Dwelling Characteristics

Some more detailed tables are available under Census Topics/Tables. These include the QuickStats but also include:

• Details on population by age
• Earnings (read spending power!) for individual and households
• Qualifications
• Housing costs.

If you choose the 'Topics' option you'll notice a prompt quite early on for 'Place of Usual Residence' or 'Location on Census Night'. Choose the Place of Usual Residence as this removes the tourists from the counts for your area. This is a bonus as this data has not been available for some time in previous years. It is especially important for people in winter wonderland areas full of tyre-kickers in August - like the ski areas and Far North Queensland!

The more interesting data (from an economist's point of view) on occupations, industries of employment etc. will be released in October.

As many of the people I work with regularly already know, I am particularly keen on tracking the characteristics of newcomers - things like the incomes, household type and occupations of people who have moved into an area in the 12 months and 5 years to August 2006. This data will also be available in October.

Please give us a ring or an email if you'd like any help making sense of the new data. We'll be concentrating on getting ready for analysis of the second release later in the year and will keep you informed about how we are going.

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2006 Census Data: The Results Are In!

Newtown Business Breakfast, 18 September

The Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australia's national statistical agency, has a wealth of information freely available to assist business and community-based decision makers.

The ABS is hosting an informative breakfast seminar to help you understand what information is available and how to access it.

To find out more and book online see our Networking Calendars:
ESBEC - Networking Calendar
Clearly Business - Networking Calendar

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CareerMums - an innovative approach to staff shortage

A main topic of conversation I am having with employers is the current skills shortage. It is obvious some innovative thinking in relation to our staffing situation is required. We are now starting to see a number of businesses being launched targeting the untapped resource of mums at home.

CareerMums is a new service for progressive employers looking for new and better ways to provide family friendly and flexible work initiatives for the benefit of their employees and their business.

This service can assist with:

• developing simple and effective flexible work/life balance policies that work
• creating increased workforce flexibility to meet the demands of your business and employees
• retaining your talented female workforce with return-to-work programs
• providing your working parents with a toolkit to manage life in the workplace as a parent.

BEC members will receive a 20% discount for using the CareerMums service. Just mention BEC when you contact them. Visit www.careermums.com.au for further information and contact details.

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Report Recognises Small Business Contribution

Minister for Small Business and Tourism Fran Bailey has launched Encouraging Enterprise, the annual small business report that highlights the success of Australia's 1.88 million small businesses.

"It is important to recognise the significant contribution the small business sector makes to the Australian economy," Fran Bailey said. "Small business is now more important than ever as it continues to drive innovation, exports and jobs growth.

"Since June 2003, the number of employing small businesses has increased by 31 per cent. Small businesses provide employment for almost 3.7 million people, accounting for almost half of private sector employment."

Encouraging Enterprise features case studies highlighting growth success stories of a number of small businesses across a range of themes including exporting, innovation, entrepreneurialism and intellectual property.

The report can be found at www.industry.gov.au/smallbusiness.

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Coalition and Opposition Policy on Independent Contractors

Over the last 6 months or so, the Independent Contractors of Australia (ICA) has been in a process of positive policy engagement on key independent contractor issues with both the federal Coalition Government and the ALP.

The ICA team has appreciated the constructive and frank discussions.

The results from these discussion are now available on the ICA website. For more details about the questions, responses and ICA commentary, please go to www.contractworld.com.au.

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Turning Complaints into Compliments

Workshop, 5 September

Smart businesses welcome complaints or disappointments from customers, because they understand the many positives that flow from effective service recovery.

This event is a must for those in the services industry. To find out more or book online please see our Networking Calendars:
ESBEC - Networking Calendar
Clearly Business - Networking Calendar


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Cutting Edge Customer Service

Randwick Business Breakfast Series, 6 September

In today's tough and competitive business environment, success often comes down to consistently delivering that little bit extra to every customer we have contact with.

Come to this business breakfast and learn some great tips for improving your customer's experience with your business.

To find out more or book online please see our Networking Calendars:
ESBEC - Networking Calendar
Clearly Business - Networking Calendar


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Do a Deal

Randwick Business Workshop, 17 September

In this workshop we show you how to respond if you are challenged with legal action. We show you alternative avenues or ways to continue to operate your business.

A one-hour presentation will be followed by cheese, wine and soft drink, giving attendees the opportunity to network.

This workshop is presented by Randwick Council, Randwick Combined Chambers of Commerce, Randwick Tourism, Eastern Suburbs BEC, IP Australia and Southern Courier.

