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SUMMARY:MHFA : Youth - Wonthaggi
DESCRIPTION:Youth Mental Health First Aid course teaches any adult (18 years and over) how to provide initial support to adolescents experiencing a mental health problem or crisis. \nLearn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in young people\, how to provide initial help\, where and how to get professional help\, what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective\, and how to provide first aid in a crisis situation \nThe 14-hour 2 day course \nMonday 3 & Tuesday 4 May 2021 \nBook Here
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/mhfa-youth-wonthaggi/
LOCATION:The Wonthaggi Club\, 16 McBride Ave\, Wonthaggi\, Victoria\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Latrobe Regional Hospital - Mental Health Services":MAILTO:slampitt@lrh.com.au
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SUMMARY:Marketing Your Business: How to Get it Right First Time - online
DESCRIPTION:Marketing is a vital tool to establish your brand and build a loyal customer base. Without it your customers will struggle to find you or even know what your business does. \nFind out what it takes to make your business stand out from the crowd at this interactive two-hour workshop that will show you how to build your own marketing strategy from the ground up. \nLet your next steps be guided by an experienced marketing professional with practical know-how to share that will show you how to get it right and make the most out of your marketing spend. \nLearn how to set marketing goals that work\, get to know your customers better\, clarify your Unique Selling Proposition and choose the right marketing activities to match your business. \nCovering market research\, online\, social media and customer service\, this workshop will arm you with practical tools and templates\, expert tips and advice\, where to access the right support and adapt to current circumstances. \nFast track your marketing success at this Business Victoria workshop\, one of many that have helped small businesses in Victoria for more than 10 years. \nLearn how to:\n• Set marketing goals that work\n• Choose the right activities for your business\n• Use market research and maximise customer service\n• Make the most of marketing processes and systems\n• Develop an effective marketing action plan\n• Attract and keep customers coming back\n• Get your business noticed\n• Maximise social media. \nRegister Here (NB: pick your preferred date)
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/marketing-your-business-how-to-get-it-right-first-time-online/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210504T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210504T140000
DTSTAMP:20260527T081227
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SUMMARY:Dairy Farm Productivity Forum - Online (day 1)
DESCRIPTION:Spend your lunch hour virtually with GippsDairy over 3 weeks in May to understand why dairy productivity has flat-lined and what this means to you. \nThese sessions will be presented by Gavan Dwyer from Marsden Jacob Associates with special commentary from a panel of farmers and advisers. \nThe three online sessions will each be different and will be hosted on Zoom at 1pm AEST on: \nTuesday 4 May \nTuesday 11 May \nTuesday 18May \nWeek 1 – The irrefutable evidence that dairy productivity is flat-lining and why \nWeek 2 – The story of regional productivity differences and dis-economies of scale \nWeek 3 – How does dairy stack up against other sectors when competing for land\, water\, labour and other resources? \nRegistered participants will receive the independent draft research report into productivity decline as part of the discussion package. \nRegister Here
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/dairy-farm-productivity-forum-online-day-1/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="GippsDairy":MAILTO:info@gippsdairy.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210504T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210504T180000
DTSTAMP:20260527T081227
CREATED:20210430T001219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T001219Z
UID:7874-1620144000-1620151200@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Marketing Your Business: How to Get it Right First Time - online
DESCRIPTION:Marketing is a vital tool to establish your brand and build a loyal customer base. Without it your customers will struggle to find you or even know what your business does. \nFind out what it takes to make your business stand out from the crowd at this interactive two-hour workshop that will show you how to build your own marketing strategy from the ground up. \nLet your next steps be guided by an experienced marketing professional with practical know-how to share that will show you how to get it right and make the most out of your marketing spend. \nLearn how to set marketing goals that work\, get to know your customers better\, clarify your Unique Selling Proposition and choose the right marketing activities to match your business. \nCovering market research\, online\, social media and customer service\, this workshop will arm you with practical tools and templates\, expert tips and advice\, where to access the right support and adapt to current circumstances. \nFast track your marketing success at this Business Victoria workshop\, one of many that have helped small businesses in Victoria for more than 10 years. \nLearn how to:\n• Set marketing goals that work\n• Choose the right activities for your business\n• Use market research and maximise customer service\n• Make the most of marketing processes and systems\n• Develop an effective marketing action plan\n• Attract and keep customers coming back\n• Get your business noticed\n• Maximise social media. \nRegister Here (NB: pick your preferred date)
