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.

Online Workshops

Brought to you by City of Ryde and Write Time Marketing

• Establishing an engaging and effective SEO website
  Thursday 30 July 2020, 10.00am - 11.00am
• Get noticed on LinkedIn and Google My Business
  Thursday 27 August 2020, 10:00am - 11:00am
• How to create a Content Strategy
  Thursday 24 September 2020, 10:00am - 11:00am

Webinar by Revealed Resources

• How to attract and convert more clients in 90 days without pushy sales tactics
• Thursday 16 July 2020, 10.00am

Webinars by Unchained

The following webinars are free for businesses in the City of Ryde. For free access, input the discount code #CityofRyde when registering via the links below.

• Is grief a common denominator?
  Tuesday 28 July 2020, 11.00am
• Reverse culture shock - returning to "normal" when you have changed
  Tuesday 4 August 2020, 11.00am
• The impact of Covid-19 on the risk of modern slavery on your supply chain
  Tuesday 11 August 2020, 11.00am
• Remaining competitive while addressing modern slavery
  

  Tuesday 18 August 2020, 11.00am

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.

Online Workshops

• Money is not a dirty word
  Tuesday 14 July 2020, 6:00pm
• Brand building for small business
  Monday 20 July 2020, 10.00am
• Online brand
  Wednesday 29 July 2020, 10:00am

For more workshops, visit Business Connect.  

Recorded Webinars

• Business Interruption Due to Covid-19 Pandemic
• Making Debtor Management Easy
• Preparing for your Small Business Loan
• Commercial Leases: Clauses and Things You Should Know
• Top 3 Strategies for Social Media
• Make Your Marketing Work

Business Skills for Creatives

June - September 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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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.