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SUMMARY:Small Business Bus - OMEO
DESCRIPTION:Small Business Bus is with RFCS Gippsland\, ready to support small businesses throughout Southeastern Victoria\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRFCS Gippsland can provide confidential\, independent and free financial and personal wellbeing support for you and your small business \nIf you are experiencing or at risk of hardship\, or navigating the challenges of financial stress\, economic downturn or disaster in your small business\, then book a free 45 minute session to understand how the RFCS program help improve your personal and financial future. You can also speak with them online or over the phone. \n\nTo book your free personal session at Omeo click here
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/small-business-bus-omeo/
LOCATION:AM Pearson Park\, 173 Day Ave\, Omeo\, Victoria\, 3898\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="RFCS Gippsland":MAILTO:support@rfcsgippsland.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220405T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220405T123000
DTSTAMP:20260527T195551
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SUMMARY:Microbusiness Health Check
DESCRIPTION:The aim of this webinar is to help micro businesses understand how regular self-assessment will set them up to identify key issues before they arise. \nThe topics covered include:\n• Being clear on the role of the business\n• Seeing the value of making small changes across the business – for large effects\n• The value of purpose – its business wide importance\n• Reaffirming strengths and skills in business and where best to focus on improvement if needed \nRegister Here
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/microbusiness-health-check/
LOCATION:Online
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220405T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T195551
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SUMMARY:Small Business Bus - SALE
DESCRIPTION:Small Business Bus is with RFCS Gippsland\, ready to support small businesses throughout Southeastern Victoria\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRFCS Gippsland can provide confidential\, independent and free financial and personal wellbeing support for you and your small business \nIf you are experiencing or at risk of hardship\, or navigating the challenges of financial stress\, economic downturn or disaster in your small business\, then book a free 45 minute session to understand how the RFCS program help improve your personal and financial future. You can also speak with them online or over the phone. \n\nTo book your free personal session at Sale click here
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/small-business-bus-sale-2/
LOCATION:Sale Clock Tower\, Raymond & Cunningham Sts\, Sale\, Victoria\, 3850\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="RFCS Gippsland":MAILTO:support@rfcsgippsland.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220405T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220405T193000
DTSTAMP:20260527T195551
CREATED:20220404T070914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T070914Z
UID:10280-1649181600-1649187000@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:NLIS Training (part 1)
DESCRIPTION:This is a two-part online training to assist Victorian livestock producers to use the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) database to complete livestock transfers. This training is relevant to cattle\, sheep\, and goat owners and managers. Part 1 is an online video you watch before attending Part 2\, the scheduled interactive webinar. \nYou will learn about livestock traceability\, take a tour of the NLIS database\, watch a live demonstration of how to transfer livestock and practice completing a transfer. There will be time at the end of the webinar for participants to ask the presenter questions. \nNumbers are limited to allow for an interactive session. \nMore information and registration links for each event on the Agriculture Victoria events page.
