Workshops offer help for small business

Published on 23 July 2019

Do you want to get more out of your business brand and improve your social media presence?

Council’s 2019 business program includes a range of workshops in August aimed at helping businesses improve their social media and internet visibility.

The SEO Foundations for Small Business workshop is part of the Australian Small Business Advisory Service (ASBAS) Digital Solutions program and will be held on Thursday 15 August, 9.30am to 12.30pm, at the Gisborne Administration Centre, 40 Robertson Street, Gisborne.

This half-day workshop offers participants the chance to learn about Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) — an effective marketing method that increases website visibility in search engine results. Register for the workshop and program with a single payment of $55. This provides access to a full range of small business events and workshops, tailored mentoring, webinars and the online portal.

The business Facebook for Beginners’ course will be held on Saturday 10 August, from 9am to 12.30pm at Lancefield Neighbourhood House, 78 High Street, Lancefield.

Participants can learn how to build a Facebook page, what to post and when.

The cost is $20 and bookings are essential.

A business Instagram for beginners’ workshop will be held on Saturday 24 August, from 9am to 12.30pm. It will cost $20 and will be held at Lancefield Neighbourhood House, 78 High Street, Lancefield. Bookings are essential.