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​​eCommerce Christmas Series
A travelling workshop crash course for digital businesses 

Last year, online retailers experienced an average of 17.8% revenue growth at Christmas. 
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We want to get you ready for the same growth in 2019.

Got an online store? 
Get ready for growth this Holiday Season


Nortec " eCommerce Christmas Series" is touring New South Wales from September 2019 until December 2019. 

This Christmas Crash Course combines real business insights with creativity and inspiration to ecommerce businesses in regional NSW. 

In 2018 ecommerce businesses in regional Australia experienced greater revenue growth than our major cities.

Inner & outer regional towns  closed out 2018  with 21.4%  in revenue growth!
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It's time for you to experience the same.
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Increase your online sales by 21% by December 31.


These workshops go through a step-by-step guide on how to set up your ecommerce business for success this Christmas. 

They include everything from your social media strategy, your conversion funnels and your online advertising. 

Clear you calendars..... we expect these workshops to sell out!
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Spaces are limited.

eCommerce Christmas Series

Workshops being held in Glen Innes, Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, Murwillumbah, and Byron Bay

Foundations of Instagram

A must for anyone with an online business who wants to find their target market through Social Media.  So your new to Instagram.  Well lets change that !!  This workshop is a hands on step by step workshop.  Presented by our lovely Jess Heppell the Instagram Guru!  Once you have completed this one make sure you register for the more advanced workshop 'Strategy of Instagram'
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In this workshop we will cover:
  • Set up your account & edit your profile
  • Create posts, stories and IGTV content
  • Tag other accounts & use hashtags
  • Add & edit story highlights
  • Interact via comments & direct messages
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The eCommerce Jigsaw

eCommerce can be a bit of a jigsaw. Learn how to fit the pieces together so they can work together. You don’t have to do everything at once but you do need to see the bigger picture .

In this workshop we will cover:
  • Identify which Products/services to sell
  • Identify your customers
  • Then choose your website platform. Various platforms discussed and reviewed.
  • Building your web pages, content creation, image management, shopping carts
  • How to optimise for SEO
  • ..............  .and much more
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Strategy​ of Instagram

This workshop is for those ​business owners who are familiar with Instagram and are ready to make it work hard to achieve plenty of followers.  This is definitely one not to miss.  Proudly presented by our lovely Jess Heppell the Instagram Guru!  This workshop books out quickly so don't miss out.
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In this workshop we will cover:​
  • Review your account set up to maximise followers & get discovered
  •  Come up with a killer content strategy for the feed
  •  Learn to use hashtags to increase brand awareness
  • Practice using stories to stay top of mind
  • Discuss strategies for growing your Instagram following
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Business Planning & eCommerce

Christmas is the ultimate seasonal event for most businesses.   For some it is the busiest time of the year, for others it is the time when customers disappear, and for everyone it is the biggest balancing act we perform in the year!  In this workshop we will look at some of the strategies you can adopt to both prepare for this season's madness as well as how to manage the time afterwards.

The workshop will cover:
  • Access a range of diagnostic reporting tools
  • What will your business look like in 2-3 years season
  • Customer Experience - systems for the entire shopping process
  • Points regarding various technologies, systems and tools available to run an ecommerce business
  • Ecommerce - planning & preparedness.
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Business Planning & Retail Planning

 Get the tools to get your dream business off the ground faster.   You will also create structure if your business is aleady up & running.  If you are a retailer this workshop will cater to your business planning as well.   

“Going into business without a business plan is like going on a mountain trek without a map or GPS support – you'll eventually get lost and starve!”

In this workshop we will cover:
  • Create an action plan to help grow your business
  • Access a range of diagnostic reporting tools
  • What will your business look like in 2-3 years
  • Who your customers are now & in the future
  • Merchandising Planning and Control
  • Are you aware of the five fundamentals of Retail?
  • Retail Systems & Reports
  • How about, a digital retail platform or an integrated digital retail management system?
  • We cover discussion around Sale & Marketing Excellence, Customer Experience and more.
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The Facebook Series

Online selling isn't all about putting your product on your website then sit back & wait until the orders come in.    There are many platforms that can lead your clients to your website Facebook is one of them.    This workshop is totally hands on & will cover everything you need to know to get your Facebook Business page seen by your target market.  A must for Small Business owners.  ​

In this workshop we will cover:
  • Set up Facebook Business manager
  • Finding your target market.
  • Learn how to create a simple carousel ad set using images, copy and a custom audience
  • Learn how to schedule a post on your Facebook business page.
  • Set up a Canva account and spend time creating content using your own & uploaded image
YOU NEED THE FOLLOWING TO ATTEND
  • Have a facebook account and a business page created.
  • Laptop with wifi (login details provided)
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How are the
​workshops run?


Each workshop will focus on its specified topic.

We keep these workshops small, so that you can have a more hands on experience with our industry professionals. 


Workshop details:
  • Price: $25.00
  • Duration: Approximately 3 hours
  • What you need to bring: We recommend bringing your laptop so you can work through the steps as we teach them, though a notepad and pen will suffice!

What happens after?
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We don't just want to present to you, we want to TEACH YOU. Every attendee at the workshop receives a complementary one-on-one session in your own business by one of our specialised business advisors. Simply choose a time and day that suits you.  
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​Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW
Government program that provides trusted advice to help
you start or grow your small business.
This project has been supported by the NSW Department of Industry (Small Business)

Hours

M-F: 9am - 5pm

Email

smallbusiness@nortec.org.au

Telephone

1800 667 832

© 2017 NORTEC Small Business Solutions
  • HOME
  • Meet our Team
  • NEIS
    • NEIS monthly report
    • NEIS Workshops
  • Business Connect
  • WORKSHOPS
    • North Coast - Small Business Intensives >
      • Going out on your own?
    • Mid North Coast - Small Business Intensives >
      • How to start a Small Business
    • New England/North West - Small Business Intensives >
      • Busting the drought - Start, grow and run your business
    • Workshop expressions of Interest
  • BUSINESS BUS
  • Business Talk
  • Podcast