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/marketing-your-business-how-to-get-it-right-first-time-online-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210505T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210505T143000
DTSTAMP:20260527T081227
CREATED:20210429T232150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T232150Z
UID:7836-1620207000-1620225000@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Nutrition Fundamentals Dairy - Poowong day 1
DESCRIPTION:It gives farmers an understanding of the basic nutritionalrequirements of cows\, how nutrition affects profitability on-farm\, how best to approach purchasing of feed and feed budgeting \n3 Days \n5th\, 12th & 19th May \nRegister Here \n  \n 
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/nutrition-fundamentals-dairy-poowong-day-1/
LOCATION:Poowong Public Hall\, 2-4 Nyora Road\, Poowong\, Victoria\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="GippsDairy":MAILTO:info@gippsdairy.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210505T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210505T120000
DTSTAMP:20260527T081227
CREATED:20210430T000624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T000624Z
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SUMMARY:Finance Fundamentals: How to Keep Cash Flowing - online
DESCRIPTION:Even a profitable business can have issues with cash flow. In fact\, running out of money is a sure way for a profitable business to fail. Don’t let that happen to you! \nLearn to identify what’s driving your own cash flow and what you can do to keep cash pumping into the parts of your business that need it most. \nGet on top of the fundamentals\, including the difference between profit and cash\, the role of marketing and how the working capital cycle can impact your business. \nLearn how to manage stock\, suppliers and debtors and how to prepare a cash flow forecast so you can avoid a crisis before it hits. \nThis workshop is delivered by a small business financial expert and is packed with practical tips and techniques you can apply straight away. \nEnsure the life blood of your business never stops pumping at this essential Small Business Victoria workshop\, one of many that have helped businesses in Victoria get started for more than 10 years. \nLearn how to:\n• Tell the difference between profit and cash\n• Understand the working capital cycle\n• Improve customer collections\n• Manage stock\n• Manage suppliers\n• Manage debtors\n• Avoid a cash flow crisis\n• Prepare a cash flow forecast\n• Access tools\, templates\, support and resources in future. \nRegister Here (NB: pick your preferred date)
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/finance-fundamentals-how-to-keep-cash-flowing-online-3/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210506T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210506T110000
DTSTAMP:20260527T081227
CREATED:20210430T002352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T002352Z
UID:7884-1620291600-1620298800@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Take Your Business Online: What You Need to Know - online
DESCRIPTION:Take the guess work out of launching yourself online and empower yourself to bring digital thinking into all aspects of your business. \nWhether you’re a bricks and mortar business or still at the drawing board\, this workshop led by a digital expert with real-world small business experience spans the complete digital landscape. \nBuild your understanding of online advertising\, search engines\, websites\, blogs and social media through practical exercises and real-life examples\, then learn how to bring them all together into an effective online strategy that matches your objectives. \nLearn from the success stories of those who’ve walked the same path before you and find out why others have failed. \nGet yourself on top of technical requirements; what hardware and software you’ll need and what to ask for. Get help to decide whether to DIY or outsource and why you should get onboard the cloud. Find out how to manage digital risk\, privacy and cyber security. \nFeel better informed and prepared to bring your business online at this essential Business Victoria workshop\, one of many that have helped small businesses get started in Victoria for more than 10 years. \nLearn how to:\n• Operate in the digital landscape\n• Choose the technology you’ll need to do it\n• Decide on a website and why you need one\n• Get more from email\n• Make the most of social media\n• Manage risk\, privacy and cybersecurity\n• Build your own action plan of next steps\n• Access tools\, templates\, support and resources in future. \nRegister Here (NB: choose your preferred date)
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/take-your-business-online-what-you-need-to-know-online/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210506T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210506T143000
