Chance to learn new business skills in Footscray

  • 2014-08-09
Business success is the focus for Footscray this month, with the annual Small Business Festival taking place.

The festival covers a wide range of topics that can help firms increase their sales, find new clients, and improve their marketing techniques.

Local entrepreneurs will find plenty to interest them this year, but places are limited so anyone wishing to attend needs to act quickly.

On Wednesday, August 13th, business owners can learn how to submit tenders for council or government projects, which stand out from the crowd and could bring in large contracts.

The multi-cultural nature of the area will be highlighted with two events. The first, on Tuesday, August 19th, will celebrate its diverse ethnic groups and how their businesses contribute to the local economy with a special breakfast. The second, on Tuesday, August 26th, will focus on social media marketing and how to appeal to a wide range of customers.

One of the most entertaining events is set to be the speed networking evening on Thursday, August 28th. The evening is intended to make networking easy even for bosses who are not keen on putting themselves forward. Attendees might like to think about business card printing before the event, so they have contact details easily to hand.

All events take place at the Maribyrnong City Council offices in Footscray. To book a place, visit the council’s website.