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News Update – April 2004

SPECIAL OFFER – COMPLIMENTARY BUSINESS WORKSHOPS FOR APRIL

To celebrate the launch of our 2004 workshops, the Belmont BEC is delighted to provide you TWO complimentary tickets at any of the selected workshops below in April, valued at $44 (limited tickets available). To win a ticket at any workshop topic of your choice, just email us, [email protected], in one sentence ‘why the workshop will benefit you and your business’

Workshop topics include;

Understanding Credit Management
Understanding Risk Management
Etailing and B2B E-Commerce Trading
Staff Employment Laws and Contractors
Innovation in Product DevelopmenT
Intellectual Property
Getting the Most out of Trade Fairs and Expos

All details of workshop, including times and dates are below or view www.belmontbec/workshops2004.html

Get in quickly to avoid disappointment. Also remember to pencil in your diary, Tuesday 11th May 2004 for the Belmont Business Sundowner @ Silks Tavern, Belmont, 6-8pm. They are getting bigger and better.

UNDERSTANDING CREDIT MANAGEMENT

Credit management is an uncomfortable but vital part of running a business. This will be a “back to basics” look at credit management, identifying key elements in developing your credit policies, collection methods, telephone techniques, how to write a collection letter, credit applications, using debt agencies, privacy policy and your terms & conditions. Accountant & Solicitor Paul McEvedy will assist you to understand this sometimes confusing and frustrating area of business.

April 19th 6-8pm

UNDERSTANDING RISK MANAGEMENT

Greg Smith from Sparke Helmore Solicitors will provide you with a better understanding of risk management. Specific risk management issues for small businesses that are covered cheap nba jerseys in the workshop include; supply chain issues, quality control, occupational safety and health and employee/industrial relations.

April 19th 3-5pm

E-TAILING/B2B & E COMMERCE

Do you want to trade online or create a retail shop online? Are you using your web site to its best advantage? The workshop will cover a selection of topics that include: how to best market your web site, get listed in major search engines, receiving payment online, the costs associated with online trading, ip issues and understanding how you can better use your computer for business to business trading. Paul Barden from Onedex will unravel the mystery of b2c сайта and b2b e Trade.

April 20th 5-7pm

STAFF EMPLOYMENT LAWS & CONTRACTORS

April 20th 12-2pm

INNOVATION IN PRODUCT MANAGEMENT

Businesses can no longer rest on their last product or fashion success. Global markets are searching for innovation and creativity in new and future products and garments. Whether in TCF, homewares, engineering and in fact over all industries ‘thinking outside the square’ should be part of your business planning strategy to keep ahead of the competition. Anne Farren, Lecturer in Design, Curtin University will assist you to create a ‘think tank’ creative kitchen environment at your workplace for idea development.

April 21st 3-5pm

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

This workshop will give you a better understanding on how to protect your business in regards to Trade marks, Patents, Designs and How to Manage your intellectual property and is presented by Mark Pullen from Watermark Trade Mark Attorneys.

April 28th 5-7pm

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF TRADE FAIRS & EXPOS

Proudly supported by The Exhibition Business

Victoria Hallam from the Exhibition Business will share with you tips on participating in Trade Fairs and Trade Exhibitions. The informative workshop will take you through basic steps of integrated marketing including topics such as, planning, strategies, stand design, stand measurement, sales leads, follow up and evaluation.

April 28th 2.30-4.30pm

So be quick to take advantage of this fantastic offer!

Regards

Carol & Melissa

NOTE OUR NEW STREET ADDRESS
7 Fairbrother Street
Belmont, WA 6104

Melissa Comtesse
Belmont BEC
TCF Resource Centre of WA
PO Box 370
Cloverdale. WA 6985
Phone 61 8 9479 3777
Fax 61 8 9479 3888
Web www.belmontbec.com
Web www.tcfwa.com

News Update – March 2004

Belmont BECis keen to announce our exciting line up of workshops for 2004 listed below.

