Stretton Centre - Smartphone Photography and Videography Workshop
2025-11-04 10:00 - 12:30 (Australia/Adelaide) | Stretton Centre, 307 Peachey Road, MUNNO PARA, SA, 5115, Australia
Not just for Instagrammers and Tik Tokers!

Unlock the full potential of your smartphone and take your business content to the next level! Join our hands-on Smartphone Photography & Videography Workshop designed specifically for small business owners.
This workshop will be presented by Steve Davis from “Talked about Marketing. Steve is a marketing expert focussed on finding and mining the gems of interesting content already within your organisation and your story, and then shaping the findings into marketing content that’s worth talking about. He’s also a regular commentator on FIVEaa, talking about small business and creativity. You will learn how to capture professional-quality photos and videos that tell your brand’s story, boost engagement, and elevate your online presence — all using the device in your pocket. Perfect for beginners and social media users alike, this workshop will equip you with practical skills to create content that stands out.

Murray Bridge Business Development Sessions
2025-11-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Ngarrindjeri Ruwe Empowered Communities (NREC), 50 Old Princes Highway, Murray Bridge, South Australia, 5253, Australia
Have a cuppa with a Circle team member and discuss your business or business idea.
An hour appointment can be booked via thecircle@sa.gov.au.

Business Development & Coaching with The Circle & Many Rivers - VIRTUAL
2025-11-05 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-11-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Introduction Session Overview

Introduction: The Circle – First Nations Entrepreneur Hub
Introduction: Many Rivers
Business Coaching Journey & On-boarding with Many Rivers
Starting Your Own Business 101
Ongoing Support & Business Development
Questions & Answers
Open Forum for Business Owners to Network

This event will be held fortnightly via Microsoft Teams, the link will be shared with via email before the event.

Indigenous Business Australia - Business Growth Series Part 1 - VIRTUAL
2025-11-05 10:30 - 13:30 | Online
Are you ready to grow your business?
IBA is proud to present this new 2-part series of workshops designed to support First Nations business owners.
If you’re already trading and ready to scale, this workshop is for you. Over two sessions, you’ll explore:
✅ Your business life cycle and where you sit within it
✅ Common growth and stabilisation challenges
✅ The 4 pillars of business: Customers, People, Operations, and Finances
✅ How growth impacts your vision and strategy
✅ How to build a practical business growth action plan

PAE Business Event - Food Business Success: Best Practice and Attracting Customers
2025-11-05 13:30 - 16:00 | The Lights Community and Sports Centre, 244 - 270 East Parkway Corner Hampstead Road and, 244-270 East Parkway, LIGHTSVIEW, SA, 5085, Australia
Have you recently started a food business, or taken over an existing one? The City of PAE is home to more than 1,000 food businesses, and we want to see yours grow and thrive.
This free event will provide you with practical tools to reduce the risk of non-compliance and attract loyal customers. We will offer guidance on food safety best practices and answer any questions you may have about running your business. Guest speaker Ralph Ayoub from leading digital agency DSRPT will also deliver a masterclass on digital marketing strategies for small food businesses.
By attending, you will have the opportunity to:

Pick up actionable advice to manage and grow your food business.
Connect directly with Council staff about your needs.
Expand your network with other local food businesses.

The event will be held on Wednesday 5 November at the Lights Community and Sports Centre in Lightsview. It is free to attend but open only to food businesses within the City of PAE. Registration is essential to secure your place.
Please note that by registering, you consent to photos or video being taken during the event for promotional purposes.
Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your food business. Register today!

Adelaide Business Hub - Launch your Business Webinar - VIRTUAL
2025-11-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Whether you are new to business, or you want to refresh your knowledge because you are starting another venture, we cover the nuts and bolts of feasibility, finance, marketing, legal, leasing, intellectual property and more.
This workshop will cover:
–How to establish the feasibility of your business idea.
–Rules and Regulations that you need to know.
–Cashflow and budget basics.
–Marketing and sales.
–Strategy and goals.
Checklists, resources, and helpful tools included.

