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WEBINAR 4 SEPT // 12PM

Master allowances and reimbursements, understand their PAYG and super guarantee implications, and learn to navigate travel vs. living-away-from-home allowances. Gain insights into FBT considerations, new ATO record-keeping requirements, and effective salary packaging arrangements.

WEBINARS // THE EMPLOYER ESSENTIALS SERIES (4 PART)

Join us for a comprehensive 4-part webinar series designed for small business owners seeking growth and better financial management. Presented by Shannon Smit from Smart Business Solutions, each session will delve into critical aspects of compliance review framework for workers and employers, providing practical insights and strategies to help you navigate complex financial landscapes and make informed decisions.

LIVE EVENT
3rd May 2024


Welcome to Mornington Peninsula's original pop-up pre-loved market with a difference. Fashion For A Cause is a not-for-profit fundraiser event. Grab a fashion bargain or unique piece, wine with friends, bid on silent auction items, all to raise funds for Clothes 4U.Inc. All proceeds from the event including stall sales, ticket sales and clothing purchases on the night will be double-dollar-matched and donated to Clothes 4U Inc.

ONLINE WEBINAR
28 September 2023 // 12:30 - 1:30p.m.

In today's ever-changing economic landscape, facing redundancy can be daunting, impacting both your financial and emotional well-being. This webinar is tailored to address these concerns, offering practical insights and strategies to navigate the complexities of redundancy and secure your financial future.

ONLINE WEBINAR
9 August 2023 // 4:00 - 5:00p.m.
We invite you join this very special webinar with Jody Fitzgerald, Head of Institutional Portfolio Management at Morningstar, one of the most well-known and respected investment professionals in Australia, to gain insights into the modern investing landscape.

ONLINE WEBINAR
27 July 2023 // 12:30-1:30pm

(ESG) considerations have become increasingly important for investors as they look to make investment decisions that align with their values and have a positive impact on the world.

ONLINE WEBINAR
21 June 2023 // 12:30-1:30pm
Many people believe that if they have a valid Will they also have an estate plan, but this is not so. While a Will outlines where the deceased individual's assets will be distributed, it does not include various other documents and directives that are available.

LIVE EVENT
5 May @ 7 - 10pm

This exclusive and intimate fundraiser event is an opportunity to meet the makers behind Crittenden Wines, enjoy fine wine tasting, delicious food, great company and bid on silent auction items, all to raise funds for Mental Health Safety Net.

ONLINE WEBINAR
27 April 2023 // 12:30pm
Let's face it, insurance is not the most exciting topic. In this webinar we'll offer guidance on how to compare different insurance policies, assess your risk, read beyond the marketing and how to get the most value for your money.

ONLINE WEBINAR
30 March 2023 // 12:30pm

Gen Z, it’s time to level up your financial literacy. This is the stuff that you didn’t learn in school. Get ready to learn the ins and outs of budgeting, saving, and investing in a way that’s relevant to where you’re at right now.

With over $13 BILLION dollars in unclaimed super across Australia, it’s evident that many are not even really sure on how super works. Our expert financial advisors want to give you back control over your money.

10 March 2022 @ Mercetta, Mornington
Join our International Women's Day 2022 Fundraising Event. Enjoy a local wine and deliciously generous finger food, place your bids on the silent auction packages including vouchers and products from some of Mornington Peninsula’s most coveted.

In the 2020-21 Federal Budget, the Government announced the introduction of a new JobMaker Hiring Credit to stimulate job creation. This webinar helps you understand your eligibility for JobMaker credits so you can take appropriate steps to avoid missing out on payments from the ATO.

A Business Recovery Planning session requires you to reconsider all aspects of your business to ensure its best chance of recovery. We'll work with you to develop a concise Business Recovery Plan and clarify the future direction of your business.

Our payroll refresher webinar will cover an overview of Xero’s payroll function. We’ll touch on new features, tips and tricks, auto superannuation, and finish with a demonstration of finalising and submitting Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting at year-end.

An effective business planning process gets to the heart and soul of your business.
This session will require you to take time out from day to day activities in the business to focus on the business. Together we’ll review your past performance and clarify your future direction.

JobKeeper Specifics Webinar

The top problem questions asked and answered + registration issues and monthly reporting. The JobKeeper Specifics Webinar covers the detail of how to work with the JobKeeper program from registration to the ongoing compliance.

Core Values are the essence of a company’s identity; they support the vision and shape the culture of an organisation. Core Values cannot be plagiarised and made to fit an organisation. They need to be developed from within to be authentic to your company and your team.

The JobKeeper subsidy represents the largest single stimulus initiative ever offered to Australian business. A payment of $1,500 per fortnight for each eligible employee for a period of up to 6 months is a massive underwrite of the Australian economy and already hundreds of thousands of businesses have registered their interest to participate in the scheme. Under this scheme many businesses will be receiving tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars over the six-month period. You cannot afford to get this wrong.

How do you manage cashflow during the best of times? What about during the worst of times?

With the economy tipping GFC point due to the coronavirus outbreak, the harsh impact is felt directly by small business. So how do you ride the waves during economic changes?

It is essential that every business has a plan for dealing with the fallout from this pandemic.
A plan will give you peace of mind and clarity for decision-making for the future of your business, and ensure you access Government support entitlements and maximise opportunities to preserve your cashflow and profitability.

