Previous EVENTS

We grow as a community through our knowledge experience and what better way to share our knowledge with events. We have a resourceful group of community members that are skilful in their field and love to share their knowledge.

In addition our Members get access to our events, programs and member benefits.

Toastmasters
20220420
12:00 pm
Getting Your Business Ready for EOFY - GC Hub Community Webinar
20220419
12:30 pm

The end of the financial year (EOFY) and tax time for small business can be challenging at the best of times. In the first and second quarters of 2022 financial year, most Australian small business owners have had to make significant and rapid adjustments to most areas of their businesses in light of the spread of COVID-19, lockdowns and the risks posed to businesses and workforces as a result. The upcoming EOFY will be the perfect time to reassess your business needs and plan for the next year. That means staying on top of the key checklists and resources that you’ll need to be ready for EOFY.

Join this insightful webinar hosted by Sharon Hunneybell at GC Hub to hear from leading experts on key EOFY topics across assessing business needs, funding, accounting and R&Dtax credits. Sharon will be joined by Scott Weddle, Head of Commercial Operations – Swoop Funding, Julian Hutabarat, GM-Beany Australia and Jen Kiang, Partnership Manager –Fundquire.

Webinar Highlights

  • Market update and forecast
  • Online accounting services
  • Accounting checklist for EOFY
  • Assessing business needs and funding requirements
  • R&D tax credits

A recording of the webinar will be sent out to everyone who registers after the event.

Gold Coast - DIGITAL MASTERMIND FOR STARTUPS by Sharon [FW]
20220419
1:00 pm
The Digital Mastermind for Startups provides a great way to get the support and feedback that you need to grow your business.

About this event

Delivery Method: Face to Face Workshop

PLEASE NOTE: To register for this event you must be a business (0-19 employees)  and provide your ABN.

 

Level : Beginner

Date/Time:

Tuesday, 19 April 2022

QLD: 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM (AEST)

 

The Digital Mastermind for Startups provides a great way to get the support and feedback that you need to grow your business, while also learning from others about their experiences running a business and using digital technology.

Capped at 10 participants, attendees each have an opportunity to raise an issue they are experiencing in their business and to brainstorm the solution with the other business founders.

The Digital Mastermind serves to connect people on a personal level by providing them with an environment where they can share their struggles, successes, knowledge, and ideas.

 

This workshop is brought to you by Business Station and AusIndustry under the Digital Solutions Program.

 

ABOUT PRESENTER

Recognised by the Australian Financial Review as one of Australia’s 100 Women of Influence Sharon Hunneybell has a passion for technology, innovation, collaboration and is a champion for youth participation in startups and technology.

Sharon has held senior roles in a number of fast growing Australian firms including multi award winning software company, Opmantek. She has been an active startup community builder, co-creating and facilitating dozens of programs and initiatives to support digital business creation and growth. These include Startup Apprentice, Australia’s first high school startup accelerator program and the Mayors Telstra Technology Awards.

In 2017, Sharon co-founded the Gold Coast Innovation Hub, a non-profit organisation that has received Federal, State and Local government support to deliver a citywide innovation strategy to support entrepreneurs and new business growth on the Gold Coast.

 

#gchub #goldcoaststartups

 

About Digital Solutions – Australian Small Business Advisory Services

Digital Solutions is one of the most generously supported digital transformation programs for small business by the Commonwealth Government. This iteration of the program has been run by Business Station in QLD, WA and NT for three years and has had a significant positive impact on the small business community.

This event will give you the chance to learn about the details of the program, what’s on offer and who can access the free or highly subsidised support, training and resources! Perhaps you will find them beneficial for yourselves, your network or your clients.

To better understand what’s on offer, we will encourage each attendee to register themselves to the program before the event, or otherwise by attending this workshop, you will be registered.

 

Important – Participating businesses must be aware that this information will be provided to the Commonwealth Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources for program evaluation and reporting purposes; and businesses may be approached by a representative from the Department to complete a survey on the services provided.

 

Please Note: Entry to venues in which we run our workshops are subject to the requirements of the Qld Government and COVID restrictions, please check with the venue about these requirements if you are unsure.

