Coffee Time Minutes 8 December 2010
Welcome
Welcome to our new visitors.
Apologises
Nil
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 $648.20
Networking:
• Back in 2011 – 9th February
• Wyong Chamber Dinner 30th November
• Wyong Chamber Breakfast 14th December
Expo’s in 2011
• 29-30 Apr 2011 – Buy Local Festival
• 22/6/11 Central Coast Women’s Network
Advertising with Buy Local
• B2B – online buy local $20 per month – see B2b
Education:
2011 – Directory to come in new year.
Christmas Party:
Can’t wait to see those who are coming.
Wins:
Robyn – engaged a videographer & editor
Dean – Maybe bringing on board a broker in new year
Lyn – 3 people jobs in new year
Tarnia – Asked to speak to kids and families from Macillop College at Warnervale – budgeting with families & teaching the kids.
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
Nicole Lothian
SOS Onsite Admin
www.sosonsiteadmin.com.au
Ted O’Shannessy:
Send Out Cards
info@financialfreeway.com.au
Moira Bayliss:
Herbalist
moirabayliss@gmail.com
Dawn
Iris Foundation
www.irisfoundation.org.au
Robyn Marsden
OzVideoTech - Marketing Small Business Online
www.ozvideotech.com.au
Dean Brown
Woodview Home Loans & Finance & LJ Hooker
www.homeloansandfinance.com.au
Nicolette Gregory
Photographer & Independent Associate – Usana Health Sciences
onefitone@bigpond.com
Karen Teunissen
CRS Australia
www.crsaustralia.gov.au
Lyn Thompson
Buy Local online/ LBH Promotions/ B2B
www.b2b.com.au
Mel Cooper
Art of Intimacy Coach – Relationships
www.theartofintimacy.com.au
Toni Fountain
Insight Health
toni_fountain@rslcom.net.au
Kellie Targett
Insurance Advisernet
ktargett@iaa.net.au
Presentation
Melissa Cooper – Communication
Communication at Christmas usually brings out the best and worst in people
• Suicide is higher
• People may not feel loved
• Don’t know how to talk to family about issues (money, lifestyle, health) which causes conflict
• Children and adults need to be open to more communication as this will open up trust and relations towards each other.
• By relating you realise how important you are to your family
• We often create unhealthy habits and relations which can often cause blame, silence, a distractor, talk over, too busy, and pointing the finger.
You need to talk to each other and ensure each other’s needs are met.
Stop blaming, if all else fails remove you from the situation until everything calms down.
This is a great time of year communication is the key to good relationships.
NEXT MEETING: 22nd December 2010
CHRISTMAS PARTY
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Coffee Time Minutes 24 November 2010
Welcome
Welcome to our new visitors.
Apologises
Tarnia Gurney
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 $607.20
Networking:
• Coffee Times: 22ND December 2010 (Christmas Party)
• Back in 2011 – 14th January
• Wyong Chamber Dinner 30th November
• Wyong Chamber Breakfast 14th December
Expo’s in 2011
• 29-30 Apr 2011 – Buy Local Festival
• 22/6/11 Central Coast Women’s Network
Advertising with Buy Local
• B2B – online buy local $20 per month – see B2b
Education:
2011 – Directory to come in new year.
Christmas Party:
Our cut off date for our Christmas party has come and gone. If we don’t see you at either of the December meetings have a great Christmas and Happy New Year and see you in 2011.
Wins:
Ted O’shannessy will hopefully have his life back soon after the court case.
Christina (Wiggle & Giggle)
- Won the contract for 6 Central Coast Preschools
- Co-agreement with THE WIGGLES due to claim to the name
Tony Bourke’s book – Risk your life Risk your business is now part of the required reading for the Insurance Association training
Who are you & what do you do: 30 Sec story about you
Nicole Lothian
SOS Onsite Admin
www.sosonsiteadmin.com.au
Michelle Collins
Central Coast Photo Balls
www.ccphotoballs.com.au
Ted O’Shannessy:
Send Out Cards
info@financialfreeway.com.au
Darren & Christina Jones
Wiggle & Giggle Music
www.wiggleandgigglemusic.com.au
Kathy Bree
Coffee News
www.coffenews.com.au
Moira Bayliss:
Herbalist
moirabayliss@gmail.com
Tony Bourke
AIIB Insurance Brokers
www.aiib.com.au
Michael Sandys
Find My Local
www.findmylocal.com.au
Dawn
Iris Foundation
www.irisfoundation.org.au
Presentation
Ted O’Shannessy – Appreciation Marketing
Ted undertook a presentation based on the Amazon.Com National Best-Seller Written by
Tommy Wyatt & Curtis Lewsey
How to achieve greatness through gratitude.
People remember you through what you do and say, if they feel good the feeling is good.
Saying thank you in more than a text message or speech can benefit you and your business.
Going overboard with thank you could help your business, not saying thank you at all is not beneficial
More people with work with you and your business if they like you.
If you want to be super successful in business don’t become one of the 7 Deadly Creatures
• The Sucker
• The Puker
• The Whiner ( sucker on training wheels)
• The Narcissus
• The vulture
• Mr Halitosis
Do you want your sincerity to look like Chocolate and Sprinkle Coated Dog Poop ?
