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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250917T090000
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UID:5290-1758099600-1758110400@thecircle.sa.gov.au
SUMMARY:Industry Capability Network SA - Profile Improvement Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Let ICN help you put your best foot forward! \nThis workshop will help you to create a comprehensive company profile on the ICN Gateway\, allowing you to put your best foot forward and maximise opportunities for winning work. \nThe 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. \nWe will discuss: \n\nWhat is ICN and what do we do?\nWhat is ICN Gateway?\nHow major projects use ICN Gateway\nWhat an effective ICN company profile looks like\nWhat improvements you can make to your profile\nHow to express interest in supply opportunities\nWhat happens to your expression of interest (EOI)\n\nPlease bring a laptop computer or tablet to the session. \nNumbers are limited so register your place today. Each ticket includes lunch and refreshments.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/icn-sa-profile-improvement-workshop/
LOCATION:Industry Capability Network SA (ICN SA)\, Level 4\, 11 Waymouth Street\, ADELAIDE\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Industry Capability Network SA (ICN SA)":MAILTO:info@icnsa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250916T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070717
CREATED:20250612T041435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T234643Z
UID:4795-1758020400-1758024000@thecircle.sa.gov.au
SUMMARY:Department of Finance - Building your best tender response supplier workshop - VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide businesses with practical steps for developing stronger tender responses and build their understanding of the process for lodging a tender submission. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nA brief overview of the Commonwealth Procurement Framework\nHow Australian Government organisations approach the market\nBest practices for responding to an approach to market\nTender writing tips and key elements for a successful response\nCommon pitfalls and how to avoid them
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/building-your-best-tender-response-supplier-workshop-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Finance":MAILTO:sellingtogov@finance.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250916T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250916T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070717
CREATED:20250714T233953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T233953Z
UID:5059-1758016800-1758038400@thecircle.sa.gov.au
SUMMARY:Adelaide Hills / Fleurieu Business Development Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Have a cuppa with a Circle team member and discuss your business or business idea. \nAn hour appointment can be booked via thecircle@sa.gov.au.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/adelaide-hills-fleurieu-business-development-sessions-5/
LOCATION:Mount Barker Library\, 3 Dumas Street\, MOUNT BARKER\, SA\, 5251\, Australia
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/event55.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The Circle - First Nations Entrepreneur Hub":MAILTO:thecircle@sa.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250916T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250916T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070717
CREATED:20250831T225714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T225714Z
UID:5315-1758015000-1758025800@thecircle.sa.gov.au
SUMMARY:IBA Business Workshops – Create a Lean Business Plan – VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:In the final workshop of the series\, participants bring together information gained from the other workshops and their own research. \nUsing their business development learner guide\, participants will develop a lean business plan and showcase their business. \nTopics include:\n• What\, why\, when and who wants one\n• Types of business plans\n• What is your X factor\n• Lean business plan components\n• SMART goal setting. \nWith 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.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/iba-business-workshops-create-a-lean-business-plan-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250911T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250911T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070717
CREATED:20250831T225433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T225433Z
UID:5313-1757583000-1757593800@thecircle.sa.gov.au
SUMMARY:IBA Business Workshops – Budgeting & Finance Strategy – VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTopics include:\n• Key financial terms\n• Financial reports for small business.\n• Why numbers matter\n• Understanding budgeting and forecasting\n• Creating a budget\n• Finance sources\n• Industry analysis using PESTLE\n• Pricing your product or service.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/iba-business-workshops-budgeting-finance-strategy-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IBAWorkshop.png
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250910T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070717
CREATED:20250831T230702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T230702Z
UID:5323-1757502000-1757505600@thecircle.sa.gov.au
SUMMARY:Adelaide Business Hub - How to boost your Personal Brand to create better connections online - VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Adelaide Business Hub and The Australian Government Digital Solutions program. \nPriya from PM Enrich will explain how you can boost your personal brand online to create better business relationships and attract new clients. \nShe will also help you create a strategy to take the drain out of networking\, so you get more meaningful connections to grow your business. \n  \nThe webinar will also include: \n– How to go about developing your personal brand on LinkedIn \n– Networking online with purpose \n– Before\, During and After strategy to turn new connections into referral partners \n– Identify how to communicate your real value to attract your ideal clients
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/adelaide-business-hub-how-to-boost-your-personal-brand-to-create-better-connections-online-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adelaide Business Hub":MAILTO:reception@adelaidebusinesshub.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250910T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250910T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070717