Adelaide Hills / Fleurieu Business Development Sessions
2025-11-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Mount Barker Library, 3 Dumas Street, MOUNT BARKER, SA, 5251, Australia

Indigenous Business Australia - Marketing Fundamentals - VIRTUAL
2025-11-11 10:30 - 13:30 | Online
At this workshop you will hear how applying the fundamental principles of marketing can help to increase awareness of your business and improve the potential for customers to buy from you.
Topics include:
• the 4+4Ps of marketing
• researching the market
• know your customer
• branding and storytelling
• culture in branding
• developing a marketing strategy.
Build your brand, target your audience and find out what it takes to make your business stand out.

Business.gov.au - Common questions about the fast food, restaurant and café sector - VIRTUAL
2025-11-11 14:30 - 15:15 | Online
Each year the Fair Work Ombudsman has thousands of interactions with employers and employees in the fast food, restaurants and café sector. In this webinar we’ll answer the common questions people working and employing in the sector ask.
We’ll cover:

• Key workplace entitlements
• Information to help you get through the festive season
• How to spot and avoid common mistakes.
Introductory level – this webinar is suitable for all knowledge levels.
A recording of this webinar will be made available to everyone who registers for the session.
You can find more free upcoming webinars at www.fairwork.gov.au/webinars
Our services are free and available to everybody working or employing in Australia www.fairwork.gov.au
View the FWO’s privacy statement at www.fairwork.gov.au/privacy

Fair Work Ombudsman - Common questions about the fast food, restaurant and café sector - VIRTUAL
2025-11-11 14:30 - 15:15 | Online
Each year the Fair Work Ombudsman has thousands of interactions with employers and employees in the fast food, restaurants and café sector. In this webinar we’ll answer the common questions people working and employing in the sector ask.

We’ll cover:
• key workplace entitlements
• information to help you get through the festive season
• how to spot and avoid common mistakes.

Introductory level – this webinar is suitable for all knowledge levels.

A recording of this webinar will be made available to everyone who registers for the session.

You can find more free upcoming webinars at www.fairwork.gov.au/webinars

Our services are free and available to everybody working or employing in Australia.   www.fairwork.gov.au

View the FWO’s privacy statement at www.fairwork.gov.au/privacy

Industry Capability Network - Profile Improvement Workshop
2025-11-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Industry Capability Network SA (ICN SA), Level 4, 11 Waymouth Street, ADELAIDE, SA, 5000, Australia
Come along to the next ICN SA Profile Improvement Workshop, designed to help you to create a comprehensive company profile on the ICN Gateway and allow you to maximise opportunities for winning work.
The ICN expert team will provide you with inside hints, tips and advice to ensure your profile is looking its best whilst being full of relevant content that will help ICN and external suppliers find your business and service offering.
We will discuss:

What is ICN and what do we do?
What is ICN Gateway?
How major projects use ICN Gateway
What an effective ICN company profile looks like
What improvements you can make to your profile
How to express interest in supply opportunities
What happens to your expression of interest (EOI)

Please bring a laptop computer or tablet to the session.
Each ticket includes lunch and refreshments. Numbers are limited so register your place today.

Stretton Centre - Making the NDIS work for your business
2025-11-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Stretton Centre, 307 Peachey Road, MUNNO PARA, SA, 5115, Australia
This practical workshop is designed for NDIS providers who want to strengthen their business practices while staying fully aligned with NDIS pricing arrangements, guidelines, and compliance requirements.
Drawing on eight years of frontline experience in the sector — from provider relationships to sales strategy and operational problem-solving — Justine Hall will guide participants through how to balance sustainability with participant value.

