Coffee Time Minutes 22nd February 2012
Welcome
Welcome to our new visitors
Apologies
Bev, Glenn, Kathy-Maree, Mark
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?
So far this year we raised $99.00 for Iris foundation including today’s $37.
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 115 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.
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
Networking:
· Coffee Time 14th March – OHS with Lorraine
· Coffee Time 28th March – Social Media with Michelle
· 11th April – Listening Skills
· 9th May – Human Resources
· 23rd May – Bookkeeping and Accounts
· 13th June – Goal Setting
· 27th June – Work Cover
· Fridays round the coast SBNG – 3rd Friday here at Zenith
· BWC lunches on each month – for more info contact Kym Williams
· Success Women’s Networking Luncheon 8th March International Women’s Day. To book in www.succcesswomensnetwork.com.au
2012 – Visit BEC upstairs or log on to www.ccbec.org.au
February Courses
Today - Facebook Rules – 22nd
Business Planning for growth part A – 29th
March Courses:
Business planning for growth part B – 7th
Modern Selling Techniques part A – 14th
Modern Selling Techniques part B – 21st
Social Media Domination for Small Business (basics) – 28th March
April Courses:
Make your Mark – Trade marking – 3rd
Social Media Domination for Small Business (advanced) – 4th
May Courses:
Recruitment and Staffing Structures – 2nd
How to recover debts part A – 9th
How to recover debts part B – 16th
BEC has Memberships available:
- Business Basics Membership - $249.
- Business plus Membership - $748.
For more information, please speak to Darren or Debbie at the BEC – 02 4355 4885
The BEC have changed their opening hours, as at 30th January 2012 they will be as follows-
Monday – Thursday 8.30am to 4.30pm. Monday – Thursday 4.30pm to 6.30 pm for consultations by appointment only.
Update:
· Baby and Parenting expo on at Mingara – Saturday March 31st and Sunday 1st of April – book in with David Browne at Seafm.
· Melbourne Cup – Gosford Race Club – 1st November see Kate Morris
· May 18/19th 2012 – B2B Buy Local Festival – Lucca Rd Wyong – See Lyn Thompson
· September 19th – Business Expo – Mingara – See Me
· Buy Local key rings - $2 each – money to iris foundation – Dawn and Bev
· Lioness Cub of East Gosford is holding a High Tea on the 31st of March. Coffee Time is putting together tables. Please contact Margaret on 0412 622 400 and let her know if you would like to come along.
Toukley Neighbourhood Centre
Info on cheap reconditioned computers. Call Kylie if interested.
We don’t have any laptops in stock at the moment but we will have some more in next few weeks! We have Hp and IBM desktops with 17" LCD screens 1Gb ram 80GB Hard Drive Intel Pentium 4 DVD burner, anti virus software, all windows updates, basic word processing software (open office) all for $150 with 3 months warranty! Just let me know how many and I can have them here within a day if not already here! 356-356 Main Rd EAST TOUKLEY. My number is 0413241331
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
Rachel Dillon
Elite Embroidery www.eliteembroidery.com.au
Paul McCarthy
LDN Local Direct Network www.ldn.net.au
Nicolette Gregory
Photographer onefitone@bigpond.com
April Izzard
Unique Security www.uniquesecurity.com.au
Toni Fountain
Insight Health www.insighthealthaustralia.com.au
Jahne Peart
Exploring Names jahne@hotcollections.com.au
Marama Carmichael
Essential Wellbeing www.essentialwellbeingforbusiness.com
Kellie Targett
Insurance Adviser net ktargett@iaa.net.au
Dawn
Iris Foundation www.irisfoundation.org.au
Lyn Thompson
Buy Local online/ LBH Promotions/ B2B www.b2bwithatwist.com.au
Kate Morris
Events with Pizazz www.eventswithpizazz.com.au
Kathy Bree
Coffee News www.coffeenews.com.au
Selma Sancar
Voice Concepts www.voiceconcepts.com.au
Rachel
Wild Side Brides www.wildsidebrides.com.au
Julie Watson
Ezipix www.ezipix.com.au
Wins
Nicolette – excepted to be a stall holder at the Bridal Expo at Mingara on 17th June
Kate – speed dating was a success
Rachel - signed a new author – to write their book
Selma – Bouncing back to life
Julie – son home from Afghanistan
April – major sponsor of B2B
April – new logos
Unique Security – successfully gain Australia wide distribution for 2 products
Marama – able to help Kate with website on to the phone
Toni – went on a cruise
Presentation today - Health and Wellbeing - by Toni Fountain from Insight Health.
www.inisghthealthaustralia.com
· Add positives first – take it easy, don’t stress. Add water, and a piece of fruit or vegetable to your day; don’t worry if you have a little piece of choc.
