Lunch & Learn Workshop // 22 May, 2026 - 12:00 - 1:30pm
$35pp includes lunch
This session is designed to change that. Pricing, Profit &
Your Ideal Client
is a practical workshop that helps you understand where your
profit really comes from,
how pricing decisions affect margins, and why working with clients that align with your business makes a measurable difference to both
profit and cashflow.
AI-Enhanced Automation for Accounting and Finance Professionals: Leveraging ChatGPT, Copilot & Claude for Innovation and
Productivity.
Join SkyBots’ 2-day Workshop in BRISBANE with automation expert Daryl Aw to revolutionise your workflow using cutting-edge Agentic
AI tools including Chat GPT, Claude, CoPilot and Gemini. This workshop is built for accountants, bookkeepers, finance teams,
and business owners who want to move beyond basic prompts and turn AI into a reliable, ethical, and practical system for everyday work.
AI-Enhanced Automation for Accounting and Finance Professionals: Leveraging ChatGPT, Copilot & Claude for Innovation and
Productivity.
Join SkyBots’ 2-day Workshop in MELBOURNE with automation expert Daryl Aw to revolutionise your workflow using cutting-edge
Agentic AI tools including Chat GPT, Claude, CoPilot and Gemini. This workshop is built for accountants,
bookkeepers, finance teams, and business owners who want to move beyond basic prompts and turn AI into a reliable, ethical, and practical
system for everyday work.
Conference // 5 August, 2026 - ALL DAY EVENT
The B.I.T.E. Business Conference 2026 is the Mornington Peninsula’s premier event for bold business owners ready to rethink what’s
possible, reinvent how they operate, and reignite their growth. Hear from global keynote speakers including Grant Hackett, Andrew Griffiths
and Kate Christie plus local business innovators.
MP SHIRE SMALL BUSINESS FESTIVAL / LIVE WORKSHOP
Monday 10 August, 5:30-7:30pm
This practical session, in collaboration with the Mornington Peninsula Shire as part of the Small Business Festival, helps small business
owners understand AI and automation and shows how small businesses can use smarter tools to reduce manual work, improve accuracy and
create more capacity for growth.
MP SHIRE SMALL BUSINESS FESTIVAL / LIVE WORKSHOP
Monday 24 August, 5:30-7:30pm
This practical, education-first session helps business owners cut through the confusion and take back control of their business insurance
decisions.
MP SHIRE SMALL BUSINESS FESTIVAL / LIVE WORKSHOP
Tuesday 25 August, 10:00am-12:00pm
This practical, confidence-building session is designed to give business owners control. Know Your Numbers is a hands-on workshop created specifically for non-financial business owners who want clarity and confidence in their decision-making.
MP SHIRE SMALL BUSINESS FESTIVAL / LIVE WORKSHOP
Friday 31 August, 4:00pm-6:00pm
Join our practical,
educational workshop designed to help business owners understand the lending process and in preparation for funding conversations, learn how lending decisions are really made and what banks actually look for.
Lunch & Learn Workshop // 4 September, 2026 - 12:00 - 1:30pm
$35pp includes lunch
Many business owners believe growth comes from more sales. But in reality, the strongest and most profitable
businesses grow by improving how the business works, not just by selling more. This session is designed to change that. The
5-Critical Financial Metrics
is a practical workshop that shows you where small, targeted changes can create disproportionately big improvements in profit, cashflow and
sustainability.
A Business Recovery Planning session requires you to reconsider all aspects of your business to ensure its best chance of recovery. We'll work with you to develop a concise Business Recovery Plan and clarify the future direction of your business.
Our payroll refresher webinar will cover an overview of Xero’s payroll function. We’ll touch on new features, tips and tricks, auto superannuation, and finish with a demonstration of finalising and submitting Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting at year-end.
An effective business planning process gets to the heart and soul of your business.
This session will require you to take time out from day to day activities in the business to focus on the business. Together we’ll review
your past performance and clarify your future direction.
Core Values are the essence of a company’s identity; they support the vision and shape the culture of an organisation. Core Values cannot be plagiarised and made to fit an organisation. They need to be developed from within to be authentic to your company and your team.
