Business Success Series 2025

The Business Success Series lunchtime webinars are back with a great lineup of local business experts and hosted by Rapport Leadership, one of Sydney’s premier small business growth experts, coaches, and trainers!

Designed to address the top challenges identified by local businesses in the 2024 Council Business Survey, these 3 fantastic monthly online webinars held between February and April will provide resources and insights to make building and growing your business so much easier for you.

Join us for these informative and actionable online learning opportunities!

Webinar 1: Navigating Economic Challenges in Business: Adapting to Economic Shifts

Date: Tuesday, 25 February 2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM 
Format: FREE Live Webinar

In today’s economic climate, navigating your business can feel like an uphill battle.  That’s why we’re bringing together leading experts to share proven strategies and insights to help you tackle the challenges head-on, seize new opportunities, and future-proof your business.

This presentation will cover:

• 2025 economic outlook and what it means for your business
• Commercial property market trends for 2025 and beyond
• Driving sales when customers are feeling the pinch
• Future proofing your business, managing costs and risks
• Panel Q&A

Featured Speakers:

• Lead Business Coach: Jeremy Carter - Rapport Leadership
• Economist: Keenan Jackson - Principal Economist and Consultant for id. (informed decision)
• Commercial Real Estate Agent: Local commercial real estate agent Brad Lord and head of research from Ray White Vanessa Rader

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Webinar 2: How to Boost Your Business Presence and Appeal in a Competitive Market

Date: Tuesday, 25 March 2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM 
Format: FREE Live Webinar

Are you looking to grow your business, attract more customers, and build a strong market presence? This session offers game-changing insights to help you:

• Attract and retain customers effectively.
• Build a loyal customer base.
• Create an impactful online presence.
• Gain a competitive edge through innovation and marketing opportunities.

Featured Speakers:

• Lead Business Coach: Jeremy Carter - Rapport Leadership
• Marketing Specialist: Kristy Paltridge – Local business and Director of the Collective Co, Caringbah

This FREE session is tailored specifically for small to medium-sized businesses in the Sutherland Shire.

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Webinar 3: Recruiting and Retaining a Skilled Workforce and Team

Date: Tuesday, 29 April 2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM 
Format: FREE Live Webinar

In business, top talent is the ultimate competitive edge. Mastering attraction and retention strategies has never been more critical. This session will help you:

• Create a people-first culture.
• Leverage innovative retention strategies.
• Build a team that drives long-term success.

Featured Speakers:

• Lead Business Coach: Jeremy Carter - Rapport Leadership
• Future of Work Expert: Kim Seeling Smith - The impact of AI
• Kelly Salmon -  Local business and Director of Growth HR, Cronulla

Don’t miss this opportunity to give yourself the best chance to win the talent battle!

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Why Attend?

These webinars are designed to provide local Sutherland Shire businesses with practical tools and strategies to address today’s challenges, all at no cost to you. Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today and take the next step toward business success.

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