· Fresh fibre first – eat raw vegetables before your meals. Even if a few grapes
· Never shop hungry – always have something to eat before you shop
· Have regular spinal adjustments – assists with stress
· Put your exercise clothes out each night – then put them on first thing. Even if you put them on and take 10 deep breaths for the first couple of days, or walk around your home, up and down your steps. Then gradually add a few more minutes to go for a walk.
· Have great awareness of your posture – stand and sit up, as it helps your nervous system
· Take time out to recharge and heal – take 5 minutes a day to sit and mediate or have 5 minutes to you. (me time)
· Every morning and every night think of something that you are grateful for – even if it’s just that you woke up or have a bed to sleep in.
If you would like the full facts sheets from today’s presentation, please contact Toni.
Thanks everyone for your participation, hope everyone got something out of it.
Planningwerx4u has Business Planning Cds for $50 each, if you would like one please let Tarnia know.
Today we raised $37 for Iris Foundation. Prize won by Rachel Kerri
Thanks and see you next time
NEXT MEETING: 14th March – arrive 10.25am for 10.30 start – sharp
Presentation – OHS - Lorraine.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Coffee Time Minutes for 8th February 2012
Coffee Time Minutes 8th February 2012
Welcome
Welcome to our new visitors
Apologies
Kathy B, Selma, Kate, Kellie, Dawn and Bev, Lyn,
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?
So far this year we raised $62.00 for Iris foundation including today’s $21.
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 110 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.
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
Networking:
· Coffee Time 22nd February
· Fridays round the coast SBNG – 3rd Friday here at Zenith
· BWC lunches on each month – for more info contact Kym Williams
· Success Women’s Networking Luncheon 9th February
Education:
2012 – Visit BEC upstairs or log on to www.ccbec.org.au
February Courses
Getting into business- 15th
Facebook Rules – 22nd
Business Planning for growth part A – 29th
March Courses:
Business planning for growth part B – 7th
Modern Selling Techniques part A – 14th
Modern Selling Techniques part B – 21st
Social Media Domination for Small Business (basics) – 28th March
April Courses:
Make your Mark – Trade marking – 3rd
Social Media Domination for Small Business (advanced) – 4th
May Courses:
Recruitment and Staffing Structures – 2nd
How to recover debts part A – 9th
How to recover debts part B – 16th
BEC has Memberships available:
- Business Basics Membership - $249.
- Business plus Membership - $748.
For more information, please speak to Darren or Debbie at the BEC – 02 4355 4885
The BEC have changed their opening hours, as at 30th January 2012 they will be as follows-
Monday – Thursday 8.30am to 4.30pm. Monday – Thursday 4.30pm to 6.30 pm for consultations by appointment only.
Update:
· Melbourne Cup – Gosford Race Club – 1st November –.
· May 18/19th 2012 – B2B Buy Local Festival – Lucca Rd Wyong
· September 19th – Business Expo – Mingara
· Buy Local key rings - $2 each – money to iris foundation
· Lioness Cub of East Gosford is holding a High Tea on the 31st of March. Coffee Time is putting together tables. Please contact Margaret on 0412 622 400 and let her know if you would like to come along. So far we have Tarnia, Kate, Kellie
· B2B Boot camp – 9th of February at Soldiers Beach. Contact Lyn for more info.
Toukley Neighbourhood Centre
Info on cheap reconditioned computers. Call Kylie if interested.
