Welcome
Welcome to our new visitors.
Apologises
Dean, Kathy, Toni, Julie, Mark and April, Michelle
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?
Coffee Time raised $251.12 this year for the Iris Foundation in 2010.
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.
Networking:
• Coffee Time 11th May
• Coffee Time 25th May
• B2B Networking 17th May – Erina
• Success Women’s Networking – 5th May
• Fridays round the coast SBNG – 3rd Friday her at Zenith
• BEC – Women’s Forum 1st June at Diggers @ the Entrance
• BWC lunches on each month – for more info contact Kym Williams
• 15th July – Westpac Chopper Race Day
Expo’s in 2011
• 29-30 Apr 2011 – Buy Local Festival – Bridgecoast Stadium Terrigal
Over 180 people/businesses booked in to the festival already.
• 22/6/11 Central Coast Women’s Network – Mingara Tumbi Umbi
Advertising with Buy Local
• B2B – online buy local $22 per month – see B2B or http://www.buylocalconnect.com.au/
• Book now and sign up – and you will get couple of months for free (coffee time members only)
Education:
2011 – Visit BEC upstairs or log on to http://www.ccbec.org.au/
Courses:
• 4/5/11 – Research Business Opportunities
• 11/5/11 – Operating a business from Home
• 18/5/11 - Modern Selling Techniques
• 25/5/11 - Modern Selling Techniques
• 8/6/11 - Business Planning
• 15/6/11 - Business planning
• 13/7/11 – Importing and Exporting
Action Coach is running Business Mastery – Business Cart IV. If interested contact Michelle on 4369 3704
Update:
• Iris Foundation is having a treasure hunt at the buy local festival. Looking for donations - $20 for each business. Contact admin@irisfoundation.com.au
• Colour me RED – Fund raising for SIDS on the Coast. Fun Day at the Dam Hotel Warnervale on 22nd May 2011.
• 15th May – Samaritans High Tea at Kooindah
• NSW Business chamber has an alliance with local chamber of commerce’s, speak to Daniel Farmer or your local chamber
• 18th June – Masquerade ball at Wyong Race Club $77 per ticket
• 23rd July Christmas in July
• Melbourne Cup – Wyong Race Club
Wins:
Kate – Kate is giving away 50 $2000 holiday vouchers at the buy local. Started advertising on Face Book, and getting hits
Nicolette – picked up 2 weddings, and the photographer for the buy local Festival
Lisa – Kids back a school
Tony Bourke – one of his articles has been published in the “Insurance & Risk Professional” Magazine
Kate – Events with Pizzazz
18th June - Masquerade ball – brig a virtual guest for $10, and then money will go to the Iris Foundation
Who are you & what do you do: 30 Sec story about you
Casey Targett
Best:Signs www.bestsigns.com.au & http://www.grassads.com.au/
Tarnia Gurney
Gurney Financial Services http://www.gurneyfinancialservices.com.au/
Planningwerx4U http://www.planningwerx4u.com.au/
Nicolette Gregory
Photographer onefitone@bigpond.com
Kate Morris
Events with Pizazz http://www.eventswithpizazz.com.au/
Karen Teunissen
CRS Australia http://www.crsaustralia.gov.au/
Marama Carmichael
Essential Wellbeing http://www.essentialwellbeing.com.au/
Kellie Targett
Insurance Adviser net ktargett@iaa.net.au
Cassandra Parrish
Insight Health – Nutritionist & Wellness Coach http://www.cassandraraparrish.com.au/
Tony Bourke
AIIB Insurance Brokers http://www.aiib.com.au/
Lisa Matthews
Natural Beauty by Lisa
Luke Haanskorf
CCIT luke@ccit.net.au
Ellis Hopper
Rotary Club of Wyong http://www.d9680.rotary.org.au/
Presentation – Tips for Networking by Tarnia Gurney
Information is from Jennifer Harwood’s book – Art of Networking
• What is a network?
o Where people gather in a group, to meet new people, learn from each other, get inspired and gain confidence, find resources & leads
• When choosing a network:
o Understand your values.
o Know what you are looking for – what can you gain
o Know what you can offer
• 5 keys to joining a network
o Support local businesses
o Participate
o Contribute
o Keep a balance
o Have fun and learn
• Where to find a network group
o Speak to family and friends and let them know what you do and how they can help
o Emails, newsletters
o Industry groups
o Sporting groups – soccer or football clubs, netball and tennis groups
o Community groups
o Local councils
• Etiquette for networking
o Watch what you dress and how you present yourself
o Thinking about how you speak. Make sure you don’t swear, use slang, sound rough.
o Speak clearly
o Listen to the other person
o Be professional, friendly and welcoming
o Be authentic
o Be on time
o Wear a name badge
• Networking Tools
o Make sure you have professional business cards
o Including:
Name
Address
Position and title
Business name
Contact numbers and address, website, email
Company logos & colours
Slogan
On the back – what you do
o Brochures
o CDs & DVDs
o Electronic – Website, emails, phone
• Keys for successful Networking
o Have an intention – be clear
o Have a network buddy – introduce people
o Have a centre of influence – connect with others
o Create the conversation – listen and be interested
o Alliances – build relationships
o Be creative with your introduction
o Start slow and build relationships
• Remember the 3 P’s
o Patience
o Persistence
o Participation
• How to work a room
o Breathe
o Walk in
o Say hi to someone
o Introduce yourself
o Ask them have they been to an event before
o Be relaxed
o Say hi to someone else
• Remember Names
o Repeat their name when you meet someone
o Write down their details on their business card
o Remember the person
• What doesn’t work
o Gossiping
o Talking about yourself all the time
o Taking everyone’s card in a frenzy
o Watching the room
o Standing around waiting for someone to come to you
• What does work
o Have an intention – what can you give, who can you meet
o Being excited, friendly
o Share yourself and be real
o Hand out your cards
o Ask and give referrals
o Be generous
o Listen
o Follow up
o Ask the person what is the best thing about their business or role
These tips are from Jennifer Harwood’s book “the Art of Networking” great book to read. Has some exercise included helping people prepare for events. Jennifer is an expert in Networking and is an international motivational speaker. http://www.jenharwood.com/
Open discussion on Networking:
• Go and talk to people.
• Remember everyone was a first time networker
• Be yourself
• Speak clearly and professional
• Ask people what they do, be interested in them
• Join a group:
o Coffee time
o BNI
o Success Women’s Network
o B2B Events with a twist
o Business Women Connect
o Chamber of Commerce
o Small Business Networking Group
o Rotary
o Community group
• Help others interact
• Join a board – e.g.: Chamber of Commerce
• Join a online network through blogs or newsletters
• Don’t be a network junkie. Decide what works for you
• Talk to people you know, but meet others
Thanks everyone for sharing
Today we raised $26(included in total for year). Thanks for your support. Today’s winner is Cassandra, Thanks to Dawn & Bev 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: 11 May 2011 Presentation – ATO
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
Coffee Time Minutes - 13th April 2011
Coffee Time Minutes 10.4.11
Welcome
Welcome to our new visitors.
Apologises
Dean, Dujon
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?
Coffee Time raised $251.12 this year for the Iris Foundation in 2010.
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.
Networking:
• Coffee Time 27th April
• Coffee Time 11th May
• Coffee Time 25th May
• B2B Networking 12th May – Erina
• Success Women’s Networking – 5th May
• Fridays round the coast SBNG – 3rd Friday her at Zenith
• BEC – Women’s Forum 1st June at Diggers @ the Entrance
• BWC lunches on each month – for more info contact Kym Williams
• WCC golf day on the 15th April - $75
• WCC dinner on the 19th April at Wallarah Bay
• 15th July – Westpac Chopper Race Day
Expo’s in 2011
• 29-30 Apr 2011 – Buy Local Festival – Bridgecoast Stadium Terrigal
Over 100 people/businesses booked in to the festival already. Advertising to start next week on TV, Radio, letter box drop, B2B book, and flyers around the coast. Some sites left, so if you’re interested, please contact Lyn Thompson ASAP. 3 weeks away.
• 22/6/11 Central Coast Women’s Network – Mingara Tumbi Umbi
Advertising with Buy Local
• B2B – online buy local $22 per month – see B2B or www.buylocalconnect.com.au
• Book now and sign up – and you will get couple of months for free (coffee time members only)
Education:
2011 – Visit BEC upstairs or log on to www.ccbec.org.au
Courses:
• 18/5/11 - Modern Selling Techniques
• 25/5/11 - Modern Selling Techniques
• 8/6/11 - Business Planning
• 15/6/11 - Business planning
• 13/7/11 – Importing and Exporting
Action Coach is running Business Mastery – Business Cart IV. If interested contact Michelle on 4369 3704
Update:
• B2B Book out now an eye out for it.