To find out more or book online please see our Networking Calendars:
ESBEC - Networking Calendar
Clearly Business - Networking Calendar


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Dos & Don'ts of Trade Marks

Strathfield Business Workshop, 25 September

Trade mark protection is the key to securing the brands and images that distinguish your business and products from your competitors. It is a valuable asset in building the profitability and goodwill of your business.

This presentation will teach you the essential tools to get it right and enable you to choose the 'strongest' mark possible and make you aware of the problems with relying on a business or company name.

A one-hour presentation will be followed by cheese, wine and soft drink, giving attendees the opportunity to network.

This workshop is presented by Strathfield Council, IP Australia, Cumberland Newspapers and Clearly Business Enterprise in celebration of Business September.

To find out more or book online please see our Networking Calendars:
ESBEC - Networking Calendar
Clearly Business - Networking Calendar


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Smart Business - The Basics of selling on eBay

Evening Session, 25 September

Do you have a basic understanding of how eBay works but little or no experience in selling on eBay? This workshop will give you the skills you need to start trading effectively on the largest online marketplace in the world.

To find out more or book online please see our Networking Calendars:
ESBEC - Networking Calendar
Clearly Business - Networking Calendar


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Advanced eBay Training

26 September

Building on the basics course (details above), this workshop gives you the knowledge to take your eBay business to the next level.

To book your place for this workshop or for further details check out our training calendars.
ESBEC - Training Calendar
Clearly Business - Training Calendar


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Keeping Customers Loyal

Burwood Biz Networking evening, 18 September

Learn + Network

Be inspired and entertained by marketing expert Jack Fraenkel as he shares his knowledge on keeping customers loyal.

Strengthen and create new business connections over a drink and appetising cocktail food at this great opportunity to meet other local Burwood businesses.

To book your place or for further details check out our training calendars.
ESBEC - Training Calendar
Clearly Business - Training Calendar


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Business Directory - New listings

If you are looking for a business we encourage you to support those who support the BEC.

Netfusion Design: Web Developer, website, domain names, web hosting, graphic designer.

National Sales Academy: Become a sales and communication professional.

Active Body Therapies: Corporate massages, seated massages, workplace massage, events and exhibition, golf day massage, sports and remedial massage, relaxation massage.

Colourscape Gardening Services: Specialist in garden maintenance, landscaping and lawn mowing, servicing the Hills District, Northern Suburbs and North Shore.

Figures Please! Bookkeeping & Management Support: Bookkeeping Services for small business in Sydney, authorised ATO BAS service provider, GST, payroll reconciliation, MYOB set up and support.

Niche Construction Management PTY LTD: Office fit-out, office refurbishment, construction management, office refurbishment, shop fitting, shop refurbishment, construction, building, builder.

Mobile Pilates Oz Style: Pilates at home, one to one consultations, develop customised exercise programs that incorporates total wellbeing.

Interface: Working capital finance for business, flexible program of invoice discounting.

AC Signs - Printing: Signage, digital printing, business cards, stationery and so much more. If you have an idea we will make it work! Just check out our site.

Razor Pulse Technologies Pty Ltd: flexi fusion™ Content Management System, e-Commerce, flash and shockwave, interactive media, 3D animation, IT consulting.

Acme Pacific/Principal Soft Tech: Custom application development, web-based ERP development, web development, IT consultancy, software development.

PNA Legal: Retail leases, small business, restaurant and cafe consultancy, business sales, purchases and partnerships.

Woollahra Bookkeeping Services: Comprehensive bookkeeping services including budgets, payroll, reconciliations, forward planning.

BlackMax Media: BlackMax Media offers award winning web design, website promotion, graphic design and online marketing services.

Percept Creative Group: Percept is a leading brand design agency in Sydney's south. Specialists in corporate identity, corporate design, branding, packaging and website design.

Urban Corporate Furniture: Supplier of office furniture products and services. The Business Directory is reached from the main menu of our website.

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September Rack Rates - Meeting and Training Rooms

Each month we will advertise our city meeting rooms and training rooms that are available at 'rack rates'.

Training room

Normally $440 per day (GST inc), in September take advantage of the special one day rack rate of $220 per day (GST Inclusive).

Available dates: 17 September, 18 September and 20 September,
Level 19,323 Castlereagh St Sydney

Visit www.clearlyoffices.com.au for more information.

Meeting Rooms

Nil.

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