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SUMMARY:Women in Business Morning Tea
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Women in Business morning tea at Das Kaffeehaus on Tuesday 26 July from 10am to 11.30am. A good opportunity to meet new people\, share ideas and enjoy a cuppa and a chat. All welcome!\nFor queries\, contact gen@businessmountalexander.org.au or register your interest via Facebook
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/women-in-business-morning-tea/
LOCATION:Das Kaffeehaus\, 1-9 Walker Street\, Castlemaine
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20160711T173000
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SUMMARY:Your Business in a Digital World
DESCRIPTION:Do you feel confused\, overwhelmed or nervous about taking your business online? You have come to the right place. \nWhether starting a new business or taking an existing business online\, this short workshop will help you make informed decisions about the right online tools for your business. \nToday’s online world has evolved to include much more than a website and the speed of change can be hard to keep up with. But if you’re not online you could be missing a lot of business. \nThink of your website as the ‘anchor’ and everything else – blogs\, social media\, online advertising as serving to promote and direct people back to your website. This approach can bring digital thinking into all aspects of your business. \nTake the guess work out of finding the right support with this introductory seminar led by a digital expert with real-life small business experience. \nShare your experiences with other small business operators in your area while building your understanding of online advertising\, search engines\, websites and social media. \nThrough practical exercises and real-life examples make informed decision about the right tools for your business and learn how to bring them all together into an effective online strategy. \nPlease come and enjoy some friendly informal business networking from 5:30-6pm\, refreshments will be served. The workshop session will formally begin at 6pm. \nBookings via Eventbrite.
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/your-business-in-a-digital-world-short-workshop/
LOCATION:Castlemaine Senior Citizens Centre\, Mechanics Lane\, Castlemaine
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Eva Parkin":MAILTO:e.parkin@mountalexander.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20160623T170000
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SUMMARY:Social Drinks Night
DESCRIPTION:Join Business Mount Alexander for our monthly social drinks at The Taproom on Thursday 23 June from 5pm. \nA good opportunity to meet other business folk for a casual drink and good conversation. \nNibbles provided. Drinks at bar prices. \nRegister your interest via Book via: Facebook or MeetUp \nAll welcome!
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/social-drink-night/
LOCATION:The Taproom\, 1-9 Walker Street\, Castlemaine\, 3450\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20160615T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20160615T190000
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SUMMARY:Big Give Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you a local sports club\, committee or group?  Would you like to raise much needed funds for a project? Big Give is Australia’s first Community Giving Day supporting the locals to fundraise and top up their efforts with cash and prizes from our $30\,000 prize pool.  Come along to find out how Big Give works\, if Big Give is right for you and get the chance to sign up on the night. \nFind out more via www.biggive.com.au or book your attendance via Eventbrite.
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/big-give-information-session/
LOCATION:The Goods Shed\, Kennedy Street\, Castlemaine\, Victoria\, 3450\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20160606T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20160606T213000
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SUMMARY:Financial Health Check
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a clear picture of how your business is performing financially? Knowing where to look and what to look for is simple when you know how. \nLearn to track your business finances and use the information to improve performance and viability – and you don’t need to be an accountant! \nHaving the best product or service does not automatically translate to financial success. If you struggle to understand financial reporting\, your business could be at risk. \nLearning to interpret your financial reports can highlight strengths and weaknesses of your business and give you great insights on how to improve profit. Yes\, it might sound daunting\, especially if you’re not a ‘numbers person’\, but it doesn’t have to be – and there is so much to gain. \nJoin a small number of local businesses in this 2-hour workshop that will step you through small business financials\, in simple\, easy-to-understand terms. \nYou will learn how to identify the warning signs and take a proactive approach to managing your business financials\, particularly through difficult times. \nUsing real-life examples you will develop the skills and confidence to navigate your balance sheet and profit and loss statement to assess the financial health of your business. \nWhen you get back to your business take advantage of a free on-on-one mentoring session with an experienced small business mentor who will help you put your learnings into practice. \nPlease come and enjoy some friendly and informal business networking from 5:30-6pm\, refreshments will be served. The workshop session will formally begin at 6pm.
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/financial-health-check/
LOCATION:Ray Bradfield Room\, Frederick Street \, Castlemaine\, Victoria\, 3450\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Eva Parkin":MAILTO:e.parkin@mountalexander.vic.gov.au
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20160519T183000
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SUMMARY:Social Drinks Night: Margot Wine Bar
DESCRIPTION:Each month BMA holds a social drinks night where members can catch up. \nAll Welcome!
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/social-drinks-night-margot-wine-bar/
LOCATION:Margot Wine Bar\, 14 Hargreaves Street\, Castlemaine\, Vic\, 3450\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Develop your Online Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to develop a strategy to help grow your business through your online activities and make your products and services easy for potential customers to find. \nThis small\, interactive workshop will demystify the digital world and help bring focus and clarity to your online marketing activities. \nMost small-business owners know very well that they need a professional online presence if they want to be taken seriously. But amongst all the other urgent tasks\, this important job is often left undone. \nThe online world is rapidly evolving and today’s customers expect much more than a static promotional website. Adoption of digital technology is fast becoming a fundamental to business success. Developing content\, understanding social media and search engine optimisation are all considered complex tasks by many busy small business owners. \nLed by a digital expert with real-life small business experience\, this workshop will simplify the digital world and help you develop a framework to strategically grow your business online. \nGain relevant\, useful advice that you can apply straight away – from setting online marketing goals to content development\, social media\, search engine optimisation and analytics. \nPlease come and enjoy some friendly and informal business networking from 5:30-6pm\, refreshments will be served. The workshop will formally begin at 6pm.