• Wyong Chamber dinner – 23rd March was really good
• NSW Business Chamber – Breaki with Ita Buttrose – 25th March – wonderful, very inspiring.
• 15th May – Samaritans High Tea at Kooindah
• Northern Lakes Chamber of Commerce was last night – very good. looking for members
• NSW Business chamber has an alliance with local chamber of commerce’s, speak to Daniel Farmer or your local chamber
• 18th June – Masquerade ball at Wyong Race Club $77 per ticket
• 23rd July Christmas in July
• Melbourne Cup – Wyong Race Club
Feedback from the Coffee Time questionnaire of what people need from Coffee Time:
1. What do you think your business requires for it to go further?
• Marketing and advertising advice
• More sales
• Connections
• Clients/customers
• Networking
• Business contacts and relationships
• More awareness of their own business and others
• Promotion of health for business owners
2. What would you like to get out of Coffee Time?
• Networking
• Expert speakers
• Business knowledge
• Contacts
• Meeting new businesses
• Business ideas
• Marketing ideas – what works/what doesn’t
• Advertising
• Information
3. What does your business need to grow?
• Money
• Clients
• Fresh ideas
• Business ideas
• Higher profile
4. Can you offer others in the group any assistance, if so, how?
• Health assessments
• Photography
• Business help
• OH&S
• Training staff
• Bookkeeping
• Administration assistance
• Business planning
• Financial planning
• Mortgages
• SMS Marketing
• Personal insurances
• Business/ general insurance
• Websites
• Advertising
• Goal setting
• Advice
• HR training
• Business Planning
5. Do you have a business plan? Is it a Bank One? Monthly/3 monthly? How long ago was it created?
• Started – 1 person
• Never – 1 person
• Completed – 10 people
• Annually reviewed business plans – 3
• Weekly – 1
6. What do you or your business require assistance in?
• More client
• Mentoring
• Motivation
• Regulation
• Advertising
• Compliance
• Marketing
• Getting known
7. Do you attend Networking Groups? Are they providing the services you require?
• SBNG
• BNI
• BWC
• B2B
• NSW Business Chamber
• Northern Lakes Business Chamber
• Wyong Chamber of Commerce
• Wild Fig
• Success Women’s Networking
8. Do you run your business from home, an office? Do you know of anyone that would like to come along to coffee time: (name/email)
• Majority of people run businesses from home
• Some have small offices
Follow up of last week’s presentation: Who has been able to implement some changes to their lives. Here they are again:
1. Make your health a priority in your life
2. Drink more water – (filtered if possible) – minimum of 2 litres per day
3. Eat More fruit and vegetables – minimum 2 serves with lunch and dinner
4. Increase awareness o posture and move more – take the stairs
5. Be thankful or have gratitude for something each day
Wins:
Kate – won a case of wine, then 2 lucky door prizes at 2 different events
Dawn – won a lake haven voucher
Rob – Thanks to Tarnia for helping a friend in business last week.
Nicolette – photographed for a Real Estate and got her first wedding.
Tarnia – implemented the health changes that Cassie talked about – became a swapper – cut out cordial and drinks water with lemon juice and started walking every morning and has lost 3 kilos in 2 weeks.
Kate – Events with Pizzazz
Masquerade ball – brig a virtual guest for $10, and then money will go to the Iris Foundation
Lyn – B2B
At the Buy Local Festival there will be a unique coaching session. Need to book in this week, 7 speakers, 3 local business owners. $15/person.
Lyn – Make sure you all join “we love our Central Coast Region” on Face Book.
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
Bev and Dawn
Iris Foundation www.irisfoundation.org.au
Lyn Thompson
Buy Local online/ LBH Promotions/ B2B www.b2bwithatwist.com.au
Nicolette Gregory
Photographer & Independent Associate – Usana Health Sciences
onefitone@bigpond.com
Rae Phillips
Inspire Success www.inspire-success.com
Kathy Bree
Coffee News www.coffeenews.com.au
Kate Morris
Events with Pizazz www.eventswithpizazz.com.au
Debbie Carroll
BEC – Central Coast Business Enterprise centre
www.centralcoastsmallbiz.com.au
Rob Buckworth
Interactive Telecoms www.interactivetelecoms.com
Moria Bayliss
Herbalist moirabayliss@hotmail.com
Daniel Farmer
NSW Business Chamber www.nswbusinesschamber.com.au
Julie Mac
MindSlim http://www.mindslim.com.au
Luke Beeby
Foresight Business foresight_business_services@hotmail.com
Alexandra Richard
Juice Plus www.amrichardjuiceplus.com
Presentation – NSW Business Chamber from Daniel Farmer
Overview:
• NSW Business Chamber purposes are to help small business and assist them with Compliance and Legislation and dealing with the government.
• NSW Business Chamber (NSWBC) was born in 1885, and was called MM1; its first client was Bill Arnott.
• It is a not for profit organization
• It is for members only
• Not government
• It provides business services back to its members
What we do:
• Education
• Networking
• Tools to support business
• HR
• Legislation assistance
• Business services
• Business hotline
• Back office support
• Work choices
• OH&S assistance
• Compliance
• Support for issues in the workplace
• Online diagnostics
Provide:
• Networking events
• Education
• Workshops
• Courses
• Seminars
• Guest speakers
Members:
• Join as a member $615 > depending on size of business
• Affiliation – chamber alliance. Any member of a local chamber gets an alliance with NSWBC, just complete the sign
• If member of NSWBC and member of other chambers get a discount in fee
• 97.4% business on the Central Coast is small business
Thanks Daniel - great presentation.
Today we raised $38.75(included in total for year). Thanks for your support. Today’s winner is ………… (I forgot), Thanks to Deb Carroll from the BEC who has donated today’s prize.
Planningwerx4u has Business Planning Cds for $50 each, if you would like one please let Tarnia know.
Michelle from Webstuff.biz has her books available - $29. Please contact her if you would like to purchase one.
Thanks and see you next time
NEXT MEETING: 27th April 2011
Presentation – NSW Business Chamber
Welcome
Welcome to our new visitors.
Apologises
Dean, Dujon
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?
Coffee Time raised $251.12 this year for the Iris Foundation in 2010.
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.
Networking:
• Coffee Time 27th April
• Coffee Time 11th May
• Coffee Time 25th May
• B2B Networking 12th May – Erina
• Success Women’s Networking – 5th May
• Fridays round the coast SBNG – 3rd Friday her at Zenith
• BEC – Women’s Forum 1st June at Diggers @ the Entrance
• BWC lunches on each month – for more info contact Kym Williams
• WCC golf day on the 15th April - $75
• WCC dinner on the 19th April at Wallarah Bay
• 15th July – Westpac Chopper Race Day
Expo’s in 2011
• 29-30 Apr 2011 – Buy Local Festival – Bridgecoast Stadium Terrigal
Over 100 people/businesses booked in to the festival already. Advertising to start next week on TV, Radio, letter box drop, B2B book, and flyers around the coast. Some sites left, so if you’re interested, please contact Lyn Thompson ASAP. 3 weeks away.
• 22/6/11 Central Coast Women’s Network – Mingara Tumbi Umbi
Advertising with Buy Local
• B2B – online buy local $22 per month – see B2B or www.buylocalconnect.com.au
• Book now and sign up – and you will get couple of months for free (coffee time members only)
Education:
2011 – Visit BEC upstairs or log on to www.ccbec.org.au
Courses:
• 18/5/11 - Modern Selling Techniques
• 25/5/11 - Modern Selling Techniques
• 8/6/11 - Business Planning
• 15/6/11 - Business planning
• 13/7/11 – Importing and Exporting
Action Coach is running Business Mastery – Business Cart IV. If interested contact Michelle on 4369 3704
Update:
• B2B Book out now an eye out for it.
• Wyong Chamber dinner – 23rd March was really good
• NSW Business Chamber – Breaki with Ita Buttrose – 25th March – wonderful, very inspiring.
