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SUMMARY:Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) – Export Essentials: Building Market Intelligence Using Smarter Data - VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is the third in our 5-part series ‘Identifying your export opportunities’. \nMarkets are constantly changing. Demand is influenced by: \n\neconomic conditions\ntechnology\ndemographics\ncustomer expectations.\n\nIn this webinar you’ll learn how: \n\nto recognise these signals early and identify emerging opportunities before competitors do\nAI can accelerate market research\, helping you:\n\nuncover emerging trends\nanalyse competitors\nmonitor trade developments\ntransform information into actionable export intelligence.\n\n\n\nKey topics\n\nPrimary and secondary market research\nReliable export intelligence sources\nUsing Austrade and government resources\nCompetitor analysis techniques\nUnderstanding industry trends and market signals\nUsing trade data effectively.\n\nPractical exercise\n\nCompetitor and market intelligence mapping.\n\nTake-home tools\n\nExport market research planner\nCompetitor analysis framework\nExport intelligence source guide\nMarket research question builder\nTrade data interpretation guide\nMarket trend monitoring checklist\nCompetitor positioning matrix.\n\nWho it’s for\nThis series is for Australian businesses exploring export opportunities or looking to expand into new international markets. It’s ideal for business owners\, founders\, export managers and decision-makers who want to: \n\nmake informed market selection decisions\nidentify commercially viable opportunities\nbuild a more strategic\, disciplined approach to international growth.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/australian-trade-and-investment-commission-austrade-export-essentials-building-market-intelligence-using-smarter-data-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260922T113000
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SUMMARY:Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) – Export Essentials: Evaluating Export Markets with AI-Enabled Tools - VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is the fourth in our 5-part series ‘Identifying your export opportunities’. \nDiscover how AI-supported analysis can help compare markets objectively by bringing together commercial\, regulatory\, logistical and competitive factors into a more disciplined decision-making process. \nYou’ll also learn how to challenge some common misconceptions about exporting\, and learn to evaluate opportunities using evidence rather than assumptions. \nKey topics\n\nMarket demand indicators\nEase of doing business\nRegulatory complexity\nLogistics and market access considerations\nTariffs\, free trade agreements (FTAs) and trade barriers\nPolitical and economic risk factors.\n\nPractical exercise\n\nMarket attractiveness comparison matrix.\n\nTake-home tools\n\nMarket attractiveness comparison matrix\nMarket risk assessment tool\nEase of market entry checklist\nLogistics viability assessment\nTrade barrier identification checklist\nTariff and FTA snapshot worksheet\nMarket prioritisation scoring framework.\n\nWho it’s for\nThis series is designed for Australian businesses exploring export opportunities or looking to expand into new international markets. It is ideal for business owners\, founders\, export managers and decision-makers who want to: \n\nmake informed market selection decisions\nidentify commercially viable opportunities\nbuild a more strategic\, disciplined approach to international growth.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/australian-trade-and-investment-commission-austrade-export-essentials-evaluating-export-markets-with-ai-enabled-tools-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260924T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260924T111500
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SUMMARY:LegalVision – Legal Essentials Every Small Business Needs to Get Right – VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:Poor legal foundations are one of the most common – and costly – mistakes small businesses make. \nThe wrong structure\, missing licences\, or gaps in your contracts can leave you exposed to penalties\, disputes\, and costs that could have been avoided. \nTo help you get the basics right\, LegalVision is hosting a free webinar on Legal Essentials Every Small Business Needs to Get Right. \nJoin us on Thursday\, 24 September\, when Harmanjot Kaur (Senior Lawyer) and Bianca Crapis (Lawyer) will discuss: \n\nbusiness structures: ensuring your legal framework supports your operational goals;\nnavigating licences: how to determine and secure the correct permits for your industry;\nessential contracts: identifying the key agreements you need to protect your business; and\nprotecting your IP: safeguarding your brand\, ideas\, and commercial assets.\n\nAbout Harmanjot Kaur \n\n\nHarmanjot is a Senior Lawyer in LegalVision’s Corporate & Commercial team. She works closely with startups\, SMEs and enterprise clients to provide commercially pragmatic advice. Previously a member of our Growth team\, Harmanjot harnesses her experience as a Legal Project Manager to better understand the businesses she works with\, and uses this knowledge when drafting and negotiating commercial arrangements for her clients. \nAbout Bianca Crapis\nBianca is a Lawyer in LegalVision’s Construction team. Bianca has a background in planning\, environmental\, advisory\, and litigation matters\, with experience assisting in complex litigation matters across various courts and jurisdictions. \n  \nAbout LegalVision\nLegalVision is a commercial law firm that provides unlimited legal support to SMEs and in-house teams through a fixed-fee membership. We help businesses manage all aspects of commercial and corporate law\, including employment law\, commercial contracts\, mergers & acquisitions\, intellectual property and business disputes with fast\, practical advice\, using custom-built tech to deliver predictable pricing and on-demand access to specialist lawyers across Australia\, New Zealand\, and the UK. Visit legalvision.com.au or call 1300 544 755 to contact our team.