Pitfalls in negotiating commercial leases, 10 July 2008, 8.30am – 10.30am
Forewarned is forearmed

Industrial Design: Good Designs Sell, 10 July 2008, 5pm – 7pm
NSW Technology Export Manufacturing Group (TEMG) Meeting

Recovery of Debt - Save time and do it yourself, 23 July 2008, 8.3am – 10am
Do you want to know how smartly you can recover debt?

Decision Making for Forging into New Markets, 25 July 2008, 7.15 am – 9:00am
Women in Manufacturing Network - 2008 Breakfast Seminar Series

The Four Dimensions of Business Innovations, 29 July 2008, 8.30am – 10.30am
Implementing them for a more profitable business

Corporate governance: Directors’ roles and responsibilities, 7 August 2008, 8.30am – 10am
Know your role before it goes out of hand

Preparing your Business for sale, 12 August 2008, 8.30am – 10.30am
Know how to sell to the right person and for the right amount

Unlock the hidden potential in your business, 21 August 2008, 8.30 -10.30am
Is Franchising Right For You?

Winning in Today’s Competitive Environment, 27 August, 8.30am – 10.30am
Business Planning – why waste the time?

Pitfalls in negotiating commercial leases, 10 July 2008, 8.30am – 10.30am
Forewarned is forearmed

Although most businesses operate out of leased premises, legal disputes about leases remain frequent and can arise at any time.  This seminar with Tal Williams, Partner, Australian Business Lawyers, and Candace Barron, Deputy Registrar, Retail Tenancy Unit, will arm you with the fundamental information you need when initially negotiating leases.  This seminar will cover types of leases, when a lease starts, the Retail Leases Act 1994, your obligations under a lease, and pitfalls in negotiating commercial leases.  Click here for more information.  Register by emailing your company and contact details to dsrdparramatta@business.nsw.gov.au

Industrial Design: Good Designs Sell, 10 July 2008, 5pm – 7pm
NSW Technology Export Manufacturing Group (TEMG) Meeting

There are many obvious and not so obvious pitfalls to be navigated to ensure your product can be sold both in local and overseas markets. 

Are you a NSW based science & technology based manufacturer, marketer and/or seller looking to expand your reach beyond Australia?  If so, do you want to:

• build a sustainable and substantial export business network with and learn from other manufacturers in a friendly environment
• get traction overseas faster
• create linkages with groups that can help you grow
• have your voice heard by government

Then come along to this second NSW Technology Export Manufacturing Group (TEMG) Meeting, presented by the Science Industry Australia Inc and stay to meet the presenters and network afterwards.  The meeting will be held on July 10, 2008, 5pm to 7pm, at Western Sydney Business Centre, NSW Department of State & Regional Development, Seminar Room, Level 2, 470 Church Street, North Parramatta. NSW 2151.  For more information contact Duncan Jones at Science Industry Australia on 0408 096 111 or at sia@scienceindustry.com.au

Recovery of Debt - Save time and do it yourself, 23 July 2008, 8.3am – 10am
Do you want to know how smartly you can recover debt?

Recovering debt from customers can be difficult. There are various options for debt recovery but in most cases you can do it yourself, saving your time and money, provided you know the legalities.  Tal Williams of Australian Business Lawyers will tell what these legalities are, including what the basic contract law is, the process of recovering debt in NSW, different authorities that deal with debt recovery and enforcement procedures.  Click here for more information. Register by emailing your company and contact details to dsrdparramatta@business.nsw.gov.au

Decision Making for Forging into New Markets, 25 July 2008, 7.15 am – 9:00am
Women in Manufacturing Network - 2008 Breakfast Seminar Series

You may not have heard of Aheda yet, but you will definitely have heard of her product which is taking the Muslim world by storm – the ‘hijood’ or swimwear and athletic wear designed for Muslim women.  In a few short years, Aheda has experienced the highs and lows of growth from creating and manufacturing a new product to fill a gap she identified in Australia, to experiencing an explosion of interest across Muslim communities in the US, Europe and beyond.  Come and share some of Aheda’s experiences of forging into new markets and managing sales growth in the online global environment. The breakfast on 25 July 2008 is from 7.15 am for 7.30 am – 9:00 am at Western Sydney Business Centre, Level 2, 470 Church Street (cnr Harold St), North Parramatta NSW 2151.  The breakfast will be followed by a roundtable discussion.  To register email dsrdparramatta@business.nsw.gov.au

