B31 - Ballarat Business Month
The Economic Development Unit is a major contributor to the B31 - Ballarat Business Month initiative, which will be held in Ballarat again this year, in August.
B31 is a local program, which was designed to showcase business and industry within the Ballarat region; and bring together a wide range of people to network, share ideas, develop new skills, foster better business practice and promote investment opportunities within the municipality.
Last year's program consisted of over 35 separate events and activities, which were primarily targeted at small to medium sized business enterprises, as well as those people considering starting-up a new business. Overall, B31 has been a highly successful initiative, attracting record numbers to all its events, and exceeding all expectations.
Program of Events
Bisnet Breakfast
Presented by the University of Ballarat on 3 August from 7.15am to 8.30am
Ballarat on the World Stage
Presented by the Ballarat Export Network on 4 August from 12.00pm to 2.00pm
ezEonline! : websites made easy - Ballarat Information Seminar
Presented by Newbiz Solutions Pty Ltd on 4 August from 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Workplace Behaviour – Managing the Risks & Maintaining a Professional Workplace
Presented by Soaring Achievements and Unlock Success on 5 August from 9.30am to 4.00pm
Risk Management
Presented by WHK Accounting & Financial Services on 5 August from 5.30pm to 7.00pm
Be Inspired
Welcomes People in Business
Presented by Commerce Ballarat on 6 August from 12.00pm to 2.00pm
Mindshop Excellence Work Experience Program
Presented by the Australian Industry Group on 9 to 13 August from 9.00am to 4.00pm
Innovate or Perish: What SMEs Should Know Now!
Presented by Rise Advisors on 9 August from 10.00am to 12.00pm
Business Deductions Essentials Seminar
Presented by the Australian Taxation Office on 9 August from 10.00am to 12.00pm
Activity Statement Essentials Seminar
Presented by the Australian Taxation Office on 9 August from 1.30pm to 3.30pm
10 Top Issues for Small Business
Presented by BRACE Education Training & Employment & Butler Pty Ltd – Chartered Accountants on 10 August from 8.00am to 10.00am
505 Club
Presented by Commerce Ballarat on 10 August from 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Research and Development Tax Concessions and other Grant Opportunities
Presented by SED Consulting on 11 August from 12.00pm to 2.00pm
Engaging the new Generations
Presented by BGT on 12 August from 12.00pm to 2.00pm
Behavioural Interviewing for Managers
Presented by Chillie Pink Pty Ltd on 13 August from 9.00am to 12.00pm
Presentation of Mindshop Certificates
Presented by the Australian Industry Group on 13 August from 3.00pm to 4.30pm
‘Trapped’ - Business and Succession Planning
Presented by Westpac on 16 August from 11.30am to 2.00pm
ezEonline! : websites made easy - Ballarat Workshops
Presented by Newbiz Solutions Pty Ltd on 16, 23 and 30 August from 2.00pm to 5.00pm
Marketing on a Budget
Presented by Giraffe Marketing on 17 August from 9.00am to 10.30am
Marketing Plan on a Page for Small Business
Presented by Giraffe Marketing on 17 August from 11.00am to 1.00pm
2010 Regional Human Resource Management Conference
Presented by the Australian Industry Group on 18 August from 8.30am to 5.00pm
Site Visit – Ollies Lollies
Presented by the Ballarat Regional Occupational Safety & Health Group (BROSH) in partnership with McCallum Industries on 19 August from 4.30pm to 6.00pm
Sustainable Business Network
Presented by the Australian Industry Group and the Highlands Regional Waste Management Group on 20 August from 7.15am to 9.00am
Pimp my Site Webinar
Presented by yum productions on 24 August from 10.00am to 11.00am
Marketing for Maximum Results with Minimum Effort
Presented by Action Ads on 24 August from 5.30pm to 7.00pm
Business Growth and Profitability
Presented by WHK Accounting & Financial Services on 25 August from 5.30pm to 7.00pm
CGU Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards
Presented by Commerce Ballarat on 26 August from 6.00pm to 11.00pm
Upload Your Future - ICT Careers Event
Presented by the Highlands Local Learning and Employment Network on 31 August from 10.00am to 2.30pm
Further Information
For further information, please contact Anthony Schreenan Industry Development Officer on 03 5320 5579 or email: anthonyschreenan@ballarat.vic.gov.au.