Business NSW - Western NSW

A great opportunity for organisations and businesses to connect with the future workforce of the Orana region! All the details to book your space below 👇

Thanks Business Orange for a great Small Business Month event with Steve Vamos today! Lots of great takeaways around change management from the past ex-CEO of some of the biggest tech companies including Xero, Microsoft Australia, and Apple Computers Australia.

💻 43% of cyber-attacks target small businesses, and on average a single attack can cost small business $46,000. To help protect small businesses, Telstra have partnered with COSBOA (Council of Small Business Organisations Australia) and the Commonwealth Bank on the Cyber Wardens program designed to simplify cyber security for small businesses – this online learning program is free. The program is quick, self-paced and can be completed by anyone in the business. The course is focused on providing quick wins that small businesses can implement to help identify online security threats and manage the situation to protect their business today. Completing the course will provide small businesses with the tools to: - Identify and protect your important business information - Take simple and effective steps to defend against digital break-ins - Spot common tricks and scams hackers use to attack small businesses - Promote cyber safety in your team Enrol below 👇

We were excited to host the first event in our Regional Leader Insights Series at The Exchange Orana in Dubbo on Wednesday. Thanks so much to Megan Callinan (Marathon Health Australia), Todd Raffen (Almighty Industries) and Justin Enright (Morse Group) for generously sharing your insights on Workforce attraction and retention, innovation, cyber security, leadership and opportunities and challenges for Western NSW businesses moving forwards. This led to lots of great discussions within the session and the networking afterwards. Thanks to all of our Regional Leaders who could attend the event and looking forward to our next event in Orange shortly.

The NSW Small Business Commissioner's Office is running a Small Business Month Expo in Dubbo next week on Wednesday 9 October at Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Lots of great sessions for small businesses and we will be there, along with a number of other organisations to help with any support you may need. It's totally free and register to attend today! 👇 https://lnkd.in/gynttTQ4

Drop in and say hi to us at the Small Business Month Dubbo Expo on October 9 - register to attend below

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We want to understand how your business is positioned for the challenges and opportunities ahead – especially with interest rate uncertainty and sluggish economic growth. How do you rate your business prospects for the coming months? Business NSW will use your insights to advocate for you. Your participation in this 5-minute survey is vital. #BusinessSurvey #BusinessNews https://lnkd.in/gJ-bwyXb

We thoroughly enjoyed hosting our Western NSW Regional Leaders at a lunch last Friday at Rowlee Wines in Orange, with a focus on connecting our leaders. Our Regional Leader program is all about bringing together a network of highly engaged business leaders who are passionate about business, their industries and our region. This program not only creates a network of key regional business leaders in Western NSW, it creates a powerful network of business leaders right across Regional NSW. Thanks to each of our Regional Leaders and special guests who joined us and we look forward to seeing you at our next event! 123 Tix Almighty Industries AWCON Black Gold Charles Sturt University NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Housing Plus. Integral Scaffolding LiveBetter Community Services Marathon Health Australia Morse Group nbn® Australia North Construction & Building Pty Ltd Orange Aboriginal Medical Service (OAMS) Regional Development Australia Central West RDA Orana Skillset Southern Cross Austereo Suncorp Bank Taronga Western Plains Zoo Telstra Westfund Health Insurance

The economy has slowed, impacting customer demand, finance access, and growth opportunities. It's time to reflect on your business challenges and prospects. How do you rate your business outlook for FY24-25? Business NSW will use your insights to advocate for your needs. Your participation in this 5-minute survey is crucial. Share your voice now! https://lnkd.in/gB7atcPp #BusinessSurvey #BusinessNSW