COURSE CONTENT
Course Content
Below, you’ll find dowloads of the workbook and financial workbook as well the videos of each session.
If you have any questions along the way, you can ask them using the contact form here, and we’ll post a video with any questions we recieve each week.
Alternatively, if you’d like you question dealt with individually, email us at admin@becnt.com.au.
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wORKSHOP rECORDINGS
Join us for the Launch event of Startup September 2024! Network with other start-ups and be guided and inspired by business owners who have already walked the walk!
- Hear from other entrepreneurs at various stages
- Get a sneak-peak of what’s to come in Startup September
- Network and enjoy some drinks and nibbles
The Startup September launch, including speakers;
- Niall Richardson – BECNT
- Chris Wauchope – Tip Top Tutors
- Andrew (Billy) Billsborrow, Brendan Pringle – Practical Risk Solutions
- Jacqueline Cowan – Lil J’s Vintage
Before you invest time, effort, and money in your business, you should understand, as best you can, if your idea can be successful. This first workshop will help you build that picture.
- Understanding and identifying your market
- Know your rivals – competitor analysis
- What sets your business apart?
Startup September Session 1, including speakers:
- Michelle Taylor, C4 Consultancy
- Niall Richardson, BECNT
- Grant Whan, BECNT
- Laura Martinez-Oliveras, DITT
Following on from the last session, in this workshop you’ll continue to build a picture of what you’ll need to make make your business successful.
- Choosing your business structure
- Finding the right price
- Starting up on a budget
- Profitability of your business
Startup September Session 2, including speakers:
- Bernadette Zamora, BECNT
- Niall Richardson, BECNT
This session will help you identify and reach your target market, give them the product/service they want, and create an environment to make sales.
- Who are my customers?
- How do I reach them?
- Planning your marketing
Your online presence: get your website right
Startup September session 3, with speakers:
- Dr Rajeev Sharma, Charles Darwin University
- Clem Lallement, BECNT
- Dante St James, Darwin Innovation Hub
A digital presence, whether a website or social media accounts, are essential tools in marketing your business. In this session you’ll learn about:
- Website platforms and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok
- Content development and timing Planning social media marketing
With speakers:
- Barbara Clifford, The Hinwood Insitute
- Leanna Whyte, Whyte Space Social
Every entrepreneur has to wear many hats when they’re starting out. You’ll be the finance department, marketing department, service delivery expert…It’s easy to be overwhelmed.
In this session, you’ll learn about some handy digital tools to make your life less stressful.
- Accounting and finance tools
- Marketing tools
- Cyber Security
- Productivity tools
With Speakers:
- Barbara Clifford, The Hinwood Institute
- Ali Dhirani, SAMAF Accountants
- Steven Roberts, One IT Services
As a business owner it’s essential that you know how to read your financial statements and be aware of your obligations. In this session you’ll find out how to do exactly that.
- How to fund your business
- Business tax obligations and requirements
- Understanding and managing your cashflow
With speakers:
- Ricky Borg, Small Business Champion
- Dante St James, Darwin Innovation Hub
- Matthew Walsh, ATO
- Ali Dhirani, SAMAF Accountants
Now you know who your target market is, what your product/service will look like, and what finance you’ll need. Now it’s time to plan what you’ll do next!
- Guide to business plans
- Getting things done: your action plan
- Tips for Business Owners
- Taking care of your team: HR tips for your business
With Speakers:
- Andrea Smith, Darwin HRIR
- Dominic McCormack, McCormack Legal
- Niall Richardson, BECNT
- Graeme Sawyer, Entity1
- Charlie Jagst, Territory Aesthetics
- Sinead Lavelle, Territory Aesthetics