Welcome
Welcome to our new visitors.
Apologises
Sandra Boyd, Angela Anthony, Dean Brown
Who we are?
Small and Home Business owners meeting to build relationships from other SBO’s.
What is CT?
Relatively casual meeting group, where you can network, talk about business ideas and strategies, and learn from one another.
Where?
Tuggerah’s Zenith Centre.
When?
At 10.30 am on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month. Arrival 10.25 am for 10.30 am start. (Runs for about 1 hour)
Update on:
The raffle is going around. Last meeting we raised $34. This will go together with today’s collection to the Iris Foundation. Tickets will be $2 each, or three for $5. If you would like to donate a prize to the group for the raffle, please let me know. Other wise I will purchase from the collection of funds and will be worth up to the value of $10 each fortnight. All monies will be donated each month to the charity of choice.
Expos/Events:
· B2B Festival – Buy Local – Wyong Race Club, 13th May
· May 2010 – Home and Small Business Month
· CCWN Business Expo Extravaganza – Mingara 23rd June
Networking:
· Coffee Times 10th & 24th Feb and 10th & 24th March
· B2B with a twist – 17th Feb – Central Coast B2B Networking Night
· Central Coast Women’s Network Luncheon at Mingara – 18th Feb
· Wyong Chamber of Commerce – networking and dinner. 23rd Feb
· International Women’s Day – CCWN is supporting the Day on the Central Coast at Iguana Joes on 5th Mar.
Education:
BEC courses evening courses (6 – 9pm)
9th Feb – Trade marking your business
16th Feb – Research Business Opportunities – getting into business
24th Feb – Operating a business from home
2nd Mar – Sales and Marketing – Part A
10th Mar – Sales and Marketing – Part b
16TH Mar – Business Planning Part A
23rd Mar – Business Planning Part B
Australian Retail Association is offering a free 3 hr training session at the Zenith Centre on the 19th Feb. if interested please contact me and I will send out link.
Wins:
Christina Jones – Wiggle n Giggle
Have been able to get classes at San Remo and Bateau Bay for children and playgroups
Rob Buckworth – C4 Communications
Organised a merger with his current business and a Sydney Company
Who are you & what do you do: 30 Sec story about you
Tarnia Gurney:
Gurney Financial Services
http://www.gurneyfinancialservices.com.au/
Planningwerx4U
http://www.planningwerx4u.com.au/
Jenny Abourizk:
Job Centre Australia
http://www.jobcentreaustralia.com.au/
Lyn Thompson
LBH Promotions
http://www.lbhpromotions.com.au/
B2B
http://www.b2b.com.au/
Toni Oliver
Toni Oliver Conveyancing
http://www.tonioliverconveyancing.com.au/
Chris Mills
Soaring Free
http://www.soaringfree.com.au/
Warwick Ryan
Central Coast Business Lawyers
http://www.centralcoastbusinesslawyers.com.au/
Shannon O’Hagan
Westpac Rescue Helicopter
http://www.rescuehelicopter.com.au/
Paul Simpson
Karben Training
http://www.karbentraining.com.au/
Rae Phillips
Inspire Success
http://www.inspire-success.com
Megan Roberts
Bell Bird Web Solutions
http://www.bellbirdwebsolutions.com.au/
Karen Teunissen
CRS Australia
http://www.crsaustralia.gov.au/
Ted O’Shannessy
Financial Freeway
http://www.financialfreeway.com.au/
Rob Buckworth
C4telecom Communications
http://www.c4telecom.com.au/
Christina Jones
Wiggle n Giggle
http://www.wiggleandgigglemusic.com.au/
Presentation:
Today’s presentation is from Warwick Ryan from Central Coast Business Lawyers:
Fair Work Act – Modern Awards, Contracts, Policies, and all that stuff
*2010 – what defines the employment relationship
-Legislation – the fair work act.
-Modern awards
-Contracts - written, verbal, implied by conduct (or a combination)
*What types of Relationships?