• 15th May – Samaritans High Tea at Kooindah
• Northern Lakes Chamber of Commerce was last night – very good. looking for members
• NSW Business chamber has an alliance with local chamber of commerce’s, speak to Daniel Farmer or your local chamber
• 18th June – Masquerade ball at Wyong Race Club $77 per ticket
• 23rd July Christmas in July
• Melbourne Cup – Wyong Race Club
Feedback from the Coffee Time questionnaire of what people need from Coffee Time:
1. What do you think your business requires for it to go further?
• Marketing and advertising advice
• More sales
• Connections
• Clients/customers
• Networking
• Business contacts and relationships
• More awareness of their own business and others
• Promotion of health for business owners
2. What would you like to get out of Coffee Time?
• Networking
• Expert speakers
• Business knowledge
• Contacts
• Meeting new businesses
• Business ideas
• Marketing ideas – what works/what doesn’t
• Advertising
• Information
3. What does your business need to grow?
• Money
• Clients
• Fresh ideas
• Business ideas
• Higher profile
4. Can you offer others in the group any assistance, if so, how?
• Health assessments
• Photography
• Business help
• OH&S
• Training staff
• Bookkeeping
• Administration assistance
• Business planning
• Financial planning
• Mortgages
• SMS Marketing
• Personal insurances
• Business/ general insurance
• Websites
• Advertising
• Goal setting
• Advice
• HR training
• Business Planning
5. Do you have a business plan? Is it a Bank One? Monthly/3 monthly? How long ago was it created?
• Started – 1 person
• Never – 1 person
• Completed – 10 people
• Annually reviewed business plans – 3
• Weekly – 1
6. What do you or your business require assistance in?
• More client
• Mentoring
• Motivation
• Regulation
• Advertising
• Compliance
• Marketing
• Getting known
7. Do you attend Networking Groups? Are they providing the services you require?
• SBNG
• BNI
• BWC
• B2B
• NSW Business Chamber
• Northern Lakes Business Chamber
• Wyong Chamber of Commerce
• Wild Fig
• Success Women’s Networking
8. Do you run your business from home, an office? Do you know of anyone that would like to come along to coffee time: (name/email)
• Majority of people run businesses from home
• Some have small offices
Follow up of last week’s presentation: Who has been able to implement some changes to their lives. Here they are again:
1. Make your health a priority in your life
2. Drink more water – (filtered if possible) – minimum of 2 litres per day
3. Eat More fruit and vegetables – minimum 2 serves with lunch and dinner
4. Increase awareness o posture and move more – take the stairs
5. Be thankful or have gratitude for something each day
Wins:
Kate – won a case of wine, then 2 lucky door prizes at 2 different events
Dawn – won a lake haven voucher
Rob – Thanks to Tarnia for helping a friend in business last week.
Nicolette – photographed for a Real Estate and got her first wedding.
Tarnia – implemented the health changes that Cassie talked about – became a swapper – cut out cordial and drinks water with lemon juice and started walking every morning and has lost 3 kilos in 2 weeks.
Kate – Events with Pizzazz
Masquerade ball – brig a virtual guest for $10, and then money will go to the Iris Foundation
Lyn – B2B
At the Buy Local Festival there will be a unique coaching session. Need to book in this week, 7 speakers, 3 local business owners. $15/person.
Lyn – Make sure you all join “we love our Central Coast Region” on Face Book.
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
Bev and Dawn
Iris Foundation www.irisfoundation.org.au
Lyn Thompson
Buy Local online/ LBH Promotions/ B2B www.b2bwithatwist.com.au
Nicolette Gregory
Photographer & Independent Associate – Usana Health Sciences
onefitone@bigpond.com
Rae Phillips
Inspire Success www.inspire-success.com
Kathy Bree
Coffee News www.coffeenews.com.au
Kate Morris
Events with Pizazz www.eventswithpizazz.com.au
Debbie Carroll
BEC – Central Coast Business Enterprise centre
www.centralcoastsmallbiz.com.au
Rob Buckworth
Interactive Telecoms www.interactivetelecoms.com
Moria Bayliss
Herbalist moirabayliss@hotmail.com
Daniel Farmer
NSW Business Chamber www.nswbusinesschamber.com.au
Julie Mac
MindSlim http://www.mindslim.com.au
Luke Beeby
Foresight Business foresight_business_services@hotmail.com
Alexandra Richard
Juice Plus www.amrichardjuiceplus.com
Presentation – NSW Business Chamber from Daniel Farmer
Overview:
• NSW Business Chamber purposes are to help small business and assist them with Compliance and Legislation and dealing with the government.
• NSW Business Chamber (NSWBC) was born in 1885, and was called MM1; its first client was Bill Arnott.
• It is a not for profit organization
• It is for members only
• Not government
• It provides business services back to its members
What we do:
• Education
• Networking
• Tools to support business
• HR
• Legislation assistance
• Business services
• Business hotline
• Back office support
• Work choices
• OH&S assistance
• Compliance
• Support for issues in the workplace
• Online diagnostics
Provide:
• Networking events
• Education
• Workshops
• Courses
• Seminars
• Guest speakers
Members:
• Join as a member $615 > depending on size of business
• Affiliation – chamber alliance. Any member of a local chamber gets an alliance with NSWBC, just complete the sign
• If member of NSWBC and member of other chambers get a discount in fee
• 97.4% business on the Central Coast is small business
Thanks Daniel - great presentation.
Today we raised $38.75(included in total for year). Thanks for your support. Today’s winner is ………… (I forgot), Thanks to Deb Carroll from the BEC who has donated today’s prize.
Planningwerx4u has Business Planning Cds for $50 each, if you would like one please let Tarnia know.
Michelle from Webstuff.biz has her books available - $29. Please contact her if you would like to purchase one.
Thanks and see you next time
NEXT MEETING: 27th April 2011
Presentation – NSW Business Chamber
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Coffee Time Minutes 23.3.11
Welcome
Welcome to our new visitors.
Apologises
Dean, Kathy, Kate and 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?
Coffee Time raised $212.45 this year for the Iris Foundation in 2010. This has been deposited into their account.
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.
Networking:
• Coffee Time 13th April
• Coffee Time 27th April
• Coffee Time 11th May
• Coffee Time 25th May
• B2B Networking 12th May – Erina
• Success Women’s Networking – 5th May
• Fridays round the coast SBNG – 3rd Friday her at Zenith
• BEC – Women’s Forum 1st June at Diggers @ the Entrance
Expo’s in 2011
• 29-30 Apr 2011 – Buy Local Festival – Bridgecoast Stadium Terrigal
Over 100 people/businesses booked in to the festival already. Advertising to start next week on TV, Radio, letter box drop, B2B book, and flyers around the coast. Some sites left, so if you’re interested, please contact Lyn Thompson ASAP. 3 weeks away.
• 22/6/11 Central Coast Women’s Network – Mingara Tumbi Umbi
Advertising with Buy Local
• B2B – online buy local $22 per month – see B2B or www.buylocalconnect.com.au
• Book now and sign up – and you will get couple of months for free (coffee time members only)
Education:
2011 – Visit BEC upstairs or log on to www.ccbec.org.au
Courses:
• 29/3/11 – Financial Statements
• 5/4/11 - Collections & bad debt recovery
• 18/5/11 - Modern Selling Techniques
• 25/5/11 - Modern Selling Techniques
• 8/6/11 - Business Planning
• 15/6/11 - Business planning
• 13/7/11 – Importing and Exporting
Action Coach is running Business Mastery – Business Cart IV. If interested contact Michelle on 4369 3704
Update:
• B2B Book went to bed last night, and due out to 20,000 central coast businesses in the next 2 weeks. Keep an eye out for it.
• Wyong Chamber After Dark – 23rd March was really good
• NSW Business Chamber – Breaki with Ita Buttrose – 25th March – wonderful, very inspiring.
• Nights out to meet people on the coast, for singles and couples - the Yellow Piano 23rd of April– see Events with Pizazz website
Wins:
Marama – Computer fix and win for another client.
