Overview

The Learning Exchange provides opportunities for small business operators to gain knowledge and skills of relevance to their business. Users are able to access:

• Information on specific topics interest, for example, developing a business plan, doing a SWOT analysis or running a business blog
• Information about accredited small business courses through Swinburne University
• Other learning materials, including relevant video and audio presentations
• Other websites with useful information.

This library of learning resources will grow over time.

Members will also be able to exchange ideas and experience through the BBN Forum facility, including logging of questions about specific business issues, discussing and reviewing the learning topics or actually set up self-managed special interest groups, for example, an eBusiness marketing group or an exporters to the USA group. Members will also be able to share their own information and ideas.

Background

Small business operators have a multitude of ways available to them to gain skills and knowledge formally, informally, through networks and particularly on the Web. This Learning Exchange partnership between Business Boroondara Network and Swinburne University aims to create a localised, flexible and interactive resource that empowers operators to learn what they need to, when they want to and how they want to. The Learning Exchange resources and activities will complement the networking and other activities of the BBN.

Vision

To engage BBN members in a process of gaining skills and knowledge that will contribute to small business success and satisfaction.