No! Then be sincere and appreciate them honestly.
If you collect business cards class them as people, It’s not how many business cards you collect. It’s the quality of the relationships you build with those human beings. And it’s easy!
We as human beings have 100% control over exactly ONE thing . . .What we think!
Simple disciplines repeated daily will guide you to your destiny
• What would happen if you smoked a pack of cigarettes a day?
• What if you eat a half-gallon chocolate each day?
• What if you invested money every day?
• What if you appreciated the people in your life every day?
Try working on your own Appreciation Marketing Campaign!
• It can be as little as a phone call or
• As big as a card and present.
Ted suggested taking the business correlation off your cards and notes and make it more personal, but keep it within the reigns that work for your business.
NEXT MEETING: 8th November 2010 at 10:30am
PRESENTING: Melissa Cooper -Communication
Welcome
Welcome to our new visitors.
Apologises
Tarnia Gurney
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 $607.20
Networking:
• Coffee Times: 22ND December 2010 (Christmas Party)
• Back in 2011 – 14th January
• Wyong Chamber Dinner 30th November
• Wyong Chamber Breakfast 14th December
Expo’s in 2011
• 29-30 Apr 2011 – Buy Local Festival
• 22/6/11 Central Coast Women’s Network
Advertising with Buy Local
• B2B – online buy local $20 per month – see B2b
Education:
2011 – Directory to come in new year.
Christmas Party:
Our cut off date for our Christmas party has come and gone. If we don’t see you at either of the December meetings have a great Christmas and Happy New Year and see you in 2011.
Wins:
Ted O’shannessy will hopefully have his life back soon after the court case.
Christina (Wiggle & Giggle)
- Won the contract for 6 Central Coast Preschools
- Co-agreement with THE WIGGLES due to claim to the name
Tony Bourke’s book – Risk your life Risk your business is now part of the required reading for the Insurance Association training
Who are you & what do you do: 30 Sec story about you
Nicole Lothian
SOS Onsite Admin
www.sosonsiteadmin.com.au
Michelle Collins
Central Coast Photo Balls
www.ccphotoballs.com.au
Ted O’Shannessy:
Send Out Cards
info@financialfreeway.com.au
Darren & Christina Jones
Wiggle & Giggle Music
www.wiggleandgigglemusic.com.au
Kathy Bree
Coffee News
www.coffenews.com.au
Moira Bayliss:
Herbalist
moirabayliss@gmail.com
Tony Bourke
AIIB Insurance Brokers
www.aiib.com.au
Michael Sandys
Find My Local
www.findmylocal.com.au
Dawn
Iris Foundation
www.irisfoundation.org.au
Presentation
Ted O’Shannessy – Appreciation Marketing
Ted undertook a presentation based on the Amazon.Com National Best-Seller Written by
Tommy Wyatt & Curtis Lewsey
How to achieve greatness through gratitude.
People remember you through what you do and say, if they feel good the feeling is good.
Saying thank you in more than a text message or speech can benefit you and your business.
Going overboard with thank you could help your business, not saying thank you at all is not beneficial
More people with work with you and your business if they like you.
If you want to be super successful in business don’t become one of the 7 Deadly Creatures
• The Sucker
• The Puker
• The Whiner ( sucker on training wheels)
• The Narcissus
• The vulture
• Mr Halitosis
Do you want your sincerity to look like Chocolate and Sprinkle Coated Dog Poop ?
No! Then be sincere and appreciate them honestly.
If you collect business cards class them as people, It’s not how many business cards you collect. It’s the quality of the relationships you build with those human beings. And it’s easy!
We as human beings have 100% control over exactly ONE thing . . .What we think!
Simple disciplines repeated daily will guide you to your destiny
• What would happen if you smoked a pack of cigarettes a day?
• What if you eat a half-gallon chocolate each day?
• What if you invested money every day?
• What if you appreciated the people in your life every day?
Try working on your own Appreciation Marketing Campaign!
• It can be as little as a phone call or
• As big as a card and present.
Ted suggested taking the business correlation off your cards and notes and make it more personal, but keep it within the reigns that work for your business.
NEXT MEETING: 8th November 2010 at 10:30am
PRESENTING: Melissa Cooper -Communication
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Coffee Time 11 November
Coffee Time Minutes 11 November 2010
Welcome
Welcome to our new visitors.
Apologises
Tony Bourke, Toni Oliver, Dean Brown
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 $563.2 for the year so far. November: $29
Networking:
• Coffee Times: 8TH & 22ND December 2010
. CCWN - luncheon - Mingara 12pm till 2pm. $55
• CCWN – Networking on the Green at Wamberal Breakers –24th November – if you would like to come along, please see Tarnia.
Advertising with Buy Local
• B2B – online buy local $20 per month – see B2b
Education:
BEC courses evening course last one for 2010
17th & 24th November 6-9 pm $55 p/p:
Modern Selling Techniques Part A & B
For more info contact the BEC on 4355 4885 or info@ccbec.org.au
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. If you want to come along please organise and pay Tarnia within the month of November as our cut-off date is 30th of November.
