Banksia Start Up Course
What’s Included //
10 modules to start your business with a personal coach and workshop.
Ongoing access to the private Banksia Business community which includes resource sharing and Q&A
Customisable resource to taylor to your start up.
Next intake, 5 weeks (starting Nov 13 – Dec 11) on Thursday nights via Zoom, 7:30 pm NSW time.
Suitable For //
First time business starters
Those who have entered a business and not yet seen success
Those that have started a business but have missed a few steps
Those who have started a backyard business and now want to make it income producing
Those who are unsure if they want to start a business and want to make a well informed decision
Those who are interested in buying a business and want learn more about how to run a good business.
Course Topics //
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Goals for life & business.
Start how you mean to go on and start how you mean to finish.
Partnerships yay or nay, working with family or friends pro’s and con’s.
How much money will I need?
How to register a business/company.
Includes start up checklist template pdf.
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Brand positioning
Customer market analysis
Identify competitors
Includes a brand guideline template pdf.
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How to test your product/service viability
Includes entry trade mark, copyright and patent discussion
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Product sourcing
Product planning and development
Stock turns
Simple guide on how to manage stock levels
Pre-order pro’s and con’s
MOQ’s
Made to order
White labelling.
How to set your prices for a profitable business model
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Basic P&L and Balance sheet understanding
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Finance management
Director Responsibilities
What is GST, BAS, PAYG, Super
Cashflow template, how to run your business off a budget and not a bank balance
How to ensure you have working capital
Break even analysis
Profit First % break downs.
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Organic - word of mouth
Digital
Influencer (ambassador, gifting, shopify collabs)
SEO
Email marketing
Text marketing
Press
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Tradeshows
Distributors
Agents
In house vs outsourced
New country and regions
B2B vs B2C
Some tips on how to maximise your customer care to add sales (thank-you cards, referral programs and repeat purchase)
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Staff, when do I hire my first team and who should that be?
JD’s, KPI’s and Org Charts.
Warehouse vs 3PL
Shop fronts, retail spaces yay or nay
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Some mindful tips on how to live well and finish well in life and business.
In just 10 modules, you can launch your business with the guidance of a personal coach! With customisable resources designed for your startup, this program is your ultimate toolkit for success!
Funding Your Start-Up
Funding Your Start-Up //
Knowing how to fund your business is just as important as building it. Whether you're self-funding, exploring grants, or looking to bring on investors, Banksia can help you understand your options and prepare you to raise capital with confidence.
We can support you with:
Understanding equity vs. debt funding
Building an investor-ready pitch deck and financial model
Identifying angel investors, venture capital, and government grant opportunities
Preparing for due diligence
Ready to explore your funding options?