Dawn – Iris Foundation is the charity of choice with Northern Lakes Chamber of Commerce
Tarnia – spoke at a women’s luncheon
Nic – Survived Zumba
Debbie – thanked everyone for the support of the BEC
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
Karen Teunissen
CRS Australia www.crsaustralia.gov.au
Tim Close
Close Financial Group www.closefinancialgroup.com.au
Dujon Zivic
Encore 8 www.encore8.com
Dawn
Iris Foundation www.irisfoundation.org.au
Alex
Buy Local online/ LBH Promotions/ B2B www.b2bwithatwist.com.au
Marama Carmichael
Essential Wellbeing www.essentialwellbeing.com.au
Toni Fountain
Insight Health www.insighthealthaustralia.com.au
Nicolette Gregory
Photographer & Independent Associate – Usana Health Sciences
onefitone@bigpond.com
Cassandra Parrish
Insight Health – Nutritionist & Wellness Coach www.cassandraraparrish.com.au
Rae Phillips
Inspire Success www.inspire-success.com
Tony Bourke
AIIB Insurance Brokers www.aiib.com.au
Hugh Bowman
Bowman Coastwide Bookkeeping
hugh.bowman@iinet.net.au
Margaret Slade
Central Coast Aerobic Dance
centralcoastaerobicdance@yahoo.com.au
Debbie Carroll
BEC – Central Coast Business Enterprise centre
www.centralcoastsmallbiz.com.au
Presentation – Health and Wellbeing
• 6 strategies for 2011 - from Tarnia (found in a business Mag)
o Check your drivers
Get the right mindset
Get a strategy
Get support
o Make time for change
10 – 20 minutes, 3 times a week
o Goal Setting for success
Have a goal
o Establish a base line
Get assessed by a personal trainer or doctor
o Little steps = big results
Set yourself some goals
Set a start date
Set a finish date
Book regular exercise into your diary
o Monitor your progress
Check your weight and measurements
• Once a week or once a fortnight
• Toni –
o Values in life – Health and family
o Steps towards goals
Diet
Health
Walking
Gym
Sport
Personal trainer
o Movement is important – it encourages to the nutrients to the brain
o Biggest killer in the world is Diabetes and Obesity
o Make time to exercise – 10 minutes a day to start
o Moving helps with stress
o Change your environment
o Say affirmations – example: “I willingly release the thoughts and things that clutter my mind”, “I release__________ (person/place/event) to their highest good and I release me to mine”.
o Daily affirmations help us have a positive outlook on life
o Have a positive mental attitude.
• Cassandra – 5 easy to implement health tips
1. Make your health a priority in your life
“What’s the point of working hard as you do to grow your business if you cant reap the benefits of a quality lifestyle in the future”. It is important to prioritise and care for yourself so you can have enough energy and vitality to enjoy life
2. Drink more water – (filtered if possible) – minimum of 2 litres per day
A lot of minor health complaints can be alleviated from simply drinking more water. Majority of the population are dehydrated. Coffee and tea is not included – caffeine actually dehydrates.
3. Eat More fruit and vegetables – minimum 2 serves with lunch and dinner
Eat as close to nature as possible and eating more fruit and vegetables will ensure you are receiving adequate amounts of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals as well as the innate life force within these foods. Without these essential nutrients the body ages and breaks down fasters.
4. Increase awareness o posture and move more – take the stairs
Poor posture puts stress on the body and nervous system and increases the risk of degenerative arthritis and poor health. Make the conscious choice to move more, take the stairs and get up out of your chair more throughout the day.
5. Be thankful or have gratitude for something each day
When we are grateful or giving thanks for things in our life, no matter how small, we are in a happier/more positive frame of mind. It is amazing how much more motivated and full of energy we can be when we are in this state of mind. Say thankyou for as many things as you can think of everyday and observe your improved emotional wellbeing.
Thanks Toni and Cassie, of Insight Health at Erina - great presentation.
Today we raised $44 (included in total for year). Thanks for your support. Today’s winner Rae Phillips from Inspire Success, Thanks to Kathy from Coffee News who has donated today’s prize.
Planningwerx4u has Business Planning Cds for $50 each, if you would like one please let Tarnia know.
Michelle from Webstuff.biz has her books available - $29. Please contact her if you would like to purchase one.
Thanks and see you next time
NEXT MEETING: 13th April 2011
Presentation – NSW Business Chamber
Welcome
Welcome to our new visitors.
Apologises
Dean, Kathy, Kate and 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?
Coffee Time raised $212.45 this year for the Iris Foundation in 2010. This has been deposited into their account.
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.
Networking:
• Coffee Time 13th April
• Coffee Time 27th April
• Coffee Time 11th May
• Coffee Time 25th May
• B2B Networking 12th May – Erina
• Success Women’s Networking – 5th May
• Fridays round the coast SBNG – 3rd Friday her at Zenith
• BEC – Women’s Forum 1st June at Diggers @ the Entrance
Expo’s in 2011
• 29-30 Apr 2011 – Buy Local Festival – Bridgecoast Stadium Terrigal
Over 100 people/businesses booked in to the festival already. Advertising to start next week on TV, Radio, letter box drop, B2B book, and flyers around the coast. Some sites left, so if you’re interested, please contact Lyn Thompson ASAP. 3 weeks away.
• 22/6/11 Central Coast Women’s Network – Mingara Tumbi Umbi
Advertising with Buy Local
• B2B – online buy local $22 per month – see B2B or www.buylocalconnect.com.au
• Book now and sign up – and you will get couple of months for free (coffee time members only)
Education:
2011 – Visit BEC upstairs or log on to www.ccbec.org.au
Courses:
• 29/3/11 – Financial Statements
• 5/4/11 - Collections & bad debt recovery
• 18/5/11 - Modern Selling Techniques
• 25/5/11 - Modern Selling Techniques
• 8/6/11 - Business Planning
• 15/6/11 - Business planning
• 13/7/11 – Importing and Exporting
Action Coach is running Business Mastery – Business Cart IV. If interested contact Michelle on 4369 3704
Update:
• B2B Book went to bed last night, and due out to 20,000 central coast businesses in the next 2 weeks. Keep an eye out for it.
• Wyong Chamber After Dark – 23rd March was really good
• NSW Business Chamber – Breaki with Ita Buttrose – 25th March – wonderful, very inspiring.
• Nights out to meet people on the coast, for singles and couples - the Yellow Piano 23rd of April– see Events with Pizazz website
Wins:
Marama – Computer fix and win for another client.
Dawn – Iris Foundation is the charity of choice with Northern Lakes Chamber of Commerce
Tarnia – spoke at a women’s luncheon
Nic – Survived Zumba
Debbie – thanked everyone for the support of the BEC
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
Karen Teunissen
CRS Australia www.crsaustralia.gov.au
Tim Close
Close Financial Group www.closefinancialgroup.com.au
Dujon Zivic
Encore 8 www.encore8.com
Dawn
Iris Foundation www.irisfoundation.org.au
Alex
Buy Local online/ LBH Promotions/ B2B www.b2bwithatwist.com.au
Marama Carmichael
Essential Wellbeing www.essentialwellbeing.com.au
Toni Fountain
Insight Health www.insighthealthaustralia.com.au
Nicolette Gregory
Photographer & Independent Associate – Usana Health Sciences
onefitone@bigpond.com
Cassandra Parrish
Insight Health – Nutritionist & Wellness Coach www.cassandraraparrish.com.au
Rae Phillips
Inspire Success www.inspire-success.com
Tony Bourke
AIIB Insurance Brokers www.aiib.com.au
Hugh Bowman
Bowman Coastwide Bookkeeping
hugh.bowman@iinet.net.au
Margaret Slade
Central Coast Aerobic Dance
centralcoastaerobicdance@yahoo.com.au
Debbie Carroll
BEC – Central Coast Business Enterprise centre
www.centralcoastsmallbiz.com.au
Presentation – Health and Wellbeing
• 6 strategies for 2011 - from Tarnia (found in a business Mag)
o Check your drivers
Get the right mindset
Get a strategy
Get support
o Make time for change
10 – 20 minutes, 3 times a week
o Goal Setting for success
Have a goal
o Establish a base line
Get assessed by a personal trainer or doctor
o Little steps = big results
Set yourself some goals
Set a start date
Set a finish date
Book regular exercise into your diary
o Monitor your progress
Check your weight and measurements
• Once a week or once a fortnight
• Toni –
o Values in life – Health and family
o Steps towards goals
Diet
Health
Walking
Gym
Sport
Personal trainer
o Movement is important – it encourages to the nutrients to the brain
o Biggest killer in the world is Diabetes and Obesity
o Make time to exercise – 10 minutes a day to start
o Moving helps with stress
o Change your environment
o Say affirmations – example: “I willingly release the thoughts and things that clutter my mind”, “I release__________ (person/place/event) to their highest good and I release me to mine”.
o Daily affirmations help us have a positive outlook on life
o Have a positive mental attitude.