-Contractors vs. employees
-Permanent employees – full and part time
-Casual employees
*National Employment Standards
-Maximum hours - 38 hours plus reasonable overtime
-Flexible working arrangements
-Parental leave – 12 months unpaid
-Annual leave
-Compassionate leave – carers/personal
-Community service leave - unpaid
-Long service leave
-Public holidays
-Notice of termination and redundancy pay
-The Fair Work Information Statement
*Award Modernisation
-Modern awards will replace state and federal awards – eventually
Will apply to industries or classes of employees
-There was over 4000 awards, now down to 120 awards. More being reviewed to be added. Check your awards for your employees.
*Agreement Making
-Common law on individual agreements
-Subject to the 10 National Employment standards
-Individual Flexibility Agreements
-Enterprise agreements will be vetted upfront by FWA and are subject to the BOOT.
*Unfair Dismissal Laws
-Applies to all employees, if
+Engaged > 12 months by a small employer
+Engaged > 6 months by a non small employer
-Policies and Procedures
+Make sure you have your policies and procedures in place,
+By having your procedures and policies in place, this may assist with staffing issues, no performance and productivity of staff.
*What Now:
-Integration of people management systems with legal obligations
*How:
-Start with the end in mind.
-What are the key outcomes you require in the relationship
-Distil the goals and obligations and document
-Communicate them to your people.
For more information or any questions – please contact Warwick Ryan at http://www.centralcoastbusinesslawyers.com.au/ or (02) 4367-4366
Warwick has left some copies of the presentation with Tarnia, if you were unable to attend and would like a copy of the presentation, please contact Tarnia and she will organise.
Raffle Drawn:
Prize donated from: Lyn Thompson -
Amount collected this fortnight: $44
Today’s Winner – Rae Phillips
That is a total of $78 to be donated to the Iris Foundation this month.
Thank you for coming along today. Feel free to network with your peers.
Our Next Meeting is on the 10th February. We will start at 10.30am sharp.
Our Next Presentation will be by Wayne from the BEC.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Coffee Time Minutes - 13th January 2010
Coffee Time – 13th January 2010
Welcome
Welcome to our new visitors.
Apologises
Rae Phillips and Toni Oliver
Who we are?
Small and Home Business owners meeting to build relationships from other SBO’s.
What is CT?
Relatively casual meeting group, where you can network, talk about business ideas and strategies, and learn from one another. Free, just buy yourself a coffee
Where?
Tuggerah’s Zenith Centre.
When?
At 10.30 am on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month. Arrival 10.25 am for 10.30 am start. (Runs for about 1 hour)
Update on:
PW4U has a special for you. Business Planning CDs – templates and instructions for Business Planning. Special $55 Inc GST. (Will be $395 + GST)
22nd Feb - Brad Sugars – I sent out a free invite to the Brad Sugars event in Newcastle. I am not promoting it. I am going along for my education. If you are going and would like to go together please let me know and we will organize a car pool.
Last year we talked about raising money through our group to support a charity. From today, we will be having a raffle each fortnight. Its will be up to you if you would like to participate and none should feel obliged. Tickets will be $2 each, or three for $5. If you would like to donate a prize to the group for the raffle, please let me know. Other wise I will purchase from the collection of funds and will be worth up to the value of $10 each fortnight. All monies will be donated each quarter to the charity of choice.
B2B with a twist are holding a Central Coast Festival in May. Supporting buy local. Keep an ear out for this event.
Networking:
· Coffee Times 27th Jan; 10th & 24th Feb 10th & 24th March
· B2B with a twist – 17th Feb – Central Coast B2B Networking Night
· Central Coast Women’s Group Luncheon at Mingara – 18th Feb
· Wyong Chamber of Commerce – networking and dinner. 23rd Feb
· International Women’s Day. – Central Coast Women’s Network is supporting the Day on the Central Coast at Iguana Joes.5th Mar.
Education:
BEC courses evening courses (6 – 9pm)
9th Feb – Trade marking your business
16th Feb – Research Business Opportunities – getting into business
24th Feb – Operating a business from home
2nd Mar – Sales and Marketing – Part A
10th Mar – Sales and Marketing – Part b
16TH Mar – Business Planning Part A
23rd Mar – Business Planning Part B
Australian Retail Association is offering a free 3 hr training session at the Zenith Centre on the 19th Feb. if interested please contact me and I will send out link.
