Shellharbour City Council is offering free, practical support to help small businesses grow and thrive.
Through its Shellharbour City Business Network (SCBN), Council has partnered with Enterprise Plus under the Service NSW Connect program to deliver free in-person workshops and Business Health Checks.
Caption: Learn practical tools and strategies in our upcoming workshop, "Smart ways to use AI in business." Image courtesy of Shellharbour City Council.
This month, local small business owners can attend a free workshop run by experienced business leader Gabrielle Browne. The topic is "Smart ways to use AI in business". The workshop will be held at the Shellharbour Civic Centre on Thursday 29 May from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.
Business owners will learn simple and useful ways to use artificial intelligence (AI) in their business. This includes saving time by automating everyday tasks and better understanding what customers want. These tools can help businesses cut costs and make better decisions.
Shellharbour Mayor Chris Homer is encouraging local businesses to come along and take advantage of the free support on offer.
"This is a great chance for small businesses in our region to learn new skills and get expert advice." Mayor Homer said.
"We want our local businesses to succeed, and Council is proud to support them through programs like this."
As well as the workshop, small business owners can book a free Business Health Check. These one-on-one sessions are open to anyone with an established business, a new business, or even just a business idea.
The sessions are designed to help business owners ask questions, spot opportunities, and avoid potential issues, to help businesses plan and thrive.
Upcoming workshops and Business Health Checks:
Program |
Date |
Time |
Thursday 29 May |
5:30pm - 8:30pm |
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Thursday 5 June |
8:30am - 5:00pm |
|
Thursday 7 August |
8:30am - 5:00pm |
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Thursday 9 October |
8:30am - 5:00pm |
Bookings are essential and places are limited. Please use the program links above to secure your spot.
More workshops will be announced throughout the year. To stay up to date, follow Council's Facebook page or subscribe to the Shellharbour Snapshot newsletter.
The SCBN is a free service provided by Council for business owners operating in the Shellharbour Local Government Area. However, business owners from nearby areas are also welcome to join and attend events.
SCBN works alongside the NSW Government's small business support services, including NSW Business Connect and the Business Concierge Service, to offer a range of free workshops and individual advisory sessions. These programs aim to help small businesses stay strong and grow in today's changing economy.
There is no cost to join the SCBN or to access services from NSW Business Connect or Business Concierge Service