• Cassandra – 5 easy to implement health tips
1. Make your health a priority in your life
“What’s the point of working hard as you do to grow your business if you cant reap the benefits of a quality lifestyle in the future”. It is important to prioritise and care for yourself so you can have enough energy and vitality to enjoy life
2. Drink more water – (filtered if possible) – minimum of 2 litres per day
A lot of minor health complaints can be alleviated from simply drinking more water. Majority of the population are dehydrated. Coffee and tea is not included – caffeine actually dehydrates.
3. Eat More fruit and vegetables – minimum 2 serves with lunch and dinner
Eat as close to nature as possible and eating more fruit and vegetables will ensure you are receiving adequate amounts of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals as well as the innate life force within these foods. Without these essential nutrients the body ages and breaks down fasters.
4. Increase awareness o posture and move more – take the stairs
Poor posture puts stress on the body and nervous system and increases the risk of degenerative arthritis and poor health. Make the conscious choice to move more, take the stairs and get up out of your chair more throughout the day.
5. Be thankful or have gratitude for something each day
When we are grateful or giving thanks for things in our life, no matter how small, we are in a happier/more positive frame of mind. It is amazing how much more motivated and full of energy we can be when we are in this state of mind. Say thankyou for as many things as you can think of everyday and observe your improved emotional wellbeing.
Thanks Toni and Cassie, of Insight Health at Erina - great presentation.
Today we raised $44 (included in total for year). Thanks for your support. Today’s winner Rae Phillips from Inspire Success, Thanks to Kathy from Coffee News who has donated today’s prize.
Planningwerx4u has Business Planning Cds for $50 each, if you would like one please let Tarnia know.
Michelle from Webstuff.biz has her books available - $29. Please contact her if you would like to purchase one.
Thanks and see you next time
NEXT MEETING: 13th April 2011
Presentation – NSW Business Chamber
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Coffee Time Minutes - 9th March 2011
Coffee Time Minutes 11.3.11
Welcome
Welcome to our new visitors.
Apologises
Dean,
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?
Coffee Time raised $168.45 this year for the Iris Foundation in 2010.
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.
Networking:
· Coffee Time 23rd March
· Coffee Time 13th April
· Coffee Time 27th April
· Wyong Chamber After Dark – 23rd March
· NSW Business Chamber – Breaki with Ita Buttrose – 25th March
· Success Women’s Networking – 5th May
· Fridays round the coast SBNG – 3rd Friday her at Zenith
Expo’s in 2011
· 29-30 Apr 2011 – Buy Local Festival – Terrigal
Over 100 people/businesses booked in to the festival already. Advertising to start next week on TV, Radio, letter box drop, B2B book, and flyers around the coast.
· 22/6/11 Central Coast Women’s Network – Mingara Tumbi Umbi
Advertising with Buy Local
· B2B – online buy local $22 per month – see B2B or www.buylocalconnect.com.au
· Book now and sign up – and you will get couple of months for free (coffee time members only)
Education:
2011 – Visit BEC upstairs or log on to www.ccbec.org.au
Courses:
· 15/3/11 – Business Planning Part A
· 22/3/11 – Business Planning Part B
Update:
B2B Book went to bed last night, and due out to 20,000 central coast businesses in the next 2 weeks. Keep an eye out for it.
Action Coach is running Business Mastery – Business Cart IV. If interested contact Michelle on 4369 3704
Nights out to meet people on the coast, for singles and couples - Hawaii 5 O Cruise – 19th of March & Dinner at the Yellow Piano 23rd of April– see Events with Pizazz
Wins:
Marama – Saved client lots of money and helped him with his business and website.
Simon – Signed off on a deal with a company and assisted them with saving 40% communications
Michelle – has contributed to a new book that has just come out.
Michelle – Picked up Work Cover Website
Sharon – signed a 6 month lease with Ettalong Markets
Kate - CC Tourism to have new residents pack, and Kate’s events will be in it.
Lyn – Won 2 tickets to the Harbour Cruise on the 19th from Events with Pizazz
Tarnia – spoke at a women’s luncheon.
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
Michelle Allen
Webstuff.biz www.webstuff.biz
Nicole Lothian
SOS Onsite Admin www.sosonsiteadmin.com.au
Karen Teunissen
CRS Australia www.crsaustralia.gov.au
Tim Close
Close Financial Group www.closefinancialgroup.com.au
Dujon Zivic
Encore 8 www.encore8.com
Dawn
Iris Foundation www.irisfoundation.org.au
Kathy Bree
Coffee News www.coffeenews.com.au
Lyn Thompson
Buy Local online/ LBH Promotions/ B2B www.b2bwithatwist.com.au
Julie McDonald
Julie Mac www.juliemacypnosos.com.au
Marama Carmichael
Essential Wellbeing www.essentialwellbeing.com.au
Kellie Targett
Insurance Advisernet ktargett@iaa.net.au
Toni Fountain
Insight Health www.insighthealthaustralia.com.au
Simon Calder
Celtic Management Solutions www.celticmanagement.net.au
Rob Buckworth
Interactive Telecoms www.interactivetelecoms.com
Jenny Abourizk:
Job Centre Australia www.jobcentreaustralia.com.au
Kate Morris
Events with Pizazz www.eventswithpizazz.com.au
Nicolette Gregory
Photographer & Independent Associate – Usana Health Sciences
onefitone@bigpond.com
Cassandra Parrish
Insight Health – Nutritionist & Wellness Coach www.cassandraraparrish.com.au
Michelle Bambridge
Action Coach www.actioncoach.com
Michelle Kavanagh
Central Coast Photo Balls www.ccballs.com.au
Bill Annesley
Central Coast Business Coaching Centre www.ccbusinesscoaching.com.au
Sharon Calder
Coop Handcrafts
Jo Thompson
Destiny By Choice www.destinybychoice.com.au
Presentation
Today’s presentation is about Social Media – By Michelle Allen of Webstuff.biz
Promotion of business through Face Book page.
Have a separate social profile
Have a business page where people can like, but make sure you have protection for your personal page
Company Pages/Business Pages
Interesting links
Interesting articles
Encourage business to business
Encourage and support businesses and charities
Promoting businesses
Sell your brand
BEC has vouchers for $20 – for a appointment with Webstuff.biz to meet with the team and discuss your Facebook/social media marketing
Work with your community
Face Book is world wide
Linked in is more for businesses and professional people
Twitter is for messages.
Add join us on twitter, Facebook or linked in on your website (good way of building your data base)
Central Coast Business Networking & We love our Central Coast Region Face Book pages – promote your businesses and meetings, like it.
Like other businesses on Face Book – helps promotion – e.g. – BEC, B2B, LBH Promotions, Gurney Financial Services
Link your business page through your personal profile
Post something every day or every week.
Twitter a message – forward to your Facebook. E.g.: Tarnia twitters a message; it goes through to Face Book, Linked in and My Space. She has different people on each of them
Make sure you have a website. Make it fresh and inviting
Today we raised $59 (included in total for year). Thanks for your support. Today’s winner was Toni Fountain, who won 1 ticket to the value of $65 for the upcoming Hawaii 5 O cruise from Kate at Events with Pizazz.
Thanks to Iris Foundation and Kathy from Coffee News who have donated a prize for the next 2 meetings. Feel free to donate a prize.
Planningwerx4u has Business Planning Cds for $50 each, if you would like one please let Tarnia know.
Michelle from Webstuff.biz has her books available - $29. Please contact her if you would like to purchase one.
Thanks and see you next time
NEXT MEETING: 23rd March 2011
Presentation – Health and Wellbeing
Welcome
Welcome to our new visitors.
Apologises
Dean,
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?
Coffee Time raised $168.45 this year for the Iris Foundation in 2010.
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.
Networking:
· Coffee Time 23rd March
· Coffee Time 13th April
· Coffee Time 27th April
· Wyong Chamber After Dark – 23rd March
· NSW Business Chamber – Breaki with Ita Buttrose – 25th March
· Success Women’s Networking – 5th May
· Fridays round the coast SBNG – 3rd Friday her at Zenith
Expo’s in 2011
· 29-30 Apr 2011 – Buy Local Festival – Terrigal
Over 100 people/businesses booked in to the festival already. Advertising to start next week on TV, Radio, letter box drop, B2B book, and flyers around the coast.
