Events to connect, inspire and support local Geelong businesses

THIS year’s Geelong Small Business Festival, in partnership between the City of Greater Geelong and the Geelong Chamber of Commerce, promises an expansive lineup of more than 50 free and low-cost events designed to connect, inspire, and support local businesses.

The festival covers a broad spectrum of topics, ensuring there’s something valuable for everyone.

• Marketing, Social Media, and Promoting Your Business Online

For business owners looking to enhance their online presence, the festival offers multiple sessions on digital marketing, social media strategies, and effective online promotion. Discover the latest in branding, digital marketing, and eCommerce to navigate today’s digital landscape.

• Business Essentials

Master finance, accounting, tax, and legal essentials. Understand your financial health, manage cash flow, create effective budgets, and develop financial strategies that align with your business, employment law, setting up new employees, super obligations and more.

• Starting a Business

Learn about business plans, permits, home-based businesses and co-working spaces. Our expert-led sessions will provide you with the tools and knowledge needed to start your business on the right foot, ensuring a strong foundation for future success.

• Growing Your Business, Sales, and Expanding Your Networks

For those looking to scale their ventures, the festival provides workshops on growth strategies, sales techniques, and networking opportunities. Attendees will gain insights into expanding their market reach, improving sales performance, and building valuable connections with other local business owners. These sessions are geared towards helping businesses achieve sustainable growth and increased profitability.

• Career Development, Leading and Managing People

Designed for individuals aiming to enhance their leadership skills and career trajectories. These workshops focus on personal development, effective leadership, and team management.

• Health and Wellbeing

Focus on resilience, staff safety, and mental and physical health in the workplace.

• Sustainability, Circular Economy, and Social Responsibility

Embrace sustainable practices, reduce your carbon footprint, and support fair trade.

Join the festival from August 12 to August 23 and be part of a vibrant community dedicated to the growth and success of Geelong’s small businesses.

For more information and to register for events, head to gsbf.com.au

Let’s connect, learn, and thrive together.

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