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Be Inspired | Be Connected | Be Confident |

Buzz Assist helps aspiring and established business owners, entrepreneurs and start-ups move ahead with their business ideas.

We provide access to:

  • 1:1 support from one of City Hive’s volunteer business specialists

    • free guidance and problem solving sessions with local specialists in IT, Bookkeeping & Business Finance,

      Event Management, Human Resources, Business Sustainability, Marketing and Networking

  • community + connection

    • training, events and workshops for local business owners, would-be business owners, entrepreneurs (and aspiring entrepreneurs) to connect, share ideas, and collaborate

Book a free session with a Resident Specialist

Book a free, half hour session with one of Buzz Assist’s specialists to get help on a specific issue, or general support to brainstorm and strategise your business idea. See below for details of the team and to book a session.

Workshops, Events and Training

Supporting entrepreneurs and business owners access skills and fostering connection and community is at the heart of Buzz Assist.

See here for the calendar of upcoming events and workshops.

  • Free: Many events, such as our regular Lunch and Learn sessions are free

  • Meet like-minded people: More than just a skills session, our workshops are also a fantastic opportunity to meet and talk over and your business ideas and forge relationships like-minded people

About Buzz Assist

Buzz Assist is another step in Pollinators mission to help businesses grow and nurture innovation in Geraldton.

Funded through an X-tend Grant from the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation (JTSI).

Buzz Assist helps people with a business idea, entrepreneurs and established business owners move ahead.

MEET THE TEAM

  • Business Sustainability

    Alan Bradley

    Pollinators GM, Alan is the person to discuss anything related to business & start-ups.

  • Bookkeeping + Business Finance

    Marie-Anne Pope (Moz)

    From owning a small business to bookkeeping for non-profits and local businesses, Moz is the person to speak to about budgeting, cashflow, bookeeping, BAS and financial reporting.

  • IT

    Paul Sheriff

    Paul is your go-to for all things IT from apps to networking, hosting and security.

  • Marketing

    Kelly Claudius

    Kelly is the person to talk to if you have questions re strategy and marketing - particularly branding, positioning, messaging and go-to-market planning.

  • Networking + Strategy

    Barb Thompson

    Deeply ‘tapped in’ to the Geraldton community Barb is the ultimate ‘connector’ and person who can identify and broker introductions to help you make things happen.

  • Events

    Jo Panter

    Expert in event management and creating unforgettable experiences, book to speak to Jo about all things events - from music concerts to compliance.

  • Human Resources

    Vanessa Waghorn

    Catch up with Vanessa to talk virtually anything Human Resources. Her expertise spans the entire employee cycle - inc. talent acquisition, recruitment, workforce planning, performance management, leadership coaching and, employee relations.