Book below or view all workshop topics at www.belmontbec.com/workshops2004.html

AUSSIE HOST

BUSINESS PLANNING FOR MANUFACTURING

BASICS OF E COMMERCE

CASH FLOW TODAY

E-TAILING/B2B & E COMMERCE

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF TRADE FAIRS & EXPOS

HOW TO START A FASHION LABEL

HOW TO START A NEW BUSINESS

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

INNOVATION IN PRODUCT MANAGEMENT

INTRODUCTION TO EXPORTING

INTRODUCTION TO IMPORTING

IMPROVING YOUR TIME MANAGEMENT

MARKETING TODAY

PRICING & COSTING

STAFF EMPLOYMENT LAWS & CONTRACTORS

RETAILER WORKSHOPS – SUPA SHOP

UNDERSTANDING CREDIT MANAGEMENT

UNDERSTANDING RISK MANAGEMENT

Details on all workshops can be found below

BELMONTBUSINESS SUNDOWNER

You are invited to the Belmont Business Sundowner to be staged, 13th April 2004 at Silks Tavern, Belmont 6-8pm – fresh from the Easter break you will be hopping for opportunities! Make sure your pencil this date in your diary now.

You are guaranteed to learn something, make some new business contacts, have the chance to win great prizes and most importantly it will not cost you a cent to attend, entry is FREE and complimentary nibbles are provided by the Belmont Tavern!

Bring your business cards and flyers and if you would like to present a 3 minute outline of your current business offer or special discount please contact Carol to register your interest, [email protected] Staff, partners and guests are welcome. Complimentary My Business Magazine (valued at $5.45).

If attending phone Melissa on 9479 3777 or email [email protected]

AUSSIE HOST – CUSTOMER SERVICE WORKSHOP $137.50

Fact 1: 68% of customers are lost through indifferent attitudes and bad services, only 9% are lost through price. Fact 2: For every 1 customer who complains there are a further 26 dissatisfied customers who don’t, but they tell up to 20 other people about your bad service that means that potentially 540 customers could be lost to your business! Fact 3: It costs 6 to 15 times more $$$ to attract new customers that to retain the ones you already have. Let us help you build your business through better service! Nationally Accredited Course.

April 15th 8.30am-5.00pm, May 14th 8.30am-5.00pm, June 21st 8.30am-5.00pm

BUSINESS PLANNING FOR MANUFACTURING $44.00

Need to improve your production turnaround, quick response, cash flow forecasts, production capacity, scheduling for raw materials and labour required, then this workshop is for you.

April 7th 5-7pm, May 12th 5-7pm, June 16th 5-7pm

BASICS OF E COMMERCE $44.00

Learn how to use eCommerce in your business. Topics covered will include, What is eCommerce? Understanding the technology, eBusiness and what does it mean?, source and deliver products, ISP and website, Internet databases, marketing, online transactions and eCommerce business planning.

April 20th 3-5pm, May 27th 3-5pm, June 22nd 3-5pm

CASH FLOW TODAY $55.00

Improve your Business through more effective CA$HFLOW. A practical hand on workshop to assist you to manage your cashflow. Register your interest now, dates to be announced.

E-TAILING/B2B & E COMMERCE $44.00

Do you want to trade online or create cheap jerseys a retail shop online? Are you using your web site to its best advantage? The workshop will cover a selection of topics that include: how to best market your web site, get listed in major search engines, receiving payment online, the costs associated with online trading, ip issues and understanding how you can better use your computer for business to business trading. Paul Barden from Onedex will unravel the mystery of b2c and b2b e Trade.

April 20th 5-7pm, May 27th, 5-7pm, June 22nd 5-7pm.

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF TRADE FAIRS & EXPOS $44.00

Proudly supported by The Exhibition Business

Learn the tips on participating in Trade Fairs and Trade Exhibitions. The informative workshop will take you through basic steps of integrated marketing including topics such as, planning, strategies, stand design, stand measurement, sales leads, follow up and evaluation.

April 28th 2.30-4.30pm, May 19th 3-5pm, June 30th 3-5pm.

HOW TO START A FASHION LABEL $44.00

Do you have natural design ability? Do you have drive and determination? Are you prepared to put in the research required? Learn the basic steps to starting your own fashion label.

April 14th 12-2pm, May 31st 12-2pm, June 23rd 12-2pm

HOW TO START A NEW BUSINESS – COMPLIMENTARY

Learn how to run your own business through these 10 Basic Steps to Starting a New Small Business:- conducting a SWOT of your own goals and abilities, buying a business, market research, intellectual property, business licenses and regulation, insurance requirements, taxation and accounting, financial planning, marketing plan and business plan.

April 7th 19th 12-2pm, May 12th 26th 12-2pm, June 16th 30th 12-2pm.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY $44.00

INNOVATION IN PRODUCT MANAGEMENT $44.00

INTRODUCTION TO EXPORTING $44.00

Proudly Sponsored by Sadleirs International & Westpac

Lower the risks of failure when you are exporting. Topics covered will include, international trade finance, freight and customs issues, and government export support programs.

