Welcome
Welcome to our new visitors.
Apologises
Dujon & Kathy, Bev and Dawn
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?
This weeks raffle raised $41.00 bring the total raised $344.75 this year for the Iris Foundation in 2011.
This year we will continue with our Raffles and donation to Iris Foundation. This year we will do a raffle again for the Iris Foundation. We will be looking for prizes/donations up to the value of $10. Its will be up to you if you would like to participate and none should feel obliged. Tickets will be $2 each, or three for $5.
Updated Members
We have over 105 members for Coffee Time. You can come when you are free, never feel obligated and always feel welcome. I have a list with everyone who has come along to Coffee Time; I am updating the distribution list. If you would like to be included, please check your details are correct, update where necessary and add if not on there.
There are 2 business card holders, please feel free to put your business cards in, these are passed around each meeting, and feel free to support each other and utilize their services.
Networking:
· Coffee Time 8th June
· Fridays round the coast SBNG – 3rd Friday here 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
· 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:
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
Small Business Week:
30/5 – How to budget to success – Cashflow @ Zenith 10.30 – 2.30
31/5 – Recovery of Outstanding Debts - @ Zenith 6pm to 9pm
1/6 – From Success to Significance @ Diggers The Entrance 11 – 1.30
1/6 – Fair Work for Small Business - @ Gosford RSL 11 – 1. or 2 – 3.30
For more information, please go to BEC, or DRDI (DII)
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
· 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 Kate – Events with Pizzazz. Bring a virtual guest for $10, and then money will go to the Iris Foundation
· 23rd July Christmas in July
· Melbourne Cup – Wyong Race Club
· Buy Local Key Rings – going coin donation – money raised goes to the Iris Foundation
Wins:
Nicolette – 9 weeks in Business and has 7 weddings booked, was the photographer at the B2B event
Kate – 2Go & seafm ads going to air this week.
Juls – invited to talk at a women’s centre and cancer council
Lyn – B2B Festival has 2 new sponsors for next year
WCC – raised $600 for cancer council biggest morning tea.
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
Kate Morris
Events with Pizazz www.eventswithpizazz.com.au
Marama Carmichael
Essential Wellbeing www.essentialwellbeing.com.au
Kellie Targett
Insurance Adviser net ktargett@iaa.net.au
Lyn Thompson
Buy Local online/ LBH Promotions/ B2B www.b2bwithatwist.com.au
Toni Fountain
Insight Health www.insighthealthaustralia.com.au
Warren Garth
Cats Accounting www.catsaccounting.com.au
Jay Lewis
Work Cover NSW www.workcover.com.au
Melissa Cooper
The Art of Intimacy www.melcooper.com.au
Shaun Nicolson & Selma Sancar
Voice Concepts www.voiceconcepts.com.au
Tony Bourke
AIIB Insurance www.aiib.com.au
Leanna
Intimate Whispers www.intimatewhispers.com.au
Nicolette Gregory
Photographer onefitone@bigpond.com
Jules – Insight Health
Today’s Presentation: Warren from Cats Accounting
What do accountants offer?
Tax returns
Software to help your business
Look at drivers in your business
Find cashflow problems
What is a specialised service CATS can do - Optimising your business?
MYOB profit optimiser
2 x 12 months figures
Run report
Analyse what cashflow is
Analyse profitability, margins, debtors days, etc
What is the difference between a bookkeeper and accountant?
Bookkeeper – enters raw data into MYOB / Quick books
Accountant – completes Tax returns, analyses figures, profitability, cashflow
Can you change accountants? And what do you need to do?
Letter from new accountant to old accountant.
The old accountant needs to send all records
Who owns your information?
The client owns the records
Accountants can scan all documents and provide to new accountant or/&client
What is the cost of a first consultation?
Usually complimentary
No advice given
Estimate given
How can you reduce your tax income - minimisation?
You should only complete legal taxable income and expenses
There is depreciation of items
What do banks look for if you have no wages but have drawings from business?
Look at depreciation
Look at drawings
Add backs into the accounts
What kinds of business structures are there and which is the best?
Sole Trader – no protection, cheap, ABN
Company – directors, wages and dividends, legal protection, - good
Trust – Discretionary Trust – protected – where $ goes to
Partnership – similar to sole trader – split the profits and losses.
What are the costs?
You pay for time. And hourly rate
GST Registration. When do you register?
$75,000 turnover /gross income
Today we raised $41(included in total for year). Thanks for your support. Today’s winner is Lyn Thompson, 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: 8th June
Presentation – Budgeting
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Monday, May 23, 2011
Coffee Time Minutes 11.5.11
Welcome
Welcome to our new visitors.
Apologises
Cassandra, Dujon, Tony B, Casey, Julie & 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?