Wins:
Tarnia - I have been asked and have accepted as an Ambassador for the Central Coasts Women’s Networking Group. There are three of us – Shelly from Esteem Jewellery, Melissa from the Art of Intimacy. We will be promoting the CCWNG and assisting with functions.
Tarnia - http://www.gurneyfinancialservices.com.au/ has been relaunched.
Robyn - Ventured into Small Business Marketing on line videos
Craig - Centrum Printing – received its Green accreditation
Craig - His daughter is directing her first production in Sydney for the family video production company.
Jenny - George and Jenny opening a Butcher shop at East Toukley in 2 weeks. Called Meat@Georges
Mark - Unique Security putting in CCTV in Toukley.
Paul - Karben received government funding to train the unemployed in hospitality. Also able to provide first aid training courses to all.
Who are you & what do you do: 30 Sec story about you
Lyn Thompson
LBH Promotions - Letter box distribution
http://www.lbhpromotions.com.au/
B2B - Marketing in Business Book & Networking
http://www.b2b.com.au/
Paul Simpson
Karben - Training Solutions for your staff
www.karbentraining.com.au
Sandra Boyd
Kani Consultants - Looking for temporary staff. Located at Wyong and servicing the Central Coast, whether for a day, week or month, Kani Consultants can assist your small business
Website being built – sandi.kani@gmail.com
Rob Buckworth
C4telecom - Central Coast Cabling and Telecommunications for your business
http://www.c4telecom.com.au/
Jenny Abourizk
Job Centre Australia - assisting people with disabilities find employment
http://www.jobcentreaustralia.com.au/
Ted O’Shannessy
Financial Freeway - Debt Management classes to help the local community get out of debt quicker.
http://www.financialfreeway.com.au/
Hugh Bowman
Bookkeeping Specialist
hugh.bowman@iinet.net.au
Craig Giles
Centrum Printing - You think it, we print it
http://www.centrumprinting.com.au/
John Mann
Small Business Assistant
http://www.jmnetwerx.com.au/
Mark Izzard
Unique Security - Specialising in back to base for business and homes on the Central Coast and greater NSW
http://www.uniquesecurity.com.au/
Angela Anthony
Angela Anthony Solicitors - Specialising in Estate Planning
http://www.angelaanthony.com.au/
Cheryl Greenwald
Marriage Celebrant
Email - cellie001@gmail.com
Robyn Marsden
Small Business Video Online - Marketing your business online
www.marketingrealestateonline.com/video_properties
Dean Brown
Woodview Home Loans & Finance - Assisting the local community with finance and home loans.
http://www.homeloansandfinance.com.au/
Tarnia Gurney
Gurney Financial Services - Looking after you and your family
http://www.gurneyfinancialservices.com.au/
Planningwerx4U - Assisting Small Business
http://www.planningwerx4u.com.au/
Presentations: Today’s presentation is about planning for 2010
Business planning for success:
Did you know? There was a study complete at Harvard Business School. The study was done over a twenty-five year period with 1,600 businesses. These were the results:
– 70% of the businesses in the study had no written or verbal plan
– 27% of the businesses in the study had verbal plans/goals only
– 3% of the businesses in the study had them written down
– 98% of the wealth was held by those 3% of the businesses in the study
. Building your Business Plan for 2010
You should spend about 2 hours in the next week or so to prepare and plan your 2010 and your future
Your plan must be logical and viable
It must be a Living document
It will help you be organised
. What is your competitive advantage?
Who will use your services
What do you do better
What is your advantage
Who’s your market
. Market Research?
Have you completed your research
What are others doing?
This can be time consuming but it is worth it
. What evidence have you got
Go to Planningwerx4, Google, DSDR, BEC for assistance
. How much money can you make?
What amount of money do you need to earn to cover your expenses
Per month
Per week
Per day
Per client
. Cashflow and Expenses
Work out expenses – leases, licensing costs, stationary, superannuation, taxes, phones, wages, etc..
