Innovation programs for Start Ups, Scale Ups, Individuals & Teams

Our Cyber Security Culture Program helps businesses who want to protect their customers and brand by strategizing to strengthen their cyber resilience. Powered by The Business Centre Newcastle and Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources.

This webcast series addresses key issues faced by business owners in times of disruption. Hear conversations between our team and key industry experts on the topics of People, Financial, Operational, Market and Reputational Risk. These webcasts were live events held during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 but the content is suitable during all times of disruption.

This webcast series addresses key issues faced by business owners in times of disruption. Hear conversations between our team and key industry experts on NDIS, Mental Health, Tourism, Innovation and Regional Business. These webcasts were live events held during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 but the content is suitable during all times of disruption.

Kate Mole The Business Centres NDIS specialist business advisor, talks to Tracey Archer from Grow With You about how to bring on and manage new staff members. Our guest: Tracey Archer from Grow With You, has 20 years’ experience in Human Resources having worked locally and internationally in large Financial, Legal and Health Service Organisations. Now as a business owner she helps start-ups and small business owners navigate the operational challenges that come with employment relationships, from onboarding to exiting.

So it's time to employ a new team member? Paulina Mangano talks with our special guest about all things Recruitment! Hiring a team can help small business managers focus on key drivers of the business, allow a business to add specialised talents and can also relieve pressure from an overworked team. Timing, planning and execution are all key to a successful outcome.

Join us in a discussion with Lisa Harpley, Business Advisor with The Business Centre and Brogan Renshaw, Director of Firewire Digital on what SEO is, why SEO is important for your business, practical actions you can be doing to optimize your SEO and how to improve your organic ranking.

Most business owners and managers are keen to learn about how digital tech can improve their workflow, customer experience and profit margins. In this live conversation, Josh will be discussing these key areas with a guest speaker. * Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you start, run, adapt or grow your small business.

Cybersecurity is much more than just having antivirus software on your computer! Having a cybercrime hit your business can mean; time your business is not operational and major damage to your reputation. In this conversation with regional business owners.