Wins:
0 Central Coast Express Awards – Winners from Coffee Time
o Wiggle & Giggle– Community & Other Education
o Meat at Georges – Luke (Apprentice of the year) & Food Trade
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
Nicole Lothian
SOS Onsite Admin
www.sosonsiteadmin.com.au
Rob Buckworth
Interactive Telecoms
rob@interactivetelecoms.com
Shane Irwin
PC Fix
www.pcfix.com.au
Dujon Zivic
Encore Messaging
www.encoremessaging.com
April Izzard
Unique Security Group
www.uniquesecurity.com.au
Shaun Nicolson & Selma Sancar
Voice Concepts
www.voiceconcepts.com.au
Michelle
Central Coast Photo Balls
www.ccphotoballs.com.au
Rae Phillips
Inspire Success
www.inspire-success.com
Ted O’Shannessy:
Send Out Cards
info@financialfreeway.com.au
Toni Fountain
Insight Health
toni_fountain@rslcom.net.au
Nicolette Gregory
Photographer & Independent Associate – Usana Health Sciences
onefitone@bigpond.com
Jenny Abourizk
Job Centre Australia
jennya@jobcentreaustralia.com.au
Kellie Targett
Insurance Advisernet
ktargett@iaa.net.au
Elissa Scott
Elissa Scott Recruitment Pty Ltd
esrecruitment@bigpond.com
Presentation
Rae Phillips – Inspire Success - Small Business Staffing – New Media
Be positive and embrace new ideas.
How you can use new media (social media, smart phones and other online tools) to attract, recruit, manage and retain your human resources – whether employees, contractors, freelancers.
Linked in
Twitter
Facebook
Website
Blog
Internet
Attraction / Marketing
- Set up your profiles!
- Reputation of the business – Linked in & Facebook Business Page
- Testimonials – employees, clients, suppliers
- Scope of work – Website, Blog
- Starting groups - Linked in & Facebook
- Build credibility with links (Logos to associations)
Recruitment
- Twitter messages – direct message back
- Depending on the role – Linked in & Facebook Business Page
- Preemployment screening
- Qualifications / Reference Checks
- Dropbox.com –starter packs for review and forward
Project Work
- Freelancers – www.freelancer.com.au ; www.simplyhired.com.au
- Virtual Admin -
- Sharing information – www.dropbox.com
Retention
- Online training programs – software, leadership & communication skills – www.studynow.com.au
- Dropbox.com – performance reviews, checklists for customers
- Links to prepaid vouchers – phones, stores
Accounting Onlilne
- Many available but check the usability within your business.
NEXT MEETING: 24th November 2010 at 10:30am
2011: We are bringing the 2011 calendar to the next 2 meetings if you want to book a time for yourself to present please see Tarnia or Nicole
PRESENTING: Ted O'Shannessy on appreciative marketing
Welcome
Welcome to our new visitors.
Apologises
Tony Bourke, Toni Oliver, Dean Brown
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 $563.2 for the year so far. November: $29
Networking:
• Coffee Times: 8TH & 22ND December 2010
. CCWN - luncheon - Mingara 12pm till 2pm. $55
• CCWN – Networking on the Green at Wamberal Breakers –24th November – if you would like to come along, please see Tarnia.
Advertising with Buy Local
• B2B – online buy local $20 per month – see B2b
Education:
BEC courses evening course last one for 2010
17th & 24th November 6-9 pm $55 p/p:
Modern Selling Techniques Part A & B
For more info contact the BEC on 4355 4885 or info@ccbec.org.au
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. If you want to come along please organise and pay Tarnia within the month of November as our cut-off date is 30th of November.
Wins:
0 Central Coast Express Awards – Winners from Coffee Time
o Wiggle & Giggle– Community & Other Education
o Meat at Georges – Luke (Apprentice of the year) & Food Trade
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
Nicole Lothian
SOS Onsite Admin
www.sosonsiteadmin.com.au
Rob Buckworth
Interactive Telecoms
rob@interactivetelecoms.com
Shane Irwin
PC Fix
www.pcfix.com.au
Dujon Zivic
Encore Messaging
www.encoremessaging.com
April Izzard
Unique Security Group
www.uniquesecurity.com.au
Shaun Nicolson & Selma Sancar
Voice Concepts
www.voiceconcepts.com.au
Michelle
Central Coast Photo Balls
www.ccphotoballs.com.au
Rae Phillips
Inspire Success
www.inspire-success.com
Ted O’Shannessy:
Send Out Cards
info@financialfreeway.com.au
Toni Fountain
Insight Health
toni_fountain@rslcom.net.au
Nicolette Gregory
Photographer & Independent Associate – Usana Health Sciences
onefitone@bigpond.com
Jenny Abourizk
Job Centre Australia
jennya@jobcentreaustralia.com.au
Kellie Targett
Insurance Advisernet
ktargett@iaa.net.au
Elissa Scott
Elissa Scott Recruitment Pty Ltd
esrecruitment@bigpond.com
Presentation
Rae Phillips – Inspire Success - Small Business Staffing – New Media
Be positive and embrace new ideas.
How you can use new media (social media, smart phones and other online tools) to attract, recruit, manage and retain your human resources – whether employees, contractors, freelancers.
Linked in
Website
Blog
Internet
Attraction / Marketing
- Set up your profiles!
