Coffee Time

Friday, February 15, 2013

Coffee Time Minutes 13.2.13

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)

Apologises:

Patrick
Kellie
Kathy Bree

Update on our Raffle?

Today we raised $27, bringing the total this year raised $27 (including this week’s total) for this year for the Iris Foundation in 2013. Over the past 4 years we have raised $2000 for the prevention of suicide.

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.

Coffee Time Networking:

• Coffee Time – 13th March
• Coffee Time – 10th April
• Coffee Time – 8th May – Grant Pavett speaking
• Coffee Time – 12th June
• Coffee Time – 10th July
• Coffee Time – 14th August
• Coffee Time – 9th October
• Coffee Time – 13th November
• Coffee Time – 11th December + Christmas Luncheon

Other Networking:

• Wyong Chamber of Commerce has its chamber dinner on the 26th Feburay. For information please contact Karen at the Chamber
• BWC (Business Women’s Connect) Ladies Luncheons on once a month. For more information contact Kym Williams
• SWN (Success Women’s Network) Ladies luncheons are on once a month at The Edge Café, Zenith. For more information contact Corrine
• B2B Networking - contact Suzy or Lyn for more information.
• SBNG – meetings on Fridays around the coast. Meet at Tuggerah on the 3rd Friday of the month. For more information check out the website.

What’s coming up

• Buy Local Festival – 24th and 25th May at Erina’s Impact centre. To book in contact Lyn or Suzy
• Slither and Slumber – on at Amazement on the 15th March.

Education

• The BEC runs courses and mentoring for home and small businesses. For assistance contact Darren, Debbie or Lynne

• Courses coming up are:
• Writing your winning business proposal – 20th Feb
• 50 shades of cash flow – budgeting for success – 13th March
• Setting up a successful online store – 20th March
• Pricing your product – 3rd April
• Brilliant results – Improve your content for websites and marketing material – 10th April
• Social Media Domination for small business – the basics – 1st May
• Social Media Domination for small business – advanced – 15th May
• Grants Writing, Fundraising and Volunteer Management – 22nd May
• Business Planning for Growth – Part A – 29th May
• Business Planning for Growth – Part B – 5th June
• Get your business noticed online – 12th June
• Modern selling Techniques – Part A – 19th June
• Modern Selling Techniques – Part b – 26th June
• Marketing Roadmap to Success – 17th July

• BEC also has a membership aswell

Today’s Attendees

Tarnia Gurney
Gurney Financial Services www.gurneyfinancialservices.com.au
Planningwerx4U www.planningwerx4u.com.au
Bev and Dawn
Iris Foundation www.irisfoundation.org.au

Jahne Peart
Exploring Names jahne@hotcollections.com.au

Rachel Dillon
Promo Creative promocreative1@gmail.com

Simon Calder
BVO Hunter/Central Coast

Chris Macauley
Macauley by design www.maculeybydesign.com.au

Leeanna
Gem Candles www.gemcandles.com.au
Intimate Whispers www.intimatewhispers.com.au

April Izzard
Unique Cleaning Group www.uniquesecurity.com.au

Mark Izzard
Unique Security www.uniquesecurity.com.au

Lynne Harris
BEC – Central Coast Business Enterprise Centre www.centralcoastsmallbiz.com.au

Julie Watson
Ezipix www.ezipix.com.au

Marama Carmichael
Essential Wellbeing http://essentialwellbeingforbusiness.com

Nicolette Gregory
Artistique Photography www.artistiquephotographybynicolette.com.au

Sharyn Burgess
Wyong Neighbourhood Centre www.wyongneighbourhoodcentre.org.au

Toni Fountain
Insight Health www.insighthealthaustralia.com.au

Grant Pavett
CFS Group www.cfsfinancialgroup.amp.com.au

Christina Fletcher
In2meC Coaching - Email: in2mecoaching@gmail.com

John Christoforou
Green Index - Email john.christofou@gmail.com

Wins

Leanna – New business
Leanna – wrote a chapter in a book just released.
Wyong Neighbourhood Centre – Jodie Morgan received the community service award for 2013
Mark – Unique Security moved into their own premises
Mark – New product called UCommand – login from iPhone or iPad and check security at home
Grant – his other business the Travel Wholesale put out its first brochure. All out of Avoca Office.
Marama – is healthier after operation.