May 13th 12-2pm, June 24th 12-2pm

INTRODUCTION TO IMPORTING $44.00

Proudly Sponsored by Sadleirs International & Westpac

Lower the risks of failure when you are importing. Topics covered will include, why import, are you ready to import, market research, forwarding arrangements such as marine insurance, buying overseas, legalities, – quarantine and where you can seek help. 20th May 12-2pm

IMPROVING YOUR TIME MANAGEMENT $44.00

Would you like to find an extra two hours in the day? Take the time to learn how to develop better ways upon which you can manage your time and work more efficiently and effectively. Topics include: Undertaking a personal assessment; Analysing your Day, Week, Month and Year; Becoming efficient and effective; Designing a Plan for you that works; Managing yourself and others; Staying organised & pulling it together. April 7th 3-5pm, May 12th 3-5pm, June 16th 3-5pm

MARKETING TODAY $137.50

Do you need to improve your marketing skills? Marketing is about creating the right environment to make the sale. Marketing is not just about selling, it’s about creating awareness of your products or service to the target group to which you want to sell. Learn how to develop your own marketing plan?

May 5th 9-5pm, June 9th 9-5pm

PRICING & COSTING $44.00

Do you understand how crucial the accuracy of costing is to your business survival? Are your products priced correctly? Learn the terms and concepts involved to ensure you can correctly price and cost your products. April 29th 6-8pm, May 18th 6-8pm, June 15th 6-8pm

STAFF EMPLOYMENT LAWS & CONTRACTORS $44.00

Jamie Williams from Employment Services and Solutions Australia will assist you to understand this ‘grey’ area that confuses many businesses ‘when does a contractor become an employee’ and vice versa. Other topics include: Legal obligations; Managing your staff; Dismissing Staff, Unfair dismissals; Outdoor workers in the TCF Industry & Homeworkers Codes of Conduct. Kerry Tyers of Dept of Consumer, Employment Protection will also assist you to understand the changes in WA labour relations and award structures. April 20th 12-2pm, May 25th 12-2pm, June 22nd 12-2pm

RETAILER WORKSHOPS – SUPA SHOP $55.00 each workshop or all 3 for $148.50!

As an independent small business retailer are you looking for ways to give you that competitive edge? Could you and your staff benefit from some practical training to help strengthen and grow your business? The Belmont BEC and the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) are pleased to present SUPA SHOP… a program to help you further develop your retailing skills…to better equip you to compete for a fair share of the retail dollar and assist in your ongoing business success. SUPA SHOP is delivered by Jurek Leon and Jan Collins of Terrific Trading. SUPA SHOP consists of three exciting workshops including, Workshop 1 – Winning in Your Local Market, Workshop 2 – Customer Focused Selling Skills and Workshop 3 – Merchandising – A Retail Skill for every business.

Workshop 1 May 26th 5.45-8pm, Workshop 2 June 9th 5.45-8pm, Workshop 3 June 23rd 5.45-8pm

UNDERSTANDING CREDIT MANAGEMENT $44.00

April 19th 6-8pm, May 24th 6-8pm, June 28th 6-8pm

UNDERSTANDING RISK MANAGEMENT $44.00

This workshop will provide you with a better understanding of risk management. Specific risk management issues for small businesses that are covered in the workshop include; supply chain issues, quality control, occupational safety and health and employee/industrial relations.

Register your interest, dates to be announced.
Book below or view all workshop topics at www.belmontbec.com/workshops2004.html

Other Workshops coming include….

Accounting Issues for Small Business

Australian Business Etiquette

Asian Business Etiquette

Customer Focus

Debt Collection

Financial Management

Future Business Opportunities for University Students

Growing your Home Base Business

International Trade and Cultures

Introduction to Business Planning

Legal Issues for Small Business

Managing Public Liability

Media & PR Skills

Opportunities for International Business

Starting a Business for Migrants

Starting a Home base Business for Migrant Women

Staring a Home base Business for Muslim Women

Stress Management

Understanding Aboriginal Culture

If you would wholesale nfl jerseys like further information on these workshops please feel free to call Melissa on (08)9479 3777.

Spaces are limited for all workshops so book early!

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Book online or view other workshop topics atwww.belmontbec.com/workshops2004.html

Regards,

Carol Hanlon
Belmont BEC
TCF Resource Centre of WA
PO Box 370
Cloverdale. WA 6985
Phone 61 8 9479 3777
Fax 61 8 9479 3888
Web www.tcfwa.com Web www.belmontbec.com

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