Newsletter
News Update – November 2013
Belmont BEC News update
Celebrate Small Business Success!
Book Your Tickets Now to the ‘Night of the Stars’ Nov 28th
Don’t miss the opportunity to Celebrate Small Business Success at the 20th Belmont Small Business Awards, Grand Ballroom, Perth Exhibition Convention Centre. 6pm-8pm. Table bookings $690
Book Tickets www.belmontbec.com/awardtickets
Make a plan to be energy efficient
Make a plan to be energy efficient every month of the year with our monthly energy-saving tips.
Don’t forget to book for our FREE webinars or register for our FREE Helpline & Energy Mentoring www.belmontbec.com/calendar
NOVEMBER
Cool Off – Make sure your AC equipment is in top running order, since cooling puts the greatest stress on your summer energy bills.
Read our next Newsletter for next month’s tips or subscribe to our blog…
FREE Seminar
Equipment Finance in your Business, 6.30pm-8pm, Friday 15th November
Valuable tips that can assist you in understanding the benefits to financing aspects of your business equipment including vehicles.
Bookings by 8th November – Westpac, 215 Belmont Ave, Belmont, Daniel Petkov, [email protected] Phone 9259 3922
The Nifnex Business Review
Download the latest edition for a great range of technology stories www.nifnex.com.au
Belmont Business Sundowner
2014 DIARY DATE Belmont Business Sundowner, will return on January 29th, 2014
Book online www.belmontbec.com/calendar
Apply for Free Mentoring
MY Business Incubator providing online support to small business across Western Australia
Would you like to access free mentoring and free business webinars to assist your business growth and development? Register at www.belmontbec.com/mybiform
Other opportunities also available under the BPW Business Incubator project providing online support to women in business anywhere in Australia. Register at www.belmontbec.com/bpwbiform
Services provided by My Business Incubator and BPW Business Incubator are partly supported by the Australian Government.
NEWS
LAST CHANCE – India International Coir Fair, New Delhi, Nov 25-26, 2013
Join the TCF Global & Belmont BEC Buying Mission with sponsored airfare and accommodation for existing firms interested to source floor covering products, horticultural products, erosion control products, rubberized coir products, coir wood, wood substitute products. Event info www.iicf2013.com.in Contact us for application form
Are you an Australian Small Retail Business?
Join this campaign ‘Encouraging Australian Consumers to Shop Small’. Visit www.shopsmallaustralia.com
Wisdom of Wealth Workshop, Saturday November 9th
Presented by Christina Cabrera, Blue Edge Financial Planning will take you through the steps to become financially savvy. $65
Bookings 9244 4394
FREE LEGAL ADVICE: To book an appointment email [email protected]
Accreditation for Business Advisors, Mentors, Facilitators
Interested to get formal accreditation for your past experiences in providing small business mentoring, advisory and facilitation. Apply to Australian Institute of Enterprise Facilitators email [email protected] view requirements & benefits www.aief.org.au
Trends @ MY Green Incubator
Air Conditioning accounts for about 40% of the energy consumption in most businesses, and accounts for about 70% of the building owner’s (common area) energy bills, and is the key contributor to peak demand charges. Contact us for Free Fact Sheet, Live Webinar, Recording or Free Mentor to help you lower your energy costs.
Or register at www.tcfaustralia.com/tcfaenergyform
BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
‘Live’ Webinars – Online Training from your office or home
Improve your business skills to move into the new era of business!
Would you like to access $200 Training Voucher?
Join our webinars online through your iPad or iPhone – contact us for info.
Can’t make the time or date – request a recording!
To book for upcoming events visit www.belmontbec.com/calendar or contact us on 9479 3777. All our Webinars are live presentations that require you to have internet access with audio or can be accessed via telephone linkage.
Never attended a webinar? visit our user friendly guide available online
Opportunities
Special Offer – Five Free Tickets to attend 15th Nov – Effective Credit & Debt Collection webinar to improve your cash flow and collect overdue debts. Presented by Jules Lewin, Charthill Legal.
Email us in 25 words or less ‘Why your business will benefit to improve its cashflow’ to go in the draw to win a Webinar valued at $30.
Asian Licensing Conference, Hong Kong, January 6-7, 2014
Looking for ways to generate new revenue for your business? Want to bring your
business to new heights? Licensing is the key!
Contact us for information
Winning Customers AND Saving Money
Corporate spending on product sustainability initiatives will accelerate as sustainable
product pioneers such as H&M, Nokia and Puma share evidence of the business
benefits they achieved, according to a report from Verdantix. 97% of 250 firms increased
their planned spending on sustainable product/service innovation contact us for
free webinar on sustainable accreditation or join
Access to IBISWorld Industry Reports
IBISWorld produce comprehensive, up to date research & forecast reports on over 500
industries, including statistics and analysis. Belmont BEC/TCFWA members can access
IBISreports at our office to better assist you in business planning. Contact us for more
information.