Open discussion on Challenges in our businesses.

• Business Proposal’s

• Ask for business
• Make sure you have a structure – use a template.
• Understand what needs to be put in your proposal
• Personalise to each business
• Speak to the BEC they can assist
• How do you present it to a business – email, letter, in person
• Maybe look at printing out and binding it – more professional
• Check spelling and grammar – Australian not USA
• Not everyone like emails, some people need to hold it in their hands, so they can read and write down notes
• Older generation likes paper based
• Research – learn about the business you are going to present a proposal to
• Know who you are sending it too – address to them personally
• No jargon
• Have it proof read.

• Getting Motivated

• Get going
• Plan you day, week, month, year
• Being passionate about what you do
• Get up early, don’t sleep all day
• Set boundaries
• Have a dedicated office, or space at home to work from
• Have a routine
• Set goals and reward yourself when succeeded
• Be honest with yourself
• Do a list of what you need to do each day
• Do the hardest or things you don’t like to do first on your list

Challenges that people are having in their businesses:

• Systems
• Staff
• Getting Customers
• Presenting business proposals
• Growth
• Raising funds
• Cash flow
• New Business
• Time management
• Promotion of self and business
• Starting up
• Software problems
• Networking – no confidence
• Business management
• Referrals

At our meetings we will discuss these challenges. If anyone would like to share their experiences or expertise on these topics feel free.

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

Planningwerx4u has Business Planning Cds for $50 each, if you would like one please let Tarnia know.

Today we raised $27 for Iris Foundation.

Thanks and see you next time

NEXT MEETING: 13th March - Arrive 10.25am for 10.30 start – sharp

The Edge Café, Zenith Centre, Tuggerah

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Coffee Time Minutes 28th November 2012

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Coffee Time Minutes - 14th November 2012

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)

Apologises:

Nicolette
Sylvie
Kate

Update on our Raffle?

Today we raised $34, bringing the total this year raised $526 (including this week’s total) for this year for the Iris Foundation in 2012.

This year we will continue with our Raffles and donation to Iris Foundation. This year we will do a raffle again for the Iris Foundation. We will be looking for prizes/donations up to the value of $10. Its will be up to you if you would like to participate and none should feel obliged. Tickets will be $2 each, or three for $5.

Workcover

Don’t forget Jay can come out to your workplace and do a free assessment; you can then get a $500 voucher/credit towards purchasing safe office things (chair, etc). Jay also has workshops, one on one meeting and assessments currently available. If you wish to have a free appointment with Jay please contact him on jay.lewis@workcover.nsw.gov.au

Networking:
• Fridays round the coast SBNG – contact SNBG for more info
• BWC lunches on each month – for more info contact Kym Williams
• Success Women’s Networking Luncheon 29th November Christmas Party – to book got to the website www.successwomensnetwork.com.au
• Coffee Time 28th November – Security in your business – Mark Izzard
• Coffee Time 13th December – Christmas Party – Morning coffee get togerther and luncheon

Christmas Party

Coffee Time Christmas Party will be on the 12th of December, cost is $40 per head for 2 course meal. The meal is: (alternate meals)

Entrée:
Smoked salmon and chunky guacamole stack with zesty lime and mango sauce
Tender chicken breast infused with Thai flavours on a crisp salad with glass noodles and toasted cashews

Mains:
Grilled MSA rump steak topped with garlic prawns and a lemon thyme hollandaise on parsley chat potatoes
Beer battered flathead fillets with a season potato wedges, salad and a citrus tartare sauce.

And a glass of wine.

Arrival for lunch is at 11.45am, with lunch served at 12.