Business Background
• Where are you located – home, office, shop front.
• What do you have to run a business – do your have the training, education, knowledge thru experience
• Know your products
• Know you industry
• Why do you want to be in business
• Who works the business
• Are you a sole trader, a company or a partnership – and how does it all work.
Your team
• Who is your team?
• Who are your mentors?
• Are there other small businesses that can work with you and support you.
Customers?
. Who are they
. Where do they come from
. What type of client – age
. Why would they come to you
Competitors
Know who they are
And where they are
Outside Influences:
Technology
Environment
Legislation
Regulations
Issues and Opportunities
o Know your Strengths
o Know your Weaknesses
o Be honest with yourself as you will be able to build your strengths
Business Systems
o Have office manuals
o Have procedures in place
o Have your systems up to date and in place
Mission Statement
o What is it
o Does it define you and your business
Open Discussion:
Advertising and Branding – be careful
Trade marking your branding to save you
Follow up leads, but know when to back off
Do a mind map – get some post it notes, write your points./ideas down then put to your plan under the relevant sections
SWOT – be honest
Raffle Drawn –
Prize donated from - Planningwerx4u.
Amount raised this fortnight - $34
Winner - Lyn Thompson
Money will be donated to the Iris Foundation at the end of the month.
Thank you for coming along today. Feel free to network with your peers.
Our Next Meeting is on the 27th of January 2010. We will start at 10.30am sharp.
Our Presentation will be by Warwick Ryan from Central Coast Business Lawyers on the new laws, HR, Dismissal laws etc.
Welcome
Welcome to our new visitors.
Apologises
Rae Phillips and Toni Oliver
Who we are?
Small and Home Business owners meeting to build relationships from other SBO’s.
What is CT?
Relatively casual meeting group, where you can network, talk about business ideas and strategies, and learn from one another. Free, just buy yourself a coffee
Where?
Tuggerah’s Zenith Centre.
When?
At 10.30 am on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month. Arrival 10.25 am for 10.30 am start. (Runs for about 1 hour)
Update on:
PW4U has a special for you. Business Planning CDs – templates and instructions for Business Planning. Special $55 Inc GST. (Will be $395 + GST)
22nd Feb - Brad Sugars – I sent out a free invite to the Brad Sugars event in Newcastle. I am not promoting it. I am going along for my education. If you are going and would like to go together please let me know and we will organize a car pool.
Last year we talked about raising money through our group to support a charity. From today, we will be having a raffle each fortnight. Its will be up to you if you would like to participate and none should feel obliged. Tickets will be $2 each, or three for $5. If you would like to donate a prize to the group for the raffle, please let me know. Other wise I will purchase from the collection of funds and will be worth up to the value of $10 each fortnight. All monies will be donated each quarter to the charity of choice.
B2B with a twist are holding a Central Coast Festival in May. Supporting buy local. Keep an ear out for this event.
Networking:
· Coffee Times 27th Jan; 10th & 24th Feb 10th & 24th March
· B2B with a twist – 17th Feb – Central Coast B2B Networking Night
· Central Coast Women’s Group Luncheon at Mingara – 18th Feb
· Wyong Chamber of Commerce – networking and dinner. 23rd Feb
· International Women’s Day. – Central Coast Women’s Network is supporting the Day on the Central Coast at Iguana Joes.5th Mar.
Education:
BEC courses evening courses (6 – 9pm)
9th Feb – Trade marking your business
16th Feb – Research Business Opportunities – getting into business
24th Feb – Operating a business from home
2nd Mar – Sales and Marketing – Part A
10th Mar – Sales and Marketing – Part b
16TH Mar – Business Planning Part A
23rd Mar – Business Planning Part B
Australian Retail Association is offering a free 3 hr training session at the Zenith Centre on the 19th Feb. if interested please contact me and I will send out link.
Wins:
Tarnia - I have been asked and have accepted as an Ambassador for the Central Coasts Women’s Networking Group. There are three of us – Shelly from Esteem Jewellery, Melissa from the Art of Intimacy. We will be promoting the CCWNG and assisting with functions.
