Calendar of upcoming Business events and functions.
Integrating Your Marketing: Visionary Workshop Series 2013Date:20 May 2013
Non Members: $44.00
Members: $44.00
Details: Venue: TBC
Email : info@visionary-group.com.au
Phone: 03 5331 8036
Details: Integrated Marketing: More than just clever marketing...
www.visionary-group.com.au
The era of mass media to dominate the marketplace has ended, business owners and managers need to engage individual consumers while blending traditional and digital marketing seamlessly.
In this workshop we look at the