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SkyBots: Mornington Practical AI & Agentic Workflows 2-Day Workshop (30 Nov – 1 Dec, 2026)

Venue capacity has been reached and bookings are closed — but cancellations happen! and if we get enough people on the waitlist, we will move to a larger venue so please  Join the waitlist and we'll contact you if we get enough people to support moving to another venue.

Lunch & Learn Workshop // Friday 19 February, 2027 - 12:00 - 2:30pm
$75 (incl. GST)pp includes drink on arrival & a wonderful two course Italian lunch - antipasto, pasta & pizza. Be prepared!
Bridging the gap between legal and financial expertise in family law. Many practitioners see the legal issue, but the strongest outcomes for separating clients come from understanding the numbers behind the matter. This practical session provides family lawyers with the financial fluency to spot issues early, guide clients with confidence, and collaborate more effectively with accountants and financial advisers.

INVESTOR BRIEFING — JOINTLY PRESENTED BY SMART BUSINESS SOLUTIONS & AREA SPECIALIST 
Thursday 29 October, 5:30-7:30pm, $20 per person — 100% donated to Mornington Community Support Services, Mt Martha Lifesaving Club, Mount Martha
The property rules changed — negative gearing, capital gains and more. Join SMART Business Solutions and Lauren Wild of Area Specialist for a joint evening briefing on the 2026 tax reforms for residential property investors, plus live residential and commercial market updates from two local experts. Find out whether the changes affect you — and what is worth doing before 1 July 2027.
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AI-Enhanced Automation for Accounting and Finance Professionals: Leveraging ChatGPT, Copilot & Claude for Innovation and Productivity.

Join SkyBots’ 2-day Workshop in MORNINGTON with automation expert Daryl Aw to revolutionise your workflow using cutting-edge Agentic AI tools including Chat GPT, Claude, CoPilot and Gemini. This workshop is built for accountants, bookkeepers, finance teams, and business owners who want to move beyond basic prompts and turn AI into a reliable, ethical, and practical system for everyday work.

AI-Enhanced Automation for Accounting and Finance Professionals: Leveraging ChatGPT, Copilot & Claude for Innovation and Productivity.

Join SkyBots’ 2-day Workshop in GOLD COAST with automation expert Daryl Aw to revolutionise your workflow using cutting-edge Agentic AI tools including Chat GPT, Claude, CoPilot and Gemini. This workshop is built for accountants, bookkeepers, finance teams, and business owners who want to move beyond basic prompts and turn AI into a reliable, ethical, and practical system for everyday work.

Please note: This event is not until February 2027 — AI agent technology is moving fast, so the workshop content will continue to evolve to bring you the latest of what is happening in the AI agent space. AI-Enhanced Automation for Accounting and Finance Professionals: Leveraging ChatGPT, Copilot & Claude for Innovation and Productivity.

Join SkyBots’ 2-day Workshop in PERTH with automation expert Daryl Aw to revolutionise your workflow using cutting-edge Agentic AI tools including Chat GPT, Claude, CoPilot and Gemini. This workshop is built for accountants, bookkeepers, finance teams, and business owners who want to move beyond basic prompts and turn AI into a reliable, ethical, and practical system for everyday work.

Please note: This event is not until March 2027 — AI agent technology is moving fast, so the workshop content will continue to evolve to bring you the latest of what is happening in the AI agent space. AI-Enhanced Automation for Accounting and Finance Professionals: Leveraging ChatGPT, Copilot & Claude for Innovation and Productivity.

Join SkyBots’ 2-day Workshop in MORNINGTON with automation expert Daryl Aw to revolutionise your workflow using cutting-edge Agentic AI tools including Chat GPT, Claude, CoPilot and Gemini. This workshop is built for accountants, bookkeepers, finance teams, and business owners who want to move beyond basic prompts and turn AI into a reliable, ethical, and practical system for everyday work.

Past Events

A Business Recovery Planning session requires you to reconsider all aspects of your business to ensure its best chance of recovery. We'll work with you to develop a concise Business Recovery Plan and clarify the future direction of your business.