CREATED:20250820T051303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T051303Z
UID:5246-1757498400-1757503800@thecircle.sa.gov.au
SUMMARY:Business Development & Coaching with The Circle & Many Rivers - VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:Introduction Session Overview \n\nIntroduction: The Circle – First Nations Entrepreneur Hub\nIntroduction: Many Rivers\nBusiness Coaching Journey & On-boarding with Many Rivers\nStarting Your Own Business 101\nOngoing Support & Business Development\nQuestions & Answers\nOpen Forum for Business Owners to Network\n\nThis event will be held fortnightly via Microsoft Teams\, the link will be shared with via email before the event.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/business-development-coaching-with-the-circle-many-rivers-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Circle_MR_Intro.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Many Rivers":MAILTO:enquiry@manyrivers.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250909T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250909T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070717
CREATED:20250612T040916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T234631Z
UID:4786-1757415600-1757419200@thecircle.sa.gov.au
SUMMARY:Department of Finance - An introduction to Australian Government procurement for suppliers workshop - VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:This session is intended as an introductory session to help potential suppliers understand how to participate in Australian Government procurement and contracting opportunities. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nWhy you may want to sell to the Australian Government\nWhat the Australian Government buys and how\nProcurement methods and industry engagement\nHow to start the process to sell\nResponding to an approach to market\nWhat to expect if you win a contract\nWhat to expect if you don’t win a contract
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/an-introduction-to-australian-government-procurement-for-suppliers-workshop-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SellingtoGovernment.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Finance":MAILTO:sellingtogov@finance.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250909T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250909T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070717
CREATED:20250714T230847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T230847Z
UID:5035-1757412000-1757433600@thecircle.sa.gov.au
SUMMARY:Murray Bridge Business Development Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Have a cuppa with a Circle team member and discuss your business or business idea. \nAn hour appointment can be booked via thecircle@sa.gov.au.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/murray-bridge-business-development-sessions-5/
LOCATION:Ngarrindjeri Ruwe Empowered Communities (NREC)\, 50 Old Princes Highway\, Murray Bridge\, South Australia\, 5253\, Australia
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/event55.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The Circle - First Nations Entrepreneur Hub":MAILTO:thecircle@sa.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250909T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250909T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070717
CREATED:20250831T225140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T225140Z
UID:5311-1757410200-1757421000@thecircle.sa.gov.au
SUMMARY:IBA Business Workshops – Marketing Fundamentals - VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTopics include:\n• The 4+4Ps of marketing\n• Researching the market\n• Know your customer\n• Branding and storytelling\n• Culture in branding\n• Developing a marketing strategy. \nBuild your brand\, target your audience and find out what it takes to make your business stand out.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/iba-business-workshops-marketing-fundamentals-virtual-3/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IBAWorkshop.png
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250904T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250904T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070717
CREATED:20250831T231918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T231918Z
UID:5328-1756985400-1756987200@thecircle.sa.gov.au
SUMMARY:Industry Capability Network - Net Zero Economy Webinar – VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:We’re helping you get the “cheat sheet” to net zero. This series is taking on the important parts of the reporting and legislation that you need to know. \nJoin us for this informative webinar\, where we will break down climate disclosure obligations and government policies to explain how this will affect smaller businesses\, as well as highlight some of the exciting new opportunities within the net zero economy. \nICN’s National Climate Director – Dr Vanessa Rauland will help you to: \n\nUnpack the essentials of upcoming mandatory climate reporting for businesses\nUnderstand the downstream impact on your business as a supplier\nLearn how to prepare your business and take proactive steps\nUnderstand the emerging opportunities in Australia’s net zero transformation\n\nDr Vanessa Rauland \n\n\n\n\n\nNational Climate Director\nIndustry Capability Network\n\n\nDr Vanessa Rauland has a background in climate policy\, decarbonisation & sustainability in academia and industry. She holds a MSc Env & Resource Mgt & PhD in Decarbonising Cities.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/industry-capability-network-net-zero-economy-webinar-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ICN-NetZero.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Industry Capability Network SA (ICN SA)":MAILTO:info@icnsa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250904T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250904T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070717
CREATED:20250831T224953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T224953Z
UID:5308-1756978200-1756989000@thecircle.sa.gov.au