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/nlis-training-part-1/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220406T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220406T110000
DTSTAMP:20260527T195551
CREATED:20220404T071815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T071815Z
UID:10288-1649235600-1649242800@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Winning Government Grants & Tenders
DESCRIPTION:Whether the idea of tendering for government business has you scratching your head about where to start\, or sends you screaming in a tangle of red tape\, think again. The Australian government sector spends billions annually procuring products and services. If you’re not putting your business forward as a potential supplier\, you’re missing out. This workshop will show you\, step by step\, how to maximise your chances of success. \nIt’s not just big business that wins government contracts. Small business has an equal chance to make one of the largest buyers of products and services in Australia your next customer. \nLearn everything you need to know to position your business to stand out and win one of the many tender and contract opportunities regularly available. \nUnderstand how each level of government – local\, state and federal – is different and get to grips with the terminology\, the protocols and processes that must be followed when bidding for government tenders and grants or responding to requests to quote. \nLearn how to make your proposal stand out and find out how your business will be evaluated at this webinar specifically designed by government to demystify the application process. \nGet the inside story straight from the mouths of the decision makers on where to source opportunities and take away useful resources\, checklists and templates\, hints and practical tips to follow. \nWinning government business is possible. Find out how at this Business Victoria webinar has helped businesses in Victoria get started. \nLearn how to:\n• Become a supplier to local\, state and federal governments\n• Understand the way the public sector buys goods and services\n• Communicate and engage\, both within and across government departments\n• Market your capabilities\n• Source opportunities\n• Apply for grants\, tender and submit bids\, or respond to requests to quote\n• Gain competitive advantage\n• Maximise opportunities for success\n• Access tools\, templates\, support and resources in future. \nRegister Here \n  \n 
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/winning-government-grants-tenders/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220406T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T195551
CREATED:20220118T222815Z
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SUMMARY:Small Business Bus - MORWELL
DESCRIPTION:Small Business Bus is with RFCS Gippsland\, ready to support small businesses throughout Southeastern Victoria\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRFCS Gippsland can provide confidential\, independent and free financial and personal wellbeing support for you and your small business \nIf you are experiencing or at risk of hardship\, or navigating the challenges of financial stress\, economic downturn or disaster in your small business\, then book a free 45 minute session to understand how the RFCS program help improve your personal and financial future. You can also speak with them online or over the phone. \n\nTo book your free personal session at Morwell click here
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/small-business-bus-morwell/
LOCATION:Latrobe City Council Headquarters\, 141 Commercial Rd\, Morwell\, Victoria\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="RFCS Gippsland":MAILTO:support@rfcsgippsland.org.au
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220407T160000
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SUMMARY:Small Business Bus - DROUIN
DESCRIPTION:Small Business Bus is with RFCS Gippsland\, ready to support small businesses throughout Southeastern Victoria\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRFCS Gippsland can provide confidential\, independent and free financial and personal wellbeing support for you and your small business \nIf you are experiencing or at risk of hardship\, or navigating the challenges of financial stress\, economic downturn or disaster in your small business\, then book a free 45 minute session to understand how the RFCS program help improve your personal and financial future. You can also speak with them online or over the phone. \n\nTo book your free personal session at Drouin click here
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/small-business-bus-drouin/
LOCATION:Woolworths Drouin (car park)\, 102 Young St\, Drouin\, Victoria\, 3818\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="RFCS Gippsland":MAILTO:support@rfcsgippsland.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220407T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220407T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T195551
CREATED:20220404T071248Z
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UID:10282-1649332800-1649336400@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:New Climate & Water Tools for Vic Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Agriculture Victoria’s climate team supports the farming communities of Victoria with key climate and weather information and resources. \nIn this webinar\, the seasonal risk team will share some of the NEW products and services they deliver to support farmer decision making in a changing climate including: \n\nlatest tools and resources to understand weather and climate\nPast\, Present and Future Climate eBook for the Victorian Mallee\nfarm water supply and emergency preparedness quizzes to help producers evaluate their farm water supply and review farm emergency preparedness\nclimate and weather online courses to help understand all things climate and farming\nMy Rain Gauge is Busted podcast series\, exploring stories from farmers\, researchers and innovative folks\nGRDC Forcasts4profit and Local Climate Tool.\n\nVisit the Agriculture Victoria website to register for this free webinar or for more information.
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/new-climate-water-tools-for-vic-farmers/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220408T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220409T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T195551
CREATED:20220404T065922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T065922Z
UID:10272-1649408400-1649523600@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:East Gippsland Field Days
DESCRIPTION:An iconic event on the East Gippsland calendar with over 350 exhibitor spaces and numerous quality promotions at the Field Days\, around 8 – 10\,000 visitors are attracted to the event each year\, most of them on the lookout for new products\, services and information. \nFor the visitor\, the opportunity to see a vast range of products in one location presents itself but once a year\, here at the East Gippsland Field Days. \nBook Tickets Online \nDownload Guide
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/east-gippsland-field-days-2/
LOCATION:Bairnsdale Aerodrome\, Bengworden Rd\, Bairnsdale\, Victoria\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="East Gippsland Field Days":MAILTO:info@egfielddays.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220408T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220408T133000
DTSTAMP:20260527T195551
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UID:10284-1649421000-1649424600@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Unpacking AgTech
DESCRIPTION:Agriculture Victoria is delivering a six-part webinar series that will take a beginners look at all the things you should know before investing in AgTech. \nTopics include: \n\nwhat makes good AgTech?\nwhat AgTech is available for my farm?\nhow do I connect with AgTech?\nhow can AgTech help me make decisions?\nwhy do I need AgTech?\nwhat problem do I want to solve with AgTech?\n\nVisit the Agriculture Victoria website to register for these free webinars or for more information.
