WorkCover NSW - Invitation to Safe Business Advisory Day

As small business operators it is imperative and also a legal requirement that we maintain our knowledge of OH&S.

Business operators are invited to attend the Safe Business Advisory Day on 1st December at Drummoyne.

The day will consist of practical workshops about occupational health and safety, workers compensation and injury management. Business Advisory Officers will also be on hand throughout the day to answer any queries you may have.

If you know nothing about your responsibilities or want to check what you already have in place this workshop is a must. For more information see our Training Calendars:

ESBEC Training Calendar
Clearly Business Training Calendar


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Invitation - NSW Trade Mission to the Bahrain and the UAE

The NSW Department of State and Regional Development is organising a NSW Trade Mission to Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 4- 9 March 2006.

Participation is open to export-ready NSW companies from all industry sectors. The Mission provides the opportunity to visit and meet with key business and industry leaders in these two important export markets.

For further details regarding the Mission and to register your interest please complete the application form and return by fax to (02)9338 6870 or email to sally.williams@business.nsw.gov.au

 Additional information regarding the Mission can be obtained by contacting Sally Williams at the Department on Tel: (02) 9338 6653 or via email at the above address.

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2005 Bankstown Industry & Export Awards

Does your company want to celebrate its recent success while raising its profile with other local businesses?

Is your business ready to take advantage of the opportunities that can unfold with Award success?

Is your company interested in $5000 worth of free travel and accommodation?

Does your business want to be part of Bankstown City's premier business event for 2005?

These awards have been hosted annually since 1996. If you have not lodged your application you have until the close of business on 4th November.

Download the Awards Guidelines

If you have any further questions contact Graham Humphrys on 97079483 or graham.humphrys@bankstown.nsw.gov.au 

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Our Petrol Survey - Ten Ways to Save on Petrol

I would like to thank all those who responded to our recent survey on petrol prices and the impact on your business. It is obvious that from the response that it is starting to impact on the bottom line and we are seeing increasing prices in products and services as a result.

The feedback also told me that a lot of businesses are operating smarter and reviewing their business operations. As a thank you the following tips may help (Source: NRMA):

Shop around: check out www.mynrma.com.au/petrolwatch for the cheapest daily petrol in Sydney.

1. Refuel when prices are low: not when your tank is empty.

2. Fill up early: petrol is usually cheapest to buy on Monday and early Tuesday. Save more than $200 a year by buying petrol early in the week.

3. Avoid hard acceleration and braking: flow with the traffic - smooth driving can reduce fuel consumption by up to 30%. Don't rest your left foot on the brake of an automatic vehicle - the extra drag increases fuel consumption by 5%.

4. Watch your speed: by traveling at 90 km/h rather than 110 km/h you can reduce fuel consumption by 10% or more.

5. Lighten the load: take off roof racks and bullbats if they're not needed. Remove golf clubs or tools if you're not using them - and reduce fuel consumption by up to 5%. Keep your tyre pressure towards the top of the manufacturer's recommended range.

6. Switch off: when stuck in traffic for any length of time turn the key to the "accessory" position (not to "off") and if an automatic transmission, shift to "park". Vehicles fitted with this feature typically reduce fuel consumption in urban areas by up to 15%.

7. Open the windows: when the weather is fine, switch off the air-conditioning. This reduces fuel consumption by up to 10% in urban driving.

8. Shop smart: take advantage of a range of shopper docket schemes.

9. Service your car regularly: blocked air filters can increase fuel consumption significantly. Source: NRMA

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Legal Tip - Have You Told Your Employees About Christmas Leave?

If you want to close your business over the Christmas period and require your employees to take part of their annual holidays at that time then you must comply with the law.

The NSW Annual Holidays Act 1944 requires you to provide one month's notice of the "specified period" (ie the period you intend to close) to your employees. If you put on staff before Christmas who will be employed for less than a month before the closedown, you must notify them on their first day at work.