SUMMARY:IBA Business Workshops – Procurement Workshop - VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:Want to grow your Indigenous business? Learn how to pitch for government and corporate contracts. \nThis workshop is designed to help you build on your knowledge and become more confident in pitching for large contracts. \nTopics include:\n• The Government’s Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP) and how it supports Indigenous businesses\n• How the buying process works\n• How to apply for tenders and contracts and demonstrate that your business can deliver. \nDon’t miss this chance to learn how to grow your business and access new opportunities. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take things to the next level\, this workshop is for you.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/iba-business-workshops-procurement-workshop-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IBAWorkshop.png
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250903T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250903T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070717
CREATED:20250715T001253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T001253Z
UID:5084-1756893600-1756915200@thecircle.sa.gov.au
SUMMARY:Port Adelaide Business Development Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Have a cuppa with a Circle team member and discuss your business or business idea. \nAn hour appointment can be booked via thecircle@sa.gov.au.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/port-adelaide-business-development-sessions-7/
LOCATION:Tauondi College\, 1 Lipson Street\, PORT ADELAIDE\, SA\, 5015\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Circle - First Nations Entrepreneur Hub":MAILTO:thecircle@sa.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250902T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250902T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070717
CREATED:20250829T061218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T234350Z
UID:5285-1756828800-1756839600@thecircle.sa.gov.au
SUMMARY:Office for Small and Family Business - Smarter Sustainability for Your Small Business. Grants and Growth - Mount Barker
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for What’s Coming? Grants & Smarter Sustainability \nThe business landscape is shifting. Costs are rising. Customers are changing. And big companies are asking small businesses to show how they’re reducing their environmental impact — especially carbon emissions. \nNow’s the time to take action. The newly released Powering Business Grants can help you invest in sustainability and future-proof your operations — but only if you know where to start. \nThis 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. \nYou’ll walk away with: \n\nA practical understanding of how sustainability applies to your business.\nKey opportunities to reduce emissions\, energy use and waste — and save money doing it.\nTools to identify and access useful data for tracking your business’ footprint.\nA free 1-on-1 follow-up session to review your specific business setup and systems.\n\nEligibility: 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. \n  \nThis workshop is proudly support by the Mount Barker District Council.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/smarter-sustainability-for-your-small-business-grants-and-growth-mount-barker/
LOCATION:Lariatinga Pavilion\, 100 Springs Road\, MOUNT BARKER\, SA\, 5251\, Australia
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/GSS_MtB.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250902T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250902T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070717
CREATED:20250714T233558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T233558Z
UID:5057-1756807200-1756828800@thecircle.sa.gov.au
SUMMARY:Adelaide Hills / Fleurieu Business Development Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Have a cuppa with a Circle team member and discuss your business or business idea. \nAn hour appointment can be booked via thecircle@sa.gov.au.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/adelaide-hills-fleurieu-business-development-sessions-4/
LOCATION:Mount Barker Library\, 3 Dumas Street\, MOUNT BARKER\, SA\, 5251\, Australia
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/event55.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The Circle - First Nations Entrepreneur Hub":MAILTO:thecircle@sa.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250902T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250902T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070717
CREATED:20250723T044237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T234321Z
UID:5170-1756807200-1756821600@thecircle.sa.gov.au
SUMMARY:Stretton Centre - Grant Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A hands-on\, practical session where we break down grant writing in a way that’s easy to understand – even if you’ve never written one before. Participants will walk away with more than just notes; you’ll actually start creating your own content during the workshop. \nWe will cover where to find grants\, how to interpret the criteria\, and most importantly—how to answer questions clearly and persuasively. There will be guided activities\, group discussion\, and time for questions. Plus\, you’ll get a workbook that you can take home and use for future applications. \n“This isn’t death-by-PowerPoint—it’s about giving you tools\, confidence\, and clarity to take that next step in funding your business growth.” \n$20 per person – buy your tickets here. \nOnly 15 spots available so get your ticket quickly.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/grant-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Stretton Centre\, 307 Peachey Road\, MUNNO PARA\, SA\, 5115\, Australia
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SC-GWW.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Stratton Centre":MAILTO:connect@strettoncentre.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250828T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250828T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070717
CREATED:20250711T004623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T004623Z
UID:5000-1756373400-1756384200@thecircle.sa.gov.au
SUMMARY:IBA Business Workshops – Building Blocks for Business Success
DESCRIPTION:What is your business vision? Do you want to get a better understanding of the statutory and legal requirements that need to be considered when operating a business in Australia? \nThis workshop also introduces basic financial management concepts and tools used to run a business. \nTopics include:\n• Basic business structures\n• Registrations\, business name and vision statement\n• Business management obligations such as insurance\, record keeping\, business names\, intellectual property and cultural considerations\n• Financial literacy and key business terms\n• Basic financial management concepts
