Council
13 June, 2024
Free uni course for small businesses
Somerset Regional Council is delivering a free Business Planning Microcourse to businesses.
This free course, delivered by the University of Sunshine Coast, will help Somerset small business owners gain a clear understanding of the factors underpinning their business's success and what is critical for long term survival.
Participants will receive tailored feedback from a panel of industry experts and networking opportunities.
The course will begin on Tuesday, June 18, in Esk at 2pm and will run for seven weeks.
Business owners with fewer than 20 full-time equivalent employees and who have been operating for at least 12 months are encouraged to register.
Included each week is a 90-minute workshop followed by 30 minutes of networking and for those who can’t attend the course in Esk, an online option is available.
Participants will learn how to integrate strategic management into their business, develop a customised business plan suitable to secure grants and more.
Councillor Kylee Isidro said the micro course was just another way Council was providing support to the Somerset small business community.
“Council is a proud member of the Small Business Friendly Councils and as a signatory to this charter, we made a pledge to support small businesses,” Cr Isidro said.
To find out more, phone Council on 5424 4000, and to register, visit www.usc.edu.au/bpc
