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TORRES NEWS THURSDAY 1 JUNE 2023
One Business returns to Waiben for Small Business Month A commitment to empowering small businesses with tailored training and pitch-ready support saw Advance Queensland’s One Business return to Waiben for the state’s Small Business Month in May. One Business founder Leesa Watego (Iscariot Media Pty Ltd) and One Business trainer Tiare Kelsall (Kurnakoo iSolutions) joined local One Business trainer Kantesha Takai (Lola Digital) at the Thursday Island TAFE Precinct to deliver the final phase of the One Business program: the Meet the Buyer Expo Preparation. Through the program, a handful of small businesses and entrepreneurs were able to prepare their pitch decks and scripts for an upcoming ‘Virtual Pitch Day’ scheduled for 20 June 2023. Tiare said the opportunity to return to Thursday Island was vital to build relationships with
local buyers and stakeholders. “We were able to meet with stakeholders such as Department of Youth Justice, Employment, Small Business and Training (DYJESBT) and Meriba Ged Ngalpun Mab (MGNM) to discuss ways we could further support local small businesses,” she said. “Being on the Island was also helpful to understand the challenges that local small businesses face on a daily basis; internet being a major issue.” Kantesha said she was excited to see the return of the One Business program. “It gave micro businesses the confidence in taking the next step in their business journey,” she said. “Transitioning from idea to start up or micro-business is a very scary leap for many people, especially because you don’t know what you don’t know, and
you don’t know where to go for support. “One Business bridges that gap, giving valuable startup and foundational support, whilst nurturing business development.” Over the course of three consecutive days, Tiare, Kantesha and Leesa designed logos, capability statements and other foundational resources required for small businesses to be eligible to pitch to potential corporate and government buyers. In addition to training, they celebrated Small Business Month with a Blayk Coffee event at Lagaw Titui (Island Stars) Café; which provided a networking space for small businesses to connect and collaborate. One Business has invited local stakeholders to attend the Virtual Pitch Day in June and confirmed that registrations would open soon.
Some of the One Business participants with trainers. Pics supplied.
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Meetings & Events JUNE 2023
One Business with Gr8 Motive, DYJESBT and MGNM at Blayk Coffee.
Leesa Watego delivering One Business Program.
Tuesday 30 May Winds of Zenadth to Friday 2 June Cultural Festival Friday 2 June Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival Public Holiday Monday 5 June Mabo Day Public Holiday Tuesday Ordinary Council 20 June Meeting
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