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Regional NSW Digital Business Essentials | NSW Small Business Month 2026 | Obelisk Training
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Supported by the NSW Government — Small Business Month, 1-31 October 2026
Regional NSW Digital Business Essentials

Protect your business.
Work smarter.
Use AI with confidence.

Cybersecurity and AI for businesses without an IT department.

Four practical online workshops for regional NSW small businesses covering cyber security, digital safety and AI for business — presented as part of NSW Small Business Month 2026.

No technical background required. Designed for business owners, not IT teams.

4 FridaysOctober 2026
1:00 PMEvery Session
100%Online
From $29+ GST
Confirmed Dates

Four Fridays. Four Practical Business Workshops.

2 OCT

Check your cyber security.

9 OCT

Learn to spot scams and payment fraud.

16 OCT

Discover where AI can save your business time.

23 OCT

Build smarter and safer AI workflows.

All sessions delivered live online at 1:00 PM. Attend one, any two, or all four.

Built For Small Businesses

Not An IT Department In Sight

These practical workshops are designed for business owners and teams who want to protect their business, save time and use technology more confidently — no jargon, no assumed knowledge.

Cybersecurity expertise

You don't need to understand cybersecurity.

AI expertise

You don't need to be an AI expert.

Technical background

No technical background required — just your business.

Four practical online workshops, built around the real problems regional NSW businesses actually face — not another generic webinar.

Regional NSW Positioning

Built Around Regional NSW, Not Just Available To It

Every example, scenario and case study is drawn from businesses regional NSW will recognise — motels, cafés, tradies, farms, retailers, accountants and tourism operators, not city head offices.

Central West

Orange, Bathurst, Dubbo, Parkes, Forbes and surrounding areas.

Riverina

Wagga Wagga, Griffith and surrounding areas.

New England / Northern Inland

Tamworth, Armidale, Moree and surrounding areas.

Mid North Coast / Northern Rivers

Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Lismore, Ballina, Tweed and surrounding areas.

Also reaching: Albury, Goulburn, Queanbeyan, Cowra, Young, Broken Hill, Taree, Muswellbrook, Singleton and businesses across regional NSW — wherever you're based, this program is for you.
Real regional NSW small business owners — Aboriginal-owned business, home-based business, tradesperson
#NSWSmallBusinessMonth
Who Should Attend

If You Run A Small Business, This Is For You

Small-business owners, family businesses, managers, office managers, bookkeepers and admin staff — across every regional industry.

Retail & Accommodation
Construction & Trades
Tourism & Hospitality
Agriculture
Professional Services
Real Estate
Health & Allied Health
Owners, Managers & Admin Staff

Not designed for: cybersecurity professionals, IT managers, large corporations or technical teams. If you don't have — or need — an IT department, you're in the right place.

Cyber Security & Digital Safety

Find The Gaps Before Someone Else Does

Two practical sessions covering the everyday digital-security decisions regional businesses make every day — email, passwords, payments, suppliers and scams.

WORKSHOP 01 · CYBER SECURITY & DIGITAL SAFETY

Is Your Business Actually Cyber Safe?

A practical cyber health check for regional NSW small businesses

"If someone tried to access your business systems today, how confident are you that they would fail?"
📅 Friday 2 October 2026 🕐 1:00 PM ⏱ 60–75 Minutes 💻 Online 💲 From $29 + GST
CoversBusiness email & passwords · MFA & passkeys · Employee & ex-employee access · Devices & updates · Backups · Customer data · Cloud & file sharing · Supplier & remote access · Payment systems · AI use · Incident readiness
You'll leave with: your top 3 digital-security risks, and what to fix first — identified live, during a real cyber health check of your own business.
Small Business Cyber Health Check
Cyber Priority Action Plan
"Spend one practical session finding the gaps in your business before someone else does."
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WORKSHOP 02 · CYBER SECURITY & DIGITAL SAFETY

Would You Spot The Scam?

