Past events

Connect and collaborate with Lismore women in business. Join us for a Sourdough Business Women breakfast in Lismore to connect and meet other like-minded business women in Lismore and surrounds...

Berry Liberman in conversation with Margot Cairnes     Watch replay here Play If you want to be successful in your business and be part of creating a new and...

Wednesday 18 November, 12pm - 2.30pm Connect, network and be supported in your business growth in the Tweed shire. Join us for the inaugural Sourdough Business Lunch in Tweed to...

You're invited to join our StartUp Northern Rivers - Pre-Accelerator graduates at the culmination of their 8 week program. Join us to watch and support this year’s StartUp Northern Rivers...

Yasmin and her organisation are living proof that you can provide positive impact for people, planet and profit for purpose. This month Sourdough Business Women presents Yasmin Grigaliunas. Yasmin describes...

Expressions of Interest Close 5pm, Monday 2 November Health & wellbeing solutions that reduce the impact of COVID-19 Receive up to $250,000 in grant funding to take your product or...

Friday 30 October, 12pm - 2.30pm Connect, network and be supported in your business growth in Ballina shire. Sourdough Speaker Series invites you to join us for the Ballina Business...

Watch replay here Play Insights into the funding landscape and what you can do to prepare to pursue the options. Hear first hand from a panel of experienced business leaders...

Learn how purpose, vision and values interact and explore each of these in the context of their business and lives. Join Kate Ramsay as she guides us in: clarifying our...

   Watch replay here  Play Join HR Business Partner Claire Gray of Thriving Culture on Leadership for cultivating Resilience & Wellbeing in the workplace. In this session Claire will share...

Monday, 21 September - 5pm  Join the Northern Rivers hub of U.Lab 2020 - a global community transforming society, business and self. Learn how to transform the way you listen,...

15 September 2020... Do you have an early stage idea or business that's aiming to be a force for good in the world?  StartUp Northern Rivers, a Sourdough Pre-Accelerator program...

Watch replay here (Please note we did experience technical difficulties during recording) Play Learn how to access (& apply) our hidden super powers and get out of our own way....

Wednesday, 26 August - 4pm via Zoom Get help to activate your idea or pivot your business using the Lean Canvas while being supported by Sourdough Experts and Mentors. Is...

Monday 17 August, 2020 at 5pm  Learn how to transform the way you listen, lead and take action in our rapidly changing world. Join us for ULab 2020. Are you...

                      Watch replay here Play Emerging Trends & Opportunities The Sourdough MentoringLive Q&A Series is where you get a chance...

Watch replay here Play Learn how to attract and hire the right people for your business. During these challenging times, we are looking at how we can support you now...

       Watch replay here Play Hear first hand from a panel of experienced business leaders and mentors. Hear first hand from our panel of experienced business leaders and...

Wednesday 8 July, 2020 at 4pm  Customers and Marketing The Sourdough MentoringLive Q&A Series is where you get a chance to ask questions of our experienced Sourdough Mentors in an...

Wednesday, 1 July 2020 at 4pm Learn how to locate our purpose and inner qualities to thrive amidst transition. With bushfires, floods & pandemics our new normal, the capacity to...

                     Watch the replay here Play Wed 24 June, 4pm via Zoom  Hear about what’s been happening in the media in...

Have you recently moved or are you thinking of moving your product or service online in this new world order? Join our panel of speakers to hear first hand how...

Wednesday 27 May, 2020 at 4pm  How effectively are you connecting with your customers online?  In the new COVID-19 'normal', connecting with your customers online has never been more important -...

Wednesday 13 May, 2020 at 4pm  How to manage your business through uncertainty Introducing our new Monthly Online Mentor Q&A Series where you get a chance to ask questions of...

Confused about what financial assistance is available for your business during COVID-19? Join financial guru Marina Mangano as she takes you through what financial support is available for small business...

Wed 29 April, 4pm via Zoom  With COVID-19, your customer needs might have changed but has your Value Proposition? In this workshop we will work through the Value Proposition Canvas,...

Hear first hand from experienced Business Leaders and Mentors as they discuss the strategies they're implementing for business continuity in this time of uncertainty.  Join this practical, wisdom-sharing panel discussion...

Building resilience in times of uncertainty & change. Watch the replay here. Play In the embrace of the Sourdough Business Women’s community we will be exploring the BE-DO-Have Leadership model....

Exploring Design Thinking and Prototyping to help you build a successful product that solves a real problem.   In this session we’ll explore the concept of Design Thinking to help...

Personal Branding For Impact With a strong Personal Brand, you become a leader in the mind of your audience. This is why an audience will choose you - over others....

