Please note: this event is run by the Small Business Development Corporation for small business owners in Western Australia only.

This introductory workshop will help you plan and prepare your entrepreneurial career path. You will learn about your own predisposition to entrepreneurship and common pitfalls to avoid. Plus it will cover a range of tools, strategies and tips to set yourself up for success. The content is designed for any woman in business interested in adopting practical, applicable tools for staying physically and mentally fit while navigating the complex world of work and business.

This topic covers:

Business opportunities, customer needs and wants
Assessing external and internal environments
Identifying business models and strategies
Developing entrepreneurial marketing
Assessing and nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset - overcoming stigma and building confidence
Understanding social entrepreneurship and innovation

This session is aimed at women who are, or thinking of becoming, a small business owner. It will also be of interest to those who more generally wish to grow their entrepreneurial mindset.

The facilitator of this topic is Edith Cowan University. ECU's Executive Education Team at the School of Business and Law is dedicated to proving impactful workshops tailored to help small businesses in Western Australia thrive through sustainable growth. Their workshop content has been developed in consultation with industry experts and university resources to equip you with the skills to succeed.

This presenter for this workshop is Vicki Main from VLM Consulting.

Important booking information

Bookings are limited to two tickets each, however you can make more than one booking. If you are booking for more than one person, please provide each person's email address so they receive our emails with important links and downloads.

To book for larger groups, please contact us on 133 140 or email workshops@smallbusiness.wa.gov.au

If you cannot attend, please cancel so your place can be made available to another business owner. You can cancel your booking from the update order button on your order confirmation email. Cancellations and refunds for paid workshops can be made up to 24 hours before the workshop starts.

Additional information for workshops

We are committed to supporting all WA small business owners, including those with diverse needs. Our workshops are delivered in a variety of buildings, locations and formats. If you would like further information about accessing a particular workshop, please email workshops@smallbusiness.wa.gov.au or call 133 140.