Toastmasters
20220413
12:00 pm

Join us for an incredible opportunity to enhance and grow your Communication and Leadership skills in a supportive encouraging learning environment with Toastmasters at Gold Coast TechSpace!

As a business owner speaking skills are a must have. Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. By learning to effectively formulate and convey your ideas, you open a world of possibilities. You will be more persuasive and confident whether speaking with your colleagues, your community or your family.

Leadership is the art of understanding the needs of others and guiding them to achieve common goals. To do so, you need to communicate effectively and inspire people to work as a team. Toastmasters can help you do both. Learn leadership theories and put them into practice with the GC Hub club so that you can, in turn, apply them to everyday situations.

Brunch Like a Boss
20220412
10:00 am

A proactive female founders club uniting Gold Coast’s Boss Ladies, Entrepreneurs, Start-ups and CEO’s

Together we share our stories, strengthen our networks, create opportunities for investment, nurture innovative ideas and give rise to new and exciting collaborations.

You will receive a glass of bubbles on arrival, enjoy a delicious brunch from the menu, and be inspired by two successful #BOSSLADY guest speakers…plus, everyone goes into the draw to win one of our famously donated female founder prizes.

Make sure you brush up your elevator pitch, we are surrounded by opportunities and your next collaboration could be in the crowd.

SHARE BAGS…. are placed at the door, feel free to share the love and add a sample, discount voucher, special offer, flyer or business card to the bags. each attendee will get to take one home.

Toastmasters
20220406
12:00 pm

Join us for an incredible opportunity to enhance and grow your Communication and Leadership skills in a supportive encouraging learning environment with Toastmasters at Gold Coast TechSpace!

As a business owner speaking skills are a must have. Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. By learning to effectively formulate and convey your ideas, you open a world of possibilities. You will be more persuasive and confident whether speaking with your colleagues, your community or your family.

Leadership is the art of understanding the needs of others and guiding them to achieve common goals. To do so, you need to communicate effectively and inspire people to work as a team. Toastmasters can help you do both. Learn leadership theories and put them into practice with the GC Hub club so that you can, in turn, apply them to everyday situations.

ANZ+ASEAN 1:1 VC Connect, hosted by Freshworks for Startups
20220405
10:00 am

The Gold Coast Innovation Hub is proud to partner with ANZ+ASEAN 1:1 VC Connect, hosted by Freshworks for Startups, happening on April 5th – 6th, 2022 @ 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM (AEST). If you’re a founder looking to raise funding – check it out!

What you can expect:

1:1 personal meetings with top-tier VC’s
15 minutes time slot
Double Opt-in

Gold Coast - DIGITAL MASTERMIND FOR STARTUPS by Sharon [FW]
20220405
1:00 pm
The Digital Mastermind for Startups provides a great way to get the support and feedback that you need to grow your business.

About this event

Delivery Method: Face to face Workshop

 

PLEASE NOTE: To register for this event you must be a business (0-19 employees)  and provide your ABN.

 

Level : Beginner

 

The Digital Mastermind for Startups provides a great way to get the support and feedback that you need to grow your business, while also learning from others about their experiences running a business and using digital technology.

Capped at 10 participants, attendees each have an opportunity to raise an issue they are experiencing in their business and to brainstorm the solution with the other business founders.

The Digital Mastermind serves to connect people on a personal level by providing them with an environment where they can share their struggles, successes, knowledge, and ideas.

 

This workshop is brought to you by Business Station and AusIndustry under the Digital Solutions Program.

ABOUT PRESENTER

Recognised by the Australian Financial Review as one of Australia’s 100 Women of Influence Sharon Hunneybell has a passion for technology, innovation, collaboration and is a champion for youth participation in startups and technology.

Sharon has held senior roles in a number of fast growing Australian firms including multi award winning software company, Opmantek. She has been an active startup community builder, co-creating and facilitating dozens of programs and initiatives to support digital business creation and growth. These include Startup Apprentice, Australia’s first high school startup accelerator program and the Mayors Telstra Technology Awards.