DTSTAMP:20260527T081227
CREATED:20210429T233855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T233855Z
UID:7854-1620302400-1620311400@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Navigating Climate Change Projections - online
DESCRIPTION:Navigating climate change projections just got a whole lot easier: A look inside the refreshed Climate Change in Australia website\nIn this webinar\, presenters John Clarke and Michael Grose from the Earth Systems and Climate Change Hub (CSIRO) will walk through the refreshed website\, highlighting improvements and new content as well as touching on popular tools and content within the website. \nRegister Here
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/navigating-climate-change-projections-online/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210510T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T081227
CREATED:20210304T184401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T184401Z
UID:7332-1620637200-1620666000@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:MHFA : Standard - Warragul
DESCRIPTION:Standard Mental Health First Aid course teaches any adult (18 years and over) how to provide initial support to someone who is experiencing a mental health problem or crisis. \nLearn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults\, how to provide initial help\, where and how to get professional help\, what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective\, and how to provide first aid in a crisis situation. \n12-hours x 2 days \nMonday 10 & Tuesday 11 May 2021 \nRegister Here
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/mhfa-standard-warragul-2/
LOCATION:Warragul Community Health\, 31 Gladstone St\, Warragul\, Victoria\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Latrobe Regional Hospital - Mental Health Services":MAILTO:slampitt@lrh.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210510T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T081227
CREATED:20210430T001305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T001305Z
UID:7876-1620655200-1620662400@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Marketing Your Business: How to Get it Right First Time - online
DESCRIPTION:Marketing is a vital tool to establish your brand and build a loyal customer base. Without it your customers will struggle to find you or even know what your business does. \nFind out what it takes to make your business stand out from the crowd at this interactive two-hour workshop that will show you how to build your own marketing strategy from the ground up. \nLet your next steps be guided by an experienced marketing professional with practical know-how to share that will show you how to get it right and make the most out of your marketing spend. \nLearn how to set marketing goals that work\, get to know your customers better\, clarify your Unique Selling Proposition and choose the right marketing activities to match your business. \nCovering market research\, online\, social media and customer service\, this workshop will arm you with practical tools and templates\, expert tips and advice\, where to access the right support and adapt to current circumstances. \nFast track your marketing success at this Business Victoria workshop\, one of many that have helped small businesses in Victoria for more than 10 years. \nLearn how to:\n• Set marketing goals that work\n• Choose the right activities for your business\n• Use market research and maximise customer service\n• Make the most of marketing processes and systems\n• Develop an effective marketing action plan\n• Attract and keep customers coming back\n• Get your business noticed\n• Maximise social media. \nRegister Here (NB: pick your preferred date)
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/marketing-your-business-how-to-get-it-right-first-time-online-3/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210511T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210511T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T081227
CREATED:20210304T183713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T184646Z
UID:7324-1620720000-1620752400@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:MHFA : Trauma - Traralgon
DESCRIPTION:Trauma Informed Practice Education\nComplex Childhood Trauma \nRegister Here
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/mhfa-trauma-traralgon/
LOCATION:Latrobe Valley Community Mental Health Sevice\, 20 Washington st\, Traralgon\, Victoria\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210511T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210511T143000
DTSTAMP:20260527T081227
CREATED:20210429T234058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T234058Z
UID:7856-1620727200-1620743400@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Building Better Breeders Train the Trainer - Online
DESCRIPTION:MLA’s Building Better Breeders Train the Trainer workshop will be delivered by the package developers\, Alison Hamilton and Alastair Rayner. The package is based on the concept of running a well-managed beef breeding enterprise. \nThe workshop will be delivered over two session in the one day\, and attendance at both sessions is required. For more information or to register for this event please email MLA’s Elizabeth Thelander.
