Running a business is stressful!

A recent study in Australia found that twenty-five percent of small business owners reported a high level of psychological distress.

This conference will address the top issues causing stress and give business owners and managers some tools to help them, not just to survive their business, but to thrive

Event Program

Session 1 Keynote Address

Tom Potter

Session 2 Employee Health & Wellbeing

Workplace Health and Safety obligations – Psychosocial hazards

Mental Health First Aid

How to have a conversation with someone who might be struggling

Session 3 Surviving your Business

Managing cashflow

Attracting and retaining customers

Attracting and retaining staff

Accessing finance

Dealing with difficult people

Balancing work and life

Our keynote speaker is Tom Potter, founder of Australia’s first regional pizza chain Eagle Boys. Tom comes from humble beginnings in regional Australia. He left school and home at a young age to pursue a bakery apprenticeship. Over the next 20 years he opened over 350 stores to become Australia and New Zealand’s largest privately owned pizza company. Tom will share his unique insights on business survivability and navigating the highs and lows of building a successful business.

Conference attendees will also learn about the resources and services available to help them manage their own mental health and wellbeing and that of their employees.

A trade display run alongside the conference which will enable attendees to directly engage with service providers who can assist them directly, including mental health and other health and wellness practitioners.

Tickets: $140

Chamber member price: $80

This is a fully catered event.

If you would like a trade display space to showcase your business at this event:

Stallholder: $160 (does not include conference ticket)

Chamber stallholder price: $100 (does not include conference ticket)

Stalls include 2 chairs, 7 foot long table and tablecloth.