- Reputation of the business – Linked in & Facebook Business Page
- Testimonials – employees, clients, suppliers
- Scope of work – Website, Blog
- Starting groups - Linked in & Facebook
- Build credibility with links (Logos to associations)
Recruitment
- Twitter messages – direct message back
- Depending on the role – Linked in & Facebook Business Page
- Preemployment screening
- Qualifications / Reference Checks
- Dropbox.com –starter packs for review and forward
Project Work
- Freelancers – www.freelancer.com.au ; www.simplyhired.com.au
- Virtual Admin -
- Sharing information – www.dropbox.com
Retention
- Online training programs – software, leadership & communication skills – www.studynow.com.au
- Dropbox.com – performance reviews, checklists for customers
- Links to prepaid vouchers – phones, stores
Accounting Onlilne
- Many available but check the usability within your business.
NEXT MEETING: 24th November 2010 at 10:30am
2011: We are bringing the 2011 calendar to the next 2 meetings if you want to book a time for yourself to present please see Tarnia or Nicole
PRESENTING: Ted O'Shannessy on appreciative marketing
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Coffee Time Minutes - 27th October
Welcome
Welcome to our new visitors.
Apologises
James Merrilees, Toni Oliver, Toni Fountain, Dean Brown, Natalie Pye
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 $563.2 for the year so far. October $77.20
Charity Assistance
All for my family assistance for a local family in need. We raised nearly $20,000 for the family. Thanks to everyone who donated and supported the night. Wrist bands always available (All for my Family) $3
Networking:
• Coffee Time: 10th & 27th November 2010
• CCWN – Luncheon and Christmas get together is November the 18th
• CCWN – Networking on the Green at Wamberal Breakers –and 24th November – if you would like to come along, please see Tarnia.
Business Awards
• Coffee Time has received a nomination and become a finalist in the Central Coast Business Achiever Awards. The awards are on the 8th November, tickets are $95, and if you’re interested in coming along, you can book online. It starts at 6.30 and goes till about 11.30 at Ettalong Memorial Club. If you would like to come and are booking, make sure to say your wish to sit with Tarnia & Michael Gurney on the Coffee Time table.
Advertising with Buy Local
• B2B – online buy local $20 per month – see B2b
Expo - Dates 29th & 30th April – Central Coast Basketball Stadium (Bridgecoast Stadium)
lyn@b2bwithatwist.com.au
sue@b2bwithatwist.com.au
Kids Day out – Sponsers always welcome from $200 to $2000 see Christine from Wiggle & Giggle for more details
Trivia Nights coming up
Sea FM - supporting the RSPCA 5th November at Mingara
Education:
BEC courses evening course last ones for 2010 -17th & 24th November 6-9 pm $55 p/p:Modern Selling Techniques Part A & B
Also - Building your facebook page – see BEC for costs and time/date
For more info contact the BEC on 4355 4885 or info@ccbec.org.au
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. If you want to come along please organise and pay Tarnia within the month of November as our cut-off date is 30th of November.
Wins:
• Wyong Chamber awards held 15th October
The winners who are coffee time members are:
Unique Security Group – Mark & April Izzard and team
Inspire Success – Rae Phillips
LBH Promotions – Lyn Thomson & Suzy Allport and team
• Tony brought Shane from PC Fix along to introduce and be there for when any of us have computer issues.
• Voice Concepts won a Hunter Valley Nursing Home Contract and are now in business with AVRA
• Sarley Group - assisting new businesses getting started.
• Soaring Free – 3 days a week permanent work facilitating people getting back to work.
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@gmail.com
Nicole Lothian: SOS Onsite Admin
www.sosonsiteadmin.com.au
Tony Bourke: AIIB Insurance Brokers
www.aiib.com.au
Scott Lyons: Sarley Group
www.sarley.com.au
Rob Buckworth : Interactive Telecoms
rob@interactivetelecoms.com
Shane Irwin: PC Fix
www.pcfix.com.au
Dujon Zivic: Encore Messaging
www.encoremessaging.com
Mark Izzard: Unique Security Group
www.uniquesecurity.com.au
Chris Mills: Soaring Free
www.soaringfree.com.au
Martin Odell : FutureWorks
martinodell@aapt.net.au
Kathy Bree: Coffee News
kathy.bree@coffeenews.com.au
Selma Sancar: Voice Concepts
www.voiceconcepts.com.au
Michelle: Central Coast Photo Balls
www.ccballs.com.au
Presentation
Chris Mills – Soaring Free - Personal Development
GETTING FOCUSED
BEING POWERFUL
BEING FULLFILLED
Create 2 circles one inside the other. The outer is called Circle of Concern the inner Circle of Influence.
Your circle of concern is where it is affecting you but not necessarily being able to change the outcome. Is this too large with too much in it can you disengage yourself from some of these so things don’t get to you.
From our group the circle of concern suggestions:
Health
Wealth
Business
Family
Security
Goals
Home
Higher Profits
From the list about they have all come into our circle of influence. There are many other things that could be of concern to other people . If we manage our circle of influence better it helps time management and also helps sort out problems when they arise. Eg, Business going through bad times.
We all want to increase the profit margin within our business. But instead of looking at the end product look at how to get there.
Therefore look at your circle of concern and influence and see what you can do to this.
