Small Business Workshops

Light Up Parkes: Small Business Workshops bring industry experts to Parkes to share practical skills and fresh ideas with local businesses.

Over two weeks, you can attend free sessions covering marketing, online sales, customer experience, visual merchandising, and more. Each workshop is designed to deliver hands-on, actionable advice you can apply straight away in your own business.

Whether you run a shopfront, a service, work from home, or just want to expand you understanding, there’s something to help your business shine brighter. 

The Light Up Parkes Project is proudly funded through the NSW Government’s Community Improvement District Pilot Program led by Transport NSW.

Bookings (free)

Week 1

Smarter Ads, Bigger Impact: Mastering Audience Targeting & Budgeting - Monday, 20 October | 10:00am – 11:00am
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Displays, Window Dressing, & Top Tips to Drive Sales - Monday, 20 October | 6:00pm – 7:30pm
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One-on-one Expert at Your Store - Tuesday, 21 October | 9:00am – 2:00pm
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Brand Strategy 101: How to Show Up Online Without Selling Your Soul - Tuesday, 21 October | 6:00pm – 8:30pm
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Population Movement & Housing Provision - Wednesday, 22 October | 10:00am – 11:00am
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Regionalisation Ambition to 2032 & Beyond - Wednesday, 22 October | 6:00pm – 7:00pm
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From Idea to Impact: Writing Competitive Grant Applications - Thursday, 23 October | 8:00am – 9:00am
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Websites Made Simple: Essentials for Getting Seen Online - Thursday, 23 October | 6:00pm – 7:00pm
IMPORTANT NOTE: This workshop is now being held at Parkes Shire Library. 
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Surviving a Data Breach & Cyber Resilience - Friday 24, October | 10:00am – 11:00am
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Practical AI in the Workplace - Friday 24, October | 6:00pm – 7:00pm
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Week 2

Employer of Choice - Monday, 27 October 11:00am – 12:00pm
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Canva Masterclass: Beginners Level Canva Masterclass - Monday, 27 October | 6:00pm – 8:30pm
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E-commerce & Online Sales: How to Effectively Sell Your Products Online - Tuesday, 28 October | 10:00am – 12:00pm
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Customer Journey - Tuesday, 28 October | 6:00pm – 7:00pm
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Strategy on a Page - Wednesday, 29 October | 8:00am – 9:00am
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To Connectivity & Beyond: New & Emerging Opportunities in Regional Connectivity - Wednesday, 29 October | 6:00pm – 7:30pm
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Personalised Tech Support: Drop-in session - Thursday, 30 October | 8:00am – 10:00am
Free Walk-in Session

Central West Inspired Women Speed Networking - Thursday, 30 October | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
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