· 22/6/11 Central Coast Women’s Network – Mingara Tumbi Umbi
Advertising with Buy Local
· B2B – online buy local $22 per month – see B2B or www.buylocalconnect.com.au
· Book now and sign up – and you will get couple of months for free (coffee time members only)
Education:
2011 – Visit BEC upstairs or log on to www.ccbec.org.au
Courses:
· 15/3/11 – Business Planning Part A
· 22/3/11 – Business Planning Part B
Update:
B2B Book went to bed last night, and due out to 20,000 central coast businesses in the next 2 weeks. Keep an eye out for it.
Action Coach is running Business Mastery – Business Cart IV. If interested contact Michelle on 4369 3704
Nights out to meet people on the coast, for singles and couples - Hawaii 5 O Cruise – 19th of March & Dinner at the Yellow Piano 23rd of April– see Events with Pizazz
Wins:
Marama – Saved client lots of money and helped him with his business and website.
Simon – Signed off on a deal with a company and assisted them with saving 40% communications
Michelle – has contributed to a new book that has just come out.
Michelle – Picked up Work Cover Website
Sharon – signed a 6 month lease with Ettalong Markets
Kate - CC Tourism to have new residents pack, and Kate’s events will be in it.
Lyn – Won 2 tickets to the Harbour Cruise on the 19th from Events with Pizazz
Tarnia – spoke at a women’s luncheon.
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
Michelle Allen
Webstuff.biz www.webstuff.biz
Nicole Lothian
SOS Onsite Admin www.sosonsiteadmin.com.au
Karen Teunissen
CRS Australia www.crsaustralia.gov.au
Tim Close
Close Financial Group www.closefinancialgroup.com.au
Dujon Zivic
Encore 8 www.encore8.com
Dawn
Iris Foundation www.irisfoundation.org.au
Kathy Bree
Coffee News www.coffeenews.com.au
Lyn Thompson
Buy Local online/ LBH Promotions/ B2B www.b2bwithatwist.com.au
Julie McDonald
Julie Mac www.juliemacypnosos.com.au
Marama Carmichael
Essential Wellbeing www.essentialwellbeing.com.au
Kellie Targett
Insurance Advisernet ktargett@iaa.net.au
Toni Fountain
Insight Health www.insighthealthaustralia.com.au
Simon Calder
Celtic Management Solutions www.celticmanagement.net.au
Rob Buckworth
Interactive Telecoms www.interactivetelecoms.com
Jenny Abourizk:
Job Centre Australia www.jobcentreaustralia.com.au
Kate Morris
Events with Pizazz www.eventswithpizazz.com.au
Nicolette Gregory
Photographer & Independent Associate – Usana Health Sciences
onefitone@bigpond.com
Cassandra Parrish
Insight Health – Nutritionist & Wellness Coach www.cassandraraparrish.com.au
Michelle Bambridge
Action Coach www.actioncoach.com
Michelle Kavanagh
Central Coast Photo Balls www.ccballs.com.au
Bill Annesley
Central Coast Business Coaching Centre www.ccbusinesscoaching.com.au
Sharon Calder
Coop Handcrafts
Jo Thompson
Destiny By Choice www.destinybychoice.com.au
Presentation
Today’s presentation is about Social Media – By Michelle Allen of Webstuff.biz
Promotion of business through Face Book page.
Have a separate social profile
Have a business page where people can like, but make sure you have protection for your personal page
Company Pages/Business Pages
Interesting links
Interesting articles
Encourage business to business
Encourage and support businesses and charities
Promoting businesses
Sell your brand
BEC has vouchers for $20 – for a appointment with Webstuff.biz to meet with the team and discuss your Facebook/social media marketing
Work with your community
Face Book is world wide
Linked in is more for businesses and professional people
Twitter is for messages.
Add join us on twitter, Facebook or linked in on your website (good way of building your data base)
Central Coast Business Networking & We love our Central Coast Region Face Book pages – promote your businesses and meetings, like it.
Like other businesses on Face Book – helps promotion – e.g. – BEC, B2B, LBH Promotions, Gurney Financial Services
Link your business page through your personal profile
Post something every day or every week.
Twitter a message – forward to your Facebook. E.g.: Tarnia twitters a message; it goes through to Face Book, Linked in and My Space. She has different people on each of them
Make sure you have a website. Make it fresh and inviting
Today we raised $59 (included in total for year). Thanks for your support. Today’s winner was Toni Fountain, who won 1 ticket to the value of $65 for the upcoming Hawaii 5 O cruise from Kate at Events with Pizazz.
Thanks to Iris Foundation and Kathy from Coffee News who have donated a prize for the next 2 meetings. Feel free to donate a prize.
Planningwerx4u has Business Planning Cds for $50 each, if you would like one please let Tarnia know.
Michelle from Webstuff.biz has her books available - $29. Please contact her if you would like to purchase one.
Thanks and see you next time
NEXT MEETING: 23rd March 2011
Presentation – Health and Wellbeing
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Coffee Time Minutes - 23rd February 2011
Welcome
Welcome to our new visitors.
Apologises
Dean, Karen
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?
Coffee Time raised $107.45 for the month of February for the Iris Foundation in 2010.
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 98 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.
Networking:
• Coffee Time – 9th March
• Coffee Time 23rd March
• Wyong Chamber Dinner – 22nd February
• SWN International Women’s Luncheon at Mingara – 3rd March
• NSW Business Chamber – Breaki with Ita Buttrose – 25th March
• Fridays round the coast SBNG – 3rd Friday her at Zenith
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 $22 per month – see B2B or www.buylocalconnect.com.au
• Book now and sign up – and you will get couple of months for free (coffee time members only)
Education:
2011 – Visit BEC upstairs or log on to www.ccbec.org.au
Courses:
• 21/2/11 & 28/2/11 – Online Workshop
• 1/3/11 – Sales and Marketing
• 7/3/11 – Online Workshop
• 15/3/11 – Business Planning Part A
• 22/3/11 – Business Planning Part B
Update:
• Wyong chamber dinner was last night – very good.
• B2B at Mantra Ettalong – great night, fantastic, first event coming next time,
Wins:
Dean – Business has increased
Tony B – my book made the Financial Review, Melbourne taslk back radio and the Townsville Bulletin
April – CCTV has gone into Budgewoi, San Remo and Toukley. Unique Security have donated surveillance
Rob – Maintained business whilst being disabled for 2 months.
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/
Nicole Lothian
SOS Onsite Admin http://www.sosonsiteadmin.com.au/
Tim Close
Close Financial Group http://www.closefinancialgroup.com.au/
Marama Carmichael
Essential Wellbeing http://www.essentialwellbeing.com.au/
Kellie Targett
Insurance Advisernet ktargett@iaa.net.au
Toni Fountain
Insight Health http://www.insighthealthaustralia.com.au/
Sue Liptrott
LBH Promotions http://www.lbhpromotions.com.au/
Selma Sancar
Voice Concepts http://www.voiceconcepts.com.au/
Lyn Thompson
Buy Local online/ LBH Promotions/ B2B http://www.b2bwithatwist.com.au/
Toni Oliver
Toni Oliver Conveyancing http://www.toniconveyancing.com.au/
Tony Bourke
AIIB Insurance Brokers http://www.aiib.com.au/
Dean Brown
Woodview Home Loans & LJ Hooker Financial Lending http://www.homeloansandfinance.com.au/
Simon Calder
Celtic Management Solutions http://www.celticmanagement.net.au/
Rob Buckworth
Interactive Telecoms http://www.interactivetelecoms.com/
April Izzard
Unique Security www.uniquesecurity.com.au
Marama Carmichael
Essential Wellbeing http://www.essentialwellbeing.com.au/
Martin Odell
FutureWorks martinodell@aapt.net.au
Margaret – Dancing Instructor
Jenny Abourizk:
Job Centre Australia http://www.jobcentreaustralia.com.au/
Kate Morris
Events with Pizazz www.eventswithpizazz.com.au
Nicolette Gregory
Photographer & Independent Associate – Usana Health Sciences
onefitone@bigpond.com
Presentation
Today’s presentation is about planning for 2011 – By Tarnia Gurney from Planningwerx4u
Business planning for success:
Did you know?