Today’s Attendees

Tarnia Gurney
Gurney Financial Services www.gurneyfinancialservices.com.au
Planningwerx4U www.planningwerx4u.com.au

April Izzard
Unique Cleaning www.uniquecleaning.com.au

Bev and Dawn
Iris Foundation www.irisfoundation.org.au

Jahne Peart
Exploring Names jahne@hotcollections.com.au

Julie Watson
Ezipix www.ezipix.com.au

Kellie Targett
Insurance Adviser net ktargett@iaa.net.au

Jenny Abourizk
Job Centre Australia www.jobcentreaustralia.com.au

Matt
Job Centre Australia www.jobcentreaustralia.com.au

Lyn Thompson
Buy Local online/ LBH Promotions/ B2B www.b2bwithatwist.com.au

Lyn Sammut
Baskets Galore www.basketsgalore.com.au

Mark Izzard
Unique Security www.uniquesecurity.com.au

Rachel Dillon
Promo Creative promocreative1@gmail.com
Elite Embroidery www.eliteembroidery.com.au

Simon Calder
BVO Hunter/Central Coast
Celtic Management Solutions www.celticmanagement.net.au

Chris Macauley
Macauley by design www.maculeybydesign.com.au

Wins

Kellie – her boss and her received broker of the year, he was also ozbroker of the year for NSW and National. Great for her business
Rachel – website up and running
April – has received some wonderful feedback and testimonials from her clients re her cleaners.
Dawn & Bev – booked the venue for 2013 Slither and Slumber – Amazement 15th March 2013
Julie – is booking her Trip to Rome next week on her 50Th birthday
Tarnia – went to AFA conference.
Tarnia - was told she was a finalist in the female excellence awards. Got to the final 21 form 135 female advisers in Australia

Open Forum/Presentation today

Prepare for 2013 – open discussion
• Get a business plan
• Have a marketing plan
• What activities do I need to build my business
• Have KPIs
• Track your work
• Track your marketing
• Have a budget
• Book in personal development and education
• Have to do lists
• Set goals
• Be positive
• Have a social media strategy- call to action each week to promote your business
• Know your target markets
• End of calendar year is a good time to plan, reflect on what you have done and what you can do better next time.
• Christmas and January are a slow time in most businesses, so a perfect time to take time to plan.
• Look at growing your business
• Don’t forget your existing business
• Look at your existing clientele and see how you can help them
• Do cost effective marketing – networking, letterbox drops, free website advertising
• Go to networking – Coffee Time, B2B, Chamber meetings
• Build relationships with others in business
• Promote each others businesses
• Word of mouth
• Letter box distribution – print 5000 – 10000 as cheaper than a 1000.
• Letterbox distribution can cost about $55 per 1000 to deliver ( see LBH Promotions)
• Get a good team behind you. Good staff.
• Have weekly meetings
• Be accountable to someone. Get a buddy or join a master mind group.
• Out source where possible to save you time – HR, Bookkeeping, OHS, Business Planning, Marketing, etc.
• Work on your business as well as work in your business.

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

Please Note –
Buy Local Festival will have a business day and a public day. 24th and 25th May 2013 at Erina.

Please Note -
2013 Coffee Time will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from February, and we will hold meetings at Gurney Financial Services Offices in Toukley. offee & Tea will be provided for a gold coin donation. (after costs covered, money to Iris Foundation).

Planningwerx4u has Business Planning Cds for $50 each, if you would like one please let Tarnia know.

Today we raised $34 for Iris Foundation.

Thanks and see you next time

NEXT MEETING: 28h November - Arrive 10.25am for 10.30 start – sharp

Presentation – Open Forum – Mark Izzard – Security in your business

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Coffee Time Minutes - 24th of October 2012

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Coffee Time Minutes - 10th October 2012

As of this week – minutes have changed.

Who we are?

Small and Home Business owners meeting to build relationships from other SBO’s.

What is CT?

Relatively casual meeting group, where you can network, talk about business ideas and strategies, and learn from one another.

Where?

Tuggerah’s Zenith Centre.

When?