Tony Melvin Model below
Profit
Sales Margin
#Sales Average Sale
Prospects Conversion Rate
If we look at what we can do to assist Profit it can be seen that if you convert more prospects it will increase the sales, average sale, the margin and therefore the profit. So the work has to start with your prospects as without them you will not grow.
If business is getting on top of your or your home is try to create these circles and see what you can eliminate from your concern to try to get everything back on track. Talk to a friend to help you if you need to or a business associate. Who knows they may need a hand one day too.
Thanks Chris – very informative. If anyone would like to see Chris to discuss further please contact him.
Important Reminder
I created Coffee Time for home and small business owners to build relationships and friendships. Times can be hard, so please don’t forget Coffee Time and the people within are here to help each other if you have a problem if don’t know where to go. Come talk to someone in the group. Remember we are all in this group to help one another. Please don’t go down the path of no return.
NEXT MEETING: 11th November 2010 at 10:30am - 2 yr birthday for CT
PRESENTING: Rae Phillips on HR for your business.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Coffee Time Minutes 13.10.10
Welcome
Welcome to our new visitors.
Apologises
Kathy Bree, Dean Brown
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 $524.20 for the year so far. October $38.20 today.
Charity Assistance
All for my family assistance for a local family in need.
- Wrist bands always available (All for my Family) $3
- 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:
BNI – Seminar 14th October Thursday at Tuggerah Lakes Golf Club – 7am Breakfast $20.
· CCWN – Luncheon for October is 21st. 12pm at Mingara
· Coffee Times: 27th October & 10th November 2010
· B2B Networking end of year event
o (Camp Breakaway – San Remo)– 29th October
o Book in asap
o You can also stay the night and have breakfast the next day with everyone $80 for a cabin that sleeps 3 and ensuite or a hut sleeps 6 $60 with a communal bathroom
· CCWN – Luncheon and Christmas get together is November the 18th
· CCWN – Networking on the Green at Wamberal Breakers – 27th October and 24th November – if you would like to come along, please see Tarnia. Tickets will be on Sale soon
Business Awards
· Coffee Time has received a nomination and become a finalist in the Central Coast Business Achiever Awards. The awards are on the 8th November, tickets are $95, and if you’re interested in coming along, you can book online. It starts at 6.30 and goes till about 11.30 at Ettalong Memorial Club. If you would like to come and are booking, make sure to say your wish to sit with Tarnia & Michael Gurney on the Coffee Time table.
Advertising with Buy Local
· B2B – online buy local $20 per month – see Blair
Kids Day out – Sponsers always welcome from $200 to $2000 see Christina from Wiggle & Giggle for more details
Trivia Nights coming up
· Sea FM - supporting the RSPCA 5th November at Mingara
Education:
19 October - Collections & Bad Debt Recovery: Discover the secrets to getting paid27 October - Business Planning: Planning for your future (Part A)3 November - Business Planning: Eliminating common mistakes (Part B)
BEC courses evening courses - For more info contact the BEC on 4355 4885 or info@ccbec.org.au
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 monthChrss. And payment will be collected by 30th of November.
Wins:
Gurney Financial Services (Tarnia)- finalist in the Wyong Chamber Commerce Awards for micro business and community.
Buy Local (Blair) – Mobiqpons – free download on your Iphone or Android phone
AIIA Insurance (Tony) – Undertook 1st presentation to AIM 95% said excellent and 5% good and played 1st game of soccer in 10 years.
Wiggle & Giggle (Christine) – Finalist in Business awards for Community and education, Darren is now a permanent employee of the ASPECT school (Autisic) and Wyong Shire Council trialled the Kindy hire which they are now showing the rest of their directors with view to utilise fully.
Kids day out- Christine has managed to secure Sue Dengate to do a presentation on the day.
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@gmail.com
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
Tony Bourke
AIIB Insurance Brokers
www.aiib.com.au
Natalie Pye
C&N Freight
www.cnfreightsolutions.com.au
Blair Speerin
Buy Local online/ LBH Promotions/ B2B
www.b2b.com.au
Simon Calder
Celtic Management Solutions
www.celticmanagement.net.au
Christine
Wiggle & Giggle
John Ruane
Business Expertise
bus_exp@bigpond.net.au
James Merrilees
Bfit Studio
www.bfitstudio.com.au
Hugh Bowman
Hugh Bowman Bookkeeping
hugh.bowman@iinet.net.au
Chris
Soaring Free
Michelle
Central Coast Photoballs
www.ccphotoballs.com.au
Presentation
Nicole Lothian – File & Data Management
Your computer has
· Died
· Been stolen
· Dropped in water.
Always ensure a backup of your computer is done periodically. They are talking a lot about cloud technology (Internet based) but if you don’t feel safe with it don’t do it. There are disadvantages and advantages always check it out yourself. Ask which way the backups are being undertaken. Is it mirroring a computer or having it as a recovery
A few reminders for the safety of keeping your business going – the back end of your business
· There is nothing wrong with Spring Cleaning your files.
· Back up data each day
· Keep a backup offsite from your main business location for safety
· Your hard copy files always remember to spring clean as well and archive no longer used files.
For those who have a serious amount of emails that are still kept on your outlook there are a few programs to help get them off your outlook and into a file.
This would be good for previous years correspondence and or archived files. A couple of these are.
