Gold Coast Graphic Design Blog - Local Events

2ND APRIL // Everyone talks about branding and how important it is, but does anyone really know what the f*** branding means and why you need it? If you’re like most business owners, when you started you chose a logo, some colours and fonts and voila!, you had a brand. But that’s not all branding is, folks.

14TH MAY // If you’re wasting money on marketing, not getting it right or it’s giving you a headache this is the workshop for you. In this interactive workshop you’ll learn how to create a marketing plan through discussions and exercises. This will form the framework of your marketing strategy for the year.

9 TH JULY // Social media… everyone says you need to be using it to grow your business. But there are so many platforms, so where does a business owner begin?

3 SEPTEMBER // So you studied graphic design and developed your skills to start your own freelancing business… but now you know it’s time to learn how to take care of your books.

12TH FEBRUARY // THINGS YOU DON’T LEARN AT SCHOOL, BUT NEED TO KNOW SO YOU HAVE MORE MONEY NOW AND IN THE FUTURE! Are you between the ages of 15-30 and need to get educated about money? Are you are leaving school or university soon?

5 NOVEMBER // Your website should be one of your most powerful marketing tools, working 24/7, 365 days a year to bring you more clients. But are people finding it? Organic SEO is a range of strategies you can use to get found on search engines.

6TH FEBRUARY // Let’s get your year in business started right – with a plan for success. In this hands-on workshop you’ll explore setting goals and targets, planning 101, promotional activities and anything that might hold you back.

Start to focus on those first initial steps of setting up a business. From Tax, Bookkeeping and accounts through to starting to figure out your own visual branding - this Seminar is perfect for those just starting out.

An introduction into different online marketing platforms + techniques you can explore when starting out your business. Dive into the world of paid + organic Social media & creating the ultimate webinar funnel.

What it is it that you want your business brand to 'say'? Exploring different elements of branding we will get you to put your thinking caps on and start brainstorming! Learn how to write your own 'Elevator Pitch' and mission statement.

Come along for a night full of valuable information about tax planning, tracking figures, choosing the right financial products for your business, bookkeeping tips & tricks and so much more!

This Interactive workshop will take you step by step through the process of creating a marketing plan. Through discussions and exercises we’ll help you form the framework of your marketing strategy and plan for the year.

So you're amazing at what you do and the services/products you supply! But this doesn’t mean you studied how to run a business. Time to get some INVALUABLE advice that will lead to more money, time and a smoother business overall.

An introduction to the main platforms in Social Media and the benefits of using these for your business. Learn how to prepare a basic social media plan and also look into the language you use and some prompts to increase engagement through your copy.

We will be exploring the topic of design & check out the latest samples from our local label printer - looking at 4 key industry sectors, as well as chat through some of legal requirements related to packaging.

Every time a potential customer or client reads about you is an opportunity to connect and convert. Find out how to make the most of what people are reading about you with this workshop.

Anyone with a website can greatly benefit from understanding organic SEO. This is the phrase used to describe processes to obtain a natural placement in google. Learn basic tips and tricks that you can implement yourself.

You only get one chance to make a great first impression, especially in business! Come and take part in the information, tips and advice Gold Coast Graphic Design have to share, no matter where you are at in the timeline of your business.