These events were held across the region for the 2023 Queensland Small Business Month.
Monday 1 May
Social Media and Content for Small Business by Workforce Australia | Busy at Work
Guidance to small business owners regarding prioritising their digital and social media marketing efforts.
Wednesday 3 May
Social Media and Content for Small Business by Workforce Australia | Busy at Work
Guidance to small business owners regarding prioritising their digital and social media marketing efforts.
Thursday 4 May
Winning Big Business by Department of Employment, Small Business and Training; and Cairns Chamber of Commerce
Forward-thinking small businesses have a huge opportunity to grow and scale by partnering with and winning government and big business contracts.
Monday 8 May
Marketing Your Small Business by Workforce Australia | Busy at Work
Understand your customers, stretch your marketing budget and make sure your business is noticed by the people who need what you have to offer.
Wednesday 10 May
Marketing Your Small Business by Workforce Australia | Busy at Work
Understand your customers, stretch your marketing budget and make sure your business is noticed by the people who need what you have to offer.
Friday 12 May
Business for Breakfast by Department of Employment, Small Business and Training; and Centacare FNQ
7.30–9am at The Chambers, The Patio and Laneway 21, Spence Street, Cairns. Reserve a seat.
Informal networking breakfast to celebrate our region’s diverse small business community.
Monday 15 May
The Importance of a Business Plan for Your Small Business by Workforce Australia | Busy at Work
12.30–3.00pm in Mareeba. Register.
Having a business plan provides a strong foundation for your business direction and can help you identify the resources needed during set-up and operation.
Wednesday 17 May
The Importance of a Business Plan for Your Small Business by Workforce Australia | Busy at Work
Having a business plan provides a strong foundation for your business direction and can help you identify the resources needed during set-up and operation.
Friday 19 May
Local Businesses Supporting Local Businesses by Atherton Tablelands Chamber of Commerce
Informal breakfast and expert panel.
Grow Malanda — Connecting Farmers and Businesses by Malanda Chamber of Commerce
Share ideas on how to best support all regional business activity and improve the local economy.
Monday 22 May
Creating an Online Presence for Your Small Business by Workforce Australia | Busy at Work
Learn how to conduct an online audit of your business and ensure you are making the best (digital) impression with your potential customers.
Wednesday 24 May
Creating an Online Presence for Your Small Business by Workforce Australia | Busy at Work
Learn how to conduct an online audit of your business and ensure you are making the best (digital) impression with your potential customers.
Monday 29 May
Canva for Small Business by Workforce Australia | Busy at Work
This is an intermediate-level workshop for small business owners who have attended our Creative Graphics with Canva workshop and/or have a good prior working knowledge of this tool.
Tuesday 30 May
Making Business Better — Inclusive Small Businesses by Department of Employment, Small Business and Training; Tablelands Regional Council and Malanda Chamber of Commerce
Accessible business is more than just about ramps and lifts and physical access, it’s about providing great customer service, it’s about disability employment, and it’s about inclusion.
The Making Business Better project was funded by Department of Small Business and Training and by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Go to dss.gov.au for more information.
Wednesday 31 May
Mareeba Does Digital by Department of Employment, Small Business and Training; Mareeba Shire Council and Mareeba Chamber of Commerce
Access best-practice knowledge and build confidence around using digital in your business.
Come Find The Gems of Ravenshoe CBD
Casual networking and community event. Bring a water bottle and wear walking shoes.
Canva for Small Business by Workforce Australia | Busy at Work
This is an intermediate-level workshop for small business owners who have attended our Creative Graphics with Canva workshop and/or have a good prior working knowledge of this tool.