \n·        Options to handle these types of review \n·        Ways to remove / hide vexatious reviews from website/social media platforms \n·        Tips to protect your business reputation online \nAbout your presenter – Steve Bigg \nSteve 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.\nSteve 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.\nSteve is an Accredited Mental Health First Aider. \nThis 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. \nThe maximum number of attendees for this webinar is 50 and it will be recorded. \nMore Information \nRegister Here
URL:https://bathurstliveinvest.com.au/event/responding-to-vexatious-reviews/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:My Brilliant Career Week (14-19 February)
DESCRIPTION:Share your Skills: Volunteering opportunities in Bathurst\nBathurst Library is focusing on careers in February in My Brilliant Career Week.\nTo 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. \nWhen: Wednesday 16 February 2022 at 2pm \nWhere: Bathurst Library \nEverybody 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. \nTo 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. \nTo book your place for this free event \, please phone the Bathurst Library – 02 6333 6281.
URL:https://bathurstliveinvest.com.au/event/brilliant-career-week-share-your-skills/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, NSW\, 2795\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Increase online sales for your retail business
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhat will be covered \n\n\nFunction and ease of navigation \n\n\nTactics and methods to convert browsers to buyers \n\n\nLinking your online store to social media \n\n\nOnline shopping cart retrieval \n\n\nAbout Your Host – Andrea Ciotti \nAndrea is passionate about providing support to small businesses across the Western region of New South Wales. \nOriginally from the United States\, Andrea has lived in Australia since 2014 working within the areas of e-commerce\, retail trade\, marketing and event management. \nAfter 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. \nDrawing on her experience\, Andrea specialises in advising businesses in areas such as e-commerce\, retail trading\, marketing and digital presence. \nThis 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. \nThe maximum number of attendees for this expert topic webinar is 50 and it will be recorded. \nMore Information \nRegister Here
URL:https://bathurstliveinvest.com.au/event/increase-online-sales-for-your-retail-business/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Business Connect":MAILTO:reception@bizhq.com.au
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SUMMARY:RDA Backing Business Forum
DESCRIPTION:Backing Business Rediscover and Relaunch\nRegional 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. \nHeld 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. \nThe 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. \nOn 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. \n\n9:00am – 9:30am\, Official Opening and Welcome Address\n9:30am – 10:30am: Sit Down with the Decision Makers\n10:30am – 11:00am: Morning tea\n11:00am – 12:00pm: Experts and their Experiences\n12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch break\n1:00pm – 2:00pm: Learn from the Locals\n2:00pm – 3:00pm: Closing and Networking\n\nThe 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. \nIt’s going to be a great day and we can’t wait to see you there! \nCost is $20-$40. Register here. \n 
URL:https://bathurstliveinvest.com.au/event/rda-backing-business-forum/
LOCATION:Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre (BMEC)\, 105 William Street\, Bathurst\, NSW\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Development Australia Central West":MAILTO:admin@rdacentralwest.org.au
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SUMMARY:My Brilliant Career Week (14-19 February)
DESCRIPTION:“Revamp your resume”: Resume Writing\nBathurst Library is focusing on careers in February in My Brilliant Career Week.\nTo 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. \nWhen: Friday 18 February 2022 at 10:30am \nWhere: Bathurst Library \nYour resume is the first thing potential employers will see – is yours helping or hindering your job hunt? \nIf 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. \nYou’ll learn: \n· What information employers want (and what they don’t) \n· Layout and design tips \n· How to sell your unique skills \n· Tactics for dealing with career gaps or side-tracks \n· How to convince an employer you are the perfect candidate. \nTo book your place for this free event \, please phone the Bathurst Library – 02 6333 6281.
URL:https://bathurstliveinvest.com.au/event/brilliant-career-week-resume-writing/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, NSW\, 2795\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220219T150000
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SUMMARY:My Brilliant Career Week (14-19 February)
DESCRIPTION:Now What? How to get Clarity on your Next Career Move\nBathurst Library is focusing on careers in February in My Brilliant Career Week.\nTo 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. \nWhen: Saturday 19 February 2022 at 3pm \nWhere: Bathurst Library \nDo you wonder what the next step is for your career? \nDo you question whether you should stay or leave your job? \nDo you feel like you want more\, or something different\, in your work? \nDo you feel stuck at a crossroad in your career? \nIf you do\, then this is the workshop for you! \nExplore 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! \nSpend an hour with Kirsten Brumby\, learning an innovative approach to finding clarity for your next step in your career. \nKirsten 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’. \nTo book your place for this free event \, please phone the Bathurst Library – 02 6333 6281.
URL:https://bathurstliveinvest.com.au/event/brilliant-career-week-now-what/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, NSW\, 2795\, Australia
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