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Festive Celebrations in Tamworth as we reflect on an amazing 2024.
On Wednesday, December 4th, Tamworth founders gathered at UNE Tamworth to celebrate the festive season and an amazing 2024.
Site savvy: Building a high-impact online presence Masterclass with Nic Hinwood
Tamworth small business owners who manage their websites were given insights by Nic Hinwood of KEO on how to improve their websites performance.
AI4Me: Zero to hero workshops
Business owners were treated to 2 part AI4Me: Zero to hero workshops in Tamworth. They discovered how to transform their team into AI-powered heroes with practical tools, thought-provoking insights, and actionable strategies.
A ‘fireside chat’ for Tamworth founders to connect with local mentor.
On Wednesday, October 3, a small group of Tamworth founders gathered at Deva Chocolate Cafe for a founders-only Fireside Chat with our local mentor, Wade O’Shea.
This informal event provided the group with a great opportunity to connect with each other and Wade, who is a recent addition to the UNE SRI mentor line-up.
Master Your Mindset
Our final SMART Session for 2023/24, "Master Your Mindset," hosted by Edwina Sharrock, founder of Birth Beat, was the perfect finish to an incredible series of events.
Sales Success with Edwina Sharrock.
Our recent SMART Session, "Boost your chances of Sales Success," led by Edwina Sharrock, founder and CEO of Birth Beat, was a resounding success. An engaged group of participants walked away with tangible action steps, 'aha moments,' and numerous insights into the true meaning of sales in business, thanks to Edwina's personal stories and examples.
The Future of Food & Nutrition
On Friday 12th April, the UNE SMART Region Incubator hosted a breakfast event with over 50 people, including 8 high school food science students from Tamworth, gathering to hear from the inspiring Dr. Flavia Fayet-Moore.
As an International Space Nutritionist, Speaker, and Entrepreneur, Dr. Flav shared her insights on how regions like Tamworth can transform into food havens of the future.
Scaling Your Business with Impact
With years of experience as a UNE SRI founder, Edwina tailored her advice to address the specific challenges of regional business owners.
The workshop started with a focus on scaling a business, stressing its crucial role in growth and impact. Edwina walked through the process of identifying growth opportunities and identifying the right time to scale. She also shared practical tips on utilising essential tech tools for project management, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, and marketing automation platforms.
Leverage Reunion 2024: A Night of Reminiscing, Bonds, and Shared Triumphs
On February 29, 2024, the Tamworth Hotel courtyard buzzed with energy as Leverage alumni gathered for a special reunion. This event offered a chance for past participants of the 12-month business coaching program, led by Mandy Walker, to reconnect and share their journeys.
Vision Boards +Goal Setting for 2024 in Tamworth
On 31st January, a small group of Tamworth founders gathered to kick-start their 2024 planning with a Vision Board + Goal Setting session at the UNE SMART Region Incubator.
Over coffee and conversation, participants explored goal-setting strategies, shared their aspirations for the year ahead, and got hands-on with creating vision boards to bring their goals to life.