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/building-better-breeders-train-the-trainer-online/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="MLA":MAILTO:info@mla.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210511T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210511T133000
DTSTAMP:20260527T081227
CREATED:20210429T232336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T232336Z
UID:7839-1620729000-1620739800@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Dairy Discussion Group - Bairnsdale
DESCRIPTION:Join GippsDairy for the first meeting of the Bairnsdale Discussion Group for 2021. For this meeting we will be looking at the activity monitor collars implemented by Rohan Bingley on his property at Goon Nure. Phil Johnstone from AllFlex will be there to provide expert knowledge on the technology and implementation of activity monitoring devices. \nA BBQ lunch will be provided thanks to AllFlex. \nRegister Here
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/dairy-discussion-group-bairnsdale/
LOCATION:Rohan Bingley’s Property\, 290 Lower Goon Nure Road\, Goon Nure\, Victoria\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="GippsDairy":MAILTO:info@gippsdairy.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210511T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260527T081227
CREATED:20210430T000710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T000710Z
UID:7864-1620756000-1620763200@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Finance Fundamentals: How to Keep Cash Flowing - online
DESCRIPTION:Even a profitable business can have issues with cash flow. In fact\, running out of money is a sure way for a profitable business to fail. Don’t let that happen to you! \nLearn to identify what’s driving your own cash flow and what you can do to keep cash pumping into the parts of your business that need it most. \nGet on top of the fundamentals\, including the difference between profit and cash\, the role of marketing and how the working capital cycle can impact your business. \nLearn how to manage stock\, suppliers and debtors and how to prepare a cash flow forecast so you can avoid a crisis before it hits. \nThis workshop is delivered by a small business financial expert and is packed with practical tips and techniques you can apply straight away. \nEnsure the life blood of your business never stops pumping at this essential Small Business Victoria workshop\, one of many that have helped businesses in Victoria get started for more than 10 years. \nLearn how to:\n• Tell the difference between profit and cash\n• Understand the working capital cycle\n• Improve customer collections\n• Manage stock\n• Manage suppliers\n• Manage debtors\n• Avoid a cash flow crisis\n• Prepare a cash flow forecast\n• Access tools\, templates\, support and resources in future. \nRegister Here (NB: pick your preferred date)
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/finance-fundamentals-how-to-keep-cash-flowing-online-4/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210513T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210513T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T081227
CREATED:20210430T010317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T010317Z
UID:7915-1620900000-1620921600@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Small Business Clinic: Going Digital (East Gippsland)
DESCRIPTION:These are 1 hour sessions per person \nEast Gippsland Shire Council in conjunction with the Small Business Mentoring Service (SBMS) are offering free business mentoring sessions to support businesses which are situated in the East Gippsland Shire. \nOn this Clinic day\, you will meet (virtually) with Mentor Rachel Allan (please view her profile in the ‘Our Mentors’ tab) who is skilled in the field of all things digital\, including websites\, social media\, data\, automation\, creating more value and customer led solutions. \nIf all sessions are filled\, please contact Karin Grima\, Economic Development Business Support Officer  (economic.development@egipps.vic.gov.au) for more information on how East Gippsland Shire can assist in the support of your business. \n  \nLimited spots – Register Time Here
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/small-business-clinic-going-digital-east-gippsland/
LOCATION:Remote (video or phone)
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210513T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210513T180000
DTSTAMP:20260527T081227
CREATED:20210430T002444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T002444Z
UID:7886-1620921600-1620928800@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Take Your Business Online: What You Need to Know - online
DESCRIPTION:Take the guess work out of launching yourself online and empower yourself to bring digital thinking into all aspects of your business. \nWhether you’re a bricks and mortar business or still at the drawing board\, this workshop led by a digital expert with real-world small business experience spans the complete digital landscape. \nBuild your understanding of online advertising\, search engines\, websites\, blogs and social media through practical exercises and real-life examples\, then learn how to bring them all together into an effective online strategy that matches your objectives. \nLearn from the success stories of those who’ve walked the same path before you and find out why others have failed. \nGet yourself on top of technical requirements; what hardware and software you’ll need and what to ask for. Get help to decide whether to DIY or outsource and why you should get onboard the cloud. Find out how to manage digital risk\, privacy and cyber security. \nFeel better informed and prepared to bring your business online at this essential Business Victoria workshop\, one of many that have helped small businesses get started in Victoria for more than 10 years. \nLearn how to:\n• Operate in the digital landscape\n• Choose the technology you’ll need to do it\n• Decide on a website and why you need one\n• Get more from email\n• Make the most of social media\n• Manage risk\, privacy and cybersecurity\n• Build your own action plan of next steps\n• Access tools\, templates\, support and resources in future. \nRegister Here (NB: choose your preferred date)