In 2017, Sharon co-founded the Gold Coast Innovation Hub, a non-profit organisation that has received Federal, State and Local government support to deliver a citywide innovation strategy to support entrepreneurs and new business growth on the Gold Coast.

#gchub #goldcoaststartups

 

About Digital Solutions – Australian Small Business Advisory Services

Digital Solutions is one of the most generously supported digital transformation programs for small business by the Commonwealth Government. This iteration of the program has been run by Business Station in QLD, WA and NT for three years and has had a significant positive impact on the small business community.

This event will give you the chance to learn about the details of the program, what’s on offer and who can access the free or highly subsidised support, training and resources! Perhaps you will find them beneficial for yourselves, your network or your clients.

To better understand what’s on offer, we will encourage each attendee to register themselves to the program before the event, or otherwise by attending this workshop, you will be registered.

Important – Participating businesses must be aware that this information will be provided to the Commonwealth Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources for program evaluation and reporting purposes; and businesses may be approached by a representative from the Department to complete a survey on the services provided.

Please Note: Entry to venues in which we run our workshops are subject to the requirements of the Qld Government and COVID restrictions, please check with the venue about these requirements if you are unsure .

LUNCH AND LEARN with Nick Farr & Jessica Olivier
20220404
12:00 pm

Join fellow members and like-minded business owners, start-up entrepreneurs, and visionaries for lunch on a mission.

Whether you are a seasoned business owner, start-up, or entrepreneur, you will take away a wealth of learning from this event.

GUEST SPEAKERS:

 Nick Farr, Senior Manager – Business Advisory

As an experienced adviser, Nick has been providing clients with trusted strategic advice and accounting services since graduating from university. While Nick can service a broad range of clients, he holds particular expertise in family-owned businesses and those within the Health, Child Care, and Property and Construction sectors. Prior to joining RSM, Nick worked at another mid-tier accounting firm.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-farr-344b3ab4/

 

Jessica Olivier, Partner, R&D Tax and Government Incentives

Jess leads RSM’s national R&D team and worked in corporate tax from 2000 – 2005. Since 2006, she has specialised in Australian R&D tax and assists a diverse range of industries to identify R&D opportunities and access the R&D tax benefits, including start-up innovators, SMEs and large multi-national corporations. With strong authority (ATO & AusIndustry) relationships, the RSM team has a very strong track record of preparing robust and defensible R&D claims.

 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-olivier-b3616b3/

TOPIC: LEVERAGING GRANTS AND INCENTIVES FOR GROWTH

  • R&D Tax incentive – how to claim?
  • ESIC – do I qualify?
  • EMDG – What are the changes that came in last year and how to claim?
  • What structure should I use?
  • What are the tax implication of R&D?

 

CATERING: Guests will enjoy a selection of canapés and finger foods along with a complimentary drink from the bar. 

ATTIRE: Casual day or workwear 

TICKETING:

GC HUB Member: free

Non-Members: $39

12 month Community Membership $39 ( Become a community member and attend all future L&Ls for free, along with discounts on other GC Hub events )

Done Day
20220331
8:30 am

What is it?
DONE is a facilitated day of work sprints spent 100% focussed on getting your priorities done with zero distractions. All you need to do is bring your enthusiasm and your to-do list, and then we will keep you motivated and focussed on getting it done. If you know the acronyms, it’s all about GSD by JFDI.

Why participate?
You are probably very busy, possibly even getting a lot done, but yet you may be left feeling like you never get time for the most important things. Or maybe you’ve got a backlog of small unfinished. Or maybe you have a big piece of project work that really needs an entire day of focussed work. Or maybe you just want to do some planning and develop a strategy. Or maybe you need time for writing or content creation, or finalising that grant application, or catching up on book work.

How it works:
Each participant brings their own “To Do” list for the day and works through them in a series of short, focussed sprints.

Our facilitator does all the time keeping and keeps you accountable to your tasks for the day.

The morning starts at 08:30 with an optional training session where we share with participants some productivity techniques and tools as well as giving you time to work on your to-do lists for the day.

Then at 09:00 we commence the actual focussed work sprints. You can take all these learnings back into your everyday work practices to improve your normal levels of productivity.

As well as working individually, you have the option to use the power of the group to have short sessions for some brainstorming and co-creation with fellow participants.