· Adobe Acrobat Email archiver (NOT READER)
· Mapilabs utilties
· Sperrysoft utilities
There are times when you are not sure if you have updated multiple files in a location. (Backup drive for eg) Vice Versa is an example of software you can use to ensure the most current ones (and hopefully correct ones) are all there and correct.
If for some reason you don’t have a piece of software there is quite often a free version similar on the net, google and yahoo can help you search
Viruses :
Antivirus protection – Always ensure you have the most up to date virus protection on your computer. Don’t forget! don’t open it if you are not sure it may be a virus.
Assistance:
If you have questions and don’t want to look like a fool or you are just not sure.
Whirlpool forums are a good place to search for an answer or pose a question. The answer may be there.
A easy to read and understand magazine for computers is PC User magazine (Suggested by a Network Administrator & trainer). This is easy to read and understand for us normal people. Surveys, comparisons, assistance
NEXT MEETING: 27th October 2010 at 10:30am
PRESENTING: Personal Development
Welcome to our new visitors.
Apologises
Kathy Bree, Dean Brown
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 $524.20 for the year so far. October $38.20 today.
Charity Assistance
All for my family assistance for a local family in need.
- Wrist bands always available (All for my Family) $3
- 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:
BNI – Seminar 14th October Thursday at Tuggerah Lakes Golf Club – 7am Breakfast $20.
· CCWN – Luncheon for October is 21st. 12pm at Mingara
· Coffee Times: 27th October & 10th November 2010
· B2B Networking end of year event
o (Camp Breakaway – San Remo)– 29th October
o Book in asap
o You can also stay the night and have breakfast the next day with everyone $80 for a cabin that sleeps 3 and ensuite or a hut sleeps 6 $60 with a communal bathroom
· CCWN – Luncheon and Christmas get together is November the 18th
· CCWN – Networking on the Green at Wamberal Breakers – 27th October and 24th November – if you would like to come along, please see Tarnia. Tickets will be on Sale soon
Business Awards
· Coffee Time has received a nomination and become a finalist in the Central Coast Business Achiever Awards. The awards are on the 8th November, tickets are $95, and if you’re interested in coming along, you can book online. It starts at 6.30 and goes till about 11.30 at Ettalong Memorial Club. If you would like to come and are booking, make sure to say your wish to sit with Tarnia & Michael Gurney on the Coffee Time table.
Advertising with Buy Local
· B2B – online buy local $20 per month – see Blair
Kids Day out – Sponsers always welcome from $200 to $2000 see Christina from Wiggle & Giggle for more details
Trivia Nights coming up
· Sea FM - supporting the RSPCA 5th November at Mingara
Education:
19 October - Collections & Bad Debt Recovery: Discover the secrets to getting paid27 October - Business Planning: Planning for your future (Part A)3 November - Business Planning: Eliminating common mistakes (Part B)
BEC courses evening courses - For more info contact the BEC on 4355 4885 or info@ccbec.org.au
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 monthChrss. And payment will be collected by 30th of November.
Wins:
Gurney Financial Services (Tarnia)- finalist in the Wyong Chamber Commerce Awards for micro business and community.
Buy Local (Blair) – Mobiqpons – free download on your Iphone or Android phone
AIIA Insurance (Tony) – Undertook 1st presentation to AIM 95% said excellent and 5% good and played 1st game of soccer in 10 years.
Wiggle & Giggle (Christine) – Finalist in Business awards for Community and education, Darren is now a permanent employee of the ASPECT school (Autisic) and Wyong Shire Council trialled the Kindy hire which they are now showing the rest of their directors with view to utilise fully.
Kids day out- Christine has managed to secure Sue Dengate to do a presentation on the day.
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@gmail.com
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
Tony Bourke
AIIB Insurance Brokers
www.aiib.com.au
Natalie Pye
C&N Freight
www.cnfreightsolutions.com.au
Blair Speerin
Buy Local online/ LBH Promotions/ B2B
www.b2b.com.au
Simon Calder
Celtic Management Solutions
www.celticmanagement.net.au
Christine
Wiggle & Giggle
John Ruane
Business Expertise
bus_exp@bigpond.net.au
James Merrilees
Bfit Studio
www.bfitstudio.com.au
Hugh Bowman
Hugh Bowman Bookkeeping
hugh.bowman@iinet.net.au
Chris
Soaring Free
Michelle
Central Coast Photoballs
www.ccphotoballs.com.au
Presentation
Nicole Lothian – File & Data Management
Your computer has
· Died
· Been stolen
· Dropped in water.
Always ensure a backup of your computer is done periodically. They are talking a lot about cloud technology (Internet based) but if you don’t feel safe with it don’t do it. There are disadvantages and advantages always check it out yourself. Ask which way the backups are being undertaken. Is it mirroring a computer or having it as a recovery
A few reminders for the safety of keeping your business going – the back end of your business
· There is nothing wrong with Spring Cleaning your files.
· Back up data each day
· Keep a backup offsite from your main business location for safety
· Your hard copy files always remember to spring clean as well and archive no longer used files.
For those who have a serious amount of emails that are still kept on your outlook there are a few programs to help get them off your outlook and into a file.
This would be good for previous years correspondence and or archived files. A couple of these are.