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/take-your-business-online-what-you-need-to-know-online-2/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210513T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260527T081227
CREATED:20210304T023228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T023228Z
UID:7305-1620932400-1620937800@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Farm Finance - Getting Prepared: Business Risks Impacting Cash Flow
DESCRIPTION:Following on from Agriculture Victoria’s highly successful Young Farmer Business Bootcamps comes a new express financial literacy course for beginners.  The ‘Farm Finance – Getting Prepared’ webinar series breaks down every aspect of farm finance and runs from 7 – 8.30 pm \nThe sessions will be delivered by ORM Agribusiness Consultant Jane Foster\, supported by Ms Wallis and participants will have opportunities to ask questions \nRegister Here
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/farm-finance-getting-prepared-business-risks-impacting-cash-flow/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210514T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260527T081227
CREATED:20210430T000757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T000757Z
UID:7866-1620986400-1620993600@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Finance Fundamentals: How to Keep Cash Flowing - online
DESCRIPTION:Even a profitable business can have issues with cash flow. In fact\, running out of money is a sure way for a profitable business to fail. Don’t let that happen to you! \nLearn to identify what’s driving your own cash flow and what you can do to keep cash pumping into the parts of your business that need it most. \nGet on top of the fundamentals\, including the difference between profit and cash\, the role of marketing and how the working capital cycle can impact your business. \nLearn how to manage stock\, suppliers and debtors and how to prepare a cash flow forecast so you can avoid a crisis before it hits. \nThis workshop is delivered by a small business financial expert and is packed with practical tips and techniques you can apply straight away. \nEnsure the life blood of your business never stops pumping at this essential Small Business Victoria workshop\, one of many that have helped businesses in Victoria get started for more than 10 years. \nLearn how to:\n• Tell the difference between profit and cash\n• Understand the working capital cycle\n• Improve customer collections\n• Manage stock\n• Manage suppliers\n• Manage debtors\n• Avoid a cash flow crisis\n• Prepare a cash flow forecast\n• Access tools\, templates\, support and resources in future. \nRegister Here (NB: pick your preferred date)
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/finance-fundamentals-how-to-keep-cash-flowing-online-5/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210517T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210517T200000
DTSTAMP:20260527T081227
CREATED:20210430T003851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T003851Z
UID:7896-1621274400-1621281600@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Business Planning Essentials: Roadmap to Success - online
DESCRIPTION:You wouldn’t set out on a road trip without a map. The road to business success is no different. Without a map to guide you\, you’re flying blind and just as likely to end up lost or facing down a dead end. \nSo\, take the guesswork out of your next steps and fast track your business towards success at this practical two-hour workshop that will show you how to clarify your long-term goals into a solid business plan. \nFind out how to build your own business plan that will guide your way forward\, step by step\, minimise the risks ahead and prepare you to make the most of opportunities waiting around the corner. \nCome away armed with a one-page road map that will set out exactly where you’re at\, where you want to be in future and\, most importantly\, set out a clear pathway of next steps and strategies that will get you there. \nAs well as keeping your business on track\, having a ready-prepared plan is a vital tool to have up your sleeve whenever you seek finance\, lease premises\, arrange permits or engage staff. \nGet ready to take your business onwards to success at this essential Business Victoria workshop\, one of many that have helped small businesses get started in Victoria for more than 10 years. \nLearn how to:\n• Discover and explore new opportunities\n• Identify key risks and limits to growth\n• Solve problems using a range of tools and processes\n• Think ahead and size up future directions\n• Create a business framework\n• Develop strategies to fast track success\n• Build a one-page business plan\n• Access tools\, templates\, support and resources. \nRegister Here (NB: chose preferred date)
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/business-planning-essentials-roadmap-to-success-online/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210519T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210519T103000
