Coffee Time Minutes - 11th July 2012

Welcome
Welcome to our new visitors : Shan


Apologies
Dawn and Bev, Melissa Cooper, Tony Bourke, Rachel Dillon


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?
Today we raised $30 bringing the total this year raised $343.50 (including this week’s total) for this year for the Iris Foundation in 2012.

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 120 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.

I have bought a card box for everyone’s cards and the folders were ripped. Please utilise the card holder box, please pass around each meeting, and feel free to support each other and utilize their services.


Recap of last meeting
Who was here last meeting? Who remembers what we talked about? Did we put into practice? How did we go?

Work Cover .


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


Upcoming Networking:

• Coffee Time 25th July – TBA – Human Resources in your business

• Coffee Time 8th August – Open Forum – Marketing in your business

• Coffee Time 22nd August – Insurances and your business – Tony Bourke and Kellie Targett

• 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 – 26th July – Christmas in July

• 13th July – Westpac Race Day – we have booked 2 tables of 10.

• Chicks at the flick - $26 18th July – movie is Magic Mike


Education:

2012 – Visit BEC upstairs or log on to www.ccbec.org.au

o BEC & Work cover courses – keeping small business safe

o 19th June – Sole Trader - not using subcontractors or employing staff

o 19th June or 24th July – Employing staff

o 24th July - Using subcontractors

o Social Media 19.7.12


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


Update:

• Business Expo – 19th September at Mingara


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/

Leeanna
Gem Candles http://www.gemcandles.com.au/
Intimate Whispers http://www.intimatewhispers.com.au/

Judy Roffy
Buy Local online/ LBH Promotions/ B2B http://www.b2bwithatwist.com.au/

Debbie Thompson
Group Ability http://www.groupability.com.au/

Alan Turvey
Yes to this http://www.yestothis.com/

Jahne Peart
Exploring Names jahne@hotcollections.com.au

Sylvie Carter
Axiom Services http://www.axiomservices.com.au/

Shan Lawson
Centrefield Coaching http://www.centrefieldcoaching.com.au/


Wins
Leanna – Got a feature in the Business Awards (NLBCC)
Debbie & Alan to do a workshop together – 31st July
Jayne – has had a lot of interest since her article in the local newspaper

Presentation today 
No presentation today – open forum about business

Thanks everyone for your participation, hope everyone got something out of it.

Planningwerx4u has Business Planning CD’s for $50 (+ GST) each, if you would like one please let Tarnia know.

Winner of today’s raffle – Shan, Sylvie and Tarnia

Today we raised $30 for Iris Foundation.

Thanks and see you next time

NEXT MEETING: 11 July - arrive 10.25am for 10.30 start – sharp

Presentation – Open Forum about Human Resources in the business.