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Are you looking at kickstarting a new business, or do you need help with an existing small business? The SBDC holds a number of workshops that can give you the information you need to make your business a success. They are presented by business professionals with years of experience and the knowledge to assist you in developing your idea into a successful venture. The cost is $50 incl. GST per workshop, and this includes a manual and refreshments. Some of the workshops we have coming up are:

 

Costing and Pricing of Goods and Services: 27th October, 1pm - 3pm

Are you unsure what you should charge for your products/services? Effective pricing is key to ensure that you generate enough sales, while at the same time ensuring the sales you do make earn enough to turn a profit. This workshop will provide you with the information you need to make pricing decisions.

 

Did you know that around 80% of new small businesses will fail within 5 years of starting? Often, the reason for this is that they don't have an effective business plan. This workshop describes how to create a plan that will detail where you are, where you want to be, and how to get there. Also included is a 224-page workbook and CD-Rom which describes each step in detail, along with a template and sample plans, which is valued at $25.

 

An effective web presence is often an essential part of running a small business today. This workshop will give you the knowledge to go from "I need a website" to "I KNOW what I need in my website". Learn how to make the most of the internet to help achieve business success.

 

One of our most popular workshops. Are you thinking about launching a new business but don't know where to start? This introductory course will give you all the basic knowledge needed to establish and run a small business. It covers topics such legal structures, the business plan, and marketing and research. Also included is the publication "A Guide to Operating a Small Business" valued at $25.

 

Marketing is an often-undervalued aspect of a small business, but is one of the most essential parts of a successful business strategy. It is more than just advertising and selling, and is directly responsible for the creation of sales that will make your business profitable. This workshop covers topics such as researching, planning, pricing, packaging, promoting, selling and distributing your goods and services to consumers.

 

For more information on any of these or other upcoming workshops, or to make a booking, contact the Small Business Development Centre on 131 BIZ (131 249) or email bilc@sbdc.wa.gov.au.