HIGHLANDS HUB NEWS & EVENTS Find us at 167 Grey Street, Glen Innes NSW | | | There's always something exciting happening at Highlands Hub. Read on to find out more about our co-working, meeting, training and events space located in the heart of Glen Innes, NSW. | | WHAT'S ON AT HIGHLANDS HUB | | | Glen Innes Small Business Week Events 16 - 20 October Next week, we're hosting a week of events for our local small business community as part of NSW Small Business Month. It’s all about providing an opportunity for small businesses to take the time to work on their business in October! This year's theme is My Small Business and is focused on providing assistance and tips on how small businesses can strengthen their business in seven key areas – branding and marketing, cyber security, business health, e-commerce, current market conditions, resilience and teams. | | Mon 16 Oct, 10am to 4pm Service NSW for Business Drop-in Sessions Come and meet your local business concierge for information about starting a business, resources for existing businesses, and financial information. | | Mon 16 Oct 10am to 11am Thu 19 Oct 6pm to 7pm Tendering for Council In-person & Online Workshop This workshop will provide small businesses in the Glen Innes Severn Local Government Area with tools and advice to improve their procurement and tendering process. Attendees are welcome to stay for light refreshments and a chat for 30 minutes after each session. | | Tue 17 Oct, 9am to 3pm Elevate your Brand, Business Story & Content In-person Workshop This workshop is run by The Glen Innes Business Chamber and consists of 3 modules. Session 1: Establishing a strong brand and Canva basics Session 2: Elevate your online presence and website basics Session 3: Recharge your content creation and social media strategy Attendees can register to participate in a single session or for the whole day. | | Wed 18 Oct, 11am to 12pm Australian Tourism Data Warehouse In-person & Online Workshop The Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) is Australia’s national platform for digital tourism marketing in Australia. Established in 2001, the ATDW is jointly owned and managed by all Australian state and territory government tourism bodies. This is your chance to attend a free session and presentation to show you how you can utilise this free service to improve your business marketing and profile, and enhance national exposure. | | Wed 18 Oct, 6.30pm to 8.30pm Artificial Intelligence for Farmers & Small Businesses In-person Presentation Discover what the latest developments in Artificial Intelligence can do for your business. With speakers David Carse of Waterfall Way Designs and Daniel Doherty of MerlinFX Online Wizardary. A light supper will be provided. Cost: $15 per person | | Thu 19 Oct, 3pm to 4.30pm Digital & Social Marketing for Small Business In-person & Online Workshop In this workshop presented by Ian Mason, you will learn strategies to navigate the digital landscape and use social media to your advantage. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced small business owner, this session is designed to equip you with the tools and techniques to effectively market your business online. | | Fri 20 Oct, 10am to 11.30am AI for Small Business In-person & Online Workshop Ian Mason will be presenting this session which will demystify AI and provide practical ways to integrate it into your business operations. This session will cover everything from understanding AI technology to implementing it for tasks like customer service, marketing automation, and data analysis. It will explore real-world examples and case studies and provide you with actionable insights that you can apply immediately. | | Fri 20 Oct, 12.30pm to 2pm Sales for Small Business In-person & Online Workshop Ian Mason will be presenting this session which is tailored specifically for small businesses. This session will elevate your business to new levels and provide you with the key sales strategies and techniques needed to grow your customer base and increase revenue. | | Fri 20 Oct, 9am to 4.30pm Accidental Counsellor Foundations In-person Workshop In community services work, we may often be the first point of contact for someone in crisis needing immediate assistance. Even without a formal qualification in counselling, this workshop provides the basic skills and tools to be able to step into the shoes of an accidental counsellor momentarily, to respond appropriately and effectively to people in crisis or distress where there may not be a professional immediately available. | | | Sat 21 Oct, 10am to 11am Mind Your Mates Mental Health Awareness In-person Workshop Mental illness can affect anyone at any time, but how many of us would know what to do, or what to say, if someone is distressed of in a crisis situation? Most of us have heard of or undertaken training in physical first aid, but when it comes to mental health or emotional first aid, we are not so well-trained or equipped. This presentation is delivered by Lifeline skills-for-life suicide prevention trainers. | | | Wed 8 Nov, 11am to 1pm Glen Innes Business Chamber Drop-in Sessions Drop into Highlands Hub from 11.00am to 1.00pm on the second Wednesday of each month, where a member of the Glen Innes Business Chamber will be available in the communal space to: - answer any questions you might have about the Glen Innes Business Chamber or memberships;
- have a chat about their ongoing work within the business community or discuss suggestions for upcoming events or projects;
- raise any business-related concerns that the chamber can pass on to the appropriate body (e.g. Council)
| | | WHAT'S IT LIKE TO WORK AT THE HUB? | | | Highlands Naturopathy Highlands Naturopathy is a holistic health service that combines the traditional use of natural medicines with evidence-based naturopathic practice. Practitioner, Jean Martain, uses nutritional and herbal medicine individually formulated for her client's unique needs and can refer patients for pathology testing. We checked in with Jean about her experience working at The Hub. “Being located at Glen Innes Highlands Hub, which I see as the heart of Glen Innes, with friendly faces and an enriching connected local community network, provides a state-of-the-art professional clinic room and receptionist to greet patients on arrival. I love working here and encourage other health professionals to join our thriving community." Highlands Hub offers private and shared offices, hot desks, meeting & training rooms, and a cosy community coworking lounge with options to join us for an hour, a day, a week, a month or longer. If you're looking for a space to hire, meet, learn or teach, contact us or book online. | | | |