Digital Solutions Local Council Partner Program

What is the Digital Solutions Program?

The Digital Solutions Program is an Australian Government initiative that helps eligible small and micro-businesses improve their digital capabilities through mentoring, workshops, webinars and online learning. The program is delivered by the Australian School of Employment and supports businesses across New South Wales, including the Gunnedah Shire. This initiative is a commitment until 2030.

How can the program help my business?

The program provides practical support to help business owners:

  • Improve their website and online presence
  • Learn digital marketing and social media strategies
  • Explore artificial intelligence (AI) tools for business
  • Increase online sales and e-commerce capability
  • Improve cybersecurity and data protection
  • Use business software more effectively
  • Develop digital strategies for business growth

What is on offer through Gunnedah Shire Council’s new partnership?

  • Access to free online tutorials to learn in your own time
  • Access to free online workshops and webinars for beginner and advanced skill levels
  • ASE will come and run a free workshop yearly in the Shire
  • Access to 5 x 1:1 mentoring sessions with a suitable coach, depending on what your needs are, for $110 (worth $2,000)

What is covered in the mentoring sessions?

  • AI and emerging technologies
  • Digital strategy
  • Marketing and social media
  • Business growth
  • Customer experience
  • E-commerce
  • Sales
  • LinkedIn
  • Graphic design and Canva.

The sessions focus on practical actions tailored to each business, whether that’s improving a website or marketing, building confidence with AI, strengthening online sales or making business systems work better.

Apply for mentoring now: www.digitalsolutionsprogram.com.au/gunnedah

Financial hardship provisions may be available to waive the fee. 

 

 

 

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