We don’t have any laptops in stock at the moment but we will have some more in next few weeks! We have Hp and IBM desktops with 17" LCD screens 1Gb ram 80GB Hard Drive Intel Pentium 4 DVD burner, anti virus software, all windows updates, basic word processing software (open office) all for $150 with 3 months warranty! Just let me know how many and I can have them here within a day if not already here! 356-356 Main Rd EAST TOUKLEY. My number is 0413241331 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
Glenn Kirkwood
That Referral Guy www.australiasmarketingmentor.com.au
Rachel Dillon
Elite Embroidery eliteembroidery1@yahoo.com
Paul McCarthy
LDN Local Direct Network www.ldn.net.au
Nicolette Gregory
Photographer onefitone@bigpond.com
April Izzard
Unique Security www.uniquesecurity.com.au
Debbie Carroll
BEC – Central Coast Business Enterprise centre www.centralcoastsmallbiz.com.au
Toni Fountain
Insight Health www.insighthealthaustralia.com.au
Kathy –Maree Bartle
Books Alive Bookkeeping www.booksalivebokeeping.com
Mark Izzard
Unique Security www.uniquesecurity.com.au
Christina Jones
Wiggle n Giggle www.wigglengiggle.com.au
Jahne Peart
Exploring Names jahne@hotcollections.com.au
Wins
· Tarnia has moved into a new office.
· Nicolette has booked in 25 photo shoots this year – including weddings
· Nicolette – has received a certificate for Master Photography. UK based award.
· Kathy Maree – starting up a bookkeepers group. To support each other. Meeting on the alternate Wednesdays to coffee time. One at Ettalong, and the other at Tuggerah. For more information please contact Kathy Maree.
· Kathy Maree – was selected to go on the Business Insider and be interviewed. Shown last week on the webinar.
Presentation today
Time Management
Time… we all wish we had more of it and yet we all have the same amount.
Identify our personal time obstacles and develop techniques to address them
Look at the results of poor time management
Determine the difference between urgent and important activities
Learn how to prioritize our time effectively
Set goals to improve our time management
Identify tools and techniques to help us get control of our time.
What are consequences of poor time management?
n Being late
n Poor quality
n Depression
n Procrastination
n Not being organized
n Poor reflection on you
n Poor productivity
Urgency engulfs us: yet the most urgent task is not always the most important. The tyranny of the urgent lies in its distortion of priorities. One of the measures of a time manager is the ability to distinguish the important for urgent, to refuse to be tyrannized by the urgent, to refuse to manage by crisis - Alec Mackenzie – The Time Trap
Tasks you perform in each of the four categories of time
Urgent
Not Urgent
Not Important
Important
The average manager spends 2 hours per day at meetings; 90% of these managers state that half that time is wasted
The average person wastes about 1 hour per day; The average person wastes approximately 4 weeks per year
The 4 D’s : Do it now; Decide when; Delegate it; Dump it
Welcome
Welcome to our new visitors
Apologies
Kathy B, Selma, Kate, Kellie, Dawn and Bev, Lyn,
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?
So far this year we raised $62.00 for Iris foundation including today’s $21.
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 110 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.
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
Networking:
· Coffee Time 22nd February
· Fridays round the coast SBNG – 3rd Friday here at Zenith
· BWC lunches on each month – for more info contact Kym Williams
· Success Women’s Networking Luncheon 9th February
Education:
2012 – Visit BEC upstairs or log on to www.ccbec.org.au
February Courses
Getting into business- 15th
Facebook Rules – 22nd
Business Planning for growth part A – 29th
March Courses:
Business planning for growth part B – 7th
Modern Selling Techniques part A – 14th
Modern Selling Techniques part B – 21st
Social Media Domination for Small Business (basics) – 28th March
April Courses:
Make your Mark – Trade marking – 3rd
Social Media Domination for Small Business (advanced) – 4th
May Courses:
Recruitment and Staffing Structures – 2nd
How to recover debts part A – 9th
How to recover debts part B – 16th
BEC has Memberships available:
- Business Basics Membership - $249.
- Business plus Membership - $748.
For more information, please speak to Darren or Debbie at the BEC – 02 4355 4885
The BEC have changed their opening hours, as at 30th January 2012 they will be as follows-
Monday – Thursday 8.30am to 4.30pm. Monday – Thursday 4.30pm to 6.30 pm for consultations by appointment only.
Update:
· Melbourne Cup – Gosford Race Club – 1st November –.
· May 18/19th 2012 – B2B Buy Local Festival – Lucca Rd Wyong
· September 19th – Business Expo – Mingara
· Buy Local key rings - $2 each – money to iris foundation
· Lioness Cub of East Gosford is holding a High Tea on the 31st of March. Coffee Time is putting together tables. Please contact Margaret on 0412 622 400 and let her know if you would like to come along. So far we have Tarnia, Kate, Kellie
· B2B Boot camp – 9th of February at Soldiers Beach. Contact Lyn for more info.
