Small Business Month 2024

Small Business Month Highlights!

Camden Councill delivered a robust Small Business Month program. Throughout the month, various workshops, networking events, and a panel discussion was delivered, featuring industry experts. Participants were given the chance to share experiences, discover new trends, and collaborate on ideas that can drive their business forward. We look forward to the next Small Business Month! Register for our E-News to get involved in future events and opportunities to help grow your business.

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2024 Program

Networking Event: Destination Camden - Connecting to the Future

A wonderful evening of networking and an engaging panel took place on October 30 at the scenic Camden Town Farm. Opportunities for 'Destination Camden' were explored, with key tourism trends to tap into the domestic and international visitors landing at the Western Sydney International Airport.

The Destination Management Plan recently adopted by Council can help prepare your business for the future and what can be done now to flourish from a growing visitor economy.

The panel included Government and Industry experts from:

	Balloon Aloft
	Destination NSW
	Soirees by STAYTIME - Dr Crookston's Guest House Camden
	Western Sydney International Airport

See the full gallery HERE.

Workshop: Business Planning for the Future - Grow your Business

Council hosted two successful business planning workshops at Oran Park Library on Tuesday 8 and Monday 14 October. The in-person workshops allowed businesses to engage in insightful and hands-on strategic planning tailored to Camden LGA business owners and entrepreneurs. Part of this workshop included navigating uncertainty by giving tips for sustainable growth into the future. Businesses were given the opportunity to network, share and learn from one another.

The workshops were facilitated by Jeremy Carter from Rapport Leadership, offering his expertise in business growth.

Tour: Western Sydney International Airport

Camden LGA businesses were given an exciting opportunity to tour the Western Sydney International Airport on Thursday 10 October. Many local businesses were given exclusive insight into Australia's first smart airport and the opportunities this presents for the region. This tour included networking, sharing together the excitement for the biggest development on our LGAs doorstep.

Webinar: How to Create a Finance Plan

This webinar was held on Wednesday 23 October and provided small business owners with the skills and knowledge required to complete a basic financial plan. It covered key elements of financial planning, including profit and loss statements, revenue and expense forecasting, and how to incorporate these forecasts into your business plan. Practical tools and templates were incorporated in the session using a case study which was shared with all participants.

This Webinar will be delivered by Epiphany Group, an approved independent provider for Service NSW Business Connect.

Workshop: Creative Collab

Professional and aspiring artists learnt ways to manage the reality of burnout as a result of continual creative practice. The workshop on 17 October helped creatives understand how to maintain balance between flourishing and falling, while safeguarding inspiration.

Business Advisory Sessions - Face to Face

We've partnered with NSW Business Connect and Western Sydney Business Centre to offer local businesses a free 'health check'. This included receiving one-on-one support from a local Business Connect advisor to assess and provide insight to help start, grow or run a business.

The Business Advisory Sessions will continue to run outside of Small Business Month. So, if you are still interested in booking a one-on-one session, register HERE.

Time: 1 hour will be allocated to you at the time of booking.

Location: Camden Council Admin Building, 70 Central Ave, Oran Park

Each advisory session is approximately 60 minutes in duration (free of charge, as part of the 8-hour advisory sessions allocated each financial year from Business Connect).

Note, The Business Advice Sessions are delivered in partnership with Camden Council, Western Sydney Business Centre, NSW Business Connect and Service NSW for Business.

We're giving one lucky winner a chance to WIN a *2025 International Women’s Day Gala Bronze Sponsorship Package (valued at $1,000). To enter, you must be a business in the Camden LGA and complete the Business Survey below by 11.59 pm Sunday, 1 December 2024.