Tarnia - http://www.gurneyfinancialservices.com.au/ has been relaunched.
Robyn - Ventured into Small Business Marketing on line videos
Craig - Centrum Printing – received its Green accreditation
Craig - His daughter is directing her first production in Sydney for the family video production company.
Jenny - George and Jenny opening a Butcher shop at East Toukley in 2 weeks. Called Meat@Georges
Mark - Unique Security putting in CCTV in Toukley.
Paul - Karben received government funding to train the unemployed in hospitality. Also able to provide first aid training courses to all.
Who are you & what do you do: 30 Sec story about you
Lyn Thompson
LBH Promotions - Letter box distribution
http://www.lbhpromotions.com.au/
B2B - Marketing in Business Book & Networking
http://www.b2b.com.au/
Paul Simpson
Karben - Training Solutions for your staff
www.karbentraining.com.au
Sandra Boyd
Kani Consultants - Looking for temporary staff. Located at Wyong and servicing the Central Coast, whether for a day, week or month, Kani Consultants can assist your small business
Website being built – sandi.kani@gmail.com
Rob Buckworth
C4telecom - Central Coast Cabling and Telecommunications for your business
http://www.c4telecom.com.au/
Jenny Abourizk
Job Centre Australia - assisting people with disabilities find employment
http://www.jobcentreaustralia.com.au/
Ted O’Shannessy
Financial Freeway - Debt Management classes to help the local community get out of debt quicker.
http://www.financialfreeway.com.au/
Hugh Bowman
Bookkeeping Specialist
hugh.bowman@iinet.net.au
Craig Giles
Centrum Printing - You think it, we print it
http://www.centrumprinting.com.au/
John Mann
Small Business Assistant
http://www.jmnetwerx.com.au/
Mark Izzard
Unique Security - Specialising in back to base for business and homes on the Central Coast and greater NSW
http://www.uniquesecurity.com.au/
Angela Anthony
Angela Anthony Solicitors - Specialising in Estate Planning
http://www.angelaanthony.com.au/
Cheryl Greenwald
Marriage Celebrant
Email - cellie001@gmail.com
Robyn Marsden
Small Business Video Online - Marketing your business online
www.marketingrealestateonline.com/video_properties
Dean Brown
Woodview Home Loans & Finance - Assisting the local community with finance and home loans.
http://www.homeloansandfinance.com.au/
Tarnia Gurney
Gurney Financial Services - Looking after you and your family
http://www.gurneyfinancialservices.com.au/
Planningwerx4U - Assisting Small Business
http://www.planningwerx4u.com.au/
Presentations: Today’s presentation is about planning for 2010
Business planning for success:
Did you know? There was a study complete at Harvard Business School. The study was done over a twenty-five year period with 1,600 businesses. These were the results:
– 70% of the businesses in the study had no written or verbal plan
– 27% of the businesses in the study had verbal plans/goals only
– 3% of the businesses in the study had them written down
– 98% of the wealth was held by those 3% of the businesses in the study
. Building your Business Plan for 2010
You should spend about 2 hours in the next week or so to prepare and plan your 2010 and your future
Your plan must be logical and viable
It must be a Living document
It will help you be organised
. What is your competitive advantage?
Who will use your services
What do you do better
What is your advantage
Who’s your market
. Market Research?
Have you completed your research
What are others doing?
This can be time consuming but it is worth it
. What evidence have you got
Go to Planningwerx4, Google, DSDR, BEC for assistance
. How much money can you make?
What amount of money do you need to earn to cover your expenses
Per month
Per week
Per day
Per client
. Cashflow and Expenses
Work out expenses – leases, licensing costs, stationary, superannuation, taxes, phones, wages, etc..
Business Background
• Where are you located – home, office, shop front.
• What do you have to run a business – do your have the training, education, knowledge thru experience
• Know your products
• Know you industry
• Why do you want to be in business
• Who works the business
• Are you a sole trader, a company or a partnership – and how does it all work.
Your team
• Who is your team?
• Who are your mentors?
• Are there other small businesses that can work with you and support you.
Customers?