The JobKeeper subsidy represents the largest single stimulus initiative ever offered to Australian business. A payment of $1,500 per fortnight for each eligible employee for a period of up to 6 months is a massive underwrite of the Australian economy and already hundreds of thousands of businesses have registered their interest to participate in the scheme. Under this scheme many businesses will be receiving tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars over the six-month period. You cannot afford to get this wrong.
How do you manage cashflow during the best of times? What about during the worst of times?
With the economy tipping GFC point due to the coronavirus outbreak, the harsh impact is felt directly by small business. So how do you ride
the waves during economic changes?
It is essential that every business has a plan for dealing with the fallout from this pandemic.
A plan will give you peace of mind and clarity for decision-making for the future of your business, and ensure you access Government support
entitlements and maximise opportunities to preserve your cashflow and profitability.
The Federal Government has secured passage of the $189bn economic stimulus package proposed to support businesses and keep Australians in
jobs, but how does that apply to you?
Cashflow is the pain point for many small businesses. It can single-handedly make or break your business even if you’re generally running a
profitable business.
Learn the need-to-knows to improve your cashflow.
Join Shannon and the SMART Team at the first 90 minute Lunch & Learn Workshop for 2020!
It doesn't matter if you're a retailer, tradie, health practitioner or one of a thousand other businesses. The tools remain the same. We're
all about getting you on track to help you understand your business, make realistic goals and to be better positioned to reach your business
goals.
Session # 11 - 3 Essential Tools for Business Success
By attending this event you’ll learn the three most powerful tools for business success and how to use them, including:
Our final Lunch and Learn for 2019, this session puts the wheels in motion to ensure your 2020 is spent being results focussed, productive and more aligned with your business goals than ever before.
Session # 10 - Organisational Review - How many hats are you wearing in your business and what can you do about it?
Most small business owners understand only too well that there are always too many things that need to be done yesterday. Being
under-resourced, both from a time and a staffing perspective, is a continual challenge.
Setting a clear organisational structure ensures that everyone understands their responsibilities to the business. It also helps you
identify where you may need to outsource to ensure the cogs keep moving.
Session # 9 - Xero Update - Get all the latest news, tips and traps to get the most out of Xero
You already know how fantastic Xero is for streamlining your accounting and bookkeeping. But did you know that there are a stack of new
features that have only very recently been released that will make your software work even harder for you? Like Xero's investment in
artificial intelligence, fixed price tasks, workflow assistance and more.
Session # 8- How to build a marketing plan that can be regularly implemented
Our Lunch Learn Program combines two of life's essentials; food and knowledge. And what better way to combine the two than with a 2 course
catered lunch alongside like-minded business owners who are keen to learn & network. A more casual alternative to formal training and
seminars, the best lunch and learns become an integral part of company culture - and a tasty perk that everyone looks forward to.
Session # 7 - Cashflow Management - How to plan for a healthy cashflow
Our Lunch Learn Program combines two of life's essentials; food and knowledge. And what better way to combine the two than with a 2 course
catered lunch alongside like-minded business owners who are keen to learn & network. A more casual alternative to formal training and
seminars, the best lunch and learns become an integral part of company culture - and a tasty perk that everyone looks forward to.
Session # 5 - How to determine your critical KPI's and improve them for success
Our Lunch Learn Program combines two of life's essentials; food and knowledge. And what better way to combine the two than with a 2 course
catered lunch alongside like-minded business owners who are keen to learn & network. A more casual alternative to formal training and
seminars, the best lunch and learns become an integral part of company culture - and a tasty perk that everyone looks forward to.
From global keynote business leaders to interactive interview panels of local movers and shakers, B.I.T.E. Conference has proved to be the
hub for all things boundless, bold and brilliant for the past two years. We’re passionate about Australian businesses and the positive
contribution they make to the economy. We’re even more passionate about nurturing and growing small business on the Mornington Peninsula
and Greater Frankston region.
