Longer evenings, Halloween, spring racing and Christmas on the horizon! There’s plenty to look forward to locally. Here are five simple ways Kingston small businesses can connect, collaborate and bring a little more business close to home this October.

Is your business showing up when local customers search on Google? Kingston Collective member Goran Fak from Three Nine Digital explains why an optimised Google Business Profile is one of the most powerful free marketing tools available to small businesses. Here is his guest blog post.

Working from home once felt like the ultimate upgrade—no commute, flexible hours, and complete control over your environment. But as the novelty wears off, many people are discovering its hidden downsides: distractions, isolation, and the blurring of work-life boundaries. That’s where co-working spaces and desk hire solutions come in—offering a powerful alternative when home just isn’t cutting it.

One standout example is Bayside Focus Group Rooms, a space designed not just for productivity, but for clarity, focus, and professional presence.

Looking for trusted local businesses in Kingston? From Mentone and Mordialloc to Chelsea, Cheltenham and Hampton, discover why supporting local businesses matters and meet some of the incredible small businesses helping our community thrive. Explore local services, creative professionals, trades, advisors and entrepreneurs through the Kingston Collective Directory.

Running a small business in 2026 means wearing more hats than ever before. From SEO and Google rankings to AI tools and digital marketing, many business owners are feeling overwhelmed by the online side of business. The Small Business Workshop Series at Events on Citrus has been created to help local businesses build confidence, improve visibility, and better understand the digital tools shaping modern business growth.

Ever Googled your business and come up empty? That’s where SEO comes in. It’s not just for big brands — it’s how local customers find you. In our latest blog, we break down 3 simple steps to boost your SEO and show why Kingston Collective membership is the smartest 70 cents/day you’ll ever spend