At 10.30 am on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month. Arrival 10.25 am for 10.30 am start. (Runs for about 1 hour)

Update on our Raffle?

Today we raised $19, bringing the total this year raised $475 (including this week’s total) for 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.

Workcover

Don’t forget Jay can come out to your workplace and do a free assessment; you can then get a $500 voucher/credit towards purchasing safe office things (chair, etc). Jay also has workshops, one on one meeting and assessments currently available. If you wish to have a free appointment with Jay please contact him on jay.lewis@workcover.nsw.gov.au

Networking:

· Fridays round the coast SBNG – 3^rd Friday here at Zenith

· BWC lunches on each month – for more info contact Kym Williams

· Success Women’s Luncheon on Thursday the 18^th October

· Success Women’s Networking Luncheon - 1^st December – Christmas Party

· Coffee Time 24^th October – Open Forum – how to build your business

· Coffee Time 14^th November – Open Forum – Preparing for 2013

· Coffee Time 28^th November – Security in your business – Mark Izzard

· Coffee Time 13^th December – Christmas Party – Morning coffee meeting and luncheon

· Melbourne Cup – 6^th November – Gosford Race Course. $79 each. Coffee Time has a table.

Christmas Party

Coffee Time Christmas Party will be on the 14^th of December, cost is $30 per head for 2 course meal. Deposit of $10 due at next meeting. So far 15 people booked in.

Presentation today

No Presentation today. Discussion on next year’s buy local.

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

Planningwerx4u has Business Planning Cds for $50 each, if you would like one please let Tarnia know.

Today we raised $19 for Iris Foundation.

Thanks and see you next time

NEXT MEETING: 24^th October - Arrive 10.25am for 10.30 start – sharp

Presentation – Open Forum – How to build your business

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Coffee Time Minutes for 26th September 2012

Welcome
Welcome to our new visitors

Apologies
Dawn and Bev, Leanna and Kellie Targett

Who we are?
Small and Home Business owners meeting to build relationships from other SBO’s.

What is CT?
Relatively casual meeting group, where you can network, talk about business ideas and strategies, and learn from one another.

Where?
Tuggerah’s Zenith Centre.

When?
At 10.30 am on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month. Arrival 10.25 am for 10.30 am start. (Runs for about 1 hour)

Update on our Raffle?
Today we raised $15 bringing the total this year raised $456.50 (including this week’s total) for this year for the Iris Foundation in 2012.

This year we will continue with our Raffles and donation to Iris Foundation. This year we will do a raffle again for the Iris Foundation. We will be looking for prizes/donations up to the value of $10. Its will be up to you if you would like to participate and none should feel obliged. Tickets will be $2 each, or three for $5.

Updated Members
You can come when you are free, never feel obligated and always feel welcome. I have a list with everyone who has come along to Coffee Time; I am updating the distribution list. If you would like to be included, please check your details are correct, update where necessary and add if not on there.

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

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

Workcover

Don’t forget Jay can come out to your workplace and do a free assessment; you can then get a $500 voucher/credit towards purchasing safe office things (chair, etc). Jay also has workshops, one on one meeting and assessments currently available. If you wish to have a free appointment with Jay please contact him on jay.lewis@workcover.nsw.gov.au

Upcoming Networking:
• Coffee Time 10th October – Open Forum – Solutions for home and small business
• Coffee Time 24th October – Open Forum – how to build your business
• Coffee Time 14th November – Open Forum – Preparing for 2013
• Coffee Time 28th November – Security in your business – Mark Izzard
• Coffee Time 13th December – Christmas Party – Morning coffee meeting and luncheon
• Fridays round the coast SBNG – 3rd Friday here at Zenith
• BWC lunches on each month – for more info contact Kym Williams

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

BEC has Memberships available:
- Business Basics Membership - $249.
- Business plus Membership - $748.
For more information, please speak to Darren or Debbie at the BEC – 02 4355 4885

Update
Melbourne Cup - $79 per ticket at Gosford Races 6th November. Coffee Time has 1 table if you would like to come along. Numbers and Money required by the 19th of October.

