Welcome
Welcome to our new visitors.
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)
Common Courtesy
Note – Please have courtesy for others who are speaking. We have had a few complaints due to people having their own conversations within the meeting. Please respect the others while they are speaking. As of July 2011 there will be a $1 fine, all money will be going to the IRIS foundation
Update on our Raffle?
This weeks raffle raised $22.00 bring the total raised $521.05 this year for the Iris Foundation in 2011.
This year we will continue with our Raffles and donation to Iris Foundation. This year we will do a raffle again for the Iris Foundation. We will be looking for prizes/donations up to the value of $10. 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.
Updated Members
We have over 105 members for Coffee Time. You can come when you are free, never feel obligated and always feel welcome. I have a list with everyone who has come along to Coffee Time; I am updating the distribution list. If you would like to be included, please check your details are correct, update where necessary and add if not on there.
There are 2 business card holders, please feel free to put your business cards in, these are passed around each meeting, and feel free to support each other and utilize their services.
Recap of last meeting
Who has started with their goal setting?
If not create a goal, make the first step towards it.
Workcover
Don’t forget Jay can come out to your workplace and do a free assessment; you can then get a $500 voucher/credit towards purchasing safe office things (chair, etc). Jay also has workshops, one on one meeting and assessments currently available. If you wish to have a free appointment with Jay please contact him on jay.lewis@workcover.nsw.gov.au
Updates
Iris Foundation raised approximately $65,000 for the Slither and Slumber Sleep out on the 5th August. All had a fun night. Money raised goes to Coast Shelter and Iris Foundation. They had new sleeping bags donated, and then they were donated to the coast shelter and the homeless in Gosford. Thanks to all who supported the night out. It is nice to see the Central Coast getting behind each other and helping those in need.
Next Coffee Time – Networking Event – Melbourne Cup
We are organising 2 tables at the Melbourne Cup Luncheon at Wyong Race Club. Tuesday the 1st of November. Tickets are $70 and we have 8 seats per table. If you wish to come along, please book in with me in the next 4 weeks. Payment is the 30/9/11.
Networking:
· Coffee Time 24th August
· Coffee Time 14th September
· Coffee Time 28th September
· Fridays round the coast SBNG – 3rd Friday here at Zenith
· BWC lunches on each month – for more info contact Kym Williams
o September 7th
· Success Women’s Networking Luncheons
o 1st September
o 1st December
Expo’s in 2011
· 10th and 11th September is the Parenting and Baby Expo on the coast at Mingara. For more information, please contact Dave at 2GO/Seafm
Advertising with Buy Local
· B2B – online buy local $22 per month – see B2B or www.buylocalconnect.com.au
Education:
2011 – Visit BEC upstairs or log on to www.ccbec.org.au
Courses:
31/8/11 – MYOB – tips tricks and more $85
13/9/11 – Maximising profits - $65
26/9/11 – Import/Export for your business - $195
27/9/11 – Import/Export for you business - $195
Action Coach is running Business Mastery – Business Cart IV. If interested contact Michelle on 4369 3704
Marama is running a Word Press course. $190 for coffee time members. Please contact Marama for more.
Update:
· Melbourne Cup – Wyong Race Club – 1st November
· Spring Fling – 19th November (meet new people)
· Buy Local Key Rings – going coin donation – money raised goes to the Iris Foundation
Wins:
Iris Foundation raised $64K at the sleep out
Kate – Been nominated and elected to the executive committee for the Northern Lakes Business Chamber
Kate – Has had venues contact her to organise some functions there for them
Mingles at Wyong has moved from Wyong to Tuggerah’s the Edge Bar & Café as of August.
Leanna – has been picked to be a judge in Australia’s Lingerie Model Competition in Brisbane next month.
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
Dawn & Bev
Iris Foundation www.irisfoundation.org.au
Dujon Zivic
Encore 8 www.encore8.com
Nicolette Gregory
Photographer onefitone@bigpond.com
Kate Morris
Events with Pizazz www.eventswithpizazz.com.au
Leeanna
Intimate Whispers www.intimatewhispers.com.au
Amanda Lott
SVPartners www.svp.com.au
Mark Izzard
Unique Security www.uniquesecurity.com.au
Derek Taylor
Business NSW derek.taylor@business.nsw.gov.au or www.business.nsw.gov.au
Matt Halliday
Inspired Bookkeeping www.inspiredbookkeeping.com.au
Today’s Presentation: Derek Taylor on the NSW Business
Now known as the Dept. of NSW Trade and Investment
Was known as DSRD and Dept. of Infrastructure & Investment
Located at Ourimbah
Work with businesses on the coast
Work with businesses relocating to the coast
Work with mainly medium to large businesses
Work with employers with job growth
Provide financial and non financial support to businesses
Relocation of businesses
Assistance with expansion
Business growth programs for business in manufacturing.
May include > $5000 funding for marketing activities – e.g.: website creation, tradeshows, newsletters
For businesses 2 or more staff and 2 years+ of trading.
Not available for professional businesses or retail.
Job Action plan
medium to large businesses
businesses who pay payroll tax
$4000 /new employee
Non Financial Assistance
Business needs advice for
Red tape
Leasing
Put in touch with other businesses
Networking events
Training sessions
Seminars
Council
Development
Work with Government depts. & non Government depts.
BEC
NSW Business Chamber
Local Chambers
September is small business month. We are running an online expo. Where businesses can upload their business to the website.
Expo online
Free
All categories
Must be Central Coast
Running all month
For more information on the online FREE EXPO -
Small Business September 2011
The Central Coast Online Business Expo
"Be a part of this exciting Event, it’s Easy and it’s FREE"
To help celebrate Small Business September, we are holding a free "Online Small Business Expo" during the month of September.Supported by NSW Trade and Investment and Regional Development Australia Central Coast, the Business Expo is an innovative and interactive online expo event that is available 24/7.
It lets you look, learn and experience everything you would normally find at a regular business expo without having to leave the comfort of your chair. Explore businesses around the Central Coast region from a variety of categories such as health, beauty and fitness, travel and accommodation, retail shopping, IT and computers, entertainment, restaurants, real estate, home and garden, automotive and boating, financial services, weddings and events, professional services, trades, sport and recreation, manufacturing, education, government, food and beverage, medical, charities, and much more.
No matter what you are looking for, the Central Coast Online Business Expo will have something for you.
Benefits to your business by being an Exhibitor include:
Getting your message in front of customers 24/7
eCommerce facilities to assist your sales
Video and slide show facilities
Blog facilities and chat session
Your exhibition stand can even act as your own website if you currently do not have one
Your Business Expo exhibition stand is a full online multimedia facility to help drive your business, brand and sales forward
Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of this exciting online event.
www.ccbusinessshowcase.com.au
To be involved, simply email your interests to Derek Taylor at derek.taylor@business.nsw.gov.au
Thanks Derek for your time and information today.
Today we raised $22 (included in total for year). Thanks for your support. Today’s winner is Kate Morris, Thanks to Kathy-Maree who has donated today’s prize.
Planningwerx4u has Business Planning Cds for $50 each, if you would like one please let Tarnia know.
Thanks and see you next time
NEXT MEETING: 24th August – arrive 10.25am for 10.30 start – sharp
Presentation – Tony Bourke – Business Insurance
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