This year, the Public Holidays in NSW are on Monday and Tuesday December 26 and 27, the New Year holiday is Monday January 2 and Australia Day holiday is Thursday January 26, 2006. Everyone is paid their ordinary pay for these days.

If your employees are entitled to annual leave, the remaining days will be taken as annual leave. If your employees are not yet entitled to holidays for the whole of the closedown, they must take their annual leave, then the rest as so-called "leave without pay".

Despite what it is called, this leave is not "without pay" because you must pay to the employee one- twelfth of their "ordinary pay" for these days leave without pay. "Ordinary pay" is the pay the worker receives for their normal weekly number of hours of work.

If you have to pay any of this money, the employee starts accumulating annual holidays again from the start of the closedown. Any employee who is not yet entitled to annual leave can, if you both agree, take annual leave in advance of their entitlement. This is probably a simpler way to go.

As always, notice should be provided in a form in which you can be certain every individual employee knows and understands it and can be sure to receive it in plenty of time.

Article provided by Peter Townsend Solicitors www.townsendslaw.com.au

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Melbourne Cup Lunch at the Hughenden

The Hughenden Boutique Hotel is offering all clients of CLEARLY BUSINESS or ESBEC a bottle of wine if booking for 4 people or more. Complimentary Sweep, four course lunch - and of course lots of bubbly!

Tuesday 1st November 1pm
$48 per person
Phone: 9363 4863
Email: admin@hughendenhotel.com.au

Booking is Required
Vegetarian Menu available on request at time of booking

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Business Thursday - Bring a guest in November for FREE

Our Business Thursdays are proving to be a winner. Not only are they an opportunity to obtain new skills they are also an opportunity to network with other business operators.

In November we offer:

Introduction to Small Business Law - 10th November

Know your legal rights! Come learn your legal rights as a small business owner; negotiate the lease that works for you; get paid on time; and plan your business succession….. All the legal things that a small business needs to know…

The difference between knowing and negotiating a strong legal position and not knowing can be huge in terms of time, stress and money. This workshop will help you go through legal documentation for a commercial lease, run through a debt recovery matter and plan for your business succession.

Branding: Tools for Building Brand Awareness - 24th November

More than a name and logo! Having an awareness of a 'Brand' is an essential for every business. In this workshop we will look at how to take a holistic approach to developing a distinctive Brand Identity.

The session is interactive and will include a mix of practical exercises, case study examples and interactive learning

For further details see our Networking Calendars:

ESBEC Networking Calendar
Clearly Business Networking Calendar

If you are interested in presenting please contact dmcleod@clearlybusiness.com.au 

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Community Noticeboard Events

I wish to draw your notice to a cocktail function being offered by WAYS on Thursday 10th November at Bar Pacifica, the Eastern Hotel, Bondi Junction.

For those who are unaware WAYS provide employment services to youth, including counseling. They are located throughout the Eastern Suburbs, and also have an office in Redfern. A very worthy organisation to assist.

Also this month we have cocktails on 29th November hosted by the Eastern Suburbs Women Network. In Bankstown we have the Bankstown Awards on the 23rd and in Burwood we have a Business Breakfast on the 22nd. Canada Bay is offering a variety of events over November and December.

For more details of these and other events in your local area, see our Community Noticeboards:

ESBEC Community Noticeboard
Clearly Business Community Noticeboard



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eBay Workshops- For Business & Hobbyists

The eBay steamroller just keeps on going. As I go about my travels I am seeing more and more business people ask me about eBay in relation to opening an e-store. With this in mind we are offering the following two workshops:

Workshop 1: The Basics of Selling on eBay - Wednesday 16th November

Learn how to:

This is an accredited eBay workshop.

Workshop 2: Beyond the Basics (Advanced eBay) - Thursday 17th November

This is not an accredited eBay workshop

For more information or to book online see our Training Calendars:

ESBEC Training Calendar
Clearly Business Training Calendar







Burwood Business Breakfast "Developing Better Business Relationships" - 22nd November


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