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/develop-your-online-strategy/
LOCATION:Ray Bradfield Room\, Frederick Street \, Castlemaine\, Victoria\, 3450\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Eva Parkin":MAILTO:e.parkin@mountalexander.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20160502T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20160502T213000
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SUMMARY:Marketing for Growth
DESCRIPTION:Already know about Marketing and now want to grow your business with new products\, services\, or markets? Learn how to refine your existing marketing strategy to expand your business opportunities. \nThis hands-on workshop will enable you to build a deeper understanding of your customers and focus your marketing strategy to grow your business. \nA dynamic Marketing strategy is the key to achieving your business growth objectives. \nLearn how to refine your existing marketing strategy to expand your business opportunities. \nWith the latest information and insights from a small business marketing expert and a suite of best-practice templates and resources\, this quality program is designed to suit business at all stages. \nUse proven frameworks to help identify new emerging opportunities and explore the range of online and offline marketing opportunities to develop the right mix for your business. \nApply the templates and resources and learn how to use research to gain a better understanding of your target market\, develop your products and services and improve your key value proposition to attract more customers. \nPlease come and enjoy some friendly and informal business networking from 5:30-6pm\, refreshments will be served. The workshop will formally begin at 6pm. This workshop will be held in the Ray Bradfield Rooms at Mount Alexander Shire Council.
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/marketing-for-growth/
LOCATION:Ray Bradfield Room\, Frederick Street \, Castlemaine\, Victoria\, 3450\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Eva Parkin":MAILTO:e.parkin@mountalexander.vic.gov.au
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SUMMARY:A Tour of The Mill
DESCRIPTION:Business Mount Alexander is kicking off its first event for the year with a tour of the refurbished Old Woollen Mill\, followed by nibbles and networking. Other small business groups to join The Mill tour include Daylesford and Hepburn Springs Business and Tourism\, Networking Bendigo\, Macedon Ranges Business Networking Group and Maldon Inc. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to view this amazing refurbished space as a food\, artisan and vintage hub\, plus meet people in business from Castlemaine and our neighboring towns. To book online go to www.trybooking.com/LELO.  To register your interest (pay at door option) go to our event pages at MEETUP or Facebook.
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/a-tour-of-the-mill/
LOCATION:The Mill\, 1 Walker Street\, Castlemaine\, 3450\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151204T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151204T200000
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SUMMARY:Business and Art Forum
DESCRIPTION:Castlemaine Art Gallery\nConsidering Mount Alexander has more creative types per capita than anywhere else in Australia\, it seemed only fitting that we should organise a Business & Art forum as well as end of year drinks for BMA. \nThese kinds of forums can be the perfect way to share ideas about how local businesses can best benefit from art\, culture and event tourism in the district. With the coming of 2016 nearing ever closer it is also the perfect time to launch the third Arts Open\, a visual art festival taking place across the shire in March. \nChange of Speaker\nDue to unforeseen family reasons Charles Leski from Moss Green has had to withdraw from this evening’s Art and Business forum. In his place we have some wonderful speakers discussing Art\, Tourism and how business stands to benefit. \nPaul Northam\, Managing Curator from Latrobe University Victorian Art Centre will be discussing the importance of arts and culture to the economic profile of the City of Bendigo. \nHelen Kaptein\, ex-Cultural Programs Manager at the Australian Business Foundation will be discussing the success of business\, local government and the arts community in collaborating on projects and building a successful community around these partnerships. \nOn the evening we will also be launching the Arts Open Visual arts festival which will be occurring shire wide over the Labour day weekend. \nCastlemaine Art Gallery\nFriday December 4th\, 6pm\nConsidering Mount Alexander has more creative types per capita than anywhere else in Australia\, it seemed only fitting that we should organise a Business & Art forum as well as end of year drinks for BMA. \nThese kinds of forums can be the perfect way to share ideas about how local businesses can best benefit from art\, culture and event tourism in the district. With the coming of 2016 nearing ever closer it is also the perfect time to launch the third Arts Open\, a visual art festival taking place across the shire in March. \nKeeping us company on the night will be Castlemaine Brewing and Ice Cream Social\, both helping to keep everyone hydrated and happy. This event is free to everyone\, with drinks at bar prices and nibbles available. \nCome celebrate Christmas Castlemaine style! \n 
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/business-art-culture/
LOCATION:Castlemaine Art Museum\, 14 Lyttleton Street\,\, Castlemaine\, Victoria\, 3450\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151026T183000
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SUMMARY:Business Mt. Alexander AGM
DESCRIPTION:Business Mt. Alexander will be hosting its annual AGM from 6.30pm at COHOOTS work space. \nAfter the AGM there will be a discussion by Mandy Jean a local Architect and consultant who will be talking about the history of the Castlemaine Bus Line location. After the talk there will be plenty of time for informal networking. \nJoin us on the bus into the past with local researcher and heritage advisor Mandy Jean. \nBy 1854 over 34 coach lines operated out of Castlemaine including Ah Loy’s daily service. \n \nAbout COHOOTS:\nCoworking is a space for micro businesses\, sole traders\, entrepreneurs\, small organisations and commuters to work productively in a community environment. As well as providing desk and meeting areas\, we actively connect and promote collaboration amongst people so they grow personally & business-wise.
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/business-mt-alexander-agm/
LOCATION:CoHoots Workspace\, 40 Forest Street\, Castlemaine\, Vic\, 3450\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Forum
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