Who are you & what do you do: 30 Sec story about you

Tarnia Gurney
Gurney Financial Services www.gurneyfinancialservices.com.au
Planningwerx4U www.planningwerx4u.com.au

Rachel Dillon
Promo Creative promocreative1@gmail.com
Elite Embroidery www.eliteembroidery.com.au

Julie Watson
Ezipix www.ezipix.com.au

Kate Morris
Events with Pizazz www.eventswithpizazz.com.au

Lyn Thompson
Buy Local online/ LBH Promotions/ B2B www.b2bwithatwist.com.au

Daniel Farmer
NSW Business Chamber www.nswbusinesschamber.com.au

Jahne Peart
Exploring Names jahne@hotcollections.com.au

Wins
Rachel – completed her first order
Kate signed up 9 more in her team

Congratulations everyone

Presentation today
Daniel Farmer – NSW Business Chamber

• NSW Business Chamber is the biggest chamber in Australia
• It now owns – NSW, VIC, QLD and ACT Business Chambers
• One Stop for all the chambers and brings them all into alignment around Australia
• Services provided – legal, networking, and advice, support, HR, fleet, and payroll, financial.
• Local chambers to support local business
• NSW chamber to support the local chambers and those local businesses
• Member benefits – discount’s, support and advice
• NSW Business Chamber is a growing business an has a strong back office which supports the chambers around Australia
• You can join direct or through an alliance through your local chamber
• NSW Business Chamber lobby government for support of businesses.
• Example – differences in wages and awards now to 20 yrs. ago. Different penalty rates, different hrs. And days, small business in hospitality is hurting as the costs are rising, NSW Business Chamber is working with Government in relation to the awards and how to work with small business.
• Assisting business through services – international trade business, products and advice with HR and legislation changes
• NSW Business Chamber can also assist small business with –
• Energy
• Sustainability
• Buying power for office supplies
• Insurances for business
• This is due to negotiations with energy groups to provide a good rate for energy. Tips and tools around saving energy, and investing in energy saving initiatives
• Sustainability through green ability – safe practices for business
• Corporate Express – discounted rates for stationary or big ticket items – office supplies
• Legal info – Lawyers for advice on legal matters
• HR – Human Resources specialist
• NSW Business Chamber negotiated with brokers for insurance. And got discounted insurances – Alliance has come on board and will provide a discount for small business packages. They do workers compensation, public indemnity, public liability, etc.
• NSW Business Chamber won the tender for the apprenticeship centre. Providing training and support to apprenticeships and trainees. 50% of kids today do not finish their trade or apprenticeships. Government wants to work with businesses and trainees to find out why and get them finishing their trades.
• Kids and apprentices need basic courses and need education
• Mentor program will be set up for business owners to mentor Gen Ys.
• Seminars coming up
• For more information please go to www.nswbusinesschamber.com.au or contact Daniel Farmer for an appointment on how the chamber can assist your business.

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

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

Winner of today’s raffle – Julie, thanks to Kate from Your Inspiration at Home who donated a basket.

Today we raised $15 for Iris Foundation.

Thanks and see you next time

NEXT MEETING: 10th October - arrive 10.25am for 10.30 start – sharp

Presentation – Open Forum.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Coffee Time Minutes - 12th September 2012

Welcome
Welcome to our new visitors

Apologies
Dawn and Bev, Kate Morris and Kellie Targett

Who we are?
Small and Home Business owners meeting to build relationships from other SBO’s.

What is CT?
Relatively casual meeting group, where you can network, talk about business ideas and strategies, and learn from one another.

Where?
Tuggerah’s Zenith Centre.

When?
At 10.30 am on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month. Arrival 10.25 am for 10.30 am start. (Runs for about 1 hour)

Update on our Raffle?
Today we raised $23 bringing the total this year raised $441.50 (including this week’s total) for this year for the Iris Foundation in 2012.

