Do you and your team know ransomware from your malware? Your phishing from your hacking?
In this hands-on session, learn how to protect your business from online threats.

Did you know successful cyber-attacks typically involve a small business owner or one of their employees being tricked into opening a phishing email or being duped into downloading a virus, hijacking your customer data, jeopardising your privacy, and potentially shutting down your online presence?

It’s important to teach your team that they each have a role to play in protecting your business online. That’s where training comes in.

– identify the most common types of phishing emails
– build cyber awareness into your everyday business processes from opening emails, invoicing and password security
– Implement best practices coupled with training can help protect against these threats every day

Business Australia offers a ON DEMAND Cyber Talks Series
https://www.businessaustralia.com/how-we-help/membership/explore-events/virtual-events

How data and technology will dominate the disrupted future of business
For decades, companies have worked to combine old-fashioned human instinct with new data and analytics. Today, more business decisions are based on data than ever before, and the rise of cloud computing, analytics, machine learning and AI means that data will be a resource more precious than gold or oil.

Join Stephen Scheeler, former Facebook CEO Australia and New Zealand and member of the Prime Minister’s Knowledge Nation 100 consisting of the top innovation leaders in Australia as he brings his unique perspective to how data and analytics will transform businesses.
To register for this free not-to-be-missed webinar, .
visit https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/how-data-and-technology-will-dominate-the-disrupted-future-of-business-tickets-259112932757

Do you want to stand out in an overcrowded and ever-changing business landscape? This session will help you understand your public image and the importance to building lasting relationships with your customer. We will explore the “why”, build an impressionable visual identity and how you can grow your online presence through content & LinkedIn.

About Trudy Johnston

Trudy is the Director and Founder of Vim + Zest, Vim + Zest Personal Branding and The Butterfly Temple, our Social Enterprise. With an incredible career working with the best of the best, from business leaders who say no to Coca Cola wanting to purchase their business for billions of dollars, Venice Biennale artists, and mentors to the UN in Afghanistan and Iraq, the Sydney2000 Olympics and more.

Trudy has travelled around the world teaching all types of people – leading business entrepreneurs, artists, creatives, authors and more – how to communicate their vision, get their message across through all the digital, social and traditional media channels. Trudy has given countless workshops around the world and trained thousands of people and is one of the most generous and energetic presenters.

For 27 continuous years, Trudy has been at the helm of Personal Branding, senior PR and marketing and her team delivers results for visionaries in their fields – around the world.

5.15pm arrival ꟾ 5.30pm start ꟾ 7.00pm finish

Thank you to NSW Govt for subsidising this training.

RTO #90013 Byron Region Community College

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Please note: You may be photographed or filmed for marketing purposes while attending this event. Please advise the organiser if you have questions, concerns, or do not wish this to happen. As an attendee, you will be added to the SBP mailing list for event correspondence, follow up and upcoming event information. The option to unsubscribe is available at any time.

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We will be adhering to Covid safe regulations at this event for the well-being of all of our guests and will update any requirements closer to the event in line with the current restrictions.

Our Small Business Month launches with Business After Hours … Hope to see you there

Please join The Hon Paul Toole MP and Chris Gulaptis MP for Drinks and Canapes at the Crown Hotel, Grafton.
About this event
Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis invites you to drinks and canapes with special guest:

The Hon Paul Toole MP, Deputy Premier of New South Wales, Minister for Regional New South Wales and Minister for Police
The Details are as follows:

Date: Wednesday 2 March 2022
Time: 5.00pm
Location: The Crown Hotel, 1 Prince Street, Grafton

Cost (incl GST): $40 pp
(drinks will be available for purchase at the bar)
– No tickets at the door.

Dress Code: Smart casual
RSVP: Tuesday 1 March 2022

Please refer to the nsw.gov.au/COVID-19 for the latest public health updates.

For assistance in completing the online registration, please contact Lainie Meale at NSW Nationals Secretariat on (02) 9299 5811 or rsvp@nswnationals.org.au

We look forward to seeing you at this event.

Kind Regards

Chris Gulaptis

Member for Clarence

This is an opportunity to connect your business to the Northern NSW regional brand.

The Northern Rivers NSW (NRNSW) brand brings together the power of one of Australia’s most beautiful, creative and innovative regions. Giving it a single point of focus and representation whilst still celebrating the diversity and differences of the region. The vision of the NSWNR steering committee is to establish the Northern Rivers NSW brand as an iconic regional brand – recognisable as the Barossa Valley or Margaret River.

An event will be held on 3 March from 9–10.30am at Casino RSM Club, with a presentation and discussion that will explore the best ways to connect your business to your regional brand.

The presentation will include:
• a background to the brand – what it’s all about
• who’s involved
• our plans to support local businesses
• how your business can tap into our resources

They are also keen to hear your thoughts on future plans for collaboration and regional brand growth.
The event is free, and you must register before 25 February by email to secure your place.

As per above The event will be held on 3 March from 9–10.30am at Casino RSM Club.

This is an opportunity to connect your business to the Northern NSW regional brand.