DTSTAMP:20260527T081227
CREATED:20210429T233229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T233229Z
UID:7844-1621416600-1621420200@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Our Farm Our Plan - Online (day 1 of 6)
DESCRIPTION:Our Farm\, Our Plan is a new program developed by Dairy Australia with support from the Gardiner Dairy Foundation and DairyNZ. It is designed to equip farmers to clarify their long term goals\, prioritise and identify actions needed\, and to better manage uncertainty and risk. \nHaving a clear view of long term business and personal goals helps to make better decisions\, especially the big decisions. Our Farm\, Our Plan keeps it simple and takes long term plans and ideas from dairy farmers’ heads and gets them down on one page. The Plan on a Page requires agreement\, is able to be shared and enables farmers to track their progress. \nThis program will be delivered by Gerard Murphy and the Gippsdairy team over six zoom workshops and a number of one on one sessions. \nThis course runs for 1 hour on: \n19th & 26th May + 2nd\, 9th\, 16th\, 23rd June \nRegister Here
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/our-farm-our-plan-online-day-1-of-6/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="GippsDairy":MAILTO:info@gippsdairy.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210519T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210519T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T081227
CREATED:20210430T010719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T010719Z
UID:7921-1621418400-1621440000@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Small Business Clinic (South Gippsland)
DESCRIPTION:These are 1 hour sessions per person \nSouth Gippsland Shire Council in conjunction with the Small Business Mentoring Service (SBMS) are offering free business mentoring sessions to support businesses in South Gippsland.  Small Business Clinics provide general business advice and can assist you in planning\, starting or growing your business. \nThese sessions are free and funded by South Gippsland Shire Council.  Sessions are approved by the Marketing & Project Officer\, Georgia Risely and she can be contacted on 5662 9894.  If all sessions are filled please contact Georgia to discuss further options. \n  \nLimited Spots – Register Time Here
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/small-business-clinic-south-gippsland/
LOCATION:Remote (video or phone)
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210520T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210520T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T081227
CREATED:20210430T010952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T010952Z
UID:7925-1621504800-1621526400@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Small Business Clinic (Nillumbik)
DESCRIPTION:These are 1 hour sessions per person \nThe Shire of Nillumbik in conjunction with SBMS is offering business mentoring sessions to support businesses which are situated within the Shire of Nillumbik. \nSmall Business Clinics provide general business advice and can assist you in the initial steps you need to take to overcome an issue or information gap. \nPlease contact Nillumbik Shire’s Business and Tourism Department on 9433 3128 or email business@nillumbik.vic.gov.au for further information. \nLimited Spots – Book Time Here
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/small-business-clinic-nillumbik/
LOCATION:Nillumbik Shire Council Civic Centre\, Civic Drive\, Greensborough\, Victoria\, 3088\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210520T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260527T081227
CREATED:20210430T002533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T002533Z
UID:7888-1621533600-1621540800@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Take Your Business Online: What You Need to Know - online
DESCRIPTION:Take the guess work out of launching yourself online and empower yourself to bring digital thinking into all aspects of your business. \nWhether you’re a bricks and mortar business or still at the drawing board\, this workshop led by a digital expert with real-world small business experience spans the complete digital landscape. \nBuild your understanding of online advertising\, search engines\, websites\, blogs and social media through practical exercises and real-life examples\, then learn how to bring them all together into an effective online strategy that matches your objectives. \nLearn from the success stories of those who’ve walked the same path before you and find out why others have failed. \nGet yourself on top of technical requirements; what hardware and software you’ll need and what to ask for. Get help to decide whether to DIY or outsource and why you should get onboard the cloud. Find out how to manage digital risk\, privacy and cyber security. \nFeel better informed and prepared to bring your business online at this essential Business Victoria workshop\, one of many that have helped small businesses get started in Victoria for more than 10 years. \nLearn how to:\n• Operate in the digital landscape\n• Choose the technology you’ll need to do it\n• Decide on a website and why you need one\n• Get more from email\n• Make the most of social media\n• Manage risk\, privacy and cybersecurity\n• Build your own action plan of next steps\n• Access tools\, templates\, support and resources in future. \nRegister Here (NB: choose your preferred date)
