Calendar of Events

There are a number of workshops, networking opportunities and other events provided frequently for our members. Here's what's coming up.
Training
Marketing (Under New Management)
When: 12 March 2008, 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Where: Tatura
You will learn to:
- Build brand potential with tips, ideas and advice from marketing experts
- Understand marketing basics, strategy development and market research
Cost: $20 per participant
Developing a business plan
When: 8 April 2008, 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Where: Greater Shepparton Business Centre
Get the tools and knowledge to develop a business plan.
Cost: $35 per participant
We want to sell on line, show me how
When: 14 May 2008, 6.00pm to 9.00pm
Where: Greater Shepparton Business Centre
Participants will learn how eCommerce works, what the costs are and various ways to integrate it into their website.
Cost: $20 per participant
Women’s Access to Finance Seminar Series (Under New Management)
When: 6, 23 and 30 July 2008, 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Greater Shepparton Business Centre
Women's Access to Finance
This seminar provides women with a snapshot of all the options available in business finance - both debt and equity. They will also cover useful tips on how to best approach business financiers as well as presentation skills.
Some of the subjects covered during the seminar include:
- Understanding debt and equity funding for business
- The financier’s perception of risk
- Selecting the right debt product for you
- Alternatives for funding/support
- Raising debt finance
Understanding Financial Statements
This seminar is designed to help women better understand the terminology and presentation of financial statements and to use them for everyday business or investment requirements.
Some of the subjects covered during the seminar include:
- Financial concepts
- Understanding financial reports
- Financial statement analysis
- Forecasting and budgeting
What Financiers Want
This is a practical seminar designed to assist you with presenting information that is relevant to financiers.
Areas covered in this seminar include:
- The funding application – what is required?
- Preparing your forecasts
- Financial information
- What are the projections telling the financier?
Cost: $60 per participant
Marketing (Under New Management)
When: 13 August 2008, 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Where: Greater Shepparton Business Centre
You will learn to:
- Build brand potential with tips, ideas and advice from marketing experts
- Understand marketing basics, strategy development and market research
Cost: $20 per participant
Introduction to Strategic Business Planning (Under New Management)
When: 10 September 2008, 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Where: Greater Shepparton Business Centre
You will learn to:
- Plan and develop a roadmap for the future of your business
- Assess your current business position
- Develop targets for future growth
Cost: $20 per participant
Understanding Financial Statements (Under New Management)
When: 8 October 2008, 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Where: Greater Shepparton Business Centre
You will learn to:
- Develop, understand and analyse vital financial information
- Understand forecasting
- Understand budgeting
Cost: $20 per participant
Time Management (Under New Management)
When: 19 November 2008, 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Where: Greater Shepparton Business Centre
You will learn to:
- Set priorities, goals and targets
- Develop and work to a timetable
- Develop a time management system
Cost: $20 per participant