• There was a study complete at Harvard Business School. The study was done over a twenty-five year period with 1,600 businesses. These were the results:
– 70% of the businesses in the study had no written or verbal plan
– 27% of the businesses in the study had verbal plans/goals only
– 3% of the businesses in the study had them written down
– 98% of the wealth was held by those 3% of the businesses in the study
• Building your Business Plan for 2010
o You should spend about 2 hours in the next week or so to prepare and plan your 2010 and your future
o Your plan must be logical and viable
o It must be a Living document
o It will help you be organised
• What is your competitive advantage?
o Who will use your services
o What do you do better
o What is your advantage
o Who’s your market
• Market Research?
o Have you completed your research
o What are others doing?
o This can be time consuming but it is worth it
• What evidence have you got
o Go to Planningwerx4, Google, DSDR, BEC for assistance
• How much money can you make?
o What amount of money do you need to earn to cover your expenses
Per month
Per week
Per day
Per client
• Cashflow and Expenses
o Work out expenses – leases, licensing costs, stationary, superannuation, taxes, phones, wages, etc..
• Business Background
• Where are you located – home, office, shop front.
• What do you have to run a business – do your have the training, education, knowledge thru experience
• Know your products
• Know you industry
• Why do you want to be in business
• Who works the business
• Are you a sole trader, a company or a partnership – and how does it all work.
• Your team
• Who is your team?
• Who are your mentors?
• Are there other small businesses that can work with you and support you.
• Customers?
o Who are they
o Where do they come from
o What type of client – age
o Why would they come to you
• Competitors
o Know who they are
o And where they are
• Outside Influences:
o Technology
o Environment
o Legislation
o Regulations
• Issues and Opportunities
o Know your Strengths
o Know your Weaknesses
o Be honest with yourself as you will be able to build your strengths
• Business Systems
o Have office manuals
o Have procedures in place
o Have your systems up to date and in place
• Mission Statement
o What is it
o Does it define you and your business
Planningwerx4u has Business Planning Cds for $50 each, if you would like one please let Tarnia know. or contact http://www.planningwerx4u.com.au/ these CDs are usually sold for $397+GST.
This weeks raffle – donated by Meat at Georges, we raised $59.30 today
NEXT MEETING: 9th March 2011
Presentation – Social Media
Welcome to our new visitors.
Apologises
Dean, Karen
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?
Coffee Time raised $107.45 for the month of February for the Iris Foundation in 2010.
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 98 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.
Networking:
• Coffee Time – 9th March
• Coffee Time 23rd March
• Wyong Chamber Dinner – 22nd February
• SWN International Women’s Luncheon at Mingara – 3rd March
• NSW Business Chamber – Breaki with Ita Buttrose – 25th March
• Fridays round the coast SBNG – 3rd Friday her at Zenith
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 $22 per month – see B2B or www.buylocalconnect.com.au
• Book now and sign up – and you will get couple of months for free (coffee time members only)
Education:
2011 – Visit BEC upstairs or log on to www.ccbec.org.au
Courses:
• 21/2/11 & 28/2/11 – Online Workshop
• 1/3/11 – Sales and Marketing
• 7/3/11 – Online Workshop
• 15/3/11 – Business Planning Part A
• 22/3/11 – Business Planning Part B
Update:
• Wyong chamber dinner was last night – very good.
• B2B at Mantra Ettalong – great night, fantastic, first event coming next time,
Wins:
Dean – Business has increased
Tony B – my book made the Financial Review, Melbourne taslk back radio and the Townsville Bulletin
April – CCTV has gone into Budgewoi, San Remo and Toukley. Unique Security have donated surveillance
Rob – Maintained business whilst being disabled for 2 months.
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/
Nicole Lothian
SOS Onsite Admin http://www.sosonsiteadmin.com.au/
Tim Close
Close Financial Group http://www.closefinancialgroup.com.au/
Marama Carmichael
Essential Wellbeing http://www.essentialwellbeing.com.au/
Kellie Targett
Insurance Advisernet ktargett@iaa.net.au
Toni Fountain
Insight Health http://www.insighthealthaustralia.com.au/
Sue Liptrott
LBH Promotions http://www.lbhpromotions.com.au/
Selma Sancar
Voice Concepts http://www.voiceconcepts.com.au/
Lyn Thompson
Buy Local online/ LBH Promotions/ B2B http://www.b2bwithatwist.com.au/
Toni Oliver
Toni Oliver Conveyancing http://www.toniconveyancing.com.au/
Tony Bourke
AIIB Insurance Brokers http://www.aiib.com.au/
Dean Brown
Woodview Home Loans & LJ Hooker Financial Lending http://www.homeloansandfinance.com.au/
Simon Calder
Celtic Management Solutions http://www.celticmanagement.net.au/
Rob Buckworth
Interactive Telecoms http://www.interactivetelecoms.com/
April Izzard
Unique Security www.uniquesecurity.com.au
Marama Carmichael
Essential Wellbeing http://www.essentialwellbeing.com.au/
Martin Odell
FutureWorks martinodell@aapt.net.au
Margaret – Dancing Instructor
Jenny Abourizk:
Job Centre Australia http://www.jobcentreaustralia.com.au/
Kate Morris
Events with Pizazz www.eventswithpizazz.com.au
Nicolette Gregory
Photographer & Independent Associate – Usana Health Sciences
onefitone@bigpond.com
Presentation
Today’s presentation is about planning for 2011 – By Tarnia Gurney from Planningwerx4u
Business planning for success:
Did you know?
• There was a study complete at Harvard Business School. The study was done over a twenty-five year period with 1,600 businesses. These were the results:
– 70% of the businesses in the study had no written or verbal plan
– 27% of the businesses in the study had verbal plans/goals only
– 3% of the businesses in the study had them written down
– 98% of the wealth was held by those 3% of the businesses in the study
• Building your Business Plan for 2010
o You should spend about 2 hours in the next week or so to prepare and plan your 2010 and your future
o Your plan must be logical and viable
o It must be a Living document
o It will help you be organised
• What is your competitive advantage?
o Who will use your services
o What do you do better
o What is your advantage
o Who’s your market
• Market Research?
o Have you completed your research
o What are others doing?
o This can be time consuming but it is worth it
• What evidence have you got
o Go to Planningwerx4, Google, DSDR, BEC for assistance
• How much money can you make?
o What amount of money do you need to earn to cover your expenses
Per month
Per week
Per day
Per client
• Cashflow and Expenses
o Work out expenses – leases, licensing costs, stationary, superannuation, taxes, phones, wages, etc..
• Business Background
• Where are you located – home, office, shop front.
• What do you have to run a business – do your have the training, education, knowledge thru experience
• Know your products
• Know you industry
• Why do you want to be in business
• Who works the business
• Are you a sole trader, a company or a partnership – and how does it all work.
• Your team
• Who is your team?
• Who are your mentors?
• Are there other small businesses that can work with you and support you.
• Customers?
o Who are they
o Where do they come from
o What type of client – age
o Why would they come to you
• Competitors
o Know who they are
o And where they are
• Outside Influences:
o Technology
o Environment
o Legislation
o Regulations
• Issues and Opportunities
o Know your Strengths
o Know your Weaknesses
o Be honest with yourself as you will be able to build your strengths
• Business Systems
o Have office manuals
o Have procedures in place
o Have your systems up to date and in place
• Mission Statement
o What is it
o Does it define you and your business
Planningwerx4u has Business Planning Cds for $50 each, if you would like one please let Tarnia know. or contact http://www.planningwerx4u.com.au/ these CDs are usually sold for $397+GST.
This weeks raffle – donated by Meat at Georges, we raised $59.30 today
NEXT MEETING: 9th March 2011
Presentation – Social Media
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Coffee Time MInutes - 9th of February
Coffee Time Minutes 9th February 2011
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?
Coffee Time raised $661.20 last year through our raffles for the Iris Foundation in 2010. We have received a thankyou letter from Iris Foundation to say thanks to everyone who donated.
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 98 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.
Networking:
• B2B Event at Ettalong Mantra – 17th of February
• Coffee Time – 23rd February
• Coffee Time – 9th March
• Wyong Chamber Dinner – 22nd February
• SWN International Women’s Luncheon at Mingara – 3rd March
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 $22 per month – see B2B or www.buylocalconnect.com.au
Education:
2011 – Visit BEC upstairs or log on to www.ccbec.org.au
Wins:
Selma – Voice Concepts won a contract to install the systems into the new Community Centre at Charlestown
Toni – Toni Oliver Conveyancing - Personal – son got picked for Olympics, however due to age
Dawn – Iris Foundation – Receiving a donation from Rotary and for the launch of the Toukley Sculptures.
Toni – Inspired Health – 4 new practitioners on board
Tarnia – Gurney Financial Services – turned 40yrs.
