Australian Taxation Office
The ‘Essentials to strengthen your small business' includes more than 20 short courses and a calendar of key lodgement due dates to support small businesses.
Welcome to our Business Events and Training hub, where you'll find tailored professional development opportunities to enhance your skills, connect with industry experts, and stay updated on the latest trends.
Explore workshops, seminars, conferences, and specialised training sessions designed to empower professionals across sectors.
Join us and unlock your potential for success in today's competitive business environment.
Upcoming local business events
2026 Lean Business Workshop Series
Work smarter, not harder. Build a stronger, more resilient business.
Cardinia Shire is proud to present the Lean Business Series 2026 — a practical, six-part program designed to help local businesses boost productivity, streamline operations, and prepare for sustainable growth.
Location: Cardinia Cultural Centre
Wednesday 18 February 2026 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Business Victoria - Generating Cash Flow Workshop
This workshop is for small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to know how to better manage cash flow.
You will learn to:
• spot the difference between profit and cash
• follow the business cash conversion cycle
• manage suppliers and improve customer collections
• control marketing and inventory for healthy cash flow.
Location: Cardinia Cultural Centre, Lakeside Blvd, Pakenham
Booking details coming soon
Monday 23 February 2026 09:00 am
Business Planning Workshop
The Business Plan Accelerator Workshop is designed to accelerate the development of a business plan to support your objectives.
Over 2 days you will understand the critical components required for business success and to help you tailor your plan to your business’s situation.
On completion of the workshop, you will have the start of a tailored plan that can be reviewed by an experienced business advisors – ready for you to start executing to achieve your business objectives.
Wednesday 18 March 2026 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Cardinia Jobs and Skills Showcase
We would like to invite your organisation to take part in the Cardinia Jobs and Skills Showcase 2026. This is a great opportunity to connect with local job seekers, promote employment and volunteer opportunities, and support the development of future career and educational pathways in Cardinia Shire.
Location: Cardinia Cultural Centre, Lakeside Blvd, Pakenham
Further resources for business courses
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Business Victoria
Short courses, online events and resources from the state’s top education providers and industry experts to help you upskill and run your business better.
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Business.gov.au
Find government run or government funded events and training for your business. These events can help you improve your business skills, learn about government grants or grow your network.
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Digital Solutions Program
Each month, the team from Digital Solutions runs a free webinar on a new and different digital business topic
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Melbourne Innovation Centre
The Melbourne Innovation Centre Digital Solutions Program is an Australian Government funded initiative to support the digital growth of small businesses.
You can apply for free and gain instant access to workshops, webinars, and short courses.
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Small Business Support Toolkits Program
This program offers localised workshops, live webinars, one-on-one confidential business advice and self-guided learning opportunities for established and emerging business owners.
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Skill Finder
An Australian platform offering access to thousands of free online courses, including those from leading technology companies
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Small Business Mentoring Service (SBMS)
This business advice centre provides businesses locally and across Australia with low-cost mentoring to help them with marketing, finance, planning and all aspects of small business.
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Transcend
Government support is available to assist eligible small businesses to develop capabilities, skills and knowledge to realise growth opportunities. Transcend is an accredited provider for these programs.