The Northern Rivers NSW (NRNSW) brand brings together the power of one of Australia’s most beautiful, creative and innovative regions. Giving it a single point of focus and representation whilst still celebrating the diversity and differences of the region. The vision of the NSWNR steering committee is to establish the Northern Rivers NSW brand as an iconic regional brand – recognisable as the Barossa Valley or Margaret River.

An event will be held on 3 March from 11.30am – 1pm at Kyogle Golf Club, with a presentation and discussion that will explore the best ways to connect your business to your regional brand.

The presentation will include:
• a background to the brand – what it’s all about
• who’s involved
• our plans to support local businesses
• how your business can tap into our resources

They are also keen to hear your thoughts on future plans for collaboration and regional brand growth.
The event is free, and you must register before 25 February by email to secure your place.

This is an opportunity to connect your business to the Northern NSW regional brand.

The Northern Rivers NSW (NRNSW) brand brings together the power of one of Australia’s most beautiful, creative and innovative regions. Giving it a single point of focus and representation whilst still celebrating the diversity and differences of the region. The vision of the NSWNR steering committee is to establish the Northern Rivers NSW brand as an iconic regional brand – recognisable as the Barossa Valley or Margaret River.

An event will be held on 4 March from 9am – 10.30am at Lismore Workers Club, with a presentation and discussion that will explore the best ways to connect your business to your regional brand.

The presentation will include:
• a background to the brand – what it’s all about
• who’s involved
• our plans to support local businesses
• how your business can tap into our resources

They are also keen to hear your thoughts on future plans for collaboration and regional brand growth.
The event is free, and you must register before 25 February by email to secure your place.

This is an opportunity to connect your business to the Northern NSW regional brand.

The Northern Rivers NSW (NRNSW) brand brings together the power of one of Australia’s most beautiful, creative and innovative regions. Giving it a single point of focus and representation whilst still celebrating the diversity and differences of the region. The vision of the NSWNR steering committee is to establish the Northern Rivers NSW brand as an iconic regional brand – recognisable as the Barossa Valley or Margaret River.

An event will be held on 4 March from 1pm – 2.30pm at Ballina RSL, with a presentation and discussion that will explore the best ways to connect your business to your regional brand.

The presentation will include:
• a background to the brand – what it’s all about
• who’s involved
• our plans to support local businesses
• how your business can tap into our resources

They are also keen to hear your thoughts on future plans for collaboration and regional brand growth.
The event is free, and you must register before 25 February by email to secure your place.

This is an opportunity to connect your business to the Northern NSW regional brand.

The Northern Rivers NSW (NRNSW) brand brings together the power of one of Australia’s most beautiful, creative and innovative regions. Giving it a single point of focus and representation whilst still celebrating the diversity and differences of the region. The vision of the NSWNR steering committee is to establish the Northern Rivers NSW brand as an iconic regional brand – recognisable as the Barossa Valley or Margaret River.

An event will be held on 8 March at Grafton District Services Club, with a presentation and discussion that will explore the best ways to connect your business to your regional brand.

The presentation will include:
• a background to the brand – what it’s all about
• who’s involved
• our plans to support local businesses
• how your business can tap into our resources

They are also keen to hear your thoughts on future plans for collaboration and regional brand growth.
The event is free, and you must register before 25 February by email to secure your place.

Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias.

Each year we have the incredible opportunity to join in the global web of rich and diverse local activity which connects women from all around the world.
The Ballina Chamber of Commerce is honoured to once again host The Northern Rivers International Women’s Day Luncheon on Tuesday 8th March, 2022 at Ballina RSL. Join us in celebrating the incredible women in the Ballina Business Community. The luncheon offers a platform to honour women both collectively and independently for their contribution to the world at large.

Special Guest Keynote Speaker to be announced soon!

Ticket price includes welcome drink on arrival, three course lunch, plus lucky door prize.

In celebration of amazing women everywhere, this International Women’s Day … let’s have lunch

We believe ladies:
– need genuine friendships and connections
– need to take time out of the business for themselves

So, we are getting a small group of us together who will inspire, support, and fill our cups.
Your hosts are women in business who are passionate about connecting women.

The details:
WHAT: Lunch
WHERE: Imperial Hotel, Murwillumbah
WHEN: Tuesday 8 March 2022 (International Women’s Day)
TIME: 12pm til 2:30pm-ish
INVESTMENT: pay for your own lunch & drinks on the day

If you can join us, please register via the event link for venue booking purposes.
Look forward to seeing you there,

Sharon, Bec, Tessa & Ursula

Kyogle & District Chamber of Commerce wishes to invite you to Kyogle’s International Women’s Day Buffet Breakfast Celebration on Thursday 10th March 2022. Join us in celebrating International Women’s Day with a buffet breakfast, lucky door prizes, and to hear from our special guest speakers: * Jasmine Phillips, Creative Director & Designer at Wild Honey Creative and Owner & Manager of The Business Hive. * Vera Walker, Pomergrantee Prosperity Kyogle
Thank you to our sponsors – Kyogle Council, Summerland Credit Union, and Entire Finance.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/kyogle-international-womens-day-breakfast-tickets-269302469937?fbclid=IwAR1Ye1AHILg_5X_jBdu9RRhkJS2hsXhEnCViKLCCxWsXY302l6juGo5vXPM

This is an opportunity to connect your business to the Northern NSW regional brand.