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/iba-business-workshops-building-blocks-for-business-success/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IBAWorkshop.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250827T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250827T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070717
CREATED:20250715T001102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T001102Z
UID:5082-1756288800-1756310400@thecircle.sa.gov.au
SUMMARY:Port Adelaide Business Development Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Have a cuppa with a Circle team member and discuss your business or business idea. \nAn hour appointment can be booked via thecircle@sa.gov.au.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/port-adelaide-business-development-sessions-6/
LOCATION:Tauondi College\, 1 Lipson Street\, PORT ADELAIDE\, SA\, 5015\, Australia
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/event55.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The Circle - First Nations Entrepreneur Hub":MAILTO:thecircle@sa.gov.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250827T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250827T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070717
CREATED:20250820T050933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T050933Z
UID:5153-1756288800-1756294200@thecircle.sa.gov.au
SUMMARY:Business Development & Coaching with The Circle & Many Rivers - VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:Introduction Session Overview \n\nIntroduction: The Circle – First Nations Entrepreneur Hub\nIntroduction: Many Rivers\nBusiness Coaching Journey & On-boarding with Many Rivers\nStarting Your Own Business 101\nOngoing Support & Business Development\nQuestions & Answers\nOpen Forum for Business Owners to Network\n\nThis event will be held fortnightly via Microsoft Teams\, the link will be shared with via email before the event.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/business-development-coaching-with-the-circle-many-rivers-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Circle_MR_Intro.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Circle - First Nations Entrepreneur Hub":MAILTO:thecircle@sa.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250826T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250826T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070717
CREATED:20250711T010157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T010207Z
UID:5013-1756206000-1756209600@thecircle.sa.gov.au
SUMMARY:Beyond Taming: 5 Ways to Make AI Actually Earn Its Keep - Presented by Adelaide Business Hub and Digital Solutions - VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Steve Davis\, founder of Talked About Marketing. \nABH presents: A Free One-Hour Webinar for Business Owners Ready to Move Past AI Novelty \nThe honeymoon phase with AI is officially over. Those early days of marvelling at ChatGPT’s ability to write anything about everything have given way to a more sobering reality: most AI-generated content still sounds suspiciously like it was written by someone who’s never actually run a business.\nWhile the digital marketing world continues its breathless proclamations about the AI revolution\, practical business owners are quietly asking more nuanced questions. Not “Can AI write?” but “Can AI write something worth reading?” Not “Will this save time?” but “Will this actually connect with customers?”\nThe difference between AI that impresses your colleagues and AI that genuinely moves your business forward often comes down to five deceptively simple practices. These aren’t technical wizardries or complex prompt engineering marathons. They’re practical applications that acknowledge a fundamental truth: the most powerful AI tool is still useless without clear human direction. \nWhat You’ll Discover:\nThe Document Whisperer Technique: How to transform those overwhelming industry reports\, competitor analysis\, and research documents into immediately usable insights (without spending your weekend reading them)\nVoice Surgery: The surprisingly simple method for creating AI style guides that make your content sound like it actually came from your business\, not a corporate communications department\nVisual Intelligence: Why the future of AI isn’t just text anymore\, and how smart businesses are already using AI for images and video without needing a film degree\nSocial Media Subtlety: The art of using AI for social content that generates genuine engagement rather than polite corporate silence\nThe Balance Question: How to determine when AI helps versus when it hurts your brand voice (spoiler: it’s not always obvious)\nThis isn’t about becoming an AI expert or memorising prompt formulas. It’s about developing practical judgment for when and how to deploy these tools in ways that actually benefit your business. Perfect for business owners who’ve moved past the initial AI fascination and want to know what actually works in practice.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/beyond-taming-5-ways-to-make-ai-actually-earn-its-keep-presented-by-adelaide-business-hub-and-digital-solutions-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adelaide Business Hub":MAILTO:reception@adelaidebusinesshub.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250826T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250826T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070717
CREATED:20250714T230710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T230710Z
UID:5033-1756202400-1756224000@thecircle.sa.gov.au
SUMMARY:Murray Bridge Business Development Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Have a cuppa with a Circle team member and discuss your business or business idea. \nAn hour appointment can be booked via thecircle@sa.gov.au.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/murray-bridge-business-development-sessions-4/
LOCATION:Ngarrindjeri Ruwe Empowered Communities (NREC)\, 50 Old Princes Highway\, Murray Bridge\, South Australia\, 5253\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Circle - First Nations Entrepreneur Hub":MAILTO:thecircle@sa.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250826T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250826T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070717