We invite you to join us at B.I.T.E Conference 2019 - The Business Event of the Year.
Session # 4 Business Value - Build a business with the end in mind
When establishing a business, most of us
will think about how to 'get there.' However, the widely forgotten yet hugely important contrasting component to a solid business plan is
also to know how you may one day exit the business. An effective exit or succession plan encourages the growth and sustainability of your
business.
Our
Lunch Learn Program
combines two
of
life's essentials; food and knowledge. And what better way to combine the two than with a 2 course catered lunch alongside like-minded
business owners who are keen to learn & network. A more casual alternative to formal training and seminars, the best lunch and learns
become an integral part of company culture - and a tasty perk that everyone looks forward to.
SESSION 3: FINANCIAL AWARENESS
The better you understand your business, the easier it will be to make more money.
Management decisions rely on a sound understanding of the financial implications for a business. We have developed this workshop to enable
business owners to fully understand and interpret their numbers, so they have a strong foundation on which to grow their business.
We recommend this workshop to you if you are passionate about your business and want to better understand your numbers, so you can answer
questions like:
1. How much profit have I made this year?
2. Why has my profit increased but I have no cash?
3. Is my cash level increasing or decreasing?
4. What is affecting my cash level?
It's on again! SMART Business Solutions together with Clothes4U Boutique once again bring you the fabulously fun and feel-good event,
Fashion For A Cause.
Last year, this brilliant clothes-swap concept raised in excess $6,500 for the most vulnerable people in our Mornington Peninsula community.
SESSION 2: Successful Selling
You're already good at what you do. However, most business owners have never received any formal sales training. In a world of rapid change,
tighter margins, and greater competition due to digital marketing, it’s essential that business owners dedicate time and energy to
obtaining their share of the market.
This Lunch & Learn session provides valuable sales learnings and advice to help you streamline your sales process, boost the
performance of your sales team and significantly improve your results.
Our Lunch Learn Program combines two of life's essentials; food and knowledge. And what better way to combine the two than with a 2 course catered lunch alongside like-minded business owners who are keen to learn & network.
A more casual alternative to formal training and seminars, the best lunch and learns become an integral part of company culture - and a tasty perk that everyone looks forward to.
Our Lunch Learn Program combines two of life's essentials; food and knowledge. And what better way to combine the two than with a 2 course catered lunch alongside like-minded business owners who are keen to learn & network.
Our Lunch Learn Program combines two of life's essentials; food and knowledge. And what better way to combine the two than with a 2 course catered lunch alongside like-minded business owners who are keen to learn & network.
Our Lunch Learn Program combines two of life's essentials; food and knowledge. And what better way to combine the two than with a 2 course catered lunch alongside like-minded business owners who are keen to learn & network.
Whether it's generating more leads, or selling more to your existing customers, taking the time to set your marketing goals and determine the actions required to achieve them is the first step.
Our Lunch & Learn Program combines two of life's essentials; food and knowledge. And what better way to combine the two than with a 2 course catered lunch alongside like-minded business owners who are keen to learn & network.
Our Lunch & Learn Program combines two of life's essentials; food and knowledge. And what better way to combine the two than with a 2 course catered lunch alongside like-minded business owners who are keen to learn & network.
Update your wardrobe with items that spark JOY and join us for a fun evening of fashion as we tackle the War on Waste whilst assisting women in need on the Mornington Peninsula.
With the success of 2017, BITE Conference is back for 2018 - The Mornington Peninsulas leading conference for small business. With a focus on 4 key ingredients integral to success in modern business: Business Innovation Technology Efficiency, BITE Conference is the number 1 thing you can do for your business this year
Join us at our 7 Ways to Grow Your Business event. We’ll cover the key areas in your business that you can influence and the strategies you can adopt to achieve growth and improvement.
