Events

We are so excited to announce the opening of StartNorth Coworking Space! On Friday 8th November from 1pm to 4pm we will be hosting our grand opening event and welcome all current members, partners, startups and small businesses to come and join us in celebrating this milestone! Mayor speech and ribbon cutting , networking, food, beverages, and membership raffles are all included in your free admission! WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Entrepreneurs, creatives, freelancers, digital nomads, work-from-home folks, business owners, professionals, students, YOU! ABOUT US: StartNorth Coworking Space We're a new coworking space located in the redeveloped Town Hall Broadmeadows, for startups and small businesses in Melbourne's north. Our passion is helping startups and scaleups succeed. StartNorth has room to host over 80 members and includes a mix of flexible desks, permanent desks, private offices and bookable meeting rooms. To stay up to date with StartNorth you can follow us on Facebook, connect on LinkedIn or visit our website. Sign up for newsletter updates here and download a StartNorth brochure today.

StartNorth Coworking Space is proud to partner with Small Business Victoria to host this latest business event. Put your business on the path to long-term success. This workshop will take you, step by step, through the vital process of building a business plan to drive your business forward. Learn how to map out a plan that will show where your business is at right now,where you’d like to be in future and, most importantly, help you develop a clear vision of the next steps and strategies that will take you there. You wouldn’t set out on a road trip without a map. The road to business success is no different. Without a map to guide you, you’re flying blind and just as likely to end up lost or facing down a dead end. So, take the guesswork out of your next steps and fast track your business towards success at this practical two-hour workshop that will show you how to clarify your long-term goals into a solid business plan. Learn to: • Discover and explore new opportunities • Identify key risks and limits to growth • Solve problems using a range of tools and processes • Think ahead and size up future directions • Create a business framework • Develop strategies to fast track success • Build a one-page business plan • Access tools, templates, support and resources WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Entrepreneurs, creatives, freelancers, digital nomads, work-from-home folks, business owners, professionals, students, YOU! ABOUT US: StartNorth Coworking Space We're a new coworking space located in the redeveloped Town Hall Broadmeadows, for startups and small businesses in Melbourne's north. Our passion is helping startups and scaleups succeed. StartNorth has room to host over 80 members and includes a mix of flexible desks, permanent desks, private offices and bookable meeting rooms. To stay up to date with StartNorth you can follow us on Facebook, connect on LinkedIn or visit our website.

Join us for 'In the Gold Fish Bowl' and gain insight into what works when presenting, and what doesn't. Meet and chat with investors (hint... they're not all on the panel!). Get inspired by fellow entrepreneurs. Come along, join the audience and soak it all in. We have an exciting line-up of panelists: Brendan Kelly - Investor & Professional Mentor Michael Aung - Entrepreneur & Investor Steven Fitzjohn - Experienced founder, Investor Duncan Jones - Group Manager at Melbourne Angels It's a one-night-only opportunity to lift your game and take the next step up. And there are only a few days left to grab your ticket. Book here today: https://goldfish-aug19.eventbrite.com.au And remember to use the code STARTUPVIC for 50% off.

Want to learn everything there is to know about google advertising to grow your business? Like Minded Bitches Drinking Wine (A female entrepreneurs club started by Gen George & Jane Lu ) are celebrating our 4th Birthday with a drinks + learn session at MYOB Cremorne, Thursday 29th August at 6pm. 🎫 Tickets: http://bit.ly/31hlZGB 🤓 Speaker: Kaity Griffin – Google advertising queen 🍷 Wine: YES 🧀Cheese: YES 🎂 Cake: YES 💪 Strong ladies doing it for themselves: HELL YES! 🧔🏻 Fellas: Included! Don’t wait – book tickets now for just $25!

Are you an aspiring Startup working on SportsTech innovation? Are you ready to show us what you got? If yes, we are inviting you to join us at our FastTrack in Melbourne on the 22nd of August. You will get face-to-face mentor sessions with industry experts, and learn more about the Qatar SportsTech Accelerator program and how to apply. The event consists of a morning and an afternoon session: - Morning Session - 9.00am - 12.00pm - Afternoon Session - 2:00pm - 5:00pm Once you sign up, we will follow up with you to confirm your time slot. Who should apply for a FastTrack? Startupbootcamp FastTrack sessions are open to all SportsTech startups. If you are looking for targeted advice from leading SportsTech experts, this is the place for you! We are looking especially for startups specializing in: The Athlete and Team - Team Performance and analytics - Sports Medical - Wearable Equipment The Fan - Fan Engagement - Fan Experience - Active Nation - Transformed Media The World Cup - Sustainability - Fan Zones - Travel - Cashless World cup - Venue Management & Optimization Why apply for a FastTrack? Startups joining the FastTrack will receive immediate feedback from experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts, expand your network meeting other startup founders, and meet the Qatar SportsTech Accelerator team. How to apply for a FastTrack? Applications close 4 days before the event, so make sure you complete your application by then!

Struggling to make time for your startups Social Media Strategy? Social media marketing is all about Optimising your strategy as a startup founder or business owner it's often hard to prioritise this amongst the million things you’re juggling. Re-think what you’re doing, because digital marketing is one of the most essential ways to drive new business and communicate to your customer value proposition, if done right it can drum up a burst of activity. Social Media Optimisation is strategically creating, building and maximising your social media plan to connect with your target audiences, allowing you to strengthen your brand, generate leads, get more visibility and much more! This workshop will focus on five strategy tips to follow when setting up your strategy and social media management tools such as Hootsuite, to help you manage and optimise posts. In this workshop you will learn: - How to setup your strategy in five steps - Create effective and shareable content and best practices for key social media platforms - Learn how to improve your strategy based on what works best for each platform - Understand best practices for maximising engagement - Learn how to use tools to measure ROI. Requirements: - Laptop - Existing business social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn etc.) - Notepad a pen to take notes *Our workshops are for doers. People who want more than just the overview and the buzzwords. All our workshops in the next 12 months will be deep dives on aspects of being in business our community has told us things that have been causing them pain and include practical use cases and tips on the subject. The goal is to leave each workshop with a working knowledge and proficiency in the subject presented. The beginning of each workshop will be the theory behind the specific topic. The rest will be interactive hands-on workshop.