From Care to CEO - Your Social Work Guide to Starting and Running a Compliant Practice

Capability level: Established, Expert

Event description:

Are you ready to turn your small business dreams into reality but unsure about the compliance requirements? Join us for this comprehensive 3.5-hour workshop, designed specifically for aspiring, new and established small business owners.

In this interactive session, you'll gain essential knowledge and practical tools to navigate the often-complex landscape of business compliance. Our expert facilitators will guide you through the critical steps necessary for setting up your business, covering topics such as:

• Understanding Legal Requirements: Learn about the licenses, permits, and registrations needed to operate legally in your industry.
• Navigating Financial Compliance: Discover how to manage taxation, accounting practices, and financial reporting to ensure your business stays on the right track.
• Building a Compliance Framework: Understand the importance of policies and procedures, risk management, and employee compliance training.
• Resources and Tools: Gain access to valuable resources and templates to help streamline your compliance processes.

By the end of this workshop, you will have a solid understanding of the compliance landscape and the confidence to set up your small business with success or clarify gaps in our current small business set up. Don’t miss this opportunity to empower yourself with the knowledge needed to thrive in the competitive business world!

Who should attend?

Whether you're in the planning stages or ready to launch, this workshop will equip you with the tools and knowledge necessary to navigate compliance effectively. This workshop is ideal for aspiring entrepreneurs, new business owners, and established business owners wanting to ensure compliance.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Know exactly what’s needed to practise with confidence — Understand the key registrations, permits, and ethical guidelines that keep your service safe, legal, and client-focused.
• Feel in control of the money side of your practice — Learn simple, practical ways to manage invoicing, tax, and record-keeping so you can spend more time helping people and less time stressing over spreadsheets.
• Create a supportive framework for your work — Build policies, boundaries, and risk management plans that protect both you and your clients, while reflecting your professional values.

Event structure:

Introduction (15 minutes)

Learning Session 1: Understanding Legal Requirements (45 minutes)

Learning Activity 1: Group discussion

Learning Session 2: Navigating Financial Compliance (45 minutes)

Learning Activity 2: Practical Exercise

Learning Session 3: Building a Compliance Framework (45 minutes)

Learning Activity 3: Case Study

Learning Session 4: Resources, Tools, and Next Steps (30 minutes)

Learning Activity 4: Applying Templates to Your Own Business

Q&A and Conclusion (15 minutes)

This Workshop is not recorded, however, you will have access to materials and resources on AASW Online Learning for 4 weeks after the completion of the workshop.

AASW Credentials: N/A