Upcoming Events
Are you new to business, or thinking of starting a small business?
Give your business the best start!
REGISTER NOW to come along to this FREE introductory workshop run by ATO staff.
You’ll learn the basics about:
- common business structures
- business registrations and reporting
- expenses you may be able to claim including motor vehicle, depreciation and homebased business expenses
- where to go for help and information when you need it
We will show you online tools and resources that can help you and you’ll have the chance to ask questions.
This is a great opportunity for you to network.
Please note: Photo identification will be required to access our building. Due to new security measures at ATO sites, please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
This event will not be catered; however, participants are welcome to take snacks or beverages in.
Are you new to business, or thinking of starting a small business? Give your business the best start!
This FREE 2 hour introductory workshop is for small businesses who:
- want to learn how to keep records to claim all entitled deductions
- are registered for GST or who are thinking of registering for GST.
At this event you will have hands-on experience of recording money in and out of your business. You will also learn how to calculate and record GST as well as time saving tips allowing you to focus on your business.
To get the most out of this workshop, bring a pen and calculator.
After the event we will send you a short online survey – we value your feedback and suggestions.
Are you a new small business, or thinking of starting a small business?
Give your small business the best start!
This FREE 2 hour introductory workshop is for small businesses who:
- want to learn how to keep records to claim all entitled deductions
- are not registered for GST.
At this event you will have hands-on experience of recording money in and out of your business. You will also learn time-saving tips allowing you to focus on your business.
To get the most out of this workshop, please bring a pen and calculator.
After the event we will send you a short online survey – we value your feedback and suggestions.
Note: Please bring photo ID to ensure entry in government building
Are you considering to video? Before you make the jump to video or not to video here are 14 reasons why you should create fantastic video content on a shoestring budget:
- 82% of users watch video content on Twitter
- More than 500 million hours of videos are watched on YouTube each day
- Youtube has over a 1,000,000,000 user, almost one-third of total internet users
- YouTube reaches the 18-34 adult age bracket more so than cable network TV. In fact, more video content is uploaded in 30 days today than major US television networks have created in 30 years
- 75 Million people in the US watch online videos everyday
- Viewers retain 95% of a message when they watch it in a video compared to 10% when reading it in text
- 76% of marketing professionals plan to use video to increase their brand awareness
- Social video generates 1200% more shares than text and images combined
- Videos on Facebook Pages increases end user engagement by 33%
- Merely mentioning the word ‘video’ in the email subject line, the click-through rate increased by 13%
- Video drives a 157% increase in organic traffic from SERPs
- Embedded videos in websites can increase traffic by up to 55%
- Marketers who use video grow revenue 49% faster than non-video users
- Video can increase landing page conversions by 80% or more.
Curious to know more? Great! Then this workshop is for you.
We will cover a few fundamentals such as:
- Video platforms
- To film or not to film
- Realistic vs Idealistic
- Content is King! Context is Queen!
- Integrating video within your marketing plan
- And so much more
This workshop is perfect for those starting out in video marketing or those businesses seeking more knowledge.
Register now and EXPLODE your marketing through video.
When you attend, you will receive a hard copy of the Marketing Blueprint so you can begin to create your Marketing Map for 2020.
Do you have employees, or are you thinking of employing workers?
Understand your tax and super obligations as an employer.
Are you a small business with employees, or are you thinking of employing workers?
Understand your tax and super obligations as a small business employer.
REGISTER NOW to come along to this FREE introductory workshop run by ATO staff.
You’ll learn about:
- what to do when you hire workers, and how to determine whether they’re employees or contractors
- pay as you go (PAYG) withholding annual reports and payment summaries
- how to report fringe benefits for your employees
- superannuation reporting and due dates.
- taxable payments reporting for the building and construction industry.
We will show you online tools and resources and you’ll have the chance to ask questions.
Please note: photo identification will be required to access our building.
This event will not be catered; however, you are welcome to bring in your coffee or a snack.
Are you a small business employer with less than 20 employees?
