Small Business Month 2025
NSW Small Business Month is a month-long program for small businesses across New South Wales to attend free and low-cost events aligned to their individual business interests. The program is a unique opportunity to celebrate our vibrant small business community and their contribution to the economy.
Whether you are looking to build connections, learn new skills or gain insights you are sure to find the event for you. Events happening in the Nambucca Valley include:
22 October - AI for Small Business Workshop
Learn what AI is and how to use it for your business in this practical, hands on and fun environment for business owners.
In this interactive session, you’ll learn how to leverage AI to unlock productivity, create better marketing, and speed up common tasks that take a lot of time. Whether you run a retail store, a trade or service business, or you’re looking to get an idea off the ground, you’ll walk away with a better understanding of the basic new essential tools at your disposal and real-world examples you can start implementing right away.
Key learning outcomes:
1. Understand the basics of AI and the different applications for small business owners
2. Learn to implement AI for social media marketing, grant writing, and more.
3. Gain hands on experience to use AI and implement for your small business
The workshop assumes you know nothing about AI (other than the hype!). For businesses at any stage, shape or size.
A bit about Louis:
Louis is a seasoned brand builder, ecommerce expert and founder who is passionate about helping businesses create strong foundations for growth. He's helped build some of Australia's most valuable brands including Optus and Canva, founded and sold his own social-led ecommerce business and currently supports a new era of emerging brands as a consultant through his agency Birks & Co. He also provides 1:1 coaching and mentoring to busy business owners and startups.
You will also hear about network upgrades underway across the nbn network.
Hosted by: nbn co
When: 9am - 12noon Wednesday 22 October 2025
Where: Macksville Senior Citizens Centre, 39 Princess Street, Macksville
Cost: Free (limit 20 places)
Book: AI for Small Business Tickets
22 October - TikTok and Social Video Workshop
What: Want to make your business stand out online? Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to help small businesses in the Nambucca Valley harness the power of TikTok and short-form video.
You’ll learn how to:
- Create engaging short videos on your phone
- Tell your business story in under 30 seconds
- Use trends and hashtags to grow your audience
- Turn likes and views into real customers
This workshop is perfect for business owners, start-ups, and entrepreneurs who want to boost their digital presence without needing expensive equipment or big budgets. Bring your smartphone, your ideas, and get ready to create content that connects.
Hosted by: Nambucca Valley Council
When: 12:30pm - 3pm Wednesday 22 October 2025
Where: Macksville Senior Citizens Centre, 39 Princess Street, Macksville
Cost: Free (limit 20 places)
Book: TikTok and Social Video Tickets
28 October - Business Continuity Planning for Small Business Owners Workshop
What: Facilitated by Julie Humphris, this practical, 2-hour workshop designed specifically for small business owners. Together you will step through the essentials of disaster planning and business continuity, ensuring you don’t just learn what to do but actually start building your plan during the session.
You will be working on your own plan, brainstorming strategies with others, and walking away with a clear framework tailored to your business. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have completed significant parts of your continuity plan and know exactly how to fill in the gaps.
Stay ahead of the unexpected, protect your livelihood and gain the confidence to keep your business running, no matter what comes your way.
Hosted by: Nambucca Valley Council
When: 9am - 11am Tuesday 28 October 2025
Where: Macksville Senior Citizens Centre, 39 Princess Steet, Macksville
Cost: Free (limit 20 places)
Book: Business Continuity Planning for Small Business Owners Tickets
15 November - Social Media Workshop
What: Nambucca Valley Business Women's Network bring you this hands-on social media workshop where you will learn:
- How to create simple but powerful Reels (no dancing required!)
- What to post to attract your ideal audience
- Easy editing tips and tools anyone can use
- How to turn views into followers and followers into customers
Hosted by: Nambucca Valley Business Women's Network
When: 9.30am - 12.30pm Saturday 15 November 2025
Where: Nambucca RSL Club
Cost: Free for members, $55 non-members, or pay $55 to become a member and attend for free
Book: November 2025 NAMBUCCA VALLEY WOMEN'S BUSINESS NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA WORKSHOP
Nambucca Valley Council thanks our partners, the Nambucca Valley Business Women's Network, TAFE NSW, and NBN Co for supporting the delivery of these events.
The NSW Small Business Commission together with other government organisations, chambers of commerce, industry associations and private enterprise organisations are also providing a number of online events across Small Business Month, search events and register online here: NSW Small Business Month October 2025 | NSW Government