Phishing, invoice fraud, impersonation and payment scams targeting small businesses

"Your supplier emails asking you to change their bank details. What happens next?"
📅 Friday 9 October 2026 🕐 1:00 PM ⏱ 60–75 Minutes 💻 Online 💲 From $29 + GST
CoversPhishing & fake Microsoft/Google messages · Supplier impersonation · Changed bank details · Fake invoices · CEO/manager impersonation · Payroll changes · QR-code & SMS scams · Payment redirection · Business email compromise · AI-generated scams & deepfake voice risk · Verification procedures
You'll leave with: the warning signs to look for, what staff should verify, and what procedure needs to exist before money leaves your account.
Scam Spotting Checklist
Supplier and Payment Verification Procedure
"One fraudulent payment can cost far more than years of prevention. Learn what to check before money leaves your business."
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AI For Business

Practical AI, Not AI Hype

Two sessions that move from "what could AI actually do for my business" to a real, trialable workflow you can use on Monday morning.

WORKSHOP 03 · AI FOR BUSINESS

AI For Business: Start Using AI Without The Hype

Practical AI for everyday small-business work

"What could you stop spending hours doing every week?"
📅 Friday 16 October 2026 🕐 1:00 PM ⏱ 60–75 Minutes 💻 Online 💲 From $29 + GST
CoversEmails & customer communications · Document drafting · Meeting summaries · Procedures & checklists · Marketing ideas & social drafts · FAQs & job ads · Research & planning · Brainstorming & proposals — with motel, café, tradie, accountant and retailer examples
You'll leave with: your own AI Opportunity Map — the repetitive tasks costing you time, and exactly where AI could help first.
AI Opportunity Map
Small Business AI Starter Prompt Pack
"Forget the AI hype. Learn what AI can actually do for your business on Monday morning."
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WORKSHOP 04 · AI FOR BUSINESS

AI At Work: Save Time, Work Smarter And Use AI Safely

Turn AI into practical business workflows without putting your information at risk

"Using AI is easy. Using it well — and safely — is where businesses need a plan."
📅 Friday 23 October 2026 🕐 1:00 PM ⏱ 60–75 Minutes 💻 Online 💲 From $29 + GST
CoversWriting better prompts & adding context · Turning repetitive work into AI-assisted workflows · Checking AI-generated information & hallucinations · Privacy, customer & financial data, IP · Staff AI use & safe-use boundaries · Human review
You'll leave with: at least one real AI-assisted workflow — turned from a manual, repetitive task into something you can trial in your business immediately.
AI Workflow Planner
Small Business AI Safe-Use Checklist
"Stop experimenting randomly with AI. Build a practical workflow you can actually use in your business."
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The Format

This Isn't A Webinar. Here's What Actually Happens.

Every session follows the same practical structure — built around a real business problem, not a slide deck.

0–5 min

Opening business problem or scenario

5–20 min

Core teaching

20–40 min

Real examples & demo

40–55 min

Live participant activity

55–65 min

Practical action planning

65–75 min

Live Q&A

We don't spend time introducing Obelisk — this time is yours. Every session includes a downloadable, keep-forever business tool.

"We are proud to be hosting this workshop as part of the 2026 NSW Small Business Month program in partnership with the NSW Government."

Every session opens with a Welcome and an Acknowledgement of Country, followed by clear housekeeping so you know exactly how to ask questions and get the most from your time.

Why This Program Is Different

Not Four Webinars. A Regional Business Capability Program.

Practical

You leave with something usable — a checklist, plan or map, not just notes.

Relevant

Examples relate to real regional businesses — motels, cafés, tradies, farms and firms.

Accessible

No technical background required, ever.

Regional

Regional businesses recognise themselves in every example.

Action-Oriented

You know exactly what to do the moment the session ends.

Credible

Useful, professional and responsible — not a pitch in disguise.

