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Newsletter March 2007 |
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Welcome to our March 2007 newsletter! In this month's newsletter: News from CEO David Baumgarten Paralympic Fundraiser this Wednesday Business Wednesdays launch in Bankstown Networking with Olympic City Referrals Keeping Life Together!, Newtown Business Breakfast - 21 March To find out more and book online see our Networking Calendars:
News from CEO David Baumgarten You will notice that the March newsletter is a little late. I apologise, but I have been struggling with the financial side of the job: budgets and cash flows. Boy, getting the mind into that head space was difficult! Perhaps I'm not the only one who finds that a challenge? February saw the launch of our 2007 Business Breakfast series with more than 70 people attending in Burwood, and another 70 guests at the City of Randwick Combined Chambers of Commerce Breakfast Series. In March, we had 180 people turn up to hear Nudie founder Tim Pethick tell his story at our first Eastern Suburbs Breakfast for the year. Our next event will be 21 March with the Newtown Business Breakfast, Keeping Life Together, which you can read about below. Our Business Thursdays are also off to a good start. We will be introducing this concept to Bankstown, with Business Wednesdays. We are also planning some joint initiatives with IP Australia and City Of Sydney. More on this at a later date. I am also very pleased about how our Accelerate Your Business Growth program is going. It has taken some effort, but we are spreading the message that for service businesses 3-years plus, it is about growth planning not business planning. I am in need of business mentors for our Women in Business Program. Do not underestimate what experience you have that could help someone else starting out. Further details are below in this newsletter. Enjoy this newsletter and don't forget to check our community noticeboard for other events near you. I hope to see you at the Paralympic Fundraiser this Wednesday, 21 March. David Baumgarten
Paralympic Fundraiser this Wednesday Bowl them over at this great networking opportunity on 21 March. BEC member Di Pass from 360HR is hosting a corporate bowls event to raise much needed funds for our Australian Paralympic Team. The fundraising target for Beijing 2008 is $3.5 million. Dress code: Casual with bare feet or socks for bowling, and wear your corporate shirt if you have one. Also bring 150 business cards to hand out to a range of fantastic business contacts. To receive a registration form email organiser Di Pass. Don't miss out on this fun and rewarding event.
Business mentors needed for the Women in Business Mentor Program We are seeking mentors to assist the 22 entrepreneurs enrolled in our Women in Business Mentor Program develop their business. The program starts on 28 March 2007. It is very rewarding being given the opportunity to 'give back', and this program is one of the most rewarding that I am involved with. We are seeking men or women who have a minimum of five years experience as an owner/operator of a small business or businesses. It is not essential that you currently own a small business, but that you had that experience recently. Mentors need to have the available time to commit to the program. A total of 25-30 contact hours are anticipated. Responsibilities are:
We encourage mentors to attend the other workshops (no charge) as it is a great opportunity to review your business and do some networking. If you believe you can assist please contact leona@easternsuburbsbec.com.au. To find out more, see our Programs and Services page: Clearly Business Women in Business. The Women in Business program is delivered on behalf of the NSW Department of State & Regional Development.
Newtown Business Breakfast - 21 March Have you ever had days where you were super productive, where you achieved amazing results with little effort? Have you ever had days where you overcame challenges and obstacles with ease? Have you ever been lost in a task where the world disappeared and time stood still? If you answered yes to any of these you have experienced FLOW. This is a state where you achieve high performance with maximum efficiency and zero stress. Dr Adam Fraser discovered the six keys to getting into FLOW, keys that anyone can adopt. Download our presenter's profile. To find out more and book online see our Networking Calendars:
ATO consulting with the community I wish to give credit to the ATO for their ongoing commitment to consultation with their clients. I am honoured to sit on a Home-Based Business Partnership. I was amazed at our last meeting to be told that they have 72 partnership forums in all aspects of industry and business sectors. Industry sectors meet on a regular basis with the ATO for a two-way information exchange. The proactive agenda covers what is happening in particular areas of taxation and legislation, and how it will affect that industry business sector. In the next newsletter I will update you on the important issue of superannuation in relation to engaging contractors for labour and contractors for outcomes. Also, over the next few months I will advise of future issues to be discussed. I encourage you to give me your comments.
Business Wednesdays launch in Bankstown We are expanding our services under the Sydney Business Advisory Service to Bankstown. This service is provided on behalf of the NSW Department of State And Regional Development. We currently provide Business Facilitation in Bankstown on a regular basis. Now, with the support of The Bankstown Canterbury Torch newspaper (Trent Engisch) and Bankstown Council (Graham Humphreys), Bankstown Business Wednesdays will be held each month. A big thank you to The Torch and Bankstown Council. Without your support we could not do what we do.
Armed Robbery Prevention Workshop, Bankstown Can your business afford not to attend? Bankstown Police LAC is hosting this workshop on 24 March 2007 for small to medium sized businesses. Download workshop details.
Why we click with some and clash with others Bankstown Business Wednesday - 21 March 2007 We tend to treat others the way we like to be treated, not the way they like to be treated. For example, if you like to receive a lot of details, you probably provide a lot of details. But what if you are communicating to a person who just wants the bottom line? In this Business Wednesday attendees will:
For further information or to book, visit our networking calendars.
Get on board the 'Marketing Train' Business Thursday - 5 April 2007 Do you want to:
This business development system will teach you a 3-phase cycle of promoting your business. To book your place or find further information visit our networking calendar.
Networking with Olympic City Referrals I was recently a guest speaker at the Olympic City Referrals networking group. I continue to be impressed with the mix of businesses that attend these breakfasts. More than 50 guests attended the breakfast I spoke at. Let me tell you, some serious networking was taking place. This networking group helps other businesses grow through word-of-mouth and passes referrals to each other. Olympic City Referrals currently has three regular meeting groups. Each meeting runs for about an hour and a half and is held in an informal environment where people can network and give referrals over breakfast and some coffee. OCR - Abbotsford OCR - Rozelle OCR - Concord For further information contact ocr@scax.com.au.
Accelerate For Growth- Is your business Ready for GROWTH! Are you a service business that is beyond the pivotal 3-year mark? Do any of the following statements apply to you?
If you can relate to one or any of those statements, then your business could be in the crucial take off phase. You will need guidance to make the most of this stage of your business growth, and achieve your desired outcomes. Our Accelerate Your Business Growth program is for you. Attend our next Business Planning Workshop on 26 March and we'll help you identify and overcome your business growth challenges, harness your potential to grow and ultimately become more profitable. Accelerate Your Business Growth is conducted in small groups and gives you the tools to create a Growth Plan for the next 2 to 3 years, and there's not a traditional business plan in sight! Introductory costsAttend the Growth Planning workshop and receive the Growth Plan workbook to take away for ONLY $99 inc. GST (usually $199). After attending the initial Growth Planning workshop you may choose to return and participate in the group mentoring session, then attend an Issues Master Class and subsequent Brains Trust session for an additional $221. Full program cost usually $625 NOW ONLY $320 ($221 + $99). Additional Master Classes and subsequent Brains Trust sessions are $175 inc. GST. For more information about how the course is structured, visit our Programs and Services page: To express interest in attending our next Business Planning Workshop on 26 March contact Clearly Business on (02) 9212 0555 or email growth@clearlybusiness.com.au.
Newsletter edited by Harvest Communication |
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