CREATED:20250711T004455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T004455Z
UID:4998-1756200600-1756209600@thecircle.sa.gov.au
SUMMARY:IBA Business Workshops – Your Business and IBA
DESCRIPTION: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! \nTopics include:\n• What is business\, why go into business and are you ready\n• Business success\, risks and challenges\n• Business preparation and planning\n• Developing and testing your business idea\n• Business essentials workshops and how they fit into your plan\n• Business development learner guide (supplied) and how to use it.\n• IBA\, your business and how we can help. \nAt the end of this introductory session\, you should be able to decide whether to continue your business journey and work out your next steps.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/iba-business-workshops-your-business-and-iba/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250826T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250826T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070717
CREATED:20250619T230028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T230028Z
UID:4879-1756198800-1756209600@thecircle.sa.gov.au
SUMMARY:Small Business Sustainability Support Workshop - Adelaide Hills
DESCRIPTION:Small business sustainability  — are you ready for what’s coming? \nThe 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. \nBut 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? \nThis 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. \nYou’ll walk away with: \n\nA practical understanding of how sustainability applies to your business.\nKey opportunities to reduce emissions\, energy use and waste — and save money doing it.\nTools to identify and access useful data for tracking your business’ footprint.\nA free 1-on-1 follow-up session to review your specific business setup and systems.\n\nEligibility: 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.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/small-business-sustainability-support-workshop-adelaide-hills/
LOCATION:Stirling Hotel\, 52 Mount Barker Road\, Stirling\, SA\, 5152\, Australia
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SBSSW-AdelaideHills.png
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250821T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250821T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070717
CREATED:20250711T004319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T004319Z
UID:4996-1755792000-1755802800@thecircle.sa.gov.au
SUMMARY:IBA Business Workshops – Create a Lean Business Plan
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTopics include:\n• What\, why\, when and who wants one\n• Types of business plans\n• What is your X factor\n• Lean business plan components\n• SMART goal setting. \nWith 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.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/iba-business-workshops-create-a-lean-business-plan/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IBAWorkshop.png
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250821T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250821T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070717
CREATED:20250711T005200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T005200Z
UID:5002-1755777600-1755781200@thecircle.sa.gov.au
SUMMARY:Supporting Small Businesses in South Australia and Northern Territory: ATO Masterclasses – VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) offer a suite of masterclasses designed to strengthen your small business knowledge. \nDuring these free online sessions\, you will have the opportunity to speak with experienced tax officers\, ask questions and gain insights tailored to your business needs. \nAccess the free resources now at \nhttps://smallbusiness.taxsuperandyou.gov.au \nTo get the most from the masterclasses we recommend you complete the online learning before attending. This will give you time to consider what you’ve learned\, reflect and prepare any questions you have to ask at the webinar.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/supporting-small-businesses-in-south-australia-and-northern-territory-ato-masterclasses-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BusinessGov.png
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250820T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250820T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070717
CREATED:20250715T001026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T001026Z
UID:5080-1755684000-1755705600@thecircle.sa.gov.au
SUMMARY:Port Adelaide Business Development Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Have a cuppa with a Circle team member and discuss your business or business idea. \nAn hour appointment can be booked via thecircle@sa.gov.au.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/port-adelaide-business-development-sessions-5/
LOCATION:Tauondi College\, 1 Lipson Street\, PORT ADELAIDE\, SA\, 5015\, Australia
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/event55.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The Circle - First Nations Entrepreneur Hub":MAILTO:thecircle@sa.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250819T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250819T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070717
CREATED:20250711T004147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T004147Z
UID:4994-1755619200-1755630000@thecircle.sa.gov.au
SUMMARY:IBA Business Workshops – Budgeting and Finance Strategy
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTopics include:\n• Key financial terms\n• Financial reports for small business.\n• Why numbers matter\n• Understanding budgeting and forecasting\n• Creating a budget\n• Finance sources\n• Industry analysis using PESTLE\n• Pricing your product or service.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/iba-business-workshops-budgeting-and-finance-strategy/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IBAWorkshop.png
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250819T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250819T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070717
CREATED:20250714T233318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T233318Z
UID:5055-1755597600-1755619200@thecircle.sa.gov.au
SUMMARY:Adelaide Hills / Fleurieu Business Development Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Have a cuppa with a Circle team member and discuss your business or business idea. \nAn hour appointment can be booked via thecircle@sa.gov.au.