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/unpacking-agtech/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220413T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220413T113000
DTSTAMP:20260527T195551
CREATED:20220404T071939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T071939Z
UID:10290-1649842200-1649849400@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Cyber Security
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is designed to help small businesses understand the importance of cyber security and how to protect the business from the consequence of an attack. \nThe topics covered include:\n• What is cyber security\n• Cyber threats\n• Passwords\, authorisation and authentication\n• Internet network and Wi-Fi security\n• Security and your personal devices\n• Future developments \nRegister Here
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/cyber-security/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220413T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220413T203000
DTSTAMP:20260527T195551
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UID:10292-1649871000-1649881800@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Strengthening Business Practices
DESCRIPTION:Every business faces exposure to risk – be it natural\, such as bushfires or floods\, or man-made or illness\, such as COVID-19. Without a plan to activate\, your ability to shield your business from the fallout is already on the back foot. This webinar will show you how to put in place a practical plan to follow in the event of a threat to your business and hints to get you through the current situation. \nLearn how to assess the ‘what ifs’ and plan ahead to meet them at this practical\, interactive webinar packed with relevant\, useful advice to improve the continuity and resilience of your business. \nPreparing for business challenges: \nA crisis is no time to expect to make sound business decisions. You won’t have to if you already have in place a plan to activate when normal day-to-day business is interrupted. \nCrisis and recovery from disaster does not separate business from the personal. As a business owner you have responsibilities to your staff and customers as well as yourself\, your family and your business. Being prepared is better than floundering. \nUnderstand the various different types of disaster and be guided\, step by step\, to identify and assess your exposure to risk. Then plan and prepare how you would manage your response and recovery. \nIf you take that time now\, your ability to successfully navigate a crisis with your business intact will significantly increase. It may even help you to sleep better at night. For some businesses\, planning ahead will be essential. \nCrisis Recovery: \nWith the unexpected outbreak of the COVID-19 crisis and the fallout of the recent bushfires\, Victorian small businesses have been impacted in many ways. \nIf you are finding it a challenge to shield your business from recent events\, this webinar will take you through practical steps to get you through the current situation threatening your livelihood. \nLearn how to:\n• Understand crisis planning\n• Respond and recover from a crisis\n• Plan and prepare for business challenges\n• Understand the impact of disaster\n• Apply emergency planning development tools\n• Identify key risks\n• Develop plans\, strategies and actions to follow\n• Create your own crisis management plan\n• Access tools\, templates\, support and resources in future \nRegister Here
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/strengthening-business-practices/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220421T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220421T123000
DTSTAMP:20260527T195551
CREATED:20220404T072242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T072242Z
UID:10294-1650533400-1650544200@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Strategies to Enhance Online Business
DESCRIPTION:In the digital world\, content is king! Make sure yours is working for your business\, your brand and speaking to the customers you want to reach. Find out how to ensure the way you communicate with your customers online\, whether by website\, blog or social media\, is not only compelling but also aligned to your business goals at this essential small business webinar. \nIn the digital world\, content is king! Make sure yours is working for your business\, your brand and speaking to the customers you want to reach\n.\nFind out how to ensure the way you communicate with your customers online\, whether by website\, blog or social media\, is not only compelling but also aligned to your business goals at this essential small business webinar. \nCreating a strong online identity for your business is a vital element of successful modern marketing. \nDiscover why the most effective content is less about selling and more about listening to your target audience and then responding with the stories they want to hear. \nStarting at the basics\, learn how to develop\, and then apply\, a content strategy for all your online communications that speaks directly to your customers’ needs and keeps them coming back for more. \nSpanning websites\, social media\, email marketing and video content\, this webinar will arm you with the tools and techniques to stand out\, show up in search engines\, gain wider reach and boost your online visibility. \nEvery business has a story to tell and something to say to their customers. Get help to find yours. \nLearn how to:\n• Set your tone and style\n• Write digestible customer-focused content\n• Maximise your exposure in Google with best practice website content\, titles\, and headings\n• Capture the interest of your target audience\n• Choose tools to automate content gathering and research\, such as Google Alerts\n• Develop effective headlines across websites\, email marketing and social media\n• Source usable images\n• Develop video content\, including dos and don’ts \nRegister Here