This year we will continue with our Raffles and donation to Iris Foundation. This year we will do a raffle again for the Iris Foundation. We will be looking for prizes/donations up to the value of $10. Its will be up to you if you would like to participate and none should feel obliged. Tickets will be $2 each, or three for $5.

Updated Members
We have over 120 members for Coffee Time. You can come when you are free, never feel obligated and always feel welcome. I have a list with everyone who has come along to Coffee Time; I am updating the distribution list. If you would like to be included, please check your details are correct, update where necessary and add if not on there.

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

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

Workcover
Don’t forget Jay can come out to your workplace and do a free assessment; you can then get a $500 voucher/credit towards purchasing safe office things (chair, etc). Jay also has workshops, one on one meeting and assessments currently available. If you wish to have a free appointment with Jay please contact him on jay.lewis@workcover.nsw.gov.au

Upcoming Networking:
• Coffee Time 26 September – NSW Business Chamber - Daniel Farmer
• Coffee Time 10th October – TBA
• Coffee Time 24th October – TBA
• Coffee Time 14th November – Open Forum – Preparing for 2013
• Coffee Time 28th November – Security in your business – Mark Izzard
• Coffee Time 13th December – Christmas Party – Morning coffee meeting and luncheon
• Fridays round the coast SBNG – 3rd Friday here at Zenith
• BWC lunches on each month – for more info contact Kym Williams
• Success Women’s Networking business expo – 19th September

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

BEC has Memberships available:
- Business Basics Membership - $249.
- Business plus Membership - $748.

For more information, please speak to Darren or Debbie at the BEC – 02 4355 4885

Update:
• Business Expo – 19th September at Mingara

Who are you & what do you do: 30 Sec story about you

Tarnia Gurney
Gurney Financial Services www.gurneyfinancialservices.com.au
Planningwerx4U www.planningwerx4u.com.au

Rachel Dillon
Promo Creative promocreative1@gmail.com
Elite Embroidery www.eliteembroidery.com.au

Julie Watson
Ezipix www.ezipix.com.au

Lyn Sammut
Baskets Galore www.basketsgalore.com.au

Selma Sancar
Voice Concepts www.voiceconcepts.com.au

Christina Jones
Wiggle n Giggle www.wigglengiggle.com.au

Kathy Bree
Coffee News www.coffeenews.com.au

Nicolette Gregory
Artistique Photography www.artistiquephotographybynicolette.com.au

Paul McCarthy
Lakes Mail pmccarthy@lakesmail.com.au

Wins

Nicolette – 5th place in Australia Wide Bridal photography competition

Nicolette – 2nd place in Central Coast Landscapes

Rachel – has all the new equipment for the new business

Selma – Daughter got into the grand final for soccer

Paul – soccer team won the grand final

Christina – has secure funding for free classes in San Remo through learning index

Christina – starting classes with Little Diggers – the Entrance

Selma – a new contract for a hospital in Sydney for phone system with 100 handsets.

Congratulations everyone

Presentation today Sales – open forum

What is Sales?

• The exchange of a commodity for money; the action of selling something; a quantity or amount sold.
• A sale is the act of selling a product or service in return for money or other compensation. It is an act of completion of a commercial activity

So what is it we do, why and how?
• Need to be honest
• Offer a product or service that people require or want
• A call to action
• With websites – use key words, have your home page as your website, gets to the front by number of views
• Facebook, Twitter and Linked in to advertise and let people know what you are selling
• 20% Promotional and 80% information – sales offers (websites)
• Share information with people
• Word of mouth
• Support each other
• Support local small business
• Referrals – give them only if you know them or have used them. No use referring someone if you don’t know what they do or how they work.
• Send out price lists
• Value for money
• Email your contacts – need and value
• You sell yourself – you have to be professional, friendly, honest, reliable.

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

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

Winner of today’s raffle – Christina , thanks to Lyn from Baskets Galore who donated a voucher.

Today we raised $23 for Iris Foundation.

Thanks and see you next time

NEXT MEETING: 26th September - arrive 10.25am for 10.30 start – sharp

Presentation – Daniel Farmer and the NSW Business Chamber.

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