Commerce Ballarat News Bulletin 12 May - 18 May
Quote of the Week
"To do great things is difficult; but to command great things is more difficult" - Friedrich Nietzsche
Thanks goes to the Haymes family for sharing their knowledge about business and family! Everyone enjoyed the discussions and left with a greater understanding of the potential issues and possible solutions.
Welcome New Members
Active Accounting - Sharman Latter
Upcoming Events
Business Award Workshops
These workshops will include assistance in addressing the criteria and information on what the judges are looking for. The workshops run for approximately 1 hour and will be conducted in two parts; the first being the basic guidelines for your entry, the second half will be presented by Joanna Stevens from Premier PR. Joanna will focus on the following areas:
1. Planning and preparation - What to do before you start writing your application
2. Creating award winning answers - How to sell your business in a few words
3. Proofing, cutting, editing and adding value
4. 10 top tips
Past and first time entrants will benefit from these workshops.
Date: Tuesday 22 May 2012, 10.30am - 12pm
Members and Non-Members: REGISTER HERE
Date: Thursday 31 May 2012, 2pm-3.30pm
Members and Non-Members: REGISTER HERE
Date: Wednesday 6 June 2012, 6pm - 7.30pm
Members and Non-Members: REGISTER HERE
Details: 15 Dawson Street Sth, Ballarat Business Centre Ballarat,
InfoComm Breakfast
Date: 29 May 2012
Members: Free
Non-Members: $10.00
Details: 7am - 9am, Venue Quest Apartments Dawson Street
Guest Speaker: Shadow Treasurer Tim Holding MP
Ballarat business is invited to participate in a discussion to assist the Victorian opposition formulate a jobs and investment plan. This is your chance to give feedback to government from the ground up.
Members and Non-Members: REGISTER HERE
PPSR Workshop
Personal Properties Security Reform
Date: 5 June 2012
Members: Free
Non Members: $10.00
Details: Ballarat Business Centre 15 Dawson Street Sth
10am - 11am
More information in next weeks Members Bulletin
Members and Non-Members: REGISTER HERE
Commerce Ballarat 505 Club
Date: 14 June 2012
Non Members: $16.50
Members: Free
Details: Phoenix P-12 Community College, Hertford Street, Sebastopol
5.30pm - 7.30pm
An evening of networking and fostering relationships to grow your business.
Drinks and Savouries provided
Members and Non-Members: REGISTER HERE
Items of Interest
Target 400 members before 30 June 2012
Commerce members are encouraged to promote the benefits of membership to their customers, clients and friends. Successful referrers will receive a 50% reduction on their July 1 renewal. New member Sign Up
Australian Chamber of Business Conference from 15 - 17 August 2012
Early Bird Bookings Close Today! This is the only event on the Business calendar designed for Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and Senior Management Teams covering the big issues facing Business today, tomorrow and in the future. The extensive program gives you the option of choosing from over 30 breakout sessions covering: Marketing, HR, Leadership, China and India markets, Innovation, Manufacturing, Sustainability and New Technologies.
Go to www.businesscongress.com.au/register
and secure your place today!
Nominations open Victorian Regional & Community Awards!
These prestigious community Awards highlight, acknowledge and reward the contribution that businesses, individuals and community groups, organisations and clubs make in and for their local community.
For more information about the categories or how to nominate please call the Awards office on 9720 2277, email: vic@awardsaustralia.com
or go on line at: www.awardsaustralia.com/RACA_vic.html
Articles
Modern retail award appeal dismissed - varied shifts for students allowed
Source Vecci 14 May 2012
The Federal Court has dismissed a union appeal against a variation of the modern retail award that will allow school students to work shifts of less than three hours, opening up part-time employment opportunities, especially after school hours. The appeal was dismissed by Justice Richard Tracey, confirming the earlier decision of Fair Work Australia that deemed that the variation to the General Retail Industry Award 2010 was necessary. Read more...
What to look for in a business consultant
Source My Business 11 May 2012
A significant issue with many SMEs is that they lack the internal resources to optimise performance. This could be due to time constraints or a lack of skills or experience in specific areas. In these instances a professional business consultant can add significant value in many ways, providing that key criteria are met. The role of consultants is advisory. Read more...
Australian Bureau of Statistics
5671.0 Lending Finance, Australia, Mar 2012
http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/5671.0?OpenDocument
6345.0 Labour Price Index, Australia, Mar 2012
http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/6345.0?OpenDocument
9314.0 Sales of New Motor Vehicles, Australia, Apr 2012
http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/9314.0?OpenDocument
5609.0 Housing Finance, Australia, Mar 2012
http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/5609.0?OpenDocument
6302.0 Average Weekly Earnings, Australia, Feb 2012
http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/6302.0?OpenDocument
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