The Northern Rivers NSW (NRNSW) brand brings together the power of one of Australia’s most beautiful, creative and innovative regions. Giving it a single point of focus and representation whilst still celebrating the diversity and differences of the region. The vision of the NSWNR steering committee is to establish the Northern Rivers NSW brand as an iconic regional brand – recognisable as the Barossa Valley or Margaret River.

An event will be held on 14 March at Byron Bay Services Club, with a presentation and discussion that will explore the best ways to connect your business to your regional brand.

The presentation will include:
• a background to the brand – what it’s all about
• who’s involved
• our plans to support local businesses
• how your business can tap into our resources

They are also keen to hear your thoughts on future plans for collaboration and regional brand growth.
The event is free, and you must register before 25 February by email to secure your place.

This is an opportunity to connect your business to the Northern NSW regional brand.

The Northern Rivers NSW (NRNSW) brand brings together the power of one of Australia’s most beautiful, creative and innovative regions. Giving it a single point of focus and representation whilst still celebrating the diversity and differences of the region. The vision of the NSWNR steering committee is to establish the Northern Rivers NSW brand as an iconic regional brand – recognisable as the Barossa Valley or Margaret River.

An event will be held on 15 March at South Tweed Sports Club, with a presentation and discussion that will explore the best ways to connect your business to your regional brand.

The presentation will include:
• a background to the brand – what it’s all about
• who’s involved
• our plans to support local businesses
• how your business can tap into our resources

They are also keen to hear your thoughts on future plans for collaboration and regional brand growth.
The event is free, and you must register before 25 February by email to secure your place.

Join us for networking with other local consultants over a good meal and hear inspiring stories first-hand from those who are enjoying the benefits of basing themselves in the Northern Rivers.
There has always been a large number of people who have decided to live in the NR Region for the wonderful lifestyle it affords – and consult elsewhere.

Since the onset of Covid we have seen an influx of even more people to the region who do the same.
Consultants thrive on networking and this event is designed to start bringing together a local group to develop relationships and create synergies.

For tickets: https://sbp.org.au/networking-event-consulting-in-the-country/

Get Known, Get Found – Build your Business Presence Online

Lismore City Council in partnership with Northern Region Business Enterprise Centre (NRBEC) are proud to deliver the upcoming online workshop “Get Known, Get Found – Build your Business Presence Online” as part of the March 2022 Small Business Month. With over 25 years of experience supporting businesses to grow, Liza Lyttle runs the Digital Solutions program in the region and will deliver two, one-hour online workshop sessions. Choose a workshop time that suits your schedule. The online workshops will support you as a small business operator to identify ways to increase your visibility and sales in a digital world.

The workshop will assist small business owners in 3 key areas:
• to enhance brand awareness (including SEO),
• easy social media content planning tips; and
• how Digital Marketers use Calendars to achieve goals and thrive.

The first 10 registered participants at each workshop will receive up to 3 hours of sponsored, 1-to-1 Digital Business Advice with the presenter.
All participants will receive a handy Digital Business Solutions resource.

To Book the 7.30am session: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/get-known-get-found-build-your-business-presence-online-tickets-259844691467?aff=LC730AM

Get Known, Get Found – Build your Business Presence Online

Lismore City Council in partnership with Northern Region Business Enterprise Centre (NRBEC) are proud to deliver the upcoming online workshop “Get Known, Get Found – Build your Business Presence Online” as part of the March 2022 Small Business Month. With over 25 years of experience supporting businesses to grow, Liza Lyttle runs the Digital Solutions program in the region and will deliver two, one-hour online workshop sessions. Choose a workshop time that suits your schedule. The online workshops will support you as a small business operator to identify ways to increase your visibility and sales in a digital world.

The workshop will assist small business owners in 3 key areas:
• to enhance brand awareness (including SEO),
• easy social media content planning tips; and
• how Digital Marketers use Calendars to achieve goals and thrive.

The first 10 registered participants at each workshop will receive up to 3 hours of sponsored, 1-to-1 Digital Business Advice with the presenter.
All participants will receive a handy Digital Business Solutions resource.

To book the 6pm session: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/get-known-get-found-build-your-business-presence-online-tickets-259850438657?aff=LC6PM

Buyers, Sellers & Collaborators – Local Businesses Supporting Local Businesses

This will be an evening (Business After Hours) event that facilitates deeper interaction amongst local businesses at a commercial level.

The event will centre on facilitated introductions (akin to speed-dating) of business owners/leaders to each other with the aim of exploring opportunities to buy and sell goods and services, and also to seek out opportunities to collaborate.

This event aligns with a broader initiative underway across the Northern Rivers region – known as ‘Bigger Backyard’ (see https://ingoodcompanynorthernrivers.com.au/bigger-backyard/)