Our payroll refresher webinar will cover an overview of Xero’s payroll function. We’ll touch on new features, tips and tricks, auto superannuation, and finish with a demonstration of finalising and submitting Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting at year-end.

An effective business planning process gets to the heart and soul of your business.
This session will require you to take time out from day to day activities in the business to focus on the business. Together we’ll review your past performance and clarify your future direction.

JobKeeper Specifics Webinar

The top problem questions asked and answered + registration issues and monthly reporting. The JobKeeper Specifics Webinar covers the detail of how to work with the JobKeeper program from registration to the ongoing compliance.

Core Values are the essence of a company’s identity; they support the vision and shape the culture of an organisation. Core Values cannot be plagiarised and made to fit an organisation. They need to be developed from within to be authentic to your company and your team.

The JobKeeper subsidy represents the largest single stimulus initiative ever offered to Australian business. A payment of $1,500 per fortnight for each eligible employee for a period of up to 6 months is a massive underwrite of the Australian economy and already hundreds of thousands of businesses have registered their interest to participate in the scheme. Under this scheme many businesses will be receiving tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars over the six-month period. You cannot afford to get this wrong.

How do you manage cashflow during the best of times? What about during the worst of times?

With the economy tipping GFC point due to the coronavirus outbreak, the harsh impact is felt directly by small business. So how do you ride the waves during economic changes?

It is essential that every business has a plan for dealing with the fallout from this pandemic.
A plan will give you peace of mind and clarity for decision-making for the future of your business, and ensure you access Government support entitlements and maximise opportunities to preserve your cashflow and profitability.

Cashflow is the pain point for many small businesses. It can single-handedly make or break your business even if you’re generally running a profitable business.
Learn the need-to-knows to improve your cashflow.

Join Shannon and the SMART Team at the first 90 minute Lunch & Learn Workshop for 2020!

It doesn't matter if you're a retailer, tradie, health practitioner or one of a thousand other businesses. The tools remain the same. We're all about getting you on track to help you understand your business, make realistic goals and to be better positioned to reach your business goals.

Session # 11 - 3 Essential Tools for Business Success 

By attending this event you’ll learn the three most powerful tools for business success and how to use them, including:

Our final Lunch and Learn for 2019, this session puts the wheels in motion to ensure your 2020 is spent being results focussed, productive and more aligned with your business goals than ever before.

Session # 10 - Organisational Review - How many hats are you wearing in your business and what can you do about it?

 Most small business owners understand only too well that there are always too many things that need to be done yesterday. Being under-resourced, both from a time and a staffing perspective, is a continual challenge.

Setting a clear organisational structure ensures that everyone understands their responsibilities to the business. It also helps you identify where you may need to outsource to ensure the cogs keep moving.

Session # 9 - Xero Update - Get all the latest news, tips and traps to get the most out of Xero
You already know how fantastic Xero is for streamlining your accounting and bookkeeping. But did you know that there are a stack of new features that have only very recently been released that will make your software work even harder for you? Like Xero's investment in artificial intelligence,  fixed price tasks, workflow assistance and more.

Session # 8- How to build a marketing plan that can be regularly implemented

Our Lunch Learn Program combines two of life's essentials; food and knowledge. And what better way to combine the two than with a 2 course catered lunch alongside like-minded business owners who are keen to learn & network. A more casual alternative to formal training and seminars, the best lunch and learns become an integral part of company culture - and a tasty perk that everyone looks forward to.

Session # 7 - Cashflow Management - How to plan for a healthy cashflow

Our Lunch Learn Program combines two of life's essentials; food and knowledge. And what better way to combine the two than with a 2 course catered lunch alongside like-minded business owners who are keen to learn & network. A more casual alternative to formal training and seminars, the best lunch and learns become an integral part of company culture - and a tasty perk that everyone looks forward to.

Session # 5 - How to determine your critical KPI's and improve them for success

Our Lunch Learn Program combines two of life's essentials; food and knowledge. And what better way to combine the two than with a 2 course catered lunch alongside like-minded business owners who are keen to learn & network. A more casual alternative to formal training and seminars, the best lunch and learns become an integral part of company culture - and a tasty perk that everyone looks forward to.