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/take-your-business-online-what-you-need-to-know-online-3/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210521T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210521T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T081227
CREATED:20210430T000837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T000837Z
UID:7868-1621605600-1621612800@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Finance Fundamentals: How to Keep Cash Flowing - online
DESCRIPTION:Even a profitable business can have issues with cash flow. In fact\, running out of money is a sure way for a profitable business to fail. Don’t let that happen to you! \nLearn to identify what’s driving your own cash flow and what you can do to keep cash pumping into the parts of your business that need it most. \nGet on top of the fundamentals\, including the difference between profit and cash\, the role of marketing and how the working capital cycle can impact your business. \nLearn how to manage stock\, suppliers and debtors and how to prepare a cash flow forecast so you can avoid a crisis before it hits. \nThis workshop is delivered by a small business financial expert and is packed with practical tips and techniques you can apply straight away. \nEnsure the life blood of your business never stops pumping at this essential Small Business Victoria workshop\, one of many that have helped businesses in Victoria get started for more than 10 years. \nLearn how to:\n• Tell the difference between profit and cash\n• Understand the working capital cycle\n• Improve customer collections\n• Manage stock\n• Manage suppliers\n• Manage debtors\n• Avoid a cash flow crisis\n• Prepare a cash flow forecast\n• Access tools\, templates\, support and resources in future. \nRegister Here (NB: pick your preferred date)
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/finance-fundamentals-how-to-keep-cash-flowing-online-6/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210524T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210524T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T081227
CREATED:20210304T184526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T184526Z
UID:7334-1621846800-1621875600@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:MHFA : Standard - Traralgon
DESCRIPTION:Standard Mental Health First Aid course teaches any adult (18 years and over) how to provide initial support to someone who is experiencing a mental health problem or crisis. \nLearn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults\, how to provide initial help\, where and how to get professional help\, what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective\, and how to provide first aid in a crisis situation. \n12-hours x 2 days \nMonday 24 & Tuesday 25 May 2021 \nRegister Here
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/mhfa-standard-traralgon/
LOCATION:Latrobe Valley Community Mental Health Sevice\, 20 Washington st\, Traralgon\, Victoria\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Latrobe Regional Hospital - Mental Health Services":MAILTO:slampitt@lrh.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210524T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210524T200000
DTSTAMP:20260527T081227
CREATED:20210430T003941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T003941Z
UID:7898-1621879200-1621886400@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Business Planning Essentials: Roadmap to Success - online
DESCRIPTION:You wouldn’t set out on a road trip without a map. The road to business success is no different. Without a map to guide you\, you’re flying blind and just as likely to end up lost or facing down a dead end. \nSo\, take the guesswork out of your next steps and fast track your business towards success at this practical two-hour workshop that will show you how to clarify your long-term goals into a solid business plan. \nFind out how to build your own business plan that will guide your way forward\, step by step\, minimise the risks ahead and prepare you to make the most of opportunities waiting around the corner. \nCome away armed with a one-page road map that will set out exactly where you’re at\, where you want to be in future and\, most importantly\, set out a clear pathway of next steps and strategies that will get you there. \nAs well as keeping your business on track\, having a ready-prepared plan is a vital tool to have up your sleeve whenever you seek finance\, lease premises\, arrange permits or engage staff. \nGet ready to take your business onwards to success at this essential Business Victoria workshop\, one of many that have helped small businesses get started in Victoria for more than 10 years. \nLearn how to:\n• Discover and explore new opportunities\n• Identify key risks and limits to growth\n• Solve problems using a range of tools and processes\n• Think ahead and size up future directions\n• Create a business framework\n• Develop strategies to fast track success\n• Build a one-page business plan\n• Access tools\, templates\, support and resources. \nRegister Here (NB: chose preferred date)
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/business-planning-essentials-roadmap-to-success-online-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210526T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210526T110000
DTSTAMP:20260527T081227
CREATED:20210430T002618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T002618Z
UID:7890-1622019600-1622026800@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Take Your Business Online: What You Need to Know - online
