The Hills Shire Council is helping new and existing business owners to achieve even greater success as part of the popular “ How To ” series .

The new workshops will be launched in the lead-up to Small Business Month - a NSW Government initiative that aims to celebrate the vital work that small businesses play in supporting families , communities , and local and national economies .

Mayor of The Hills Shire , Dr Peter Gangemi said the series was perfect for both new and existing business owners .

“ With approximately 24,000 active businesses across the region , Council is proud to support our business community , especially during Small Business Month ,” Mayor Gangemi said .

“ Our business community has been through many challenges the past few years , and this is one of the many ways Council is supporting our local businesses to achieve their dreams and so much more .

“ I strongly encourage business owners , especially those who have just begun their business journey , to secure their place in these valuable workshops . You ’ ll gain practical tips and skills to help you further develop your business and take it to the next level ,” Mayor Gangemi added .

Limited places are available in the ‘ How To ’ series , which will happen face-to-face in a small group setting at The Hills Shire Council ’ s administration building in Norwest .

Workshops will be available for those who have just started their own business , including legal requirements and how to write your very own business plan . Established businesses can also access workshops that will cover HR , growth and scaling , and marketing .

To find out more or to lock in your place in a ‘ How To ’ series workshop , visit The Hills Shire Council website ( www . thehills . nsw . gov . au ) and click on the ‘ Business Workshop ’ tab .

How to Start a Business Date : Thursday , 3 November 2022 Cost : FREE What new business owners will learn :

• Business registration and legal requirements

• Director duties

• Financial , tax , and insurance requirements

• Developing a business concept and market analysis

• Creating your business plan

• Launch

Strategise your Business Growth Date : Tuesday , 22 November 2022 Cost : FREE What established business owners will learn :

• Growth-minded business planning and strategies

• Market analysis indicators for growth

• Creating growth plans

• Culture and systems that support growth

Plan and Measure your Marketing Efforts Date : Tuesday , 29 November 2022 Cost : FREE What established business owners will learn :

• What is a marketing plan

• Why a marketing plan is important

• 9 steps to build your marketing plan