From global keynote business leaders to interactive interview panels of local movers and shakers, B.I.T.E. Conference has proved to be the hub for all things boundless, bold and brilliant for the past two years. We’re passionate about Australian businesses and the positive contribution they make to the economy.  We’re even more passionate about nurturing and growing small business on the Mornington Peninsula and Greater Frankston region. 
We invite you to join us at B.I.T.E Conference 2019 - The Business Event of the Year.

Session # 4 Business Value - Build a business with the end in mind

When establishing a business, most of us will think about how to 'get there.' However, the widely forgotten yet hugely important contrasting component to a solid business plan is also to know how you may one day exit the business. An effective exit or succession plan encourages the growth and sustainability of your business.

Our Lunch Learn Program combines two of life's essentials; food and knowledge. And what better way to combine the two than with a 2 course catered lunch alongside like-minded business owners who are keen to learn & network. A more casual alternative to formal training and seminars, the best lunch and learns become an integral part of company culture - and a tasty perk that everyone looks forward to.

SESSION 3: FINANCIAL AWARENESS

The better you understand your business, the easier it will be to make more money.

Management decisions rely on a sound understanding of the financial implications for a business. We have developed this workshop to enable business owners to fully understand and interpret their numbers, so they have a strong foundation on which to grow their business.

We recommend this workshop to you if you are passionate about your business and want to better understand your numbers, so you can answer questions like:
1. How much profit have I made this year?
2. Why has my profit increased but I have no cash?
3. Is my cash level increasing or decreasing?
4. What is affecting my cash level?

 

It's on again! SMART Business Solutions together with Clothes4U Boutique once again bring you the fabulously fun and feel-good event, Fashion For A Cause.

Last year, this brilliant clothes-swap concept raised in excess $6,500 for the most vulnerable people in our Mornington Peninsula community.

SESSION 2: Successful Selling
You're already good at what you do. However, most business owners have never received any formal sales training. In a world of rapid change, tighter margins, and greater competition due to digital marketing, it’s essential that business owners dedicate time and energy to obtaining their share of the market.

This Lunch & Learn session provides valuable sales learnings and advice to help you streamline your sales process, boost the performance of your sales team and significantly improve your results.

Our Lunch Learn Program combines two of life's essentials; food and knowledge. And what better way to combine the two than with a 2 course catered lunch alongside like-minded business owners who are keen to learn & network.

A more casual alternative to formal training and seminars, the best lunch and learns become an integral part of company culture - and a tasty perk that everyone looks forward to.

Our Lunch Learn Program combines two of life's essentials; food and knowledge. And what better way to combine the two than with a 2 course catered lunch alongside like-minded business owners who are keen to learn & network.

Whether it's generating more leads, or selling more to your existing customers, taking the time to set your marketing goals and determine the actions required to achieve them is the first step.
 

Update your wardrobe with items that spark JOY and join us for a fun evening of fashion as we tackle the War on Waste whilst assisting women in need on the Mornington Peninsula.
 

SMART Business Solutions together with Clothes 4U Boutique, a not-for-profit organisation providing quality clothing, accessories and toiletries to women in need on the Mornington Peninsula, bring you the brilliant concept of swapping your quality pre-loved clothing with other participants.

With the success of 2017, BITE Conference is back for 2018 - The Mornington Peninsulas leading conference for small business. With a focus on 4 key ingredients integral to success in modern business: Business Innovation Technology Efficiency, BITE Conference is the number 1 thing you can do for your business this year

Having an effective Succession Plan encourages the growth and sustainability of your business….
Succession Planning allows you to transition your business to new ownership in a managed and systematic way; reducing stress while achieving a greater outcome. If you would like to learn more about how you can successfully transition your business, or be the recipient of the transition, join us at our Succession Planning seminar.

Learn How To Construct Compelling Award Entries - Afternoon Session
We know that award nominations can be daunting, attend this free seminar to learn how to do it and construct a compelling award entry that can put you on the map. With nominations for the Peninsula Business Awards quickly drawing to a close, it has got us thinking about why businesses should enter awards. It takes time, energy and a good dollop of realism to piece together your story authentically, but the benefits are unchallenged, from third-party endorsement to increase your credibility to opening new networks and celebrating your team. Read more about the endless benefits of entering awards here. 
 