It’s a great way to gain some fresh perspectives, new ideas, and new connections.

Done Day is the brainchild of the amazing people at Tribe Global

 

Toastmasters
20220330
12:00 pm

Join us for an incredible opportunity to enhance and grow your Communication and Leadership skills in a supportive encouraging learning environment with Toastmasters at Gold Coast TechSpace!

As a business owner speaking skills are a must have. Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. By learning to effectively formulate and convey your ideas, you open a world of possibilities. You will be more persuasive and confident whether speaking with your colleagues, your community or your family.

Leadership is the art of understanding the needs of others and guiding them to achieve common goals. To do so, you need to communicate effectively and inspire people to work as a team. Toastmasters can help you do both. Learn leadership theories and put them into practice with the GC Hub club so that you can, in turn, apply them to everyday situations.

Toastmasters
20220323
12:00 pm

Join us for an incredible opportunity to enhance and grow your Communication and Leadership skills in a supportive encouraging learning environment with Toastmasters at Gold Coast TechSpace!

As a business owner speaking skills are a must have. Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. By learning to effectively formulate and convey your ideas, you open a world of possibilities. You will be more persuasive and confident whether speaking with your colleagues, your community or your family.

Leadership is the art of understanding the needs of others and guiding them to achieve common goals. To do so, you need to communicate effectively and inspire people to work as a team. Toastmasters can help you do both. Learn leadership theories and put them into practice with the GC Hub club so that you can, in turn, apply them to everyday situations.

Toastmasters
20220309
11:45 am

Join us for an incredible opportunity to enhance and grow your Communication and Leadership skills in a supportive encouraging learning environment with Toastmasters at Gold Coast TechSpace!

As a business owner speaking skills are a must have. Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. By learning to effectively formulate and convey your ideas, you open a world of possibilities. You will be more persuasive and confident whether speaking with your colleagues, your community or your family.

Leadership is the art of understanding the needs of others and guiding them to achieve common goals. To do so, you need to communicate effectively and inspire people to work as a team. Toastmasters can help you do both. Learn leadership theories and put them into practice with the GC Hub club so that you can, in turn, apply them to everyday situations.

PALITOW Flow Breathing and Mindfulness Session
20220228
6:00 am

Forget about manic Mondays – start your week calm and in flow by participating in a PALITOW Flow breathing and Mindfulness session!


Bracing yourself for another crazy week?

Juggling your business and family and feeling like you don’t have a moment to alone to think?

Give yourself an hour, before you start your week to disconnect from the noise of the outside world and reconnect with yourself.

Pesamino from PALITOW Flow will guide you through deep breathing and mindfulness exercises to help you reset your mind and relax.

Sessions are currently delivered via ZOOM.

PALITOW stands for Peace and Love Is The Only Way!

 

Done Day
20220224
8:30 am

What is it? DONE is a facilitated day of work sprints spent 100% focussed on getting your priorities done with zero distractions. All you need to do is bring your enthusiasm and your to-do list, and then we will keep you motivated and focussed on getting it done. If you know the acronyms, it’s all about GSD by JFDI.

Why participate? You are probably very busy, possibly even getting a lot done, but yet you may be left feeling like you never get time for the most important things. Or maybe you’ve got a backlog of small unfinished. Or maybe you have a big piece of project work that really needs an entire day of focussed work. Or maybe you just want to do some planning and develop a strategy. Or maybe you need time for writing or content creation, or finalising that grant application, or catching up on book work.

How it works:

Each participant brings their own “To Do” list for the day and works through them in a series of short, focussed sprints.

Our facilitator does all the time keeping and keeps you accountable to your tasks for the day.

The morning starts at 08:30 with an optional training session where we share with participants some productivity techniques and tools as well as giving you time to work on your to-do lists for the day.

Then at 09:00 we commence the actual focussed work sprints. You can take all these learnings back into your everyday work practices to improve your normal levels of productivity.

As well as working individually, you have the option to use the power of the group to have short sessions for some brainstorming and co-creation with fellow participants. It’s a great way to gain some fresh perspectives, new ideas, and new connections.

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