Delivered By

Your Presenters

Obelisk Training's Business Education Specialists

These sessions are delivered by Obelisk Training's team of experienced facilitators, drawing on real workplace cyber security and AI-adoption practice — not academic theory. Facilitator details for each session will be confirmed closer to the October dates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Before You Register

Do I need a technical or IT background?

No. These workshops are built specifically for business owners and teams without an IT department. Everything is explained in plain business language.

Is this a sales pitch for Obelisk Training courses?

No. As an approved NSW Small Business Month Collaboration Partner, these sessions provide genuine education only — Obelisk qualifications, discounts and course promotions are not part of these sessions.

How much does it cost?

1 workshop is $29 + GST, any 2 workshops are $39 + GST, and the complete 4-workshop series is $50 + GST (best value, and includes the full Regional NSW Digital Business Essentials Resource Pack). All prices are in line with NSW Small Business Month's $50 (incl. GST) per-session cap.

When exactly are the workshops running?

All four workshops run live online on consecutive Fridays in October 2026 at 1:00 PM: 2 October, 9 October, 16 October and 23 October.

Can I attend more than one workshop?

Yes — choose any single workshop, any two (mix Cyber Security and AI however suits your business), or attend all four as the best-value Complete Series.

Can I register a group from my business?

Yes — if you'd like several people from your business or organisation to attend, contact us to discuss group bookings rather than registering individually.

What platform will the workshops run on?

All workshops are delivered live online. Full joining instructions and platform details will be sent after registration.

What do I actually leave with?

Every workshop includes a practical, downloadable resource — a checklist, action plan or workflow tool you can use in your business straight away.

Pricing

Choose What Works For Your Business

You don't have to attend the complete series. Select the workshops most relevant to you, or attend all four for the best value.

1 Workshop

$29 + GST
Choose any one session
  • Live online workshop
  • Practical exercises
  • Downloadable workshop resources
  • Live Q&A
Register Your Interest

Any 2 Workshops

$39 + GST
Mix and match Cyber Security and AI workshops
  • Both Cyber Security & Digital Safety sessions, or
  • Both AI for Business sessions, or
  • Any one Cyber + one AI session
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Best Value

Complete Series

$50 + GST
Attend all four workshops
  • All four live workshops
  • The complete Regional NSW Digital Business Essentials Resource Pack
  • Cyber health, scam-spotting, AI opportunity & safe-use tools
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Need places for your team? Want several people from your business or organisation to attend?

Contact Us For Group Bookings
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Save Your Spot Across Regional NSW

Choose your package below — 1 workshop, any 2, or the complete 4-workshop series — and tell us a little about your business. Places are limited per session to keep every workshop genuinely interactive.

Four Fridays in October at 1:00 PM: 2, 9, 16 and 23 October 2026. From $29 + GST, or $50 + GST for the complete series and full resource pack.
A regional NSW small business owner — supporting NSW Small Business Month 2026

Choose exactly 1 workshop for this package.

Subtotal$29.00
GST (10%)$2.90
Total$31.90

Group booking? Contact us instead of using this form.

NSW Small Business Month 2026

Proudly Delivered As Part Of NSW Small Business Month

Supported by the NSW Government — Small Business Month, 1-31 October 2026

Obelisk Training is proud to participate as an approved Collaboration Partner in NSW Small Business Month 2026, delivered in partnership with the NSW Government. This program is not an endorsement of Obelisk Training, its qualifications or services by the NSW Government or the NSW Small Business Commission. These workshops are provided as free-standing business education, independent of Obelisk's accredited training offering. Follow and share using #NSWSmallBusinessMonth.

Contact

Questions About The Program?

Emailstudent.support@obelisktraining.edu.au
Phone / WhatsApp+61 452 681 801
Student Support08 9589 9504
Address526/368 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000
Obelisk Training · RTO Code 46135 · Approved Collaboration Partner, NSW Small Business Month 2026 · Regional NSW Digital Business Essentials




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