Julie Mac - Julie Mac Hypnosis Practice – is running her first session/course on the coast. For more information www.juliemacypnosos.com.au
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
Irene Gardner
Under Cover Wear www.ucw.com.au
Alex
B2B Publications www.b2bwithatwist.com.au
Tim Close
Close Financial Group www.closefinancialgroup.com.au
Marama Carmichael
Essential Wellbeing www.essentialwellbeing.com.au
Karen Teunissen
CRS Australia www.crsaustralia.gov.au
Kellie Targett
Insurance Advisernet ktargett@iaa.net.au
Toni Fountain
Insight Health www.insighthealthaustralia.com.au
Cassandra Parrish
Nutrition/Health cassparrish@hotmail.com
Jo Thomson
Destiny by Choice www.destinybychoice.com.au
Sue Liptrott
LBH Promotions www.lbhpromotions.com.au
Selma Sancar
Voice Concepts www.voiceconcepts.com.au
Lee-Anne Bevan
Lee-Anne Bevan Photography www.leeannebevanphotograph.com
Ted O’Shannessy:
Send Out Cards info@financialfreeway.com.au
Dujon Zivic
Encore 8 www.encore8.com
Dawn
Iris Foundation www.irisfoundation.org.au
Kathy Bree
Coffee News www.coffeenews.com.au
Moira Bayliss:
Herbalist moirabayliss@gmail.com
Lyn Thompson
Buy Local online/ LBH Promotions/ B2B www.b2bwithatwist.com.au
Toni Oliver
Toni Oliver Conveyancing www.toniconveyancing.com.au
Julie McDonald
Julie Mac www.juliemacypnosos.com.au
Rae Phillips
Inspire Success www.inspire-success.com
Presentation
Lyn Thompson – LBH Promotions and B2B with a Twist on Advertising and Marketing
There are different types on marketing and advertising, but today we are going to talk the best form of advertising – YOU.
• Networking tips:
Look presentable, even professional – dress nicely
Speak clearly
Don’t be to quiet or too LOUD
Be friendly
Make sure you don’t move into peoples space – e.g. really close or waving your arms around
Have a 30 second infomercial which you can say
Ask the other person how they are and what they do
• Expo tips:
• Set up stand neatly and professional
• Have brochures or business cards to hand out
• Stand out in front of your stand to greet people.
• Don’t sit down or behind table or stand as not welcoming
• Introduce yourself – give short infomercial
• Be interested in the visitors. Ask them why they are here
• Don’t leave your site unattended, have someone cover your stand always
• Have a give away or complimentary lollies for the visitors
• Collect people’s information. Always express their information is for your data base only and will not be sold or given to others.
• Types of Advertising:
• Newspapers
• Radio
• Booklets
• Newsletters
• Emails
• Blogs
• Websites
• Facebook
• Linked In
• Television
• Print Media – tangible
• Television
• Radio
• Important points
• Plan your marketing and advertising 6 – 12 months in front
• Decide who is your market? Age, religion, creed, demographics
• Get your name out there
• Know you branding? Your label?
• Decide on pricing and how much you can afford
• Need to be consistent when advertising
• The more you buy the cheaper rate you may be able to get
• Promote your website
• Using newspaper and radio works well together
• Capture your audience
• Offer a free editorial – look for stories that are for the community
• Let people know when you get awards
• Show people you support charities
• Work out your budget on what you can afford
• Survey people – how they came across you – advertising, friend,
• Look at colour ads in newspapers – they are pricy though
• What is in your advertising – needs to have:
Picture
Logo
Business name
Wording
Contact details
Website
Make sure it is a simple message
Maybe bullet point
Make an attention grabber headline.
This weeks raffle – donated by Gurney Financial Services, we raised $48.
NEXT MEETING: 23rd February 2011
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?
Coffee Time raised $661.20 last year through our raffles for the Iris Foundation in 2010. We have received a thankyou letter from Iris Foundation to say thanks to everyone who donated.
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 98 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.
Networking:
• B2B Event at Ettalong Mantra – 17th of February
• Coffee Time – 23rd February
• Coffee Time – 9th March
• Wyong Chamber Dinner – 22nd February
• SWN International Women’s Luncheon at Mingara – 3rd March
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 $22 per month – see B2B or www.buylocalconnect.com.au
Education:
2011 – Visit BEC upstairs or log on to www.ccbec.org.au
Wins:
Selma – Voice Concepts won a contract to install the systems into the new Community Centre at Charlestown
Toni – Toni Oliver Conveyancing - Personal – son got picked for Olympics, however due to age
Dawn – Iris Foundation – Receiving a donation from Rotary and for the launch of the Toukley Sculptures.
Toni – Inspired Health – 4 new practitioners on board
Tarnia – Gurney Financial Services – turned 40yrs.
Julie Mac - Julie Mac Hypnosis Practice – is running her first session/course on the coast. For more information www.juliemacypnosos.com.au
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
Irene Gardner
Under Cover Wear www.ucw.com.au
Alex
B2B Publications www.b2bwithatwist.com.au
Tim Close
Close Financial Group www.closefinancialgroup.com.au
Marama Carmichael
Essential Wellbeing www.essentialwellbeing.com.au
Karen Teunissen
CRS Australia www.crsaustralia.gov.au
Kellie Targett
Insurance Advisernet ktargett@iaa.net.au
Toni Fountain
Insight Health www.insighthealthaustralia.com.au
Cassandra Parrish
Nutrition/Health cassparrish@hotmail.com
Jo Thomson
Destiny by Choice www.destinybychoice.com.au
Sue Liptrott
LBH Promotions www.lbhpromotions.com.au
Selma Sancar
Voice Concepts www.voiceconcepts.com.au
Lee-Anne Bevan
Lee-Anne Bevan Photography www.leeannebevanphotograph.com
Ted O’Shannessy:
Send Out Cards info@financialfreeway.com.au
Dujon Zivic
Encore 8 www.encore8.com
Dawn
Iris Foundation www.irisfoundation.org.au
Kathy Bree
Coffee News www.coffeenews.com.au
Moira Bayliss:
Herbalist moirabayliss@gmail.com
Lyn Thompson
Buy Local online/ LBH Promotions/ B2B www.b2bwithatwist.com.au
Toni Oliver
Toni Oliver Conveyancing www.toniconveyancing.com.au
Julie McDonald
Julie Mac www.juliemacypnosos.com.au
Rae Phillips
Inspire Success www.inspire-success.com
Presentation
Lyn Thompson – LBH Promotions and B2B with a Twist on Advertising and Marketing
There are different types on marketing and advertising, but today we are going to talk the best form of advertising – YOU.
• Networking tips:
Look presentable, even professional – dress nicely
Speak clearly
Don’t be to quiet or too LOUD
Be friendly
Make sure you don’t move into peoples space – e.g. really close or waving your arms around
Have a 30 second infomercial which you can say
Ask the other person how they are and what they do
• Expo tips:
• Set up stand neatly and professional
• Have brochures or business cards to hand out
• Stand out in front of your stand to greet people.
• Don’t sit down or behind table or stand as not welcoming
• Introduce yourself – give short infomercial
• Be interested in the visitors. Ask them why they are here
• Don’t leave your site unattended, have someone cover your stand always
• Have a give away or complimentary lollies for the visitors
• Collect people’s information. Always express their information is for your data base only and will not be sold or given to others.
• Types of Advertising:
• Newspapers
• Radio
• Booklets
• Newsletters
• Emails
• Blogs
• Websites
• Linked In
• Television
• Print Media – tangible
• Television
• Radio
• Important points
• Plan your marketing and advertising 6 – 12 months in front
• Decide who is your market? Age, religion, creed, demographics
• Get your name out there
• Know you branding? Your label?
• Decide on pricing and how much you can afford
• Need to be consistent when advertising
• The more you buy the cheaper rate you may be able to get
• Promote your website
• Using newspaper and radio works well together
• Capture your audience
• Offer a free editorial – look for stories that are for the community
• Let people know when you get awards
• Show people you support charities
• Work out your budget on what you can afford
• Survey people – how they came across you – advertising, friend,
• Look at colour ads in newspapers – they are pricy though
• What is in your advertising – needs to have:
Picture
Logo
Business name
Wording
Contact details
Website
Make sure it is a simple message
Maybe bullet point
Make an attention grabber headline.
This weeks raffle – donated by Gurney Financial Services, we raised $48.
NEXT MEETING: 23rd February 2011
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