Women Building Australia Business Essentials Training

Women Building Australia Business Essentials Training

A 7-part self-paced course designed in partnership with Women Building Australia and MYOB for women to boost their skills and knowledge to enable them to grow a business in the building and construction industry.

What's covered?

  1. Welcome (including optional Bookkeeping 101 video)
  2. Setting up for success
  3. Finding a market
  4. Digital marketing
  5. Understanding cashflow
  6. Checking your business health
  7. Managing compliance


Hey there! Just a heads up – some of the graphics you'll see in this course showcase earlier versions of MYOB. But don't worry; the information and processes are still relevant and spot-on. Happy learning!

Topic outline

  • General


    • Part 1: Welcome
      Completed
      Completed 14 September 2024

      Synopsis: Welcome to Business Essentials Training developed in partnership with Women Building Australia, Master Builders Australia and MYOB. 
      Welcome video: A welcome from MBA CEO, Denita Wawn and MYOB's Helen Lee introduce you to this self-paced program. In this video we cover how to join the private WBA-MYOB community where you can connect with your peers who are also completing this program.
      To join the community follow this link; Women Building Australia - MYOB Community
      Bookkeeping 101 - optional: You'll be introduced to the key terms that form the foundation of modern bookkeeping. The video does not cover the use of any MYOB product, but instead aims to introduce you to manual bookkeeping and commonly used expressions, and help you grow your general bookkeeping knowledge. A glossary can be accessed from the WBA-MYOB Community. 

      Instructions: Click below to watch the videos. The welcome section must be completed, but you don't have to watch the Bookkeeping 101 video if you would prefer to move on.
      Once completed, return to this page to continue with the next topic.

      Time to complete: 
      Welcome: 6 mins
      Bookkeeping 101: 30 mins

      Books: 2
    • Part 2. Setting up for success
      Not started

      Synopsis: Let's make sure your foundations are rock solid so you can focus on what you do best.

      Instructions: Click below to read through the learning before completing the assessment. Once you've passed, return to this page to continue with the next topic.

      Time to complete: 30 mins

      SCORM package: 1