By the end of the session, participants will:

Understand the latest NDIS pricing arrangements and NDIS Legislation and Operational guidelines — and how they impact day-to-day business decisions.
Learn what you can and cannot charge for, with case examples that reduce risk and improve compliance.
Strengthen their use of service agreements and invoices to build transparency, trust, and better cashflow.
Explore sales strategies that resonate in the disability sector — how to grow without losing participant focus.
Walk away with clear, actionable steps to improve sustainability while keeping aligned with the intent of the Scheme.

About the Facilitator
Justine Hall has worked in NDIS Plan Management for over 7.5 years and is a passionate advocate for participant rights — particularly the right to exercise choice and control, which sits at the heart of the Scheme.
She works for one of the largest Plan Management providers in Australia, supporting more than 37,000 NDIS participants and their support networks across the country.

Industry Capability Network - Masterclass: Unlock your Sales Potential - VIRTUAL
2025-11-12 12:00 - 14:30 | Online
Sales Training designed specifically for Small & Medium Sized Enterprises
Delivered by the experts at ICN & 25eight
In today’s competitive market, success is about more than just what you sell, it’s about how you show up. To capture high-value opportunities, you need to communicate with authority and influence. This intensive 2.5-hour Masterclass is designed to transform your approach, blending practical sales techniques with the leadership skills typically taught in premium executive courses. We’ll move beyond the basic pitch and teach you the art of strategic communication, helping you develop a professional presence that commands attention and builds immediate trust. You’ll learn how to use storytelling to present for influence, ensuring you not only connect with key decision-makers but also leave a lasting impact. This is your opportunity to gain a distinct competitive edge and turn critical conversations into career-defining contracts.

AusTrade - Navigating European medtech opportunities and regulations - VIRTUAL
2025-11-12 16:30 - 17:30 | Online
Europe is one of the world’s largest and most advanced medical technology markets. However, it’s also one of the most complex. It has evolving regulatory frameworks, diverse healthcare systems and new trade agreements on the horizon.
Australian medtech companies need clear strategies to access and grow across the region. Join the Medical Technology Association of Australia, with MedTech Compass and Austrade, for an exclusive webinar exploring how to navigate the European medtech market.
Key topics

Overview of European medtech market trends and growth opportunities
Understanding:

Medical device regulation
In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation
CE Marking
UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) marking requirements

Navigating tariffs, trade agreements and customs processes
Practical strategies to enter markets and develop partnerships

Who it’s for
Medtech businesses looking to expand into Europe.

Adelaide Business Hub - The Changing Landscape Of Technology And Security - VIRTUAL
2025-11-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Presented by Adelaide Business Hub and The Australian Government Digital Solutions program.
Facilitated by Richard Pascoe, the Adelaide Techguy as heard on FIVEaa,

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆
✨𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 – why you and your staff are the weakest links when you don’t follow the basic rules
✨𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 and why so many are having issues
✨𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮– it’s not if it’s when someone will attack your social media platforms and why it’s your responsibility to lock it down
✨𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝟭𝟬 on your business and equipment.
This 45-minute presentation is designed to make you think on what you haven’t done to protect your data and online world. Richard deals with these issues on a daily basis with clients offering solutions and long terms strategies. Stick around for the 15-minute Q&A at the end!

UQ Business School - Tender Writing to Win – Procurement Readiness workshop - VIRTUAL
2025-11-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Online
A workshop by procurement & Indigenous business specialist Petina Tieman for businesses to understand tenders and how to win procurement.

Join guest presenter Petina Tieman, procurement & Indigenous business specialist and founder of Complete Business Solutions, for a practical workshop for Indigenous businesses to understand tenders and how to position themselves with Government or Tier 1 and 2 procurement panels.
🗓️ Date: Thursday, 13 November 2025
🕤 Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 AM AEST
💻 Location: Hybrind delivery – Join online or in-person at 308 Queen Street, Brisbane
🎟️ Cost: Free
Don’t miss this opportunity to further develop your skills and open new possibilities through successfully securing tenders.

