Events
Scale without the chaos
A practical masterclass for founders ready to grow without breaking their business. When you run your own business, growth is exciting…until it isn’t. Sure, things look great from the outside… more customers and more demand, but with that comes more moving parts… and suddenly you’re the bottleneck. You feel the strain of decision fatigue, systems that ‘did the trick’ are failing and tasks that were once manageable start to feel messy – you’re stuck working in your business, with very little time to get strategic. If you’re at that point in business things are working but not yet working at scale (or without you doing everything), this Masterclass is for you.
Money in: Pricing, revenue + cash flow
Cash flow is king. Get practical strategies for pricing, revenue streams, and getting money in the door. Let's talk about money – and why it makes so many founders uncomfortable. You can have the best product in the world, but if you can't price it properly and ask for the sale, you don't have a business. You have an expensive hobby.
Getting seen: Marketing + storytelling
Visibility builds momentum. Learn how to market your business, tell your story, and reach the right people. You've built something worth talking about – now it's time to get seen. The reality is, you can't be everywhere. And trying to be often leads to burnout and half-done efforts. This masterclass helps you cut through the noise and focus on what actually works for your business and your capacity.
Build it for someone: Customer discovery + validation
Your idea means nothing without a customer. Learn how to validate your concept and build something people actually want. You've mapped out your idea – but have you tested it? Every business starts with assumptions: who your customer is, what problem they have, why they'd choose you. But assumptions aren't facts. The founders who succeed are the ones who learn fast and adjust early.
Start smart: Foundations for your business
Get the foundations right. Learn how to structure your business, avoid early mistakes, and set yourself up for sustainable growth. This hands-on session cuts through the confusion of starting a business. We'll cover the key early decisions – business structures, registration, ABN, finances, and the legal basics – so you know exactly what you need to do (and what you can skip for now).
HATCH: Armidale - Cohort 1
HATCH is our early-stage business program for anyone ready to turn an idea into reality. This year, we're running it as a cohort program – the first kicks off in Armidale in February, followed by a series of masterclasses to support participants as they build.
HATCH: Turn your creative idea into a business that works
If you’re a creative and know that the business side matters but you aren’t sure where to start, this session might be just what you need. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll map out your creative business idea, test whether it’s got legs, and learn how to find (and grow) your audience and market, all with tools you can use straight away.
HATCH
Have you been playing around with a business idea but don’t know how to get the ball rolling? Maybe you want to add a new product or service to your current business but aren’t sure if it’ll fly or flop?
HATCH
Are you a UNE student who has been playing around with a business idea but don’t know how to get the ball rolling? Maybe you want to add a new product or service to your current business but aren’t sure if it’ll fly or flop?
HATCH: Turn your idea into reality
Sitting on a business idea? Wondering if it could work? Ready to explore the world of startups and entrepreneurship? Turn your idea into reality this February.
Pitch event, HATCH
HATCH 2023 is the UNE SMART Region Incubator’s free program, providing tailored support and everything you need to know to grow your brilliant idea into a viable start-up business.
Unfair Advantage + Pitch Practice , HATCH
HATCH 2023 is the UNE SMART Region Incubator’s free program, providing tailored support and everything you need to know to grow your brilliant idea into a viable start-up business.
Financials + Metrics, HATCH
HATCH 2023 is the UNE SMART Region Incubator’s free program, providing tailored support and everything you need to know to grow your brilliant idea into a viable start-up business.
Your solution + unique value proposition + channels to market, HATCH
HATCH 2023 is the UNE SMART Region Incubator’s free program, providing tailored support and everything you need to know to grow your brilliant idea into a viable start-up business.
Customers and their problems, HATCH
HATCH 2023 is the UNE SMART Region Incubator’s free program, providing tailored support and everything you need to know to grow your brilliant idea into a viable start-up business.
Your Lean Canvas, HATCH
HATCH 2023 is the UNE SMART Region Incubator’s free program, providing tailored support and everything you need to know to grow your brilliant idea into a viable start-up business.
Start a Business in a Day, HATCH partnership project with Ezidi community
Curious about starting or growing your own business? 'Start a Business in a Day' is specifically for Ezidi community business owners and potential business owners keen to learn more.
Pitch Event, HATCH
HATCH 2023 is for anyone with an idea and curious about how to get it to market.
Unfair Advantage + Pitch Practice, HATCH
HATCH 2023 is for anyone with an idea and curious about how to get it to market.
Financials + Metrics, HATCH
HATCH 2023 is for anyone with an idea and curious about how to get it to market.
Your solution + unique value proposition + channels to market, HATCH
HATCH 2023 is for anyone with an idea and curious about how to get it to market.
HATCH + Program
HATCH + kicks off in Narrabri on 20 March 2023. The part-time, 2-month long program designed for emerging entrepreneurs is led by UNE SRI Expert in Residence Ian Mason.
Customers and their problems, HATCH
HATCH 2023 is for anyone with an idea and curious about how to get it to market.
Your Lean Canvas, HATCH
HATCH 2023 is for anyone with an idea and curious about how to get it to market. Crystal McGregor will lead session 1: ‘Your Lean Canvas’
Sharing your stories and crafting key messages, HATCH
A guide to curating your stories to share in podcasts, interviews and general conversations, led by Crystal McGregor.
Introduction to the Customer Persona, HATCH
‘Introduction to the Customer Persona’ is a fun and interactive session for Business Owners & Startup Founders to create the ideal customer!
LEGO for Adults - Play Your Way to Growth, HATCH
Join us for a fun and interactive HATCH session where we'll teach you how to "reset your mind with LEGO”
Lean Startup with Crystal McGregor, HATCH
Startup Founders & Business Owners, create an ongoing series of experiments to develop products and services that your customers will love.
Linking funding to goals, HATCH
Cheryl Mack, CEO of Aussie Angels, will lead a hands-on workshop to help business founders to identify and source funding that will drive their goals.
Social Enterprise Development, Lean Canvas Workshop
Turn your social enterprise idea into a one-page business proposition under the guidance of UNE SRI Expert in Residence, Ian Mason.
Introduction to Lean Startup, HATCH
Startup Founders & Business Owners, create an ongoing series of experiments to develop products and services that your customers will love.
(For parents/carers: free ‘Little Eggs’ childminding service is included)
HATCH + with Ian Mason
“At the end of HATCH you will be able to identify your customers, where they are and what an ideal customer ‘looks’ like.”
HATCH 3, Pitch Event
HATCH is for anybody playing around with a business idea, and anybody with an existing business who wants to add a new service or pivot their existing offering.