· Adobe Acrobat Email archiver (NOT READER)
· Mapilabs utilties
· Sperrysoft utilities
There are times when you are not sure if you have updated multiple files in a location. (Backup drive for eg) Vice Versa is an example of software you can use to ensure the most current ones (and hopefully correct ones) are all there and correct.
If for some reason you don’t have a piece of software there is quite often a free version similar on the net, google and yahoo can help you search
Viruses :
Antivirus protection – Always ensure you have the most up to date virus protection on your computer. Don’t forget! don’t open it if you are not sure it may be a virus.
Assistance:
If you have questions and don’t want to look like a fool or you are just not sure.
Whirlpool forums are a good place to search for an answer or pose a question. The answer may be there.
A easy to read and understand magazine for computers is PC User magazine (Suggested by a Network Administrator & trainer). This is easy to read and understand for us normal people. Surveys, comparisons, assistance
NEXT MEETING: 27th October 2010 at 10:30am
PRESENTING: Personal Development
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Coffee Time Minutes 22th September 10
Welcome
Welcome to our new visitors.
Apologises
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 $486 for the year so far. September $76
Charity Assistance
All for my family assistance for a local family in need.
- Wrist bands always available (All for my Family) $3
- 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:
· Tony is presenting at the BNI – 29th September – if you would like to come along, please see Tony today. Topic is Small Business Insurance at the Tuggerah Lakes Golf Club – 7am Breakfast $20.
· Coffee Times: 13th & 27th October 2010
· B2B Networking end of year event
o (Camp Breakaway – San Remo)– 29th October
o Book in asap
o You can also stay the night and have breakfast the next day with everyone.
· CCWN – Luncheon for October is 21st. 12pm at Mingara
· CCWN – Luncheon and Christmas get together is November the 18th
· CCWN – Networking on the Green at Wamberal Breakers – 27th October and 24th November – if you would like to come along, please see Tarnia. Tickets will be on Sale soon
Business Awards
· Coffee Time has received a nomination and become a finalist in the Central Coast Business Achiever Awards. The awards are on the 8th November, tickets are $95, and if you’re interested in coming along, you can book online. It starts at 6.30 and goes till about 11.30 at Ettalong Memorial Club. If you would like to come and are booking, make sure to say your wish to sit with Tarnia & Michael Gurney on the Coffee Time table.
Coffee Time
· Feedback – I want to personally thank those who took the time to complete my questionnaire the other day for Coffee Time. Your contribution is greatly appreciated.
· Feedback I got was for more presentations on
§ Time management
§ Business planning
§ Marketing and advertising
§ Business development
§ Personal development
§ Gov’t grants
§ Gov’t departments
§ Work cover
§ More presentations from others in the group
· If you missed one this year that you really wanted to attend please let us know so we can reorganise for you.
Advertising with Buy Local
· B2B – online buy local $20 per month – see Blair
Education:
BEC courses evening courses - For more info contact the BEC on 4355 4885 or info@ccbec.org.au
Upcoming events in October
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:
Natalie Pye – Son got into CC Sports Academy
- 2 trucks are now operating
LBH Promotions - Contract for RTA won
Tony Bourke – Booked to talk at Australian Institute of Management (NSW)
Ted O’Shannessy - New leads looking good with Synergy
Rob Buckworth – Younger brother – Andy (Salt Lake City) went well with finals for extreme sports
Challenges
Internet/Bank Fraud: Melissa has discovered after having fraud committed against her business, there is no insurance to cover this and she is liable. Even after telling the bank this had occurred. During the discussion it was suggested to contact ASIC and/or the Trust Defender.
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
moira_bayliss@gmail.com
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
Tony Bourke
AIIB Insurance Brokers
www.aiib.com.au
Natalie Pye
C&N Freight
www.cnfreightsolutions.com.au
Blair Speerin
Buy Local online/ LBH Promotions/ B2B
www.b2b.com.au
Ian Roberts
The Tag & Test Man
testntag@hotkey.net.au
Julie Roberts
Contours – Lake Haven
lakehaven@contours.net.au
Melissa Cooper
Art of Intimacy
www.melcooper.com.au
Toni Fountain
Insight Health
toni_fountain@rslcom.net.au
Toni Oliver
Toni Oliver Conveyancing
tonioliver@bigpond.com
Dean Brown
Woodville Home Loans & LJ Hooker Financial Lending
www.homeloansandfinance.com.au
Bruce Clarke
Macquarie Wealth
www.macquariewealth.com
Brett O’Malley
Macquarie Wealth
www.macquariewealth.com
Simon Calder
Celtic Management Solutions
www.celticmanagement.net.au
Rob Buckworth
Interactive Telecoms
www.interactivetelecoms.com
Presentation
Brett O’Malley – Macquarie Wealth – Economic Update
What has happened over the past few years has still a way go to. But Australia is currently in a good place in the world economy.
Because of the GFS (Global Financial Crisis) and the debts associated with them, Many large businesses have consolidated debts are paying them off at high rates due the low interest rates.
The countries in the European union (Portugal, Italy, Greece, Spain) that are in major financial problems are affecting London markets and other European countries, not Australia at this time.