. Who are they
. Where do they come from
. What type of client – age
. Why would they come to you
Competitors
Know who they are
And where they are
Outside Influences:
Technology
Environment
Legislation
Regulations
Issues and Opportunities
o Know your Strengths
o Know your Weaknesses
o Be honest with yourself as you will be able to build your strengths
Business Systems
o Have office manuals
o Have procedures in place
o Have your systems up to date and in place
Mission Statement
o What is it
o Does it define you and your business
Open Discussion:
Advertising and Branding – be careful
Trade marking your branding to save you
Follow up leads, but know when to back off
Do a mind map – get some post it notes, write your points./ideas down then put to your plan under the relevant sections
SWOT – be honest
Raffle Drawn –
Prize donated from - Planningwerx4u.
Amount raised this fortnight - $34
Winner - Lyn Thompson
Money will be donated to the Iris Foundation at the end of the month.
Thank you for coming along today. Feel free to network with your peers.
Our Next Meeting is on the 27th of January 2010. We will start at 10.30am sharp.
Our Presentation will be by Warwick Ryan from Central Coast Business Lawyers on the new laws, HR, Dismissal laws etc.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Agenda - 13/1/09
Agenda – Coffee Time – 13th January 2010
Open:
Welcome – this yr is a little bit of a change from last year.
· We will be starting at 10.30 each session, as people need to get away. Therefore, if you can be here, ordered coffees and seated by 10.29am that would be lovely.
· We will have an update on events, education and then discuss wins for everyone.
· We will then move on to our presentations, which will go for about 20 minutes, with 10 minutes for question time afterwards and open discussion.
· We will then do a 30-second commercial of who we are and what we do if time. Then there will be the opportunity for those willing to network afterwards.
Who we are?
Small and Home Business owners meeting to build relationships from other SBOs.
What is CT?
Relatively casual meeting group, where you can network, talk about business ideas and strategies, and learn from one another.
Where?
Tuggerah’s Zenith Centre.
When?
At 10.30 am on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month. Arrival 10.25 am for 10.30 am start. (Runs for about 1 hour)
Update on:
PW4U has a special for you. Business Planning CDs – templates and instructions for Business Planning. Special $55 Inc GST. (Will be $395 + GST)
22nd Feb - Brad Sugars – I sent out a free invite to the Brad Sugars event in Newcastle. I am not promoting it. I am going along for my education. If you are going and would like to go together please let me know and we will organize a car pool.
Last year we talked about raising money through our group to support a charity. From today, we will be having a raffle each fortnight. Its will be up to you if you would like to participate and none should feel obliged. Tickets will be $2 each, or three for $5. If you would like to donate a prize to the group for the raffle, please let me know. Other wise I will purchase from the collection of funds and will be worth up to the value of $10 each fortnight. All monies will be donated each quarter to the charity of choice.
Networking:
· Coffee Times 27th Jan; 10th & 24th Feb 10th & 24th March
· B2B with a twist – 17th Feb – Central Coast B2B Networking Night
· Central Coast Women’s Group Luncheon at Mingara – 18th Feb
· Wyong Chamber of Commerce – networking and dinner. 23rd Feb
· International Women’s Day. – Central Coast Women’s Network is supporting the Day on the Central Coast at Iguana Joes.5th Mar.
Education:
BEC courses evening courses (6 – 9pm)
9th Feb – Trade marking your business
16th Feb – Research Business Opportunities – getting into business
24th Feb – Operating a business from home
2nd Mar – Sales and Marketing – Part A
10th Mar – Sales and Marketing – Part b
16TH Mar – Business Planning Part A
23rd Mar – Business Planning Part B
Australian Retail Association is offering a free 3 hr training session at the Zenith Centre on the 19th Feb. if interested please contact me and I will send out link.
Wins:
Win for me – I have been asked and have accepted as an Ambassador for the Central Coasts Women’s Networking Group. There are three of us – Shelly from Esteem Jewelry, Melissa from the Art of Intimacy. We will be promoting the CCWNG and assisting with functions.
