Coffee Time Minutes - 8th September 2010

Welcome

Welcome to our new visitors.

Apologises

Christine Jones, Kathy Bree, Dean Brown, Selma Sancar

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 our Raffle?

The raffle is going around. This will go together with today’s collection to the Iris Foundation. Total $435 for the year so far.

Charity Assistance

All for my family assistance for a local family in need.
- Wrist bands always available (All for my Family) $3
- 22/9/10 – Movie Night at Greater Union Tuggerah - $20
- 23/10/10 – Wyong Races for a night of fun (more details to follow)
If you wish to attend please contact Tarnia Gurney 02 4393 5979

Networking:
B2B Networking night (Floraville)– 9th September
- 6pm for Networking
- If anyone requires car pooling please give us a call, as we have a few interested.
Coffee Time Dates: 22nd September & 13th October 2010
Central Coast Women’s Lunch 16th September at Mingara
Tony is presenting at the BNI – 29th September
Small Business Insurance
Tuggerah Lakes Golf Club – 7am Breakfast $20.
B2B Networking end of year event
(Camp Breakaway – San Remo)– 29th October
B2B – online buy local $20 per month


Education:

BEC courses evening courses - For more info contact the BEC on 4355 4885 or info@ccbec.org.au

Upcoming events in September & October
15th September – Research business opportunities – Getting into business
13th October – Decision for profit making.

Christmas Party:

We will be having our final get together on the 22nd December. We have booked into the Zenith for our Christmas party. Tickets are $39 (plus drinks – pay on the day). Numbers collected over next couple of months. And payment will be collected by 30th of November.

Wins:

Tony Bourke – elected to Wyong Chamber of Commerce & recieved his first royalties cheque from his book.
Unique Security – Finalist – Northern Lakes Chamber Business Awards 2010 & Central Coast Advocate Business Awards 2010
Tarnia Gurney – Finalist – Central Coast Advocate Business Awards 2010; & In the final 20 for Adviser of the year for AFA Awards


Who are you & what do you do: 30 Sec story about you

Tarnia Gurney:
Gurney Financial Services www.gurneyfinancialservices.com.au
Planningwerx4U www.planningwerx4u.com.au

Moira Bayliss:
Herbalist
Moirabayliss@yahoo.com.au

Nicole Lothian
SOS Onsite Admin
www.sosonsiteadmin.com.au

Karen Teunissen
CRS Australia
www.crsaustralia.gov.au

Ted O’Shannessy:
Send Out Cards
www.sendoutcards.com

Brendan McGann
Vital Inspections
vitalinspect@gmail.com

Derek Taylor
Industry & Investment NSW
www.business.nsw.gov.au

Darrell Bolley
Industry & Investment NSW
www.business.nsw.gov.au

Tony Bourke
AIIB Insurance Brokers
www.aiib.com.au

Natalie Pye
C&N Freight
www.cnfreightsolutions.com.au

Mark Izzard
Unique Security
www.uniquesecurity.com.au

Blair Speerin
Buy Local online/ LBH Promotions/ B2B
www.b2b.com.au

Rae Phillips
Inspire Success
www.inspire-success.com.au



Presentation

Derek Taylor – Industry and Investment NSW (previously Department State & Regional Development
If you want to be on the distribution list for information relating to this
please email : dsrd_gosford@business.nsw.gov.au

Or log onto
www.business.nsw.gov.au for more details.

Located at the Ourimbah University Incubator

Assists business grow and develop
- Financial assistance
- Grants to assist business growth
o Eg: medium business 20 employees looking to put on another 10 employees.
§ Offer assistance – financial grants
§ Rebates on Tax
- Programs available
- These have to be for job growth
- Business Growth program
o Receive up to $10,000 per year
o At least 2 years trading
o More than 2 employees
o Under $1 million
o Assistance to identify markets/growth
o Website
o E-commerce
o Assist Marketing requirements
o Corporate brochures & DVD’s
- Non-Financial Assistance
o Diagnostic
o Innovation/Marketing Plan/Business Plan
o BEC
o Other Business
o Industry & Investment Website
o Issues/facilitate relationships
o Networking
- Regional growth of jobs – next 25 years – relocating and assist in facilitation of move and employment
- Regional promotion for move to Central Coast
- Exporting – advise for businesses
- Events
o Tradeshows
o Expo’s
o Networking
o Showcases
o Training
o Assistance
o Seminars
o Newsletters
o Central Coast Manufacturing Connect coming soon
- Infrastructure funding/support – Working with council, government departments to assist in business relocation eg roads/utilities

A good way to increase your advertising is ask to sponsor your kids sporting teams or clubs. Mark Izzard and Unique Security are the major sponsor for Woongarrah Wildcats Football Club, he did it for long term exposure and because his children play for them. Advertising in the local community gets you seen. (Related to last fortnights business development conversation’s)



NEXT MEETING: 22nd September 2010 at 10:30am

PRESENTING: Brett O’Malley - Macquarie Private Wealth ‘Economic Update’