If you to want to invest in the stock market the minimum to start at is $500 but better off $5,000 to allow for all fees. A realistic return is between 10-15%. Do your research before going into the market. For a new investor Brett suggests utilising the top 20-50 companies. Always ensure you check with your stockbroker if you are unsure about anything.
The commodities markets in Australia are still going strong and the Australian dollar is currently at record highs. This is keeping Australia a little bit safer with the economy.
A good book to read is by Dale Giliman – How to beat managed funds by 20%.
NEXT MEETING: 22nd September 2010 at 10:30am
PRESENTING: Nicole Lothian – File Management & Data Management
Welcome
Welcome to our new visitors.
Apologises
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 $486 for the year so far. September $76
Charity Assistance
All for my family assistance for a local family in need.
- Wrist bands always available (All for my Family) $3
- 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:
· Tony is presenting at the BNI – 29th September – if you would like to come along, please see Tony today. Topic is Small Business Insurance at the Tuggerah Lakes Golf Club – 7am Breakfast $20.
· Coffee Times: 13th & 27th October 2010
· B2B Networking end of year event
o (Camp Breakaway – San Remo)– 29th October
o Book in asap
o You can also stay the night and have breakfast the next day with everyone.
· CCWN – Luncheon for October is 21st. 12pm at Mingara
· CCWN – Luncheon and Christmas get together is November the 18th
· CCWN – Networking on the Green at Wamberal Breakers – 27th October and 24th November – if you would like to come along, please see Tarnia. Tickets will be on Sale soon
Business Awards
· Coffee Time has received a nomination and become a finalist in the Central Coast Business Achiever Awards. The awards are on the 8th November, tickets are $95, and if you’re interested in coming along, you can book online. It starts at 6.30 and goes till about 11.30 at Ettalong Memorial Club. If you would like to come and are booking, make sure to say your wish to sit with Tarnia & Michael Gurney on the Coffee Time table.
Coffee Time
· Feedback – I want to personally thank those who took the time to complete my questionnaire the other day for Coffee Time. Your contribution is greatly appreciated.
· Feedback I got was for more presentations on
§ Time management
§ Business planning
§ Marketing and advertising
§ Business development
§ Personal development
§ Gov’t grants
§ Gov’t departments
§ Work cover
§ More presentations from others in the group
· If you missed one this year that you really wanted to attend please let us know so we can reorganise for you.
Advertising with Buy Local
· B2B – online buy local $20 per month – see Blair
Education:
BEC courses evening courses - For more info contact the BEC on 4355 4885 or info@ccbec.org.au
Upcoming events in October
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:
Natalie Pye – Son got into CC Sports Academy
- 2 trucks are now operating
LBH Promotions - Contract for RTA won
Tony Bourke – Booked to talk at Australian Institute of Management (NSW)
Ted O’Shannessy - New leads looking good with Synergy
Rob Buckworth – Younger brother – Andy (Salt Lake City) went well with finals for extreme sports
Challenges
Internet/Bank Fraud: Melissa has discovered after having fraud committed against her business, there is no insurance to cover this and she is liable. Even after telling the bank this had occurred. During the discussion it was suggested to contact ASIC and/or the Trust Defender.
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
moira_bayliss@gmail.com
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
Tony Bourke
AIIB Insurance Brokers
www.aiib.com.au
Natalie Pye
C&N Freight
www.cnfreightsolutions.com.au
Blair Speerin
Buy Local online/ LBH Promotions/ B2B
www.b2b.com.au
Ian Roberts
The Tag & Test Man
testntag@hotkey.net.au
Julie Roberts
Contours – Lake Haven
lakehaven@contours.net.au
Melissa Cooper
Art of Intimacy
www.melcooper.com.au
Toni Fountain
Insight Health
toni_fountain@rslcom.net.au
Toni Oliver
Toni Oliver Conveyancing
tonioliver@bigpond.com
Dean Brown
Woodville Home Loans & LJ Hooker Financial Lending
www.homeloansandfinance.com.au
Bruce Clarke
Macquarie Wealth
www.macquariewealth.com
Brett O’Malley
Macquarie Wealth
www.macquariewealth.com
Simon Calder
Celtic Management Solutions
www.celticmanagement.net.au
Rob Buckworth
Interactive Telecoms
www.interactivetelecoms.com
Presentation
Brett O’Malley – Macquarie Wealth – Economic Update
What has happened over the past few years has still a way go to. But Australia is currently in a good place in the world economy.
Because of the GFS (Global Financial Crisis) and the debts associated with them, Many large businesses have consolidated debts are paying them off at high rates due the low interest rates.
The countries in the European union (Portugal, Italy, Greece, Spain) that are in major financial problems are affecting London markets and other European countries, not Australia at this time.
If you to want to invest in the stock market the minimum to start at is $500 but better off $5,000 to allow for all fees. A realistic return is between 10-15%. Do your research before going into the market. For a new investor Brett suggests utilising the top 20-50 companies. Always ensure you check with your stockbroker if you are unsure about anything.
The commodities markets in Australia are still going strong and the Australian dollar is currently at record highs. This is keeping Australia a little bit safer with the economy.
A good book to read is by Dale Giliman – How to beat managed funds by 20%.
NEXT MEETING: 22nd September 2010 at 10:30am
PRESENTING: Nicole Lothian – File Management & Data Management
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
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’
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’
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