Workshops/Events
Tourism Workshops
Adelaide Hills businesses can receive 10% discount when booking a workshop with leading PR Company PitchIt2Me by simply mentioning this flyer.
The workshops are coming to Adelaide on Thursday April 26 and Friday April 27.
The four half day workshops are ideal for tourism operators, in house marketers, public relations professionals and businesses wanting positive editorial coverage in both social and traditional media.
Choose from
- Tourism PR
- Social Media 101
- Write On Press Releases
- Pitch Perfect Pitching
- Or, do all four.
For further information and bookings
Understanding Biological Inputs Workshop
Many farmers are now aware that biological farming systems can be a viable sustainable agricultural strategy. Join TM Organics for a half day workshop and discover the potential of biological inputs to improve your production and efficiency
Date & Time: Friday 11 May 9am - 12.30pm
Venue: Regional Development Australia
38 Adelaide Road, Mount Barker
Cost: $297 per person incl gst
Click for further information and registration form
Application Form for Pre-Approval for a FarmReady Reimbursement Grant
What's Special About My Products?
What makes your business unique? How do you easily and effectively communicate this to customers? These aspect are an essential part of growing your business and your competitive edge.
FoodSA is presenting a hands-on workshop which will provide an easy to implement, step-by-step process for identifying and developing your Point of Difference - a key tool to set your business apart from your competitors.
Date & Time: Tuesday 22 May 9am - 4pm
Venue: TBA
6 Dutton Road, Mount Barker
Cost: Food SA member $50 incl gst - Non member $100 incl gst
Click for further information Registration: www.foodsaregionalworkshops.eventbrite.com
Building and Managing a Tourism Website that Works
Mount Barker, 19 June
Victor Harbor, 26 June
Kingscote KI , 27 June
These days, it is essential that every business has a website. But not any old website… they need a website that works!
This workshop is designed for those businesses who want to get ahead of the game, and learn how to leverage the online space effectively for their business.
So, if you want to learn how to develop a website that will achieve results for your business’ bottom line and stay ahead of your industry competitors, then this workshop will provide you with the information and tools you need to improve your online presence straight away.
The Business of Running a Small Business
Mount Barker, 18 July
Victor Harbor, 27 August
Kingscote KI , 28 August
There are many businesses who are finding times a little tough at the moment, and smaller businesses are no exception.
But there are things that small businesses can do, that will help survival and even encourage growth.
- Managing your time
- Know where you are going
- Know where your money is
- Know about marketing
Business Planning
Victor Harbor, 18 September
Kingscote KI , 19 September
Mount Barker, 24 October
Together SATIC and the Davidson Institute are providing an opportunity to get the education you need to make confident business decisions.
Taking responsibility for the future means knowing enough about money to make the right decisions. Careful, early planning could significantly increase the potential value of your business.
This short course is designed to help you:
- Build a structured business plan
- Clarify your medium and long-term goals
- Identify the resources you have
- Take steps toward more successful outcomes
You will learn how to:
- Address key elements that should be included in business plans
- Implement short to medium term business plans and longer-term succession plans
- Set goals for key performance areas
- Identify risks that may affect your business, and how to minimise their effect
- Estimate the value of your business
- Use the resources and skills of key advisors
Chinese Cultural Awareness Workshop
Victor Harbor, 8 August
Kingscote KI , 9 August
Mount Barker, 3 October
Word of mouth is the most valuable form of advertising, so for your Chinese visitors to go back to China and rave to their friends and relatives about their amazing South Australian experience, it is crucial that you meet the needs of your Chinese guests and understanding important cultural differences.
Exclusively designed for the South Australian tourism industry, this half-day workshop will help you understand:
- Differences between China and Australia : food, traffic, housing, personal space
- Pronunciation of Chinese names : method to pronounce names such as ‘Xiao’ and ‘Zhu’; business card etiquette
- Chinese communication styles : indirect, non-verbal and group oriented communication
- Chinese hierarchy : hierarchy in the family and in the workplace
- ‘Face’ : losing ‘face’, gaining ‘face’, giving ‘face’ and ‘face’ in relation to promoting your product/service to a Chinese customer
- ‘Guanxi’ (networking/relationships) : how to build and maintain ‘guanxi’ and acknowledging significant festivals in the Greater China region
- Meetings : presenting to a Chinese audience and working with an interpreter
- Hosting a Chinese delegation : seating positions, social etiquette and appropriate gifts