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/adelaide-hills-fleurieu-business-development-sessions-3/
LOCATION:Mount Barker Library\, 3 Dumas Street\, MOUNT BARKER\, SA\, 5251\, Australia
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/event55.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The Circle - First Nations Entrepreneur Hub":MAILTO:thecircle@sa.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250814T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250814T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070717
CREATED:20250711T005900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T005900Z
UID:5008-1755165600-1755172800@thecircle.sa.gov.au
SUMMARY:Facebook Ads for Daily Leads - Presented by Adelaide Business Hub with The Australian Government Digital Solutions program and facilitated by Bec Alison - Gawler
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to set up Facebook ads to generate leads daily\, using $5 per day\, without complex funnels\, overwhelm\, or burnout. \n“I want to run Facebook ads\, but not sure how.” \nKnowing where to start setting up a Facebook ad campaign can feel confusing and scared to put money behind a campaign you aren’t confident is going to work. \nMaybe you’ve: \n–Followed “expert” advice but got zero results \n–Boosted posts hoping for leads \n–Spent money with no idea if the right people even saw your ad \nFacebook ads can work. Even when you have a small budget\, and without a marketing agency.\nYou just need the right strategy\, and that’s what this workshop will help you do. \nIn this workshop\, you’ll work away with a simple strategy and a step-by-step walkthrough to confidently run your own Facebook ad campaign\, no matter your budget. \nWhat you’ll learn: \nI’ll take you through a proven 5-step method to simplify Facebook ads\, even if you’ve struggled before. \n– Create a simple strategy\nBuild a lead generation system that connects with the right people and actually converts. \n– Write ads that grab attention\nLearn how to write headlines and copy that stop the scroll and speak directly to your ideal client. \n– Avoid common mistakes\nDiscover where most ads go wrong (and how to avoid wasting your money). \n– Launch your campaign with confidence and strategy\nFollow my guided walkthrough to set up your ad from start to finish. \nThis workshop is for if: \n– You’re a small business owner or solopreneur ready to grow your list and attract clients. \n– You’ve tried ads before but didn’t get the results you hoped for. \n– You want a simple marketing strategy that can be applied to your business
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/facebook-ads-for-daily-leads-presented-by-adelaide-business-hub-with-the-australian-government-digital-solutions-program-and-facilitated-by-bec-alison-gawler/
LOCATION:Gawler Civic Centre\, 89-91 Murray Street\, GAWLER\, SA\, 5118\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adelaide Business Hub":MAILTO:reception@adelaidebusinesshub.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250813T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250813T164500
DTSTAMP:20260417T070717
CREATED:20250723T043558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T043558Z
UID:5162-1755100800-1755103500@thecircle.sa.gov.au
SUMMARY:Working or Employing in the Horticulture Industry – VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:The FWO’s Horticulture Strategy 2021 – 2024 aimed to enhance and promote compliance in the horticulture sector. Join us to learn about the key findings from the strategy and recent changes impacting the industry. \nWe will cover: \n\nA summary of the key findings from the Horticulture Strategy\nChanges to the Horticulture Award\nCriminal Wage Theft Laws\nOur dedicated Horticulture website\n\nIntermediate level – this webinar is suitable for those with an existing understanding of the Fair Work system. \nA recording of this webinar will be made available for 30 days to everyone who registers for the session. \nYou can find more upcoming webinars at www.fairwork.gov.au/webinars. \nOur services are free and available to everybody working or employing in Australia\, www.fairwork.gov.au \nView the FWO’s privacy statement at www.fairwork.gov.au/privacy \nRecommended prior reading: \n\n About us – www.fairwork.gov.au/about-us/our-role-and-purpose\nHorticulture Award [MA000028] summary – www.fairwork.gov.au/employment-conditions/awards/awards-summary/ma000028-summary
URL:https://thecircle.sa.gov.au/event/working-or-employing-in-the-horticulture-industry-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
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