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/strategies-to-enhance-online-business/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220427T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T195551
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UID:10310-1651050000-1651075200@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Planning Your Future - Mirboo North
DESCRIPTION:PLAN FOR THE FUTURE YOU WANT \nInformation sessions are being held across Gippsland to help guide farmers plan for their business and prepare for their personal & farm business future\, including succession & transition to retirement. \nFREE LUNCH included \nUpcoming session   Mirboo North 27th April\n\nFollow us on Facebook to stay updated on next sessions coming to you. \nOtherwise email your interest or call 1300 045 747 – please advise any dietary requirements
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/planning-your-future-mirboo-north/
LOCATION:Mirboo North Bowls Club\, 9 Grand Ridge Rd\, Mirboo North\, Victoria\, 3871\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="RFCS Gippsland":MAILTO:support@rfcsgippsland.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220427T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220427T193000
DTSTAMP:20260527T195551
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UID:10298-1651080600-1651087800@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Writing for Business Growth
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Gippsland entrepreneur or startup founder looking to improve your writing skills to ensure your business is saying the right things\, the right way? \nMaster your writing skills and watch your business soar. In this workshop\, you’ll learn how to craft policies and procedures\, project proposals\, and grants so that you can effectively communicate your message and grow your business! \nJoin Craig Malcolm and Dominic McInerney as they cover everything you need to know about using fit-for-purpose tones and language as well as the best structures and layouts to effectively get your business’ messages noticed and understood. \nOver the course of 2 hours\, you will learn:  \n\nWriting policies and procedures\nMapping business processes\nGrants\nMedia releases\nProject proposals\nBusiness cases\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/writing-for-business-growth/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220428T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220428T123000
DTSTAMP:20260527T195551
CREATED:20220404T072355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T072355Z
UID:10296-1651138200-1651149000@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Social Media & Content Marketing
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is designed to give small businesses guidance on how to prioritise their digital and social media marketing efforts and provide actionable tips\, tools and strategies to enhance their online presence\, attracting visitors. \nThe topics covered include:\n• Basics of social media\n• Marketing with Facebook\n• Marketing with Instagram\n• Marketing with Twitter and Pinterest\n• Google my business\n• Curating and creating content\n• Content plans \nRegister Here
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/social-media-content-marketing/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220428T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220428T150000
DTSTAMP:20260527T195551
CREATED:20220404T070635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T070635Z
UID:10276-1651154400-1651158000@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Pathways to Export - Market Opportunities & Insights
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in an exclusive three-part educational series to learn about global market opportunities\, focusing on the China market\, and how Agriculture Victoria’s new Pathways to Export program can assist your international trade journey. \nHear from the Victorian Government’s Deputy Trade Commissioner in China and key in-market experts who will help you gain a deeper understanding of international market opportunities.\nRegister for your exclusive ticket to export: \nPart 1: Agri-food export support and the Food & Fibre Trade Pavilion (Vic House) \nWednesday 23 March 2 – 3 pm \nRegister HERE \nPart 2: In market opportunities and insights \nThursday 28 April 2 – 3 pm \nRegister HERE \nPart 3: Business Matching Essentials \nTuesday 24 May 2 – 3 pm \nRegister HERE
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/pathways-to-export-market-opportunities-insights/
LOCATION:Online
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