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Upcoming Business Growth Seminars

Employment issues in a downturn, 8 July 2009, 8.30am – 10.30am

The seminar includes bright ideas — other than redundancy or termination — to reduce the cost of employees, retain valuable staff and increase productivity while limiting the possibility of costly litigation.  Andrew Blands of BlandsLaw will help employers assess their levels of employment to make fair decisions about their employees.  Click here to read more and register

CleanTech Sydney Network evening meet, 15 July 2009, 4.30 for 5 - 8 pm

The theme of the network meeting is profitable innovation for a better world, and includes presentations on sustainability advantage and industry greening clusters.  The evening includes a hypothetical which presents the idea of imagining a program to green industry and enterprise, especially manufacturing. Enquiries to wayne.sonter@business.nsw.gov.au or call 02 8843 1108.  Register for the event here

Building an Australian success story: The inside investment view, 23 July 2009, 8.30am – 10.30am

Speakers include Andrew Walsh, former president and chief executive officer of Hitwise and Roger Buckeridge, director and co-founder, Allen and Buckeridge, and Lisa Nolan of Strategon.  Click here to read more and register

The Rise and Rise of Personal Branding, 28 July 2009, 8.30am – 10.30am

Viktoria Darabi of Savvy and Successful discusses the power of branding.  The seminar covers what a brand is, why brands are so powerful, personal brands we love and hate Aussies and Gen Y, personal branding in cyberspace, personal branding for mere mortals, and the elements of a personal brand.  Click here to read more and register

Crowdsourcing and Competitive Creativity, 30 July 2009, 8.30am – 10.30am

Alec Lynch the founder of DesignBay.com, explains how the new phenomenon of crowdsourcing can be used by businesses to save money, and get better marketing materials.  Alec discusses competitive creativity and how it can be used in the workplace to stimulate employees’ creativity.  Click here to read more and register

How to make your Brand stand out in the crowded World Wide Web, 11 August 2009, 8.30am – 10.30am

Demonstrating both the theory behind branding and practical case histories, this is an opportunity to learn about the role of branding in the World Wide Web from Chris Boseley from Beyond Advertising.  Chris describes the three essential pillars of brand marketing in the World Wide Web.  Click here to read more and register

The Survival Trap, 13 August 2009, 8.30am – 10.30am

Paul McCarthy the founder of the Melbourne-based coaching company, Business Support Network, introduces the Survival Trap which provides strategies for success in a tough market place.  Click here to read more and register

Rethinking Business Strategy, 19 August, 8.30am – 10.30am

A workshop presented by Cheenu Srinivasan, Director of Ganges Consulting, demonstrating the three circles needed to develop a business strategy including interactive elements, the company, its customers and its competitors.  Click here to read more and register

For other Greater Western Sydney business events click here

 

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Business Opportunity

Have your own trainer on site!

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Stepping Up Programs

Stepping Up Advanced Mentoring Program
Implement proven tips, tools and tactics for business growth using your website

2009 Exporting Stepping Up Program
A program designed for businesses to step up or start their exports through an export plan

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Other Events

Thought leaders: 2009 winter showcase, 2 July 2009, Sydney
Hills, Hawkesbury and Riverlands Tourism, 9 July 2009, 8.30am – 5pm, Maroota
Embedded Systems Australia means business, 14 July 2009, 2pm – 5pm, Sydney
Show me how workshop, 14 July 2009, 4.30pm – 7.30pm, Sydney
TiE pitching competition, 15 July 2009, 5.30 pm and business plan competition in 12 August 2009, 5.30 pm, Sydney
Industrial agriculture cluster development, 20 July 2009, 10am – noon, Hawkesbury
ICT Careers Week, 27 July – 1 August 2009
Professionals Connect Breakfast: Better Business Outcomes, 29 July 2009, 7.30 for 7.45 to 9.00 am, Parramatta

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Business Confidence

Business confidence has almost doubled during the June quarter

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The NSW Budget - A boost for small business

The NSW Government will provide free online business tools as part of a $20 million package

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New Jobs Fund for Western Sydney

$12 million over four years to encourage jobs growth in Western Sydney

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Local Infrastructure Fund

$200 million to fast track local infrastructure projects across NSW

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NSW Community Building Partnership

$35 million building fund for community projects

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Enterprise Connect Technology Partnerships

Firms with leading-edge equipment are encouraged to register as an Enterprise Connect Technology Partner

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The Super Savers Club

A multi-partner loyalty program which offers consumers value

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Business Tips

Tracking your marketing
Surviving tough times using creative thinking

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A new small business newsletter

Start, Run, Grow, a newsletter for all NSW small businesses irrespective of their level of business development


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