Activate your idea or business strategy using a Lean Business Model Canvas uniquely tailored for purpose, sustainability and regeneration.   This workshop is designed to share the Lean Business Model Canvas tool that we've refined to be purpose-driven and prompt circular economy principles...

Transforming society, business and self. Hear first hand from a panel of inspiring women who have transformed their lives through the u.Lab program. SBW has supported local participating women through...

We’re planning a great 2020 with a range of events starting with the first SBW…

Join us for drinks and canapes to celebrate the year end.  Come together to meet, share, network and collaborate with others around the Lismore area as the business side of 2019 is...

Join us for drinks and canapes to celebrate the year end.  Come together to meet, share, network and collaborate with others around the Ballina area as the business side of...

Get the tools to activate & accelerate your vision Have you been procrastinating on developing your business idea, or haven’t had a chance to review your existing Business Model and opportunities in...

It’s on again! We simply couldn’t deny how successful last year’s epic collaborative Christmas party was. As such, and in the spirit of collaboration we have teamed up again with...

Re-Ignite Your Marketing - A Return To Connection And Relationship Marketing Do you feel a bit overwhelmed with social? Lost on the marketing roundabout? Join us to stop for a...

Do you want to operate in a world where waste and pollution are design flaws? The Circular Economy is a system for just that and more. It shares its tenets...

You're invited to join our Pre-Accelerator graduates at the culmination of their 8 week Venture Dorm program, run by Sourdough Business Pathways in conjunction with Flinders University's New Venture Institute....

• Do you have big ideas for your business but not sure how to fund its growth? • Would you like to get a broader understanding of funding options for...

Join us to celebrate 10 years of Sourdough Business Pathways, right where it all began...Harvest Newrybar Bakery. We will gather in the Bakery for canapes and drinks before journeying up...

U.Lab: Transform the way you listen, lead and take action in our rapidly changing world… After great feedback from the SBW cohorts who have participated in U.Lab from Massachusetts Institute...

Not necessarily the most exciting or stimulating topic but absolutely critical in making your business a great success. Learn how to prepare your business financials to either apply for funding...

After the great success of the inaugural event, join us for the next Knowledge Industry Meet Up in Lismore.  It's an opportunity to meet, share, network and collaborate. If you...

Unlock Value and Impact in our Businesses Let’s work together to unlock value and impact in our businesses: sharing ideas about good business, the circular economy and collaboration Join us...

After the great success of the inaugural event, join us for the next Knowledge Industry Meet Up in Ballina.  It's an opportunity to meet, share, network and collaborate. If you...

U.Lab: Transform the way you listen, lead and take action in our rapidly changing world……

A businesses success is strongly linked to how recognisable and distinct they have been able to make their brand.  This workshop will guide you through the steps required to build...

Got a great business idea? Are you a startup wanting expert mentoring & business guidance? Make your vision a reality in just 8 weeks! Expert mentors guide youon everything from...

Making a change for the better means taking a step into the unknown How would you…

Guest speakers announced for our July event - Lisa Kylie and Troy Haines.  Continuing with our speaker series of lunches showcasing inspiring and successful people within our Sourdough Community, join...

It's back! The annual SBW Speed Networking Event. Great fun and you're guaranteed to meet a lot of like-minded people.. These sessions are all about support - what support would...

This interactive workshop is aimed at helping those people who are wanting to develop their own business idea to think through the major steps in the process and ensure their...

The 2019 Jobs for NSW Regional Pitchfest is coming to the Northern Rivers for it’s local heat!   If you want to see the next BIG idea to come out of...

Join us for the inaugural Knowledge Industry Meet Up in Ballina, an opportunity to meet, share, network and collaborate. If you work from home predominately in an online business join us to...

Top 3 tips to get your website converting. When you open any page on your website, can you identify in 2 seconds, what you’re supposed to do there? When your...

Developing your entrepreneurial mindset and business practice Join like-minded local business women at this Women's Hub as Kylee Ingram, Sourdough's Expert in Residence for Start Ups, presents a masterclass on the...

Create Compelling Content To Build The Right Audience. Lunchtime workshop with Vim + Zest Enrolments close on Friday 24th May 5pm Highly engaging content allows you to stand out from...

Join us for the inaugural Sourdough Business Breakfast in Lismore to discuss the opportunities and challenges of business in Lismore and explore new ideas to stimulate future business growth. Brought...

Learn the latest trends, tips and techniques in Social Media Marketing from expert Kylie Mowbray-Allen. Having recently attended Social Media Marketing World in USA, Kylie will discuss the latest trends...