BizBits - Summer 2014 Happy New Year and welcome to the summer edition of the City of Boroondaras e-business newsletter, BizBits. We thought referring to it as a plain old newsletter was a bit dull, so we jazzed up the name. In this edition you will find information about the range of small business training and workshops on offer in the first half of 2014, a selection of business news, profiles of two Boroondara small businesses, as well as new sources of support and opportunities for small business, including nominating for the Business Boroondara Steering Commitee 2014-15. Winners In October we announced that we would be giving prizes to three lucky winners who signed up to receive our newsletter. Congratulations to Kym Lewis from Cyno Security and Kacey Bennett from Kula Yoga, who have each won a bottle of Studley Park cabernet. Robert Homes from Animal Behaviour Clinics has won a registration in a 2014 workshop. Please phone or email Economic Development on 9278 4814 regarding collection of your prize. Workshops in 2014 The Business Boroondara calendar of training and events will give you confidence, inspiration and practical business skills to boost your business in 2014. From starting your business and taking control of your google adwords campaign, to learning to network effectively and inspiring Women in Business speakers - there is a workshop or event to cater for a range of business needs. This year the calendar has been given an extra boost with the Digital Enterprise Program, a series of free workshops presented by the Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI) to help your business succeed online. Biz Blasts Business Calendar of Events (Feb - June 2014) All events (except the Community and Business Networking event) are held at the City of Boroondara Council offices at 8 Inglesby Road, Camberwell. Most events require booking via Councils website. For more information about each event see the Calendar of Events or phone Economic Development on 9278 4814. February Tues 4 Feb - Business Networking First Tuesday of each month (begining Feb 4). No booking required 6 - 7pm. Blackwood Room, Camberwell Council offices March Wed 5 March - Women in Business: SEO and Digital Marketing 6 - 7.30pm. Boroondara Room, Camberwell Council offices Tues 11 March - Starting Your Business 4.30pm - 8pm. Blackwood Room, Camberwell Council offices Wed 19 March - Marketing Basics 6 - 8pm. Blackwood Room, Camberwell Council offices April Tues 1 April - Super Networking Places are limited and bookings are essential for this structured evening of networking and skills development. 6 - 7.30pm. Blackwood Room, Camberwell Council offices Thurs 24 April - Women in Business: How to Improve Your Health and Create Bigger Profits 6 - 7.30pm. Boroondara Room, Camberwell Council offices Wed 30 April - Go Online: A startup Guide 6 - 8pm. Blackwood Room, Camberwell Council offices May Thurs 15 May - Community and Business Networking Event Bookings are essential for this annual event. RSVP 9278 4753 6 - 8.30pm. Chandelier Room, Hawthorn Arts Centre, 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn. Wed 20 May - Hands on Adwords for Business Operators 10am - 4pm. Acacia Room, Camberwell Council Offices Wed 21 May - Commercialising Your Idea 6 - 8.30pm. Blackwood Room, Camberwell Council offices Digital Enterprise Workshops - 2014 The Digital Enterprise Program is an Australian Government funded program that offers free training and support for local businesses and not-for-profit organisations. Workshops are held at the City of Boroondara Council offices in Camberwell or Hawthorn. All bookings are at vecci.org.au/business-solutions/digital-enterprise-program, by email [email protected]. For more information phone 8662 5333 March Thurs 13 March - The Benefits and Risks of Digital Marketing 6pm - 8pm. Hawthorn Arts Centre, 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn May Thurs 15 May - eCommerce 6pm - 8pm. Hawthorn Arts Centre, 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn July Thurs 24 July - Social Media 6pm - 8pm. Camberwell Council offices, 8 Inglesby Road, Camberwell August Thurs 21 August - Managing Customer Relationships Online 6pm - 8pm. Camberwell Council offices, 8 Inglesby Road, Camberwell October Thurs 16 October - Improving Business Efficiencies: Online Tools nd Applications 6pm - 8pm. Hawthorn Arts Centre, 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn November Thurs 13 November - Going Global Online 6pm - 8pm. Camberwell Council offices, 8 Inglesby Road, Camberwell March 2015 Thursday 19 March 2015 - Developing an e-Strategy Workshop 6pm - 8pm. Camberwell Council offices, 8 Inglesby Road, Camberwell Steering Committee Call for Nominations The Business Borondara Network (BBN) Steering Committee is responsible for providing feedback and advice on the program of events offerred through the BBN and acting as ambassadors for the program. Community business representatives are seen as a key resource to identifying topics and potential presenters of real interest to the sectors they represent. Nominations are now open for suitable candidates operating a business in Boroondara. The Committee meets four times per year at the Camberwell Council offices for an hour and a half. Two Councillors and at least one council officer are appointed to the Commitee. If you own a business in Boroondara and believe you can add value to this Commitee, please complete a nomination form and email it [email protected] before Friday 14 February. Boroondara Business Wins Again On Thursday 17 October the Real Estate Institute (REIV) Awards for Excellence were held at the Crown Palladium. Janet Spencer of Buyer Solutions in Kew received the Buyers Agent of the Year Award for the second year in a row. Janet was delighted to receive the award two years running and said that In todays real estate market, Buyers Agents need to constantly update their knowledge, skills, branding and technology. We must provide superior customer service and achieve real results for our clients. Janet has been in real estate since 1988 and established her boutique buyers advocate agency in 2001. You can follow Janets blogs on realestateview.au, REBAA.au, OpenForum.au and via the Buyer Solutions blog. Young Entrepreneurs and Innovators Wanted The Victorian Government and Enterprising Partnerships Pty Ltd have developed a new initiative to support youth enterprise. Getting Down to Business is for young entrepreneurs with a drive to succeed in their own business or in a family business to learn and be inspired by successful entrepreneurs who will advise them on how to achieve their goals. Applications are limited and close on 21 February 2014. For more information and to apply visit youthcentral.vic.gov.au/enterprise or contact [email protected] or phone 0414 440 483 between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday. Engage, Learn Prosper - FREE mentoring service Business Boroondara is offering confidential free, one-hour one-on-one business mentoring sessions to assist new and established business owners in Boroondara to address challenges and explore opportunities. You are able to seek general business advice on starting or growing your business, as well as specific advice on a range of topics including planning, structures, operations, marketing, managing growth and succession planning. This service utilises accredited business mentors from the Box Hill Business Enterprise Centre. When: Second Wednesday of the month between 9am and 4.30pm Where: Council offices, 8 inglesby Road, Camberwell Bookings are essential: 9278 4814 The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has also developed a new Online Hub designed to support and educate small business about their legal obligations, as well as the role of ASIC. In addition the Online Hub provides short guides on popular topics and access to a quarterly newsletter. The hub can be found at asic.gov.au/small-business
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