Indigenous Business Australia - Budgeting & Finance Strategy - VIRTUAL
2025-11-13 10:30 - 13:30 | Online
Learn about basic financial management and budgeting for business at this workshop. During this session you will learn about key financial concepts and develop budgets using a specially designed spreadsheet budgeting tool.
Topics include:
• key financial terms
• financial reports for small business.
• why numbers matter
• understanding budgeting and forecasting
• creating a budget
• finance sources
• industry analysis using PESTLE
• pricing your product or service.

Indigenous Business Australia - Your Business & IBA - VIRTUAL
2025-11-18 10:30 - 13:00 | Online
Do you have an idea for a business? Or are you just starting out and want to find out more? This info session is a great place to start!
Topics include:
• what is business, why go into business and are you ready
• business success, risks and challenges
• business preparation and planning
• developing and testing your business idea
• business essentials workshops and how they fit into your plan
• business development learner guide (supplied) and how to use it.
• IBA, your business and how we can help.
At the end of this introductory session, you should be able to decide whether to continue your business journey and work out your next steps.

AusTrade - Intellectual property and exporting for First Nations businesses - VIRTUAL
2025-11-18 11:00 - 2025-11-20 12:00 | Online
Are you a First Nations business owner, entrepreneur or creative?
Join IP Australia and Austrade for an introduction to IP and how it can support business growth. You’ll get practical tools and essential knowledge to help safeguard your business with IP rights.
The webinar also features a Q&A session for your questions about IP.
Register now to learn how IP can help you strengthen your business and prepare for international trade.
Key topics

Introduction to IP
Building and protecting your brand
Global readiness and exporting
Indigenous Knowledge and IP
Free IP tools and resources

Who it’s for
First Nations businesses that want to learn about IP and are interested in exporting.

Office for Small and Family Business - Small Business Sustainability Support Workshop 2 - VIRTUAL
2025-11-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Online
Small business sustainability — are you ready for What’s Coming
The business landscape is shifting. Costs are rising. Customers are changing. And more and more, bigger companies and government buyers are asking small businesses to show how they’re reducing their environmental impact — especially carbon emissions.
But what does that actually mean in practice? How do things like energy costs, use, waste, or suppliers affect your emissions — and what can you do about it without hurting your bottom line?
This hands-on workshop is designed specifically for small businesses — including those in hospitality, tourism and retail — who want to survive and thrive in a changing environment.
You’ll walk away with:

A practical understanding of how sustainability applies to your business.
Key opportunities to reduce emissions, energy use and waste — and save money doing it.
Tools to identify and access useful data for tracking your business’ footprint.
A free 1-on-1 follow-up session to review your specific business setup and systems.

Eligibility: Open to South Australian small business owners with fewer than 20 full-time equivalent staff, or any size family-owned business not already in a SA Government sustainability support program.

Indigenous Business Australia - Create a Lean Business Plan - VIRTUAL
2025-11-19 10:30 - 13:30 | Online
In the final workshop of the series, participants bring together information gained from the other workshops and their own research.
Using their business development learner guide, participants will develop a lean business plan and showcase their business.
Topics include:
• what, why, when and who wants one
• types of business plans
• what is your X factor
• lean business plan components
• SMART goal setting.
With your lean business plan and business development learner guide, you should be able to clearly explain your business to others and identify what resources you will need to take the next steps in starting your business.

Fair Work Ombudsman - Workplace rights and entitlements for apprentices in the building and construction industry - VIRTUAL
2025-11-19 15:30 - 16:15 | Online
Are you an apprentice in the building and construction industry, or an employer who works with one? Understanding workplace rights and entitlements is essential to ensuring a fair and supportive working environment.
Join us for this informative webinar designed to help apprentices and their employers navigate the workplace rules that apply in the building and construction sector. We’ll break down key entitlements, obligations, and common questions asked by apprentices.
Whether you’re just starting out or supporting someone who is, this webinar will give you the tools to make sure you’re getting it right from the start.
A recording of this webinar will be made available to everyone who registers for the session.
You can find more free upcoming webinars at www.fairwork.gov.au/webinars.
Our services are free and available to everybody working or employing in Australia.   www.fairwork.gov.au
View the FWO’s privacy statement at www.fairwork.gov.au/privacy

