As we head towards 2026, understanding where your industry is going is key to staying ahead.
Join us for a practical and insight-filled online event in partnership with Square, designed for Sisters who are building and growing their micro businesses across three key industries — Food & Beverage, Retail, and Appointments & Services.
We’ll dive into the trends shaping these industries — exploring what’s ahead for 2026 and what it takes to build a thriving business.
You’ll gain:
- Insider insights into the Australian business landscape
- Practical knowledge of key success factors and challenges
- Tools and strategies to streamline, scale, and sustain your business with Square’s support
- Whether you’re a passionate foodie, retail dreamer, or service-based female founder — this event will help you kickstart your 2026 vision with confidence.
Expected Outcomes
1. Food & Beverage
- Understand the Australian F&B industry landscape, including key statistics and growth trends.
- Identify common business models and what drives long-term success.
- Gain insight into how Square supports F&B entrepreneurs with payment, POS, and management tools.
2. Retail
- Explore the size, structure, and opportunities in the Australian retail market.
- Recognise key success factors and challenges for new retail ventures.
- Learn how Square enables retailers to manage sales, customers, and inventory efficiently.
3. Appointments & Services
- Understand the appointments and services sector, including market trends and business models.
- Learn how to optimise client management, scheduling, and operations.
- Discover how Square helps service-based businesses grow sustainably through smart, integrated tools.
What Sisters say about this program
“Thank you so much for your generous help with such a range of small businesses at different stages.”
– Joanne
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This page is for our upcoming online event Get Ready for 2026 – Industry Insights with Square. We run a new workshop & event every month on different aspects of creating and running a successful business.
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Got questions? If you have any questions, email us at members@globalsisters.org
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