DESCRIPTION:Take the guess work out of launching yourself online and empower yourself to bring digital thinking into all aspects of your business. \nWhether you’re a bricks and mortar business or still at the drawing board\, this workshop led by a digital expert with real-world small business experience spans the complete digital landscape. \nBuild your understanding of online advertising\, search engines\, websites\, blogs and social media through practical exercises and real-life examples\, then learn how to bring them all together into an effective online strategy that matches your objectives. \nLearn from the success stories of those who’ve walked the same path before you and find out why others have failed. \nGet yourself on top of technical requirements; what hardware and software you’ll need and what to ask for. Get help to decide whether to DIY or outsource and why you should get onboard the cloud. Find out how to manage digital risk\, privacy and cyber security. \nFeel better informed and prepared to bring your business online at this essential Business Victoria workshop\, one of many that have helped small businesses get started in Victoria for more than 10 years. \nLearn how to:\n• Operate in the digital landscape\n• Choose the technology you’ll need to do it\n• Decide on a website and why you need one\n• Get more from email\n• Make the most of social media\n• Manage risk\, privacy and cybersecurity\n• Build your own action plan of next steps\n• Access tools\, templates\, support and resources in future. \nRegister Here (NB: choose your preferred date)
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/take-your-business-online-what-you-need-to-know-online-4/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210526T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210526T200000
DTSTAMP:20260527T081227
CREATED:20210429T233654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T233654Z
UID:7850-1622055600-1622059200@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:NLIS Database Training - online
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to learn how to use the NLIS database and your responsibilities as a livestock owner or manager? \nAgriculture Victoria is delivering interactive online training sessions for livestock producers using the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) database. \nRegister Here
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/nlis-database-training-online-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210527T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210527T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T081227
CREATED:20210430T005740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T005740Z
UID:7908-1622102400-1622131200@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Small Business Clinic - Finance (Bass Coast)
DESCRIPTION:Note these are a  1 Hour Session for each person \nThe Shire of Bass Coast in conjunction with SBMS is offering business mentoring sessions to support businesses which are situated within the Shire of Bass Coast. \nSessions are approved by the Recruitment Officer\, Emma Sorensen and she can be contacted on 5671 2173. \nSmall Business Clinics provide general business advice and can assist you in the initial steps you need to take to overcome an issue or information gap. \nIf all sessions are filled please contact Emma to discuss further options. \nLimited Spots – Register a Time Here
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/small-business-clinic-finance-bass-coast/
LOCATION:Remote (video or phone)
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210527T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210527T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T081227
CREATED:20210430T001456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T001456Z
UID:7878-1622124000-1622131200@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Marketing Your Business: Get it Right First Time - online
DESCRIPTION:Marketing is a vital tool to establish your brand and build a loyal customer base. Without it your customers will struggle to find you or even know what your business does. \nFind out what it takes to make your business stand out from the crowd at this interactive two-hour workshop that will show you how to build your own marketing strategy from the ground up. \nLet your next steps be guided by an experienced marketing professional with practical know-how to share that will show you how to get it right and make the most out of your marketing spend. \nLearn how to set marketing goals that work\, get to know your customers better\, clarify your Unique Selling Proposition and choose the right marketing activities to match your business. \nCovering market research\, online\, social media and customer service\, this workshop will arm you with practical tools and templates\, expert tips and advice\, where to access the right support and adapt to current circumstances. \nFast track your marketing success at this Business Victoria workshop\, one of many that have helped small businesses in Victoria for more than 10 years. \nLearn how to:\n• Set marketing goals that work\n• Choose the right activities for your business\n• Use market research and maximise customer service\n• Make the most of marketing processes and systems\n• Develop an effective marketing action plan\n• Attract and keep customers coming back\n• Get your business noticed\n• Maximise social media. \nRegister Here (NB: pick your preferred date)
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/marketing-your-business-get-it-right-first-time-online/
LOCATION:Online
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