This weeks raffle raised $27.00 bring the total raised $303.75 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 25th May
• Coffee Time 8th June
• B2B Networking 12th May – Erina Black and White theme
• Fridays round the coast SBNG – 3rd Friday here 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
• 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:
• 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
Small Business Week:
• 30/5 – How to budget to success – Cashflow @ Zenith 10.30 – 2.30
• 31/5 – Recovery of Outstanding Debts - @ Zenith 6pm to 9pm
• 1/6 – From Success to Significance @ Diggers The Entrance 11 – 1.30
• 1/6 – Fair Work for Small Business - @ Gosford RSL 11 – 1. or 2 – 3.30
For more information, please go to BEC, or DRDI (DII)
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
• 17th May – Friday Night Mingles for Singles and Couples @ Wyong Race Club $20 for food and entertainment
• 18th June – Masquerade ball at Wyong Race Club $77 per ticket Kate – Events with Pizzazz. Bring a virtual guest for $10, and then money will go to the Iris Foundation
• 23rd July Christmas in July
• Melbourne Cup – Wyong Race Club
• Buy Local Key Rings – going coin donation – money raised goes to the Iris Foundation
Wins:
Kate – won another wine pack – lucky draw at NLRBC
Kate – won the Jaffa draw with BEC at the recent Buy Local and has won a 12 month membership with BEC.
Kate went well at the buy local, a few signed up.
Tarnia has some good leads from the buy local, good event, thanks to Lyn and the Team at B2B.
Bev & Dawn – Drove snakes to Newcastle
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
Kate Morris
Events with Pizazz www.eventswithpizazz.com.au
Karen Teunissen
CRS Australia www.crsaustralia.gov.au
Marama Carmichael
Essential Wellbeing www.essentialwellbeing.com.au
Kellie Targett
Insurance Adviser net ktargett@iaa.net.au
Bev and Dawn
Iris Foundation www.irisfoundation.org.au
Lyn Thompson
Buy Local online/ LBH Promotions/ B2B www.b2bwithatwist.com.au
Toni Fountain
Insight Health www.insighthealthaustralia.com.au
Moria Bayliss
Herbalist moirabayliss@hotmail.com
Michelle Kavanagh
Central Coast Photo Balls www.ccballs.com.au
Angie
Cats Accounting www.catsaccounting.com.au
Graham Pirri
Send out Cards
Today’s presentation wasn’t held. But we had an open discussion on business, motivation, challenges. Thanks everyone for sharing
Today we raised $27(included in total for year). Thanks for your support. Today’s winner is Lyn Thompson, 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: 25 May 2011
Presentation – Bookkeeping
Welcome to our new visitors.
Apologises
Cassandra, Dujon, Tony B, Casey, Julie & 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?
This weeks raffle raised $27.00 bring the total raised $303.75 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 25th May
• Coffee Time 8th June
• B2B Networking 12th May – Erina Black and White theme
• Fridays round the coast SBNG – 3rd Friday here 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
• 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:
• 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
Small Business Week:
• 30/5 – How to budget to success – Cashflow @ Zenith 10.30 – 2.30
• 31/5 – Recovery of Outstanding Debts - @ Zenith 6pm to 9pm
• 1/6 – From Success to Significance @ Diggers The Entrance 11 – 1.30
• 1/6 – Fair Work for Small Business - @ Gosford RSL 11 – 1. or 2 – 3.30
For more information, please go to BEC, or DRDI (DII)
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
• 17th May – Friday Night Mingles for Singles and Couples @ Wyong Race Club $20 for food and entertainment
• 18th June – Masquerade ball at Wyong Race Club $77 per ticket Kate – Events with Pizzazz. Bring a virtual guest for $10, and then money will go to the Iris Foundation
• 23rd July Christmas in July
• Melbourne Cup – Wyong Race Club
• Buy Local Key Rings – going coin donation – money raised goes to the Iris Foundation
Wins:
Kate – won another wine pack – lucky draw at NLRBC
Kate – won the Jaffa draw with BEC at the recent Buy Local and has won a 12 month membership with BEC.
Kate went well at the buy local, a few signed up.
Tarnia has some good leads from the buy local, good event, thanks to Lyn and the Team at B2B.
Bev & Dawn – Drove snakes to Newcastle
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
Kate Morris
Events with Pizazz www.eventswithpizazz.com.au
Karen Teunissen
CRS Australia www.crsaustralia.gov.au
Marama Carmichael
Essential Wellbeing www.essentialwellbeing.com.au
Kellie Targett
Insurance Adviser net ktargett@iaa.net.au
Bev and Dawn
Iris Foundation www.irisfoundation.org.au
Lyn Thompson
Buy Local online/ LBH Promotions/ B2B www.b2bwithatwist.com.au
Toni Fountain
Insight Health www.insighthealthaustralia.com.au
Moria Bayliss
Herbalist moirabayliss@hotmail.com
Michelle Kavanagh
Central Coast Photo Balls www.ccballs.com.au
Angie
Cats Accounting www.catsaccounting.com.au
Graham Pirri
Send out Cards
Today’s presentation wasn’t held. But we had an open discussion on business, motivation, challenges. Thanks everyone for sharing
Today we raised $27(included in total for year). Thanks for your support. Today’s winner is Lyn Thompson, 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: 25 May 2011
Presentation – Bookkeeping
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Coffee Time Minutes - 27th April 11
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
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
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
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