There's a couple of weeks left to enter the Peninsula Business Awards, but there are plenty of valuable and powerful small business awards to enter throughout the year. Join us next week as we ease you through the submission process and prep you for award success. The seminar is free to attend, but you must book now to secure your seat at the event! 

Learn How To Construct Compelling Award Entries  - Evening Session
We know that award nominations can be daunting, attend this free seminar to learn how to do it and construct a compelling award entry that can put you on the map. With nominations for the Peninsula Business Awards quickly drawing to a close, it has got us thinking about why businesses should enter awards. It takes time, energy and a good dollop of realism to piece together your story authentically, but the benefits are unchallenged, from third-party endorsement to increase your credibility to opening new networks and celebrating your team.  Read more about the endless benefits of entering awards here. 
 
There's a couple of weeks left to enter the  Peninsula Business Awards, but there are plenty of valuable and powerful small business awards to enter throughout the year. Join us next week as we ease you through the submission process and prep you for award success. The seminar is free to attend, but you must book now to secure your seat at the event! 

The Flourish Business Coaching Program is designed specifically for small to medium business owners committed to growing their business. The program provides you with essential ingredients to improve your financial literacy,helping
you make informed strategic decisions to help accelerate your business growth.

Xero For Start-Ups Workshop

Just started a business? Or want to change your sole trader business to Xero? 

We can help! Our workshop will provide you with the training and information you need to get your new business (or existing sole trader) onto Xero accounting software to provide you with real-time financial information so you can confidently make business decisions. When:
1st Nov (Morning Session @ 9:00am-12:30pm)



Cost: $50pp
 

As Xero achieves a major milestone with 1 million users globally, their product development and new features continue to evolve.

As Xero Gold Partner's, Awarded 2016 Xero Partner of the Year (Victoria) and appointed to the Xero Accounting Partner Advisory Council, SMART Business Solutions is well positioned to provide you with all of the latest Xero Innovations to help you get the most out of Xero.

These sessions will cover:
- Latest developments & enhancements
- New releases coming soon
- Our  favorite tips & tricks for Xero users

Since we receive a heap of questions about Xero from clients,  we have decided to run these sessions every two months.
 
Whether you have just started using Xero or are a seasoned Xero pro, everyone can benefit from the latest tips from our  recognised   team  of Xero experts.

Topics for each session will change based on the latest developments, however, we can publish the topics two weeks in advance.

Morning tea will be provided
Session One:
Wednesday 4th October
10am - 12noon
Location: SMART Business Solutions Office, Level 1, 328 Main Street Mornington

Join us for our first Mornington Peninsula retailers breakfast and learn how you can not only survive but thrive in an Amazonian retail environment.

There's been a lot of talk recently about the threat of giants like Amazon on bricks & mortar stores. But it doesn't have to be all bad.

Presented by Craig Bass from VendHQ and Shannon Smit & Nadia Hughes, Directors of SMART Business Solutions, here's a taste of what we'll be covering and why you need to get on board the Amazon Express

What you'll get from attending this session

*Using Amazon for your gain
*How to compete with Amazon by not competing with them
*How to use technology to win
*Breakfast

Who Should attend?

*Retail owners and managers
*Business that engage with and service retailers

When: Wednesday 6th September
Time: Arrive from 7 am for a 7.30am  kick off  - finish by 8.30am
Location: Benito's Restaurant, 1196 Nepean Highway, Mornington

FIRST 25 REGISTERED RECEIVE COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS! otherwise tickets are $25 per head but include a wonderful hot breakfast

Building wealth is not a product, it is a strategy

An event not to be missed:

The 3 Key topics of discussion will be:

1. Australia : As funny as it sounds, is a hidden tax haven

2. There is only one reason you should pay tax - to avoid paying more tax!

3. Recent increased tax exemptions that benefit small to medium businesses
 

BITE Conference - 10 May 2017

We invite you to join a collective of highly accomplished and innovative people who share their insights into Business, Innovation, Technology and Efficiency in order to be at the forefront of business - regardless of your industry.