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Free workshop to help locals start their small business journey
Posted on
Tuesday 17th of February, 2026,
Greater Shepparton City Council is inviting aspiring business owners to take the first step at a free Starting a Small Business Workshop at the Greater Shepparton Business Centre on Tuesday 17 March from 6pm to 9pm.
In Summary
Council is hosting a free Starting a Small Business Workshop at the Greater Shepparton Business Centre on Tuesday 17 March from 6pm to 9pm.
The workshop will provide practical guidance on the key steps involved in starting a business, including planning, compliance and available local support.
The session is open to anyone considering starting a business or seeking a refresher and builds on strong interest generated through the Greater Shepparton Business Festival and recent workshops.
The workshop is supported by Business Victoria and Monarch Institute, with registrations essential via the Business Victoria website here.
The workshop will help people understand what is involved in starting a business, while providing practical guidance to get them underway.
Delivered as part of Council’s ongoing commitment to supporting new and emerging businesses, the session builds on the strong interest seen during the Greater Shepparton Business Festival and recent workshops across the region. It is open to anyone considering starting a business and is also suitable for those wanting a refresher.
Mayor, Councillor Shane Sali, said the workshop responds to strong local interest in entrepreneurship.
“The Business Festival showed us how many locals are ready to turn their ideas into real businesses. This workshop is about keeping that momentum going and giving people the support and confidence to start,” he said.
“If you have an idea and want to know the next steps, this workshop gives you practical guidance. Every business starts somewhere and this workshop is designed to help you get your idea off the ground with confidence.”
The session will walk participants through the key steps involved in starting a business including planning, compliance and understanding the local support available.
The event is supported by Business Victoria and Monarch Institute.
Posted on Tuesday 17th of February, 2026,
Greater Shepparton City Council is inviting aspiring business owners to take the first step at a free Starting a Small Business Workshop at the Greater Shepparton Business Centre on Tuesday 17 March from 6pm to 9pm.
In Summary
The workshop will help people understand what is involved in starting a business, while providing practical guidance to get them underway.
Delivered as part of Council’s ongoing commitment to supporting new and emerging businesses, the session builds on the strong interest seen during the Greater Shepparton Business Festival and recent workshops across the region. It is open to anyone considering starting a business and is also suitable for those wanting a refresher.
Mayor, Councillor Shane Sali, said the workshop responds to strong local interest in entrepreneurship.
“The Business Festival showed us how many locals are ready to turn their ideas into real businesses. This workshop is about keeping that momentum going and giving people the support and confidence to start,” he said.
The session will walk participants through the key steps involved in starting a business including planning, compliance and understanding the local support available.
The event is supported by Business Victoria and Monarch Institute.
Registrations are essential and can be made online by tapping here.
For more information contact Council’s Business Development Coordinator on 5832 9700 or email council@shepparton.vic.gov.au
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