Cashflow is the pain point for many small businesses. It can single-handedly make or break your business even if you’re generally running a profitable business.
Learn the need-to-knows to improve your cashflow.

Join Shannon and the SMART Team at the first 90 minute Lunch & Learn Workshop for 2020!

It doesn't matter if you're a retailer, tradie, health practitioner or one of a thousand other businesses. The tools remain the same. We're all about getting you on track to help you understand your business, make realistic goals and to be better positioned to reach your business goals.


Session # 11 - 3 Essential Tools for Business Success 

By attending this event you’ll learn the three most powerful tools for business success and how to use them, including:

Our final Lunch and Learn for 2019, this session puts the wheels in motion to ensure your 2020 is spent being results focussed, productive and more aligned with your business goals than ever before.

Session # 10 - Organisational Review - How many hats are you wearing in your business and what can you do about it?

Most small business owners understand only too well that there are always too many things that need to be done yesterday. Being under-resourced, both from a time and a staffing perspective, is a continual challenge.

Setting a clear organisational structure ensures that everyone understands their responsibilities to the business. It also helps you identify where you may need to outsource to ensure the cogs keep moving.

Session # 9 - Xero Update - Get all the latest news, tips and traps to get the most out of Xero

You already know how fantastic Xero is for streamlining your accounting and bookkeeping. But did you know that there are a stack of new features that have only very recently been released that will make your software work even harder for you? Like Xero's investment in artificial intelligence,  fixed price tasks, workflow assistance and more.

Session # 8- How to build a marketing plan that can be regularly implemented

Our Lunch Learn Program combines two of life's essentials; food and knowledge. And what better way to combine the two than with a 2 course catered lunch alongside like-minded business owners who are keen to learn & network. A more casual alternative to formal training and seminars, the best lunch and learns become an integral part of company culture - and a tasty perk that everyone looks forward to.

Session # 7 - Cashflow Management - How to plan for a healthy cashflow

Our Lunch Learn Program combines two of life's essentials; food and knowledge. And what better way to combine the two than with a 2 course catered lunch alongside like-minded business owners who are keen to learn & network. A more casual alternative to formal training and seminars, the best lunch and learns become an integral part of company culture - and a tasty perk that everyone looks forward to.

Session # 5 - How to determine your critical KPI's and improve them for success

Our Lunch Learn Program combines two of life's essentials; food and knowledge. And what better way to combine the two than with a 2 course catered lunch alongside like-minded business owners who are keen to learn & network. A more casual alternative to formal training and seminars, the best lunch and learns become an integral part of company culture - and a tasty perk that everyone looks forward to.

From global keynote business leaders to interactive interview panels of local movers and shakers, B.I.T.E. Conference has proved to be the hub for all things boundless, bold and brilliant for the past two years. We’re passionate about Australian businesses and the positive contribution they make to the economy.  We’re even more passionate about nurturing and growing small business on the Mornington Peninsula and Greater Frankston region. 
We invite you to join us at B.I.T.E Conference 2019 - The Business Event of the Year.

Session # 4 Business Value - Build a business with the end in mind

When establishing a business, most of us will think about how to 'get there.' However, the widely forgotten yet hugely important contrasting component to a solid business plan is also to know how you may one day exit the business. An effective exit or succession plan encourages the growth and sustainability of your business.

Our Lunch Learn Program combines two of life's essentials; food and knowledge. And what better way to combine the two than with a 2 course catered lunch alongside like-minded business owners who are keen to learn & network. A more casual alternative to formal training and seminars, the best lunch and learns become an integral part of company culture - and a tasty perk that everyone looks forward to.

SESSION 3: FINANCIAL AWARENESS

The better you understand your business, the easier it will be to make more money.

Management decisions rely on a sound understanding of the financial implications for a business. We have developed this workshop to enable business owners to fully understand and interpret their numbers, so they have a strong foundation on which to grow their business.

We recommend this workshop to you if you are passionate about your business and want to better understand your numbers, so you can answer questions like:
1. How much profit have I made this year?
2. Why has my profit increased but I have no cash?
3. Is my cash level increasing or decreasing?
4. What is affecting my cash level?

 

It's on again! SMART Business Solutions together with Clothes4U Boutique once again bring you the fabulously fun and feel-good event, Fashion For A Cause.

Last year, this brilliant clothes-swap concept raised in excess $6,500 for the most vulnerable people in our Mornington Peninsula community.

SESSION 2: Successful Selling
You're already good at what you do. However, most business owners have never received any formal sales training. In a world of rapid change, tighter margins, and greater competition due to digital marketing, it’s essential that business owners dedicate time and energy to obtaining their share of the market.

This Lunch & Learn session provides valuable sales learnings and advice to help you streamline your sales process, boost the performance of your sales team and significantly improve your results.

Our Lunch Learn Program combines two of life's essentials; food and knowledge. And what better way to combine the two than with a 2 course catered lunch alongside like-minded business owners who are keen to learn & network.

A more casual alternative to formal training and seminars, the best lunch and learns become an integral part of company culture - and a tasty perk that everyone looks forward to.

Our Lunch Learn Program combines two of life's essentials; food and knowledge. And what better way to combine the two than with a 2 course catered lunch alongside like-minded business owners who are keen to learn & network.

Whether it's generating more leads, or selling more to your existing customers, taking the time to set your marketing goals and determine the actions required to achieve them is the first step.