The Four Dimensions of Business Innovations, 29 July 2008, 8.30am – 10.30am
Implementing them for a more profitable business

Innovation is critical to stand out from the competition.  Dr Kam Keong Yew, Ph.D of Mindbloom will bring to you the some the most critical techniques of introducing innovation into your business to be a leading edge business in your sector.  His talk will cover differences between creativity and innovation, the 4 Dimensions of Business Innovations and how to introduce these dimensions to stand out from your competition.  CEOs, general, operations and marketing managers of medium to large enterprises, accountants and consultants will greatly benefit from this informative and innovative event.  Click here for more information.  Register by emailing your company and contact details to dsrdparramatta@business.nsw.gov.au

Corporate governance: Directors’ roles and responsibilities, 7 August 2008, 8.30am – 10am
Know your role before it goes out of hand

With major corporate collapses, the obligations on directors have increased, both from compliance and personal liability points of view.  A company director can no longer afford to be a figurehead these days.  The position has the potential to become dangerous, if the company directors are not aware of their roles and responsibilities.  In this seminar, Tal Williams, who is a partner with Australian Business Lawyers and has extensive commercial law experience, will cover Statutory duties, Common law duties, Civil and criminal ramifications, Defences and Corporate governance principles.  Click here for more information.  Register by emailing your company and contact details to dsrdparramatta@business.nsw.gov.au

Preparing your Business for Sale, 12 August 2008, 8.30am – 10.30am
Know how to sell to the right person and for the right amount

This seminar, with Anthony Moss of Incite Management and Greg Farmilo of Beyond Financial Group Pty Ltd, will look at how and when do you prepare your business for sale.  More information in our next e-newsletter. Register your interest by emailing your company and contact details to dsrdparramatta@business.nsw.gov.au

Unlock the hidden potential in your business, 21 August 2008, 8.30 -10.30am
Is Franchising Right For You?

One of the biggest challenges experienced by business owners is generating enough income to create quality of life without compromising family and personal time.  Contrary to popular belief, franchising can be a cost effective and lucrative way to grow a business. It is particularly appealing to SME businesses, which often struggle with capital and staffing issues. Franchising can also give time back to the business owner who normally works long hours in the business rather than working strategically on the business. 

James Corne of the Franchise Institute will show how franchising might unlock the hidden potential in a business.  James will cover important aspects of franchising such as to grow or not to grow;  why franchise a business; what is franchising; an overview of the franchise market in Australia; Myths and misconceptions; what is involved in franchising a business; what are the legal requirements for franchising a business and; whether your business is suited to franchising.  Click here for more information.  Register by emailing your company and contact details to dsrdparramatta@business.nsw.gov.au

Winning in Today’s Competitive Environment, 27 August, 8.30am – 10.30am
Business Planning – why waste the time?

 “Written plans are a waste of time” is the belief of many owner operators but the planning process is essential for an enterprise to face competitive challenges, ensure its viability by being innovative and enhance its profitability. This interactive seminar with John Maclay of JM Business Solutions will take you through the steps of identifying what your customers consider when they decide on who will get their business, identifying what is preventing you from delivering this and what you need to do to align your employees to deliver your differentiator and become your customer’s preferred supplier.  Participants will be offered a free two hour business assessment that will complement this seminar by customising the process to your business.  Register by emailing your company and contact details to dsrdparramatta@business.nsw.gov.au

Presentations and Pod casts
For presentations and pod casts of past events and information on other upcoming Business Growth Seminars at the Western Sydney Business Centre Click here

Getting started in Exports, 23 and 30 July 2008, 9.00am – 11.30 am, Sydney
Would you like to start exporting to grow you business?

Strategic Branding, 29 July 2008, 9:15am - 11:00am, Chatswood
Small to medium enterprises which are looking for growth but need assistance to go to the next level