Gurney Financial Services has laucnhed its new website. see www.gurneyfinancialservices.com.au
Has anyone any wins
Presentations:
Today’s Presentation is on –
Who are you & what do you do:
30 Sec story about you
Networking:
time to mingle with your peers
Golden Rules
Can we show each other respect by only person to speak at a time. Please hold all conversations, recommendations, until the end.
Open:
Welcome – this yr is a little bit of a change from last year.
· We will be starting at 10.30 each session, as people need to get away. Therefore, if you can be here, ordered coffees and seated by 10.29am that would be lovely.
· We will have an update on events, education and then discuss wins for everyone.
· We will then move on to our presentations, which will go for about 20 minutes, with 10 minutes for question time afterwards and open discussion.
· We will then do a 30-second commercial of who we are and what we do if time. Then there will be the opportunity for those willing to network afterwards.
Who we are?
Small and Home Business owners meeting to build relationships from other SBOs.
What is CT?
Relatively casual meeting group, where you can network, talk about business ideas and strategies, and learn from one another.
Where?
Tuggerah’s Zenith Centre.
When?
At 10.30 am on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month. Arrival 10.25 am for 10.30 am start. (Runs for about 1 hour)
Update on:
PW4U has a special for you. Business Planning CDs – templates and instructions for Business Planning. Special $55 Inc GST. (Will be $395 + GST)
22nd Feb - Brad Sugars – I sent out a free invite to the Brad Sugars event in Newcastle. I am not promoting it. I am going along for my education. If you are going and would like to go together please let me know and we will organize a car pool.
Last year we talked about raising money through our group to support a charity. From today, we will be having a raffle each fortnight. Its will be up to you if you would like to participate and none should feel obliged. Tickets will be $2 each, or three for $5. If you would like to donate a prize to the group for the raffle, please let me know. Other wise I will purchase from the collection of funds and will be worth up to the value of $10 each fortnight. All monies will be donated each quarter to the charity of choice.
Networking:
· Coffee Times 27th Jan; 10th & 24th Feb 10th & 24th March
· B2B with a twist – 17th Feb – Central Coast B2B Networking Night
· Central Coast Women’s Group Luncheon at Mingara – 18th Feb
· Wyong Chamber of Commerce – networking and dinner. 23rd Feb
· International Women’s Day. – Central Coast Women’s Network is supporting the Day on the Central Coast at Iguana Joes.5th Mar.
Education:
BEC courses evening courses (6 – 9pm)
9th Feb – Trade marking your business
16th Feb – Research Business Opportunities – getting into business
24th Feb – Operating a business from home
2nd Mar – Sales and Marketing – Part A
10th Mar – Sales and Marketing – Part b
16TH Mar – Business Planning Part A
23rd Mar – Business Planning Part B
Australian Retail Association is offering a free 3 hr training session at the Zenith Centre on the 19th Feb. if interested please contact me and I will send out link.
Wins:
Win for me – I have been asked and have accepted as an Ambassador for the Central Coasts Women’s Networking Group. There are three of us – Shelly from Esteem Jewelry, Melissa from the Art of Intimacy. We will be promoting the CCWNG and assisting with functions.
Gurney Financial Services has laucnhed its new website. see www.gurneyfinancialservices.com.au
Has anyone any wins
Presentations:
Today’s Presentation is on –
Who are you & what do you do:
30 Sec story about you
Networking:
time to mingle with your peers
Golden Rules
Can we show each other respect by only person to speak at a time. Please hold all conversations, recommendations, until the end.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Coffee Time Minutes - 9.12.09
Minutes– Coffee Time – 9/12/2009
Open: Welcome
Update on:
If you are interested in going in the next B2B book. You need to organize ASAP. Contact Lyn or Suzy to organize your advertising.
B2B Murrays Beach – 24th November, last night fantastic. Great night, great food, lots a new people. Congratulations to the B2B team for another successful night. For more info – contact LBH Promotions for next year’s events.
Kate Morris and Community Chest are organizing a movie event to be held at Mingara. Gold coin donation – 16.1.10
Networking:
Coffee Time and Networking Christmas drinks at Zenith on the 18th December, 5pm onwards. $10 for pizza and two drinks. Need to book in to Tarnia by the 1st of December if coming along.
