This free course will help you gain an understanding of the factors underpinning your success and what is critical for your long term survival. Adopt business planning principles and develop skills to help your business survive and thrive.
This course is proudly funded by the Queensland Government and delivered in collaboration with UniSC.
Who is this course for?
- Small and family businesses
- Based in Queensland
How is the course delivered?
- One two-hour workshop each week for six weeks
- Delivered simultaneously online and in-person
- All workshops are fully supported for online delivery so if you are not based near the onsite location, please feel welcome to join online from anywhere in Queensland
What will you gain?
- Practical strategies to integrate the principles of business planning
- Increase your knowledge and skills in all facets of your business
- Expert feedback tailored to your business
- Opportunities to network with like-minded business owners
Course overview
Module 1: Owning and Managing a Small Business in Queensland
Module 2: Understanding Your Business
Module 3: Understanding the Market
Module 4: Assessing Risk, Legal Obligations and Insurance Needs
Module 5: Financial Management
Module 6: Operating Plan and Exit Strategy
Available now
Business Planning
Every Wednesday at 9am for six weeks
Starts: Wednesday 21 October at 9am
If you don't see the course, session date or location that suits you, please register your interest and we will be in touch when new courses, session dates and locations are announced for 2027.
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Meet the Course Coordinator
Dr Wayne Graham is a Senior Lecturer in Management. Wayne has developed a suite of business short courses in collaboration with all levels of government and stakeholders from a variety of industry sectors. The courses are co-designed, co-delivered and co-evaluated with industry representatives and government agencies. Funding for the courses has been provided by the Queensland Government. The courses are offered simultaneously online and onsite at various locations throughout the state.
Wayne has presented his research findings at national and international conferences and he has published his research in peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Health Organization and Management, the International Journal of Educational Management, and the Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing. As well as working in higher education, Wayne has worked in the vocational education sector, the automotive industry and local government.