Have you a basic understanding of Single Touch Payroll? Are you involved with payroll procedures and want to know more about the practicalities and logistics of implementing and reporting through Single Touch Payroll?
Join us for this 90 minute session to find out about the practical options, systems and concessions to help you to report your payroll tax and super reporting obligations.
You are also encouraged to register for our Single Touch Payroll: Introduction workshop being held immediately before this one.
Please note: photo identification will be required to access our building.
This event will not be catered; however, you are welcome to bring in your coffee or a snack.
If you provide ride-sourcing services for a fare or work through a facilitator such as Uber, SheSafe, Shebah or
GoCatch, this session will help you understand how income tax, or goods and services tax (GST) applies to your earnings.
Ride-sourcing is taxi-travel for GST purposes. If you have a ride-sourcing enterprise, you need to:
1. have an Australian business number (ABN)
2. register for GST from the day you start
3. collect and pay GST on the full amount of every fare
4. keep records of income and expenses for both GST and income tax purposes.
Come along to this session where we’ll help you understand how to get it right.
Note: This session is designed for sole traders
Please note:
1. Photo identification will be required to enter the building
2. This event will not be catered; however, you are welcome to bring in your coffee or a snack.
Ok, so you have been told you need a Facebook page. Check.
Now you need a Facebook group. Check.
Hang on, now you need to advertise…ok check.
Congratulations! You have kept Facebook in business… but, you aren’t doing so great.
And, there is no massive improvements in your lead generation.
One word – FRUSTRATION!!!
What if you could turn all the hard work into better quality leads, higher engagement and money in your bank, all for a nominal fee???
Could this be true????
Yes.
In this webinar/workshop we want you to:
- Understand the Messenger Marketing Blueprint
- Convert at a higher level from Facebook to your other platforms
- Boost your bottom line by attracting high quality, itching to buy leads
- Reward your customers when they choose you over a competitor
- And create a massive audience of raving fans for your business
If you are frustrated with keeping the big giants in business at your expense BUT you realise you need to work with these platforms, then this is for you.
Don’t let mediocre results put you off. Learn how to turn those bad results to high profits for your business.
Important – Participating businesses must be aware that this information will be provided to the Commonwealth Department of Jobs and Small Business and the Commonwealth Department of Industry, Innovation and Science for program evaluation and reporting purposes and; they may be approached by a representative of the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science to complete a survey on the services provided.
PLEASE NOTE: To register for this event you must be a business (0-19 employees) and provide your ABN.
CALL FOR EXHIBITION STANDS
LOCK OUR YOUR COMPETITORS
ONLY 3 OF ANY KIND OF BUSINESS CAN EXHIBIT
paulabrand@smallbusinessexpos.com.au
YOU CAN BOOK YOUR STAND ONLINE – EASY
https://www.smallbusinessexpos.com.au/secure-your-spot/
“Remember there is only 3 of any kind of business for this Expo – so get in quick and lock out your competitors
Whether you are big business to micro – you are all invited to be involved.
Mark it in your diaries – get ready to do business with 160 exhibitors and 1500-2000 visitors attending.
We hope you will join us – because business needs MORE business.
This is our 23rd Small Business Expo and the third expo for the Moreton Bay region which will incorporate North Brisbane and Sunshine Coast – and as always, everyone from everywhere can attend.
The Moreton Bay Region Business Expo is a community initiative that generates sales leads for local businesses.
We have learnt how to deliver valuable marketing, quality lead-generation and rewarding sales opportunities for small to medium sized businesses.
We will showcase hundreds of small businesses at our quality stands – in fact 160 exhibition stands.
Alive with a great vibe, crafted sales conversations and valuable marketing information, this Expo is a unique B2B marketplace for small businesses in the Brisbane region.
Full of fun and creativity, this is an event unlike any other sales focused business to business platform.
Come along and hear from our expert guest speakers who will give you the skills you need to grow and develop your small business.
With food trucks and a selection of wonderful live music, we give you the opportunity to network with 2000 like minded small business.