Coffee Time will resume on the Wednesday the 13th of January 2010. Look forward to seeing you in the New Year.
Education:
For BEC courses please see Debbie or Kim for more information
Wins:
Tony Bourke has his new book launched, titled “Risk your business, Risk your life”
Toni Oliver – Winner of Central Coast Business Awards
Rae Phillips – Inspire Success has produced some CDs for businesses. CDs contain information on - Tools for Marketing, Tracking the life cycle of the employee; Employing, Induction, and Management of Employees. For more info, contact Rae on http://www.inspiresuccess.com/
Open Discussion:
No formal meeting was held; we had a discussion in relation to topics of interest for next year.
Topics for next year –
· Cash flow in business
· Business development in Wyong Shire – Gary McLachlan
· Financial planner – Tarnia
· Recruitment – awards and unfair dismissal
· Insurances for business – Tony Bourke
· ETS – Emissions Trading Scheme – how does it affect us
· Economic update
· Understanding Contracts – Solicitor
· Estate Planning – Solicitor
· Grants to business development – DSRD
· Business Coaching –
· Ways to save on your Printing – Craig Giles
· Business Marketing
· Bookkeeping – ways to save and prepare for your accountant
· Marketing – Lyn Thompson
· Joshua Young – Business
· Work cover – OHS changes – Jay Lewis
· Work cover – workers comp claims/ employer responsibilities
· BEC
· Taxes for business – Accountant
· Website building
· Back up and storage of your data
Tarnia will organise speaker for through out the year. Coffee Time will go for 1 hr, with presentations between 15 – 30 minutes
Next Meeting: 13th January 2010 – 10.30am
Look forward to seeing you there
Open: Welcome
Update on:
If you are interested in going in the next B2B book. You need to organize ASAP. Contact Lyn or Suzy to organize your advertising.
B2B Murrays Beach – 24th November, last night fantastic. Great night, great food, lots a new people. Congratulations to the B2B team for another successful night. For more info – contact LBH Promotions for next year’s events.
Kate Morris and Community Chest are organizing a movie event to be held at Mingara. Gold coin donation – 16.1.10
Networking:
Coffee Time and Networking Christmas drinks at Zenith on the 18th December, 5pm onwards. $10 for pizza and two drinks. Need to book in to Tarnia by the 1st of December if coming along.
Coffee Time will resume on the Wednesday the 13th of January 2010. Look forward to seeing you in the New Year.
Education:
For BEC courses please see Debbie or Kim for more information
Wins:
Tony Bourke has his new book launched, titled “Risk your business, Risk your life”
Toni Oliver – Winner of Central Coast Business Awards
Rae Phillips – Inspire Success has produced some CDs for businesses. CDs contain information on - Tools for Marketing, Tracking the life cycle of the employee; Employing, Induction, and Management of Employees. For more info, contact Rae on http://www.inspiresuccess.com/
Open Discussion:
No formal meeting was held; we had a discussion in relation to topics of interest for next year.
Topics for next year –
· Cash flow in business
· Business development in Wyong Shire – Gary McLachlan
· Financial planner – Tarnia
· Recruitment – awards and unfair dismissal
· Insurances for business – Tony Bourke
· ETS – Emissions Trading Scheme – how does it affect us
· Economic update
· Understanding Contracts – Solicitor
· Estate Planning – Solicitor
· Grants to business development – DSRD
· Business Coaching –
· Ways to save on your Printing – Craig Giles
· Business Marketing
· Bookkeeping – ways to save and prepare for your accountant
· Marketing – Lyn Thompson
· Joshua Young – Business
· Work cover – OHS changes – Jay Lewis
· Work cover – workers comp claims/ employer responsibilities
· BEC
· Taxes for business – Accountant
· Website building
· Back up and storage of your data
Tarnia will organise speaker for through out the year. Coffee Time will go for 1 hr, with presentations between 15 – 30 minutes
Next Meeting: 13th January 2010 – 10.30am
Look forward to seeing you there
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