Council is delighted to deliver a range of events, workshops and expert talks to support and help our important, valued and respected business community. These events are designed to provide the most up-to-date information and education on topics that are relevant to owning and/or operating a business in today's fast paced environment.
Small Business Month
Past Webinars brought to you by city of ryde and realise business
Online Events
Brought to your by City of Ryde and the Australian Taxation Office
Monday 02 November 2020y, 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Find out what benefits you can get from digital systems and what systems are available for each area of your business operations.
Past webinars
Business Skills for Creatives
June - October 2020
Local creatives looking to develop their business skills should sign up for this series of five professional development workshops. The free online workshops run once a month and feature topics ranging from marketing and communications through to understanding your finances.
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Webinars
Webinars by AusIndustry
Free webinars are available for businesses navigating the impacts of COVID-19 from AusIndustry, the Australian Government's agency for delivering assistance, programs and services which support industry, research and innovation.
Webinars by the Australian Tax Office (ATO)
ATO are running free webinars - 12 public sessions every day, focusing on topics that are essential to businesses struggling due to COVID-19. Topics include but are not limited to introduction to tax basics, tax Support for Small Business (covers the stimulus measures), myGovID and RAM (needed to access ATO online services), home-based business, activity statement essentials, budgeting for your commitments, cash flow for small business success.
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NSW Business Connect Program Webinars & Workshops
Delivered through Realise Business, the informational webinars listed below will help you work out what steps to take next for your small business while social distancing measures are in place. For online workshops, visit Business Connect.
Recorded Webinars
Programs
Business Opportunity Accelerator Program
In association with Macquarie University, we’re running the Business Opportunity Accelerator (BOA) program for businesses in the City of Ryde.
Successful applicants to the program will be provided with a small student team from Macquarie University who will research post COVID-19 growth opportunities for your organisation and produce a tailored report with their findings and recommendations.
Spaces for the pilot program are limited, but a waiting list will be assembled and applicants contacted for any future run of the program.
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Other Events
Switching on Clean Energy
Please note that this event has been postponed. Further details about the postponed date will be announced when available.
This exclusive event will bring together top-level management members involved in the decision-making processes for established businesses in Macquarie Park and North Ryde to discuss opportunities and best investments for your business to take the lead and make the switch to renewable energy.
Community of Practice - Women in Business Meeting
Community of Practice Meetings will continue to be held as virtual meetings for the remainder of 2020. For more information, please contact the City of Ryde Economic Development Coordinator on 9952 8222.