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The gig economy has been around for more than a decade, added to this, the pandemic has changed the way we work, forever. These forces have displaced or disrupted many niche-skilled and/or highly-experienced individuals who have many years yet to work. People searching for a way through a small business to generate income, do meaningful hybrid/remote work, escape corporate employment will learn the secrets, hacks and pitfalls to transitioning to small business in the project/contract work and the consulting sector. We cover how you can look, walk and sound like a consultant; networking, website, LinkedIn and client referral tips; leveraging pro bono and volunteering; using consulting marketplaces and job boards; tendering (procurement) skills, curating your industry trends and some excellent case studies of those that have created a small business around their unique skill sets.

Presenter: Viktoria Darabi superpower is helping food businesses, destinations and regions turn food, beverage, culinary and tourism trends into profits. She does this by providing insights and helping them create connections, events and activities to market their products, passions, skills and stories to excite existing and entice new customers. Along with her Le Cordon Bleu Master of Gastronomic Tourism qualification, she has developed a keen eye for current and future trends in entrepreneurship, marketing, tourism and gastronomy and blends a marketer’s mind with an entrepreneur’s spirit. Viktoria has been an advisor for small businesses affected many types of disruption including COVID- 19, bushfires, competition, new technologies, infrastructure developments and globalisation.

This webinar is limited to 50 attendees

This webinar will take place on Zoom. Click BOOK NOW to register. This will be a live online event only. Those who attend will receive a copy of available resources

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This is a Business Connect event, funded and supported by the NSW Government

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.

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