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Small Business Month

October is Small Business Month and a great opportunity to elevate your business! Destination Kiama are thrilled to offer a series of FREE workshops designed to help you and your business thrive. Don’t miss out—RSVP for a workshop today!

NSW Visitor Economy Forum

Date: Thursday 3 October 2024

Time: 9:00am – 6:30pm

Venue: ICC Sydney

About: Learn how Destination NSW use data to guide the year ahead, hear from industry experts, and share insights among peers as we work together to grow the NSW visitor economy. 

FREE to attend, registrations required.

Digital Ecosystem Workshop

Date: Wednesday, 16 October 2024

Time: 9:00am – 11:00am

Venue: The Co-Op Gerringong, 18 Belinda Street

Join local businesses as we learn how to enhance and optimise our online presence. Social media, email, influencer marketing, automation and SEO.

FREE to attend, registrations required.

Accessibility Workshop

Date: Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Time: 9:15am registration, 9:30am start. Finishes at 12:30pm

Venue: Saddleback Room – Ground Floor – The Pavilion Kiama

Looking to grow your business? Learn how making your business more accessible and inclusive will bring opportunities for growth and the steps you can take to get you there. 

FREE for Destination Kiama partners

NSW Small Business Expo

Date: Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Time: 1.00pm – 7.00pm

Venue: Innovation Campus, North Wollongong

Hear from experts in digital marketing, legislation and compliance, gain insights into the current landscape & network with peers.

FREE to attend, registrations required.

The Instagram Workshop

Date: Monday, 4 November 2024

Time: 10:00am – 12:30pm (includes a break)

Venue: Saddleback Room – Ground Floor – The Pavilion Kiama

Host: Glenn Haworth from Resolve Coaching 

Dive into the essentials of Instagram – what content to post, how to grow your audience, and create eye catching reels. Achieve maximum results in minimum time!

FREE for Destination Kiama partners

SmartPhone Photography Workshop

Date: Tuesday, 3 December 2024

Time: 10:00am – 12:30pm (includes a break)

Venue: Saddleback Room – Ground Floor – The Pavilion Kiama

Host: Pete Izzard from South Coast Photographic

Learn how to use the full potential of your smartphone camera to capture professional photos that highlight your business and save you money. 

FREE for Destination Kiama partners

Canva and AI Workshop

Date: Tuesday, 11 February 2025

Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm (includes a break for morning tea)

Venue: Saddleback Room – Ground Floor – The Pavilion Kiama

Host: Liz Ward from Tourism Tribe

Canva has fast become the preferred tool for quick and effective graphic design. This workshop will teach some simple tips and tricks to integrate Canva and AI (Chat GPT) to create effective branding and marketing. 

FREE for Destination Kiama partners