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FOUNDER 2 FOUNDER WITH DR MICHELLE PERUGINI (PRESAGEN)

Friday 21st May, 12:00pm-1:00pm Online

Dr Michelle Perugini is an entrepreneur, academic and an internationally renowned expert in health, medical research, advanced analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI). 🤓🧠
Michelle is now the CEO and co-founder of Presagen, which focuses on building scalable AI products for women’s health. Presagen’s first commercial product is called Life Whisperer, an AI application for embryo viability assessment during IVF.

Founder 2 Founder is a series of informal events with in-person and virtual entrepreneurs sharing their journey, tips, and strategies to become a successful high-growth technology startup. The event will provide you with the opportunity to ask questions in a safe environment and connect with other tech entrepreneurs in regional Queensland.

We welcome current and aspiring founders and employees of regional startups! 😁

REGISTER HERE

STARTING A BUSINESS FROM OUR REGION – Y(E)P Ipswich

Wednesday 12th May, 9:30am-10:30am Online

Beginning or growing a business involves many moving parts!
Where is help, and how can you access it? 🤔

This free one-hour workshop can point you to resources, education and connections in our region and online. 😄💻

If you live in Ipswich and the surrounding areas you may be surprised to learn just how much information and support is available for building your business.

Register here

The Business Launchpad for Small Business

ave time and effort when starting your small business by using the Business Launchpad, a new digital tool that makes it easier to discover licences, permits and regulatory information tailored to your business needs.

Visit Business Launchpad

In this first release, you can use the tool for starting a food and beverage or residential construction business within Logan and Townsville City Council areas. More council information will be added soon. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn to learn about new releases.

How the Business Launchpad works

Simply tell us about your business type, location and services, and the Business Launchpad will generate a tailored guide of results from the Australian, Queensland and local governments. You can:

  • create an account
  • refine your results
  • manage your priority applications
  • find, pre-fill and complete forms
  • apply online
  • learn who to contact about what.

Currently, if you’re thinking of opening a café and wanted to prepare fresh food on-site, sell alcohol with meals, provide background music and alfresco dining, and have a new sign on the footpath, you’ll need licences from multiple agencies across all 3 levels of government. Keeping track of everything you need can be time-consuming.

Now with the Business Launchpad, just answer 2 quick questionnaires and let the tool do the discovery work for you.

How to use the Business Launchpad

Watch this video to learn how to use the Business Launchpad to save you time and effort when setting up your small business.

Managing your business in uncertain times

Thursday 13 May 2021

10.00am – 11.30am

The Centre, 82 Brisbane Street, Beaudesert

Register via link:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/managing-your-business-in-uncertain-times-tickets-152624278325

 

Join the Department of Employment Small Business and Training and Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning

and industry specialist Damien Berglas (Mentoring for Growth Mentor) for an insightful presentation geared towards supporting small businesses including:

  • An overview of the Department of Employment Small Business and Training and what resources and assistance it can provide small businesses 
  • An overview of the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning 
  • A presentation around small business and recruitment 
  • An overview of employment programs including Skilling Queenslanders for Work, and Back to Work 

Presented by Scenic Rim Regional Council, Department of Employment Small Business and Training and

Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning as part of Queensland Small Business Month 2021.

 

 

Have a question? Please contact the Scenic Rim Regional Council, Regional Prosperity team on 07 5540 5111 or [email protected]

Cut your business costs with ecoBiz

As businesses begin focusing on EOFY accounting and developing next year’s budget during uncertain times, cutting costs, and boosting savings has never been more crucial.

One of the biggest expenses for businesses is water, energy and waste bills. But there is an easy way to save for FREE, through ecoBiz.

ecoBiz is a completely FREE program for Queensland’s small businesses, to help them find the best ways to reduce the cost of running their business, with the added bonus of helping the environment – it’s a win-win!

We have been running this program in Queensland for more than 7 years. Right now, we have around 400 businesses participating, from small cafes and offices through to large manufacturing and processing facilities.

As a member of the program you’ll receive on-site, one-on-one coaching with our sustainability experts, tailored advice and recommendations, as well as benchmarking assistance to help you keep track of your savings.

REGISTER NOW

BUILD YOUR GOOGLE MY BUSINESS SITE – Y(E)P IPSWICH

Thursday 27th May, 9:30am-10:30am @ Ipswich


Google My Business is a valuable, free platform that provides more ways for your business to attract and engage with customers online. 😁💻

With 4 out of 5 customers using a search engine to find local information, businesses, and services, it’s vital that you use this platform effectively. 🤩📈

Join Lysa Dugandzic, GM Marketing & Communications at MTAQ for this
essential workshop and learn to:
– Find and manage your online profile
– Create a free account
– Optimise your listing
– Encourage reviews

REGISTER HERE

WRITE YOUR OWN PRESS RELEASE – Y(E)P IPSWICH

Wednesday 12th May, 5:00pm-6:00pm @ Ipswich


Social media is a well-used term in business, however public relations and different types of media are an important marketing tool often overlooked. 🤔

A “Press Release” is an official announcement to members of news media with newsworthy information for them to share to their audience. 😁📰

Join David Box, GM Ipswich News Today newspaper and learn to:
– Write a catchy headline
– Summarise key points
– What to attach, and in what format
– Make it simple for the journalist

REGISTER HERE

STEPS TO PROTECT YOUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY – Y(E)P IPSWICH

Tuesday 11th May, 9:30am-10:30am @ Ipswich


Have you got the right protection?
Whether you’re just starting in business or a seasoned operator, it’s critical to understand and look after your IP assets. 😎💻

Jacqui is a lawyer, governance nerd and business enthusiast determined to help business owners stress less. 😁

In this interactive workshop, Jacqui gives her steps on how to protect yourself and the important assets of business. Whether Trade marks, Designs, Rights, Patents, Layouts, Trade Secrets or Copyright, leave with an action plan so you can get on with crushing your business (and life) goals. 🤩

TICKETS COMING SOON

ACTION PLAN TO KICK YOUR BUSINESS GOALS – Y(E)P IPSWICH

Tuesday 27th April, 9:30am-10:30am @ Ipswich


Luck is not a good business strategy, putting in the right business practises now will give you a much better long-lasting return and will allow you to feel more in-control. 😎📈

In this interactive session, Jacqui Keller from lawXO will walk you through the process of developing a strategy for your business to guide you towards whatever
business success means for you.

You will leave with a detailed plan that you can action straight away! 🤩

REGISTER HERE