Get your business noticed at the Moreton Bay Region Business Expo.
Do you love your business? Do you help customers and believe in your products and services? Are you proud of what you do? Contact us today and book your Exhibition Stand.
It is time to Show – Tell – Sell your products and services – Be Visible
Taking this Expo to the NEXT LEVEL
Redlands Coast Business Expo
Vision + Voice for Business Owners
CALL FOR SPONSORS
If you have something you wish to promote to an audience of over 40,000 businesses then this opportunity is for you. Its cost effective and is designed to sell your products and services.
So give us a call on 0475 411 793 to have a big discussion on how our sponsorships can help you make more $$.
The BIGGEST Small Business Expo in Brisbane NOW in its third year.
THIS EXPO SAVES YOU TIME AND MONEY to get new customer leads.
Get more sales leads for your business. We provide training as part of your exhibitor fee.
160 Exhibition Stands and 1500 – 2000 business professionals in this one day sales focused business to business marketplace.
This is NOT a talk fest it is a one day event focused on generating SALES LEADS for exhibitors and attendees.
* Free Corporate Massages and Brow Bar
* Free Live Entertainment
* Heaps of Prizes to WIN!
* Speaker Presentations
* Special Expo Offers
* Free Head Shot Hub
You must join in the BIGGEST Speed Networking Hour 2.30pm to 3.30pm – it is a sales lead generation session on steroids.
Heaps of Exclusive Show Offers for your business and family
Random Acts of Entertainment throughout the day – will get you playing full out and also having FUN.
Bring your business cards & LET”S DO BUSINESS
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BOOK AN EXHIBITION STAND NOW!
Email paulabrand@smallbusinessexpos.com.au
Call Paula Brand on 0475 411 793
Get an exhibitor pack emailed directly to you – enquire at www.smallbusinessexpos.com.au – check your spam folder as it might be hiding in there.
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This event is a proven, genuine Business to Business marketplace platform that squarely kicks skills transfer and financial goals for every business owner and key industry stakeholder involved.
Our survey sheets from our other Small Business Expos say it all “Just Do IT”.
“The Expo is built around conversations and learning rather than swanky expensive exhibition stands – it is grass roots selling by local businesses in the community where they live and work.”
CELEBRATING BEING SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS
There are food trucks, live music to celebrate being small business owners – so join in the fun and do business at the same time.
Including six Soapbox Speaker Presentations from some of the Australia’s leading business experts.
Expos are typically boring, disengaged events but we make ours fun – it is a real celebration that recognises the hard work that small business owners do every single day.
*** BE AN EXHIBITOR ***
Prior to the expo we also deliver ‘How To Sell From an Exhibition Stand Workshops to teach exhibitors how to successfully engage, collect solid leads and convert to sales and make money to feed their families. The workshops have been run before every expo for the past 4 years. This workshop is included in your exhibition stand fee. We also include two food truck lunch vouchers on the day of the expo for all exhibitors.
IS THIS EXPO FOR YOU? GOOD QUESTION….
– New start ups – giving you the confidence to step up & promote – we even train you
– Mature business – looking to attract NEW customers – we all need them.
– Great platform to launch new products and services
– A pop up shopfront – ideal for online, mobile, franchise businesses – on the move or are home-based
-Learn new skills – we deliver training as part of the fee so you can SELL, SELL, SELL
-Great way to scope the business community in the region
– Look for new re-seller partners in the region
– SELL products on the day- get your credit card machine ready – do EXPO offers – sell excess stock too.
-RUN Competitions to generate your ideal customer leads – so people can TEST your products/services – we show you how.
-Think outside the box and promote you business using this successful One Day B2B Marketplace
Tech businesses… a great place to show and tell your unique software, hardware, any apps, computer equipment – you have the time to stop people and showcase.
We have the formula that works!
Paula Brand CEO Small Business Expos Phone 0475 411 793
paulabrand@smallbusinessexpos.com.au Web www.smallbusinessexpos.com.au