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/legalvision-legal-essentials-every-small-business-needs-to-get-right-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) – Export Essentials: Prioritising your Export Opportunities with AI - VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is the fifth in our 5-part series ‘Identifying your export opportunities’. \nLearn how to: \n\nsequence market expansion\nbuild sustainable international growth\nhow AI can help rank opportunities\nmodel different scenarios\nallocate resources more effectively\nbuild a practical roadmap for sustainable international expansion.\n\nKey topics\n\nOpportunity scoring frameworks\nBalancing risk versus reward\nSequencing market entry\nAvoiding overexpansion\nChoosing priority markets\nBuilding a market selection rationale.\n\nPractical exercise\n\nExport opportunity prioritisation framework.\n\nTake-home tools\n\nExport opportunity prioritisation matrix\nMarket selection decision framework\nMarket sequencing planner\nResource allocation worksheet\nExport focus strategy template\nOpportunity pipeline tracker\nMarket entry readiness comparison tool.\n\nWho it’s for\nThis series is designed for Australian businesses exploring export opportunities or looking to expand into new international markets. It is ideal for business owners\, founders\, export managers and decision-makers who want to: \n\nmake informed market selection decisions\nidentify commercially viable opportunities\nbuild a more strategic\, disciplined approach to international growth.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/australian-trade-and-investment-commission-austrade-export-essentials-prioritising-your-export-opportunities-with-ai-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Stretton Centre - Facebook Ads Essentials: A Beginner's Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Launch Your First Campaign for Leads or Sales! \nNew to Facebook advertising? Join us for a practical\, beginner-friendly workshop designed to help small business owners and start-ups confidently take their first step into paid social media advertising. \nThis hands-on session breaks down how Facebook and Instagram ads actually work and walks you through building a simple\, effective campaign tailored to your business goals. Whether you want to generate leads or increase sales\, you’ll learn how to reach the right audience and promote your products or services with clarity and purpose. \nIn this workshop\, you will learn how to:\n\nUnderstand how Facebook and Instagram ads drive leads and sales\nBuild a simple\, effective advertising funnel (ad → landing page or product → conversion)\nIdentify the right offer or product to promote\nCreate compelling messaging and engaging ad creative\nSet realistic budgets and structure your campaigns effectively\nAvoid common mistakes that reduce performance and results\n\nYou’ll also take part in a guided activity to map out your own first campaign\, so you leave with a clear\, structured plan ready to implement immediately. \nWho should attend?\nIdeal for small business owners and start-ups with little to no experience in paid social media advertising. \nSpaces are limited to 15.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/stretton-centre-facebook-ads-essentials-a-beginners-workshop/
LOCATION:Stretton Centre\, 307 Peachey Road\, MUNNO PARA\, SA\, 5115\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stretton Centre":MAILTO:connect@strettoncentre.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021
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SUMMARY:PAE Business - One on One Business Support Meeting with Office for Small and Family Business - Angle Park
DESCRIPTION:Small business owners in PAE can book a one-on-one session with a representative from the Office for Small and Family Business to receive business support. \nA Business Support Officer from the Office for Small and Family Business will be visiting Parks Library in Angle Park to meet with local business owners. Sessions are 45 minutes and there are only six spots available. During the free one-on-one session\, the Business Support Officer can help you: \n🖱️navigate government support services \n🤝connect with resources \n💲access grants or funding \n💡uncover tools and tips that will help your business grow \nHurry and secure the time that works best for you! \nIf your preferred session time is already booked\, please contact the Economic Development team at the City of PAE at business@cityofpae.sa.gov.au and we will add you to the waiting list. \nIf you have previously attended a one-on-one business support meeting\, we kindly encourage you to let other businesses in our community take up this opportunity. You are always welcome to contact the Office for Small and Family Business by email or hotline\, and remember\, our Economic Development team is here to support you anytime. \nThe Office for Small and Family Business provides support and advice for businesses to access state government information\, support\, and services.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/pae-business-one-on-one-business-support-meeting-with-office-for-small-and-family-business-angle-park/
LOCATION:Parks Library\, 46 Trafford Street\, ANGLE PARK\, SA\, 5010\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Port Adelaide Enfield":MAILTO:service@cityofpae.sa.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20261020T074500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20261020T213000
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SUMMARY:Office of the Industry Advocate - Regional Tender for Success - Mount Gambier
