Staying digitally competitive has become essential for small businesses. The good news is there are more high-quality, free training resources available to Australian business owners than ever before. Here are five that SBTC members have found genuinely useful.
1. Digital Business — business.gov.au
The Australian Government’s business.gov.au platform has a dedicated Digital Business section offering free learning modules covering website building, digital marketing tools and cyber threat protection.
2. Google Digital Garage
Google’s free training platform at learndigital.withgoogle.com offers accredited short courses in digital marketing, data analytics and online business fundamentals.
3. TAFE Short Courses
Most state TAFE providers offer subsidised short courses covering bookkeeping, social media, customer service and business planning. Check your state TAFE website for current offerings.
4. ACCC Small Business Hub
The ACCC’s education resources cover competition law, consumer law and dispute handling. Visit accc.gov.au for the full resource library.
5. SBTC Member Webinar Series
SBTC members receive free access to our monthly live webinar series. Recent sessions have covered AI tools for small business, pricing strategy and navigating supply chain disruptions. Recordings are available in the member portal.