Join us at our 7 Ways to Grow Your Business event. We'll cover the key areas in your business that you can influence and the strategies you can adopt to achieve growth and improvement
Learn How To Construct Compelling Award Entries - Afternoon Session
We know that award nominations can be daunting, attend this free seminar to learn how to do it and construct a compelling award entry that can put you on the map. With nominations for the Peninsula Business Awards quickly drawing to a close, it has got us thinking about why businesses should enter awards. It takes time, energy and a good dollop of realism to piece together your story authentically, but the benefits are unchallenged, from third-party endorsement to increase your credibility to opening new networks and celebrating your team. Read more about the endless benefits of entering awards here.
There's a couple of weeks left to enter the Peninsula Business Awards, but there are plenty of valuable and powerful small business awards to enter throughout the year. Join us next week as we ease you through the submission process and prep you for award success. The seminar is free to attend, but you must book now to secure your seat at the event!
Learn How To Construct Compelling Award Entries - Evening Session
We know that award nominations can be daunting, attend this free seminar to learn how to do it and construct a compelling award entry that can put you on the map. With nominations for the Peninsula Business Awards quickly drawing to a close, it has got us thinking about why businesses should enter awards. It takes time, energy and a good dollop of realism to piece together your story authentically, but the benefits are unchallenged, from third-party endorsement to increase your credibility to opening new networks and celebrating your team. Read more about the endless benefits of entering awards here.
There's a couple of weeks left to enter the Peninsula Business Awards, but there are plenty of valuable and powerful small business awards to enter throughout the year. Join us next week as we ease you through the submission process and prep you for award success. The seminar is free to attend, but you must book now to secure your seat at the event!
The Flourish Business Coaching Program is designed specifically for small to medium business owners committed to growing their business. The program provides you with essential ingredients to improve your financial literacy,helping
you make informed strategic decisions to help accelerate your business growth.
Just started a business? Or want to change your sole trader business to Xero?
We can help! Our workshop will provide you with the training and information you need to get your new business (or existing sole trader) onto Xero accounting software to provide you with real-time financial information so you can confidently make business decisions. When:
1st Nov (Morning Session @ 9:00am-12:30pm)
Cost: $50pp
As Xero achieves a major milestone with 1 million users globally, their product development and new features continue to evolve.
As Xero Gold Partner's, Awarded 2016 Xero Partner of the Year (Victoria) and appointed to the Xero Accounting Partner Advisory Council, SMART Business Solutions is well positioned to provide you with all of the latest Xero Innovations to help you get the most out of Xero.
These sessions will cover:
- Latest developments & enhancements
- New releases coming soon
- Our
Since we receive a heap of questions about Xero from clients, we have decided to run these sessions every two months.
Whether you have just started using Xero or are a seasoned Xero pro, everyone can benefit from the latest tips from our
Topics for each session will change based on the latest developments, however, we can publish the topics two weeks in advance.
Morning tea will be provided
Session One:
Wednesday 4th October
10am - 12noon
Location: SMART Business Solutions Office, Level 1, 328 Main Street Mornington
Join us for our first Mornington Peninsula retailers breakfast and learn how you can not only survive but thrive in an Amazonian retail environment.
There's been a lot of talk recently about the threat of giants like Amazon on bricks & mortar stores. But it doesn't have to be all bad.
Presented by Craig Bass from VendHQ and Shannon Smit & Nadia Hughes, Directors of SMART Business Solutions, here's a taste of what we'll be covering and why you need to get on board the Amazon Express
What you'll get from attending this session
*Using Amazon for your gain
*How to compete with Amazon by not competing with them
*How to use technology to win
*Breakfast
Who Should attend?
*Retail owners and managers
*Business that engage with and service retailers
When: Wednesday 6th September
Time: Arrive
Location: Benito's Restaurant, 1196 Nepean Highway, Mornington
FIRST 25 REGISTERED RECEIVE COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS!
Building wealth is not a product, it is a strategy
An event not to be missed:
The 3 Key topics of discussion will be:
1. Australia : As funny as it sounds, is a hidden tax haven
2. There is only one reason you should pay tax - to avoid paying more tax!
3. Recent increased tax exemptions that benefit small to medium businesses
We invite you to join a collective of highly accomplished and innovative people who share their insights into Business, Innovation, Technology and Efficiency in order to be at the forefront of business - regardless of your industry.
