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.