The Polaris Centre - Polaris Business Fundamentals Group Session - Stretton Centre
2025-11-19 16:00 - 20:00 | Stretton Centre, 307 Peachey Road, MUNNO PARA, SA, 5115, Australia
Running and growing your business
Designed specifically for individuals who have started and running a business or are looking to revitalize an existing one, and who already hold an ABN.
This workshop, run in the City of Playford at the Stretton Centre is developed and presented by experienced business owners and mentors from the Polaris Centre, specifically for the Stretton Centre and businesses in the City of Playford that are already operating and hold an ABN.
BENEFITS of this workshop for YOU:

What you need to know about being in business!
How to price your products or services?
The importance of business planning
Ways to achieve and optimize profits!
How MARKETING can Transform and Accelerate growth!
Learn how to sell more than your competitors and;
Enjoy the work you do

You will also receive a comprehensive workshop manual and 1 hour of private business consultation, at a time to suit you and also a light meal will be served.
Places are limited! Book Your FREE Seat Now! Please ensure you arrive at 3.45pm for a 4pm prompt start.
For information please email Janet Wootton at jwootton@salisbury.sa.gov.au or visit our website www.polariscentre.com.au.

AusTade - Wine export opportunities in Central Europe - VIRTUAL
2025-11-19 16:30 - 17:30 | Online
This webinar is a unique opportunity to access insider knowledge and practical guidance to grow your wine exports. You can learn about Central Europe’s growing wine-importing countries, the increasing consumer interest in premium international wines, and its thriving hospitality sector.
Our in-market experts will share exclusive insights to help you gain a competitive edge, including:

buyer preferences
pricing strategies
emerging sales channels.

Ira Gielis, Director of Wine Logistics International, will talk about how to efficiently store and manage your stock within the European Union (EU), ensuring smooth supply to EU markets.
Key topics

Regulations
Logistics
Market insights

Who it’s for
Wine exporters looking to export to Europe, with a focus on Central Europe.
It will also be particularly useful for wineries participating in upcoming events in Europe, including Wine Paris and Aussie B2B Wine Day 2026 in Prague.

AusTrade - Doing business in Mongolia: METS, education and food opportunities - VIRTUAL
2025-11-20 11:30 - 12:30 | Online
This webinar will highlight opportunities in Central Asia’s fastest growing economy, Mongolia, and the potential across key sectors.
It will also cover history, culture and business etiquette of Mongolia, and why they’re important when exploring this market.
Key topics

Mining equipment technology and services (METS)
International education
Food, beverage and agribusiness

Who it’s for
Australian exporters, investors and service providers seeking to explore opportunities in Central Asia.

Department of Finance - An introduction to Australian Government procurement for suppliers workshop - VIRTUAL
2025-11-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
This session is intended as an introductory session to help potential suppliers understand how to participate in Australian Government procurement and contracting opportunities.
What you’ll learn:

Why you may want to sell to the Australian Government
What the Australian Government buys and how
Procurement methods and industry engagement
How to start the process to sell
Responding to an approach to market
What to expect if you win a contract
What to expect if you don’t win a contract

AusTrade - Emerging METS opportunities in Europe - VIRTUAL
2025-11-25 16:30 - 17:30 | Online
This webinar is part of our European Sustainability Series.
We’ll explore emerging opportunities in Europe for Australian mining equipment, technology and services (METS) companies.
You’ll learn about the impact of the European Union (EU) Critical Raw Materials Act, and other major projects related to non-critical minerals throughout the region.
Key topics

The EU Critical Raw Materials Act
The EU’s new strategic projects in critical raw materials
Mining in Poland, France and Spain

Who it’s for
Australian METS companies looking to expand their commercial activities into Europe and learn about the emerging opportunities on the back of the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act.