Toukley Neighbourhood Centre
Info on cheap reconditioned computers. Call Kylie if interested.
We don’t have any laptops in stock at the moment but we will have some more in next few weeks! We have Hp and IBM desktops with 17" LCD screens 1Gb ram 80GB Hard Drive Intel Pentium 4 DVD burner, anti virus software, all windows updates, basic word processing software (open office) all for $150 with 3 months warranty! Just let me know how many and I can have them here within a day if not already here! 356-356 Main Rd EAST TOUKLEY. My number is 0413241331 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
Glenn Kirkwood
That Referral Guy www.australiasmarketingmentor.com.au
Rachel Dillon
Elite Embroidery eliteembroidery1@yahoo.com
Paul McCarthy
LDN Local Direct Network www.ldn.net.au
Nicolette Gregory
Photographer onefitone@bigpond.com
April Izzard
Unique Security www.uniquesecurity.com.au
Debbie Carroll
BEC – Central Coast Business Enterprise centre www.centralcoastsmallbiz.com.au
Toni Fountain
Insight Health www.insighthealthaustralia.com.au
Kathy –Maree Bartle
Books Alive Bookkeeping www.booksalivebokeeping.com
Mark Izzard
Unique Security www.uniquesecurity.com.au
Christina Jones
Wiggle n Giggle www.wigglengiggle.com.au
Jahne Peart
Exploring Names jahne@hotcollections.com.au
Wins
· Tarnia has moved into a new office.
· Nicolette has booked in 25 photo shoots this year – including weddings
· Nicolette – has received a certificate for Master Photography. UK based award.
· Kathy Maree – starting up a bookkeepers group. To support each other. Meeting on the alternate Wednesdays to coffee time. One at Ettalong, and the other at Tuggerah. For more information please contact Kathy Maree.
· Kathy Maree – was selected to go on the Business Insider and be interviewed. Shown last week on the webinar.
Presentation today
Time Management
Time… we all wish we had more of it and yet we all have the same amount.
Identify our personal time obstacles and develop techniques to address them
Look at the results of poor time management
Determine the difference between urgent and important activities
Learn how to prioritize our time effectively
Set goals to improve our time management
Identify tools and techniques to help us get control of our time.
What are consequences of poor time management?
n Being late
n Poor quality
n Depression
n Procrastination
n Not being organized
n Poor reflection on you
n Poor productivity
Urgency engulfs us: yet the most urgent task is not always the most important. The tyranny of the urgent lies in its distortion of priorities. One of the measures of a time manager is the ability to distinguish the important for urgent, to refuse to be tyrannized by the urgent, to refuse to manage by crisis - Alec Mackenzie – The Time Trap
Tasks you perform in each of the four categories of time
Urgent
Not Urgent
Not Important
Important
The average manager spends 2 hours per day at meetings; 90% of these managers state that half that time is wasted
The average person wastes about 1 hour per day; The average person wastes approximately 4 weeks per year
The 4 D’s : Do it now; Decide when; Delegate it; Dump it
“People who aim at nothing …. Usually hit it.”
Why is it important to set goals in our work and personal lives?
n Diarize
n Effective management
n Sort out goals and prioritize
n Define your job
n Plan each day and week
n Take messages
n Allocate time in the day for phone calls, emails, reading
Goals Should be SMART
o S _Specific
o M _Measurable
o A _ Achievable
o R _Realistic
o T _ Timely
o E _ Evaluate
o R _ Review
Procrastination - What is it and how can we address it?????
n Putting things off
n Know yourself – what you can do, what you cant do
n Face your fears
n Reward yourself
n Subdivide – break things down
n Ask for help
A lack of planning on your part – does not justify an emergency on my part.
Thanks everyone for your participation, hope everyone got something out of it.
Planningwerx4u has Business Planning Cds for $50 each, if you would like one please let Tarnia know.
The winner of the raffle today was –Kathy Maree
Today we raised $21 for Iris Foundation.
Thanks and see you next time
NEXT MEETING: 22nd February – arrive 10.25am for 10.30 start – sharp
Presentation – Health and Wellbeing by Toni Fountain.
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