Planning your next event?
Are you a local business looking for cheaper venue rates when you book anything from
a small meeting room through to your Christmas Party and anything in between?
Contact us today as we have some great offers from our network.
Office space
Are you looking for a shared office or storage space? Contact us
News Update – February 2013
and best wishes for a successful year ahead in business
2013 is the time to relook at your strategic business direction, as your client is changing as fast as their technology! Belmont BEC will be launching My Business Coaching services in February and this maybe the support you need to keep you on top of the competition. Contact us for further info
Make your business more energy efficient
TCF Australia ONLINE ENERGY EFFICIENCY Training & Mentoring Project is providing a range services to small businesses in the fashion, textile, clothing, footwear, leather (TCF) creative, and associated industries across Australia. The project aims to facilitate the ability for businesses to reduce energy use, create cost efficiencies and investigate new green business opportunities. Register Now for Free Training and Mentoring
Belmont Business Sundowner, Jan 30th
You and your staff are welcome to join us for monthly networking and making new business contacts at 150 East Bar & Restaurant, 150 Great Eastern Highway, Ascot. Free Entry, Nibbles sponsored by 150 East. 5pm-7pm, Bookings Essential. Book online www.belmontbec.com/calendar
NEWS
FREE LEGAL ADVICE: Bookings by phone 9479 3777 or email [email protected]
Message from our Team
Our thoughts and sympathy goes to all those who have lost family, friends or property in the recent bushfires. If you have been affected, Government assistance is now available for businesses as well. The Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) provides urgent financial assistance to disaster affected communities. Contact us to find more about your local authority.
How to bring consumers back to the stores?
Apply for this month’s OPPORTUNITY for RETAILERS. This will allow you to lower your Energy cost and why not take the opportunity to organise nice threats for your clients: Thursdays’ Creative Iced Teas, Fridays’ Colourful Macarons, Saturdays …
Send your ideas on How to bring consumers back to the stores? The best comments will be featured in our next newsletters.
Trends @ MY Green Incubator
Products that can save Energy in the Office:
Energy Monitors and Meters: The first step for Home based business
Energy Efficiency Monitor your energy consumption with energy meters, it’ll help you take first steps towards reducing your energy usage, your bills and your carbon footprint. With an energy monitor, you’ll be able to see how much you are using, and how much you can save when you switch things off. Easy to install, user friendly and now coming in stylish designs.
The Eco Kettle – makes a great cuppa and saves even more energy and money
The latest version of the innovative Eco Kettle has been improved and easier to use, and still has a unique double chamber that gets you to measure out only how much water you need, saving electricity, water, money and time, making it better for the planet… and yep, you still get to have a great cup of tea.
Contact us for more information on those products
BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
‘Live’ Webinars – Online Training from your office or home
Improve your business skills to move into the new era of business!
Would you like to access $200 Training Voucher?
21 Jan – Pricing, Costing & Cashflow
23 Jan – Self-managed Superfunds and Retirement Planning
23 Jan – Marketing on a Budget
23 Jan – App Your Business
29 Jan – What Buyers Are Really Looking For
29 Jan – Dealing with Agents or Retailers
29 Jan – Preparing for a Trade Event
30 Jan – Tips on Starting you own Fashion Label
30 Jan – Starting Your New Business
30 Jan – Be aware of Manufacturing Pitfalls
30 Jan – Specification Sheets for Apparel Manufacture
30 Jan – Quality Control in Apparel Manufacturing
To book for upcoming events visit www.belmontbec.com/calendar or contact us on 9479 3777. All our Webinars are live presentations that require you to have internet access with audio or can be accessed via telephone linkage.
Never attended a webinar? visit our user friendly guide available online
OPPORTUNITIES
OPPORTUNITY for RETAILERS: optimise your energy consumption on your existing air conditioning system
FREE TRIAL available for our retailer network –
Solar Naturally offer you the opportunity to try the AirconMiser and save on your Air conditioning costs by 30% or more. The successful applicants can get instant electricity savings for free for up to 3 months. Requirements: Any reverse cycle air conditioning system (ideally non inverter) – Minimum 10kw sized. Contact us to apply now.
You are invited to join Friends of Belmont BEC
Support the business advisory, support services and opportunities Belmont BEC provides to you and your small business. Register www.belmontbec.com/membership or contact Marg: Ph.9479 3777 or [email protected] for further information
What is the Microenterprise Loan Program?
This Loan is an unsecured business loan for those that are unable to access mainstream business finance. The key features: Loans from $500 to $20,000; Interest Rate of 5.99% fixed; Up to 3 years repayment history; 90 day interest and repayment free access period; For businesses with five or fewer employees. Contact Geoffrey for more info.
Looking for a Grant?
Find grants and funding information for your business on Business.gov.au