DESCRIPTION:Regional Tender for Success – Mount Gambier – State Government and Business Focus \nReady to unlock opportunities in the South Australian Government market and beyond? This foundational training will equip you with the essential knowledge and practical strategies to successfully navigate government procurement processes and tender for work with both SA Government agencies and private sector businesses. Delivered in Mount Gambier\, this session is tailored to the unique opportunities\, support and challenges facing businesses in regional South Australia. \n  \nSpeakers:  \n\nPhillip Dowsett\, Deputy Industry Advocate\, Office of the Industry Advocate\n\n\nDan van Holst Pellekaan\, South Australian Small Business Commissioner\n\n\nElise Gordon\, Regional Manager Southern SA\, AusIndustry\n\n\nSmall Business Support Officer\, Office for Small and Family Business (Limestone Coast; Murraylands; Riverlands; Eastern Suburbs)\nJustin Sara\, Director\, ProbitySA\n \n\nWhat You’ll Learn: Gain a comprehensive understanding of SA Government procurement and private sector tendering\, from initial engagement through to winning and retaining contracts. This interactive session covers: \n\nProcurement Process Overview – Navigate the key phases and understand procurement thresholds that shape your approach across both government and private sector buyers.\n101 of Influencing Government and Private Sector Buyers – Learn who to talk to\, how to engage efficiently\, and why the specification is critical to your success whether you’re bidding for public or private work.\nMastering the RFQ – Step-by-step guidance on responding to Requests for Quotation (targeted at contracts under $550k) and equivalent private sector procurement processes.\nInside the Evaluation Process – Gain valuable insights and observations from real SA Government evaluation panels\, with parallels drawn to how private sector businesses assess and select suppliers.\nReading the Signs – Identify indicators that your bid is on track (or needs adjustment) regardless of whether you’re pursuing government or commercial contracts\nWinning Beyond the First Contract – Discover how effective contract management and relationship building create pathways to future opportunities with both government agencies and private businesses.\nBest Practice Engagement with OIA – Key takeaways on leveraging support and resources available to the Limestone Coast and regional businesses.\nSupport and Programs Available with Small and Family Business\, Small Business Commission and AusIndustry – Overview of support programs\, resources and state and federal selling to government resources that local businesses can utilise.\nQ&A – The session includes dedicated Q&A time to address your specific questions and challenges\, including those relevant to operating from a regional base.\n \n\nWho Should Attend: Limestone Coast businesses new to government procurement\, regional suppliers looking to strengthen their tendering approach\, and any business seeking to understand the fundamentals of selling to SA Government or breaking into private sector supply chains. Whether you’re in construction\, manufacturing\, services\, or any other industry\, this session will give you the tools to compete and win. \n  \nExclusive One-on-One Consultation Opportunities:  Following the session\, Justin Sara\, Director of ProbitySA\, and Phillip Dowsett\, Deputy Industry Advocate\, will be available until 5:00pm to undertake a limited number of site visits at participating businesses. These consultations offer practical\, in-depth guidance on tendering and procurement opportunities relevant to your organisation. \nTo express your interest in a site visit and nominate your preferred time\, please contact oia@sa.gov.au.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/office-of-the-industry-advocate-regional-tender-for-success-mount-gambier/
LOCATION:Wulanda Recreation & Convention Centre\, Level 1 / 7 Margaret Street\, MOUNT GAMBIER\, SA\, 5290\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Stretton Centre - Facebook Ads Advanced: Ads that Convert!
DESCRIPTION:Turn Your Ads into a Predictable Funnel for Leads or Sales! \nIf you are already running Facebook or Instagram ads but not getting the results you want this is a mut attend! \nThis workshop is designed to help you take your ads to the next level by showing you how to turn scattered campaigns into a clear\, structured funnel that actually drives consistent leads and sales. \nWe’ll break down what’s working\, what’s not\, and how to fix it. \n  \nWhat you’ll learn \n\nhow to structure your Facebook Ads into a simple\, effective funnel\nWork out why your ads might not be performing as expected\nUnderstand your key metrics (and what they actually mean)\nImprove results without spending more money\nBuild a clear plan to optimise and scale your campaigns\n\nYou’ll leave with a practical plan to improve your current ads\, plus a clearer understanding of how to turn your Facebook and Instagram advertising into a more predictable\, consistent system for generating leads and sales. \nSpaces are limited to 15 participants.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/stretton-centre-facebook-ads-advanced-ads-that-convert/
LOCATION:Stretton Centre\, 307 Peachey Road\, MUNNO PARA\, SA\, 5115\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20261117T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20261117T140000
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SUMMARY:Stretton Centre - Cloud Tools and Digital File Management for Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Work smarter\, stay organised\, and stop losing files! \nIf you are still juggling documents across devices or wasting time trying to find the right file when you need it this practical\, hands-on workshop will show you how to take control of your digital files using simple cloud storage tools. \nYou’ll learn how to set up easy systems to organise\, store\, share\, and protect your business files — so everything is in the right place\, and easy to access from anywhere. Less stress\, less chaos\, more time to focus on running and growing your business. \nWhat you’ll learn \n\na clear introduction to cloud storage and how it works\nSet up simple\, effective file organisation systems\nhow to share and collaborate with others easily\nUnderstand syncing across devices and offline access\nExplore useful advanced features and basic security settings\n\nThis workshop is perfect for start-ups\, sole traders\, and small business owners who want to feel more confident and in control of their digital files and day-to-day systems. \nWhat to bring \n\nYour own laptop/chargers etc (tablets are not recommended)\n\nYou’ll leave with a simple\, practical file management system you can actually use straight away — helping you stay organised\, save time\, and work more efficiently every day. \nSpaces are limited to 10 participants.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/stretton-centre-cloud-tools-and-digital-file-management-for-small-business/
LOCATION:Stretton Centre\, 307 Peachey Road\, MUNNO PARA\, SA\, 5115\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stretton Centre":MAILTO:connect@strettoncentre.com.au
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