Small Business Portal
Small Business Mentoring and Support
Are you thinking of starting up a business and don't know where to start?
- Have you seen a business for sale and are considering buying it?
- Is it time to grow your business or move from a home based workspace to a shop or office?
- Would you like some business specific training to help you to run your business?
- Do you need support to develop a business or marketing plan?
- Are you finding it difficult to run your business in the current economic climate and just need someone to talk to?
If you answered yes to these questions then this part of the website is the place for you.
Enterprise Whitsundays has received funding from the Federal Government to help provide a free Small Business Advisory Service for businesses in the Whitsunday Region.
Some of the services on offer are:
- mentoring for business owners
- referrals for advice on loans and banking products
- business planning advice
- assistance in obtaining finance
- developing simple marketing plans
- improving your business skills
- referrals to legal and accounting experts
- information on small business tax breaks
- advice on Government regulations
- networking, seminars and Train 2 Gain workshops
All you need to do to access these services is contact our locally based business development officer - Melissa Wick. Melissa is extremely passionate about the role that small businesses play in the local economy and she knows that it can be a difficult, lonely, and at times financially worrying time running a small business.
“We are your one-stop shop when it comes to finding resources for your small business.
There is a vast amount of information available and we can help you to access it. We are also able to assist you in navigating through the many decisions involved in starting your own business or running your business day-to-day. The mentoring sessions are particularly useful if your business is at a standstill or you are facing some tough times and need a sounding board.”
If you need more ideas on how we can help your business, read through the case studies below:-
Train 2 Gain
EW's new training program "Train 2 Gain" was launched in October and has been received well by local small businesses. The interactive training workshops are held monthly in Cannonvale and Bowen and are open to a maximum of 10 people. These courses have been so well received by local businesses that we have a waiting list. Future Train 2 Gain workshops scheduled for 2010 cover topics such as “Time Management” and “Effective use of social networking media for your business”.
Useful Small Business Links
www.cciq.com.au
These sites are really interesting with up-to-date, relevant information for business owners:
