Business SA, is proud to present our Strength and Success Seminar for businesses within the Eyre Peninsula and West Coast.

This event is essential for business owners and senior managers who seek to gain helpful hints and insightful information that will help grow and expand your businesses, while helping you to understand your obligations as an employer.

The Itinerary for the day;

09:30am - 10am - Registrations, tea, and coffee on arrival

10am – 10:10am - Welcome and brief overview of the day

10:10am -10:15am - a work from our sponsor EML

10:15am – 10:30am – Session One - discussion from Business SA - findings of Regional Voice Survey in your area

10:30am – 11:15pm - Session Two – Workplace Update and compliance overview from Industrial Relations Experts - with Q and A session

11:30am – 12pm - Session Three– Social Media Marketing - Getting Known Online

Break

12:15pm – 1:15pm – Lunch & Panel Discussion with local Council representatives

Break

1:30pm – 2:30pm - Session Four – Grow your business topic from a Business SA Business Advisor/Mentors

2:30pm - 2:45pm - Q&A / Wrap Up

2:45pm – 3:15pm - Afternoon tea and Networking drinks

3:30pm Seminar Ends

ABOUT EACH SESSION

Panel Discussion

Our panel discussion will focus on local issues and updates which effect YOUR area. Joining the panel will be invited local Mayors, Council CEOs, Local Chamber of Commerce business groups, Business SA and Event Sponsor EML.

Session One

Presented by David Slama, Executive Director, Membership and Enterprise Development, Business SA. David will take you through the findings of the 2020/2021 Regional Voice Survey. This insightful survey gives an overview of the opinions, challenges and issues effecting businesses in YOUR area. Delve into the issues and compare how your area stacks up with other regional areas.

Session Two

What’s on the 2021 horizon – Industrial Relations Update

As managers, leaders and business owners who employ and manage staff, it’s important to ensure you keep up to date with the ever-changing Industrial Relations and Workplace Relations landscape. With the upcoming proposed changes to the Fair Work Act 2009, constantly changing Modern Awards and the Fair Work Ombudsman scrutiny on underpayment of wages and employment conditions – its critical you meet your obligations as an employer.

Rest assured we’ve got your back! This session will provide you with a critical overview of the Fair Work Act proposed changes, including proposed definition to casual employment, Award flexibilities, Enterprise Bargaining Reforms and compliance and enforcement. We will provide you with some tips on important compliance aspects you need to know in accordance with the Fair Work Ombudsman 2021 priorities.

Presented by our resident experts - Lauren Krollig and Kathryn Rees

Session Three

It’s 2021, and digital is king. With newspapers online and scrolling social media during TV commercials is the norm, it’s no wonder brands and businesses are abandoning traditional forms of media and seeking fresh ways of presenting themselves online.

From Google Search, to Facebook Marketing and exploring how new players like TikTok can help sell products and services, this workshop will provoke thought, creativity and assist in generating new ideas that get more customers, more often, spending more.

Presented by Anthony Caldwell, Social & Digital Marketing Specialist, Business SA.

Session Four

This thought-provoking session is aimed at generating ideas and challenging assumptions for business owners to realise their organisations performance and growth goals. You will have the opportunity to hear how other businesses across a variety of industry sectors are navigating the current challenges as well as learning what services are available to support you through the Entrepreneurs’ Programme.

Presented by Jason Murray and Jayne Gray, Growth Facilitators, Business SA

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