News Update - June 2010
NEWS
LET YOUR BUSINESS SHINE BRIGHTLY
Apply for the Belmont Business Awards now and get Business recognition. Download the application form www.belmontbec.com/awards or contact Nancy & Geoffrey at awards@belmontbec.com
Information session on how to submit a successful application every Tuesday – Booking essential
HOW IS YOUR ONLINE STRATEGY?
Get FREE eCommerce workshops/mentoring to small businesses under the TCF Australia Online Training & Mentoring Project. To register your interest to access free ecommerce workshops, forums and mentoring, fill in the TCF Australia Online Project Form and email to info@tcfaustralia.com
More info, contact Clarisse.reynoso@belmontbec.com
FREE ACCOUNTANCY AND LEGAL SERVICES
Get a 30 mins appointment for free: contact Geoffrey at Geoffrey.hawke@belmontbec.com or 9479 3777 More info on Legal Services or Accountancy Services
SECURE YOUR BUSINESS: CCTV ALARM ASSIST PROGRAM
The City of Belmont in partnership with their preferred alarm provider RAC Security, is offering intruder alarm systems to businesses within the City of Belmont. The system includes: fire smoke detector, three movement sensors, two door sensors and two remote controls. Special payment plan available. If you are interested in a security appraisal or a no obligation RAC Security quote, please contact the City’s Community Safety and Crime Prevention Team on 9477 7264 or 9477 7416.
SENSIS ISSUES WARNING ABOUT YELLOW PAGES SCAM
fax being sent to Australian businesses from an international company posing as Yellow Pages® and asking for payment for “free submission to google.com.au”. If you are unsure the fax is legitimate you should contact Yellow Pages® on 13 23 78. Sensis alerts: do not confirm business details such as ABN, Business Owner & directors. The purpose of such sales scams appears to be to obtain sensitive business information and possibly to generate and accept payment for false bills for advertising space in non-existent directory products.
WE WANT YOU
BBEC is always looking for new topics for workshops. Your level of expertise is interesting to us. If you would like to share your knowledge and become a Speaker at our centre, contact Geoffrey at geoffrey.hawke@belmontbec.com
ADVOCATE TO HELP BUSINESS TAP WATER OPPORTUNITIES
Australian businesses will have expert assistance to identify opportunities in the water sector thanks to the appointment of respected industry leader, Mr Bob Herbert, as Australia’s first Water Supplier Advocate. Announcing the appointment, Innovation Minister Senator Kim Carr said that Mr Herbert will champion the sector – finding, refining and promoting opportunities for local industry that may have otherwise been missed.
INNOVATION FESTIVAL PARTICIPANTS: ON-LINE OPEN INNOVATION OPPORTUNITY
Participate in the Australian Open Innovation Competition by clicking on http://ausinnovation.spigit.com to “crowd-source” as many innovative ideas on making Australia a better place, as possible. The most prospective ideas can get assistance with commercialising their ideas.
HOW BIG IS YOUR FOOTPRINT?
NYDesigns, with generous funding from the New York State Energy Research Development Authority (NYSERDA), has developed an Embedded Energy Calculator to assist designers in making sustainable, impactful decisions in their creative process. They're beta-testing this summer and they need your input. The Calculator is an online application that's easy to use and easier to appreciate. Visit nydesigns to learn more.
THE GOLDEN GURUS COMMUNITY WANTS YOU
If you are aged over 50 and retired, you could become a Golden Guru and share your skills and experience to support small business owners or community organizations. To become a Golden Guru contact Geoffrey at 9479 3777 or Geoffrey.hawke@belmontbec.com
WOULD YOU LIKE A GOLDEN GURU AS A MENTOR?
A Golden Guru Mentor could help you to think through decisions, explore new ideas and see things from a different perspective. Contact Geoffrey at 9479 3777 or Geoffrey.hawke@belmontbec.com
Do you have a question that you would like to ask an IP expert and have published?
Email your IP question to marketing@ipaustralia.gov.au
WELCOME TO THE NEW FRIENDS OF BELMONT BEC
TRAVEL WITH ME
Finally a travel company has come up with an exciting new concept for the Solo Traveller and for those who want to travel in small groups with people that share similar interests. Travel with Me, an online groups travel agency, will not only link you up with other Solo Travellers but can link you into small groups of travellers who share similar interests and can offer tour options both domestically and around the world. More information www.TWMe.com.au or 08 6555 6520
LOGUE RECRUITMENT
Big boost for local industry as Logue Recruitment establishes completely ‘hands on’ agency. Director, Carol Logue an award winning Consultant with her trademark Quality and personalised services says her only agenda is to be a trusted and respected business partner to Small to Medium Enterprises (SME’s). Providing 360 degree recruitment/staffing solutions to clients across most industries. The advantages of choosing Logue Recruitment as your business partner are many; however the realistic competitive rates may be your first consideration. ‘Think Logue Recruitment as an extension of your team’. Contact Carol today on 92779320 or carol@loguerecruitment.com.au
FRIENDS OF BELMONT BEC Members are welcome to share their business opportunities.
Email: Clarisse.reynoso@belmontbec.com
SAVE THE DATE
ASK AN EXPERT at BEC Sundowner on Wednesday 30 June 5pm-7pm
This is a great opportunity for you or your staff to meet local businesses, develop networks and meet our Business Experts. Venue: 150 East Riverside Bar Restaurant - 150 Great Eastern Hwy, Ascot. Booking essential click here or email events@belmontbec.com
BPW MONTHLY NETWORKING & FELLOWSHIP MONDAY, 21st JUNE
A worldwide fellowship of women "Taking action for women's equality" - Networking 5-7pm, Guest Speaker 7-7.30pm - Members Complimentary, Guests $10, Dinner 7.30-9pm ‘A La Carte’ Menu (own cost) Venue: 150 East Riverside Bar & Restaurant. Booking Essential: events@belmontbec.com or 9479 3777 BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL by 16th june.
BELMONT BEC NEXT WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
22/06/2010 Start a New Business from 10am to 12pm
22/06/2010 Pricing and costing from 12.30pm to 1.30pm
23/06/2010 Building Online Customer Base from 9.30am to 12pm
23/06/2010 TCF Forum – ASK AN EXPERT from 6pm to 8pm
24/06/2010 Social Media in Retail- WEBINAR
28/06/2010 Start a Fashion Label from 10.30am to 12.30pm
28/06/2010 Avoid Manufacturing Pitfalls (fashion) from 1pm to 3pm *NEW*
28/06/2010 Linking with retailers and agents from 3pm to 4pm
29/06/2010 Importing/Exporting from 10am to 12pm
29/06/2010 Increase your profit through your website from 12.30pm to 2.30pm
29/06/2010 IP for the fashion industry from 3pm to 5pm
29/06/2010 Managing Intellectual Assets from 5.30pm to 7.30pm
29/06/2010 ASK AN EXPERT at BEC Sundowner from 5pm to 7pm
For more workshops on www.belmontbec.com/Workshops.htm
OPPORTUNITIES
JOIN THE WINNERS!
Required for Australia’s No 1 Lottery Centre mature sales staff preferably with lotterywest training who take pride in customer service and selling various lottery products. More information contact Jenny McHugh, Here’s Luck Lottery Centre, Belmont Forum Shopping Centre or call 9277 7101
Browse the HKTDC, Trade Promotion Organisation, eMagazines for FREE
To register and get the link contact Clarisse.reynoso@belmontbec.com
MY BUSINESS MAGAZINE
complimentary My Business magazines are available for Friends of Belmont BEC. This month’s issue features BUILDING BUSINESS NETWORK. Call into our offices at 7 Fairbrother Street, Belmont to collect your copy.
DO YOU NEED TRAINING OR MEETING ROOM FACILITIES?
Belmont BEC is making available their 100sqm training facility for hire to small business and organisations who wish to run seminars, workshops, business planning sessions, trade shows etc. The room seats 20 persons and is fully equipped. For further information, charges, booking form etc. Send an email to workshops@belmontbec.com
BECOME A FRIEND OF BELMONT BEC
Friends of Belmont BEC members are welcome to forward events, articles or information to be considered for our Belmont BEC newsletters please email at clarisse.reynoso@belmontbec.com
Regards,
Carol, Clarisse, Nancy, Denice, Tarra, Geoffrey
