From online selling to social growth: Reboot 2024 invites Aussie small businesses to learn from the best

As a small business, it’s vital to keep up with the latest tactics to help your business thrive and grow, especially in these tough economic times. What better way than to learn from experts in business growth, social engagement, online selling and more – all free and accessible from anywhere?

Enter, Reboot 2024. The City of Sydney’s lunchtime webinar series is back for a fourth year with lineup of leading Aussie small business experts to help you and your staff level up your skills and keep your business at the top of its game.

Running until June, the webinar series is completely free and has something for every type of business, with nine weekly one-hour sessions tackling common issues facing many small businesses today. All sessions are available to watch on demand.

Whether you want to learn how to elevate your online and social presence, grow your customer base, deal with online threats or embrace AI to boost profits and productivity, you’ll come away with practical tips and solutions to get started, plus useful learning resources customised for each session.

Your guide to Reboot 2024

• April 30 – Social media smarts: Elevate your online presence with Emma Lo Russo, CEO of Digivizer
• May 7 – Bricks to clicks: build an online business empire with Kelly Slessor, CEO of Shop You
• May 14 – Power of AI to enhance productivity and profit with fast growth expert, Izzy Whitelock
• May 21 – Retail in the age of the empowered customer with retail expert Nancy Georges
• May 28 – Diversity dream: creating inclusive workplaces with people and culture expert Claudia Barriga-Larriviere
• June 4 – Customer connection: gain loyalty and drive growth with Merlin Luck, Regional VP at Salesforce
• June 11 – Cybersecurity serenity: calming online threats with Cole Cornford, Director at Galah Cyber
• June 18 – Alternative models for business growth with Tom Dawkins, co-founder of StartSomeGood
• June 25 – Unbreakable business: building resilience with James MacDonald, Director at NewyTechPeople

Our top webinar pick for small businesses

Reboot 2024 kicked off on Tuesday, April 30 with a topic at the forefront for businesses today – how to make a real impact on social media to expand your reach and business growth.

Having worked with celebrities, influencers and companies around the world, CEO of Digivizer Emma Lo Russo knows that having an impact in social media goes well beyond posting nice photos and videos – it’s a data-driven strategy that can grow small and big brands at speed.

Emma has worked on brand campaigns with the likes of Lenovo, Barilla, Optus, illy and IMB Bank. In the Lenovo campaign, Emma worked with Ashton Kutcher and other influencers to deliver a successful digital-first campaign.

Discover the secrets to creating compelling content across different platforms, establishing a strong online presence and effectively using social platforms to boost your brand.

Register now for your free ticket to watch Emma’s webinar on demand, Social media smarts: Elevate your online presence and learn from one of the best in the biz.

More unmissable highlights

Retail in the age of the empowered customer: The retail landscape has changed significantly over the last two years, and so have customer expectations and behaviour.

Renowned retail expert Nancy Georges delves into the dynamic world of modern retail, exploring strategies for engaging the empowered consumer, emphasising personalised experiences and digital innovation for sustainable growth. Book your free ticket here to watch this informative webinar.

Cybersecurity serenity: calming online threats: In an era where cyber threats loom larger and more complex than ever, safeguarding your small business’ digital assets is paramount.

Join the webinar on June 11 with cybersecurity pro Cole Cornford to learn how to protect your business from cyber threats, understand the most important cyber hygiene practices and data security measures, and train your team to recognise and respond to cyber threats. Register for your free ticket here.

Bookings are essential, so check out the full Reboot 2024 program and register now for as many free webinars as you like to grow your customers and brand.

The Reboot webinar series is brought to you by the City of Sydney, and proudly supported by Service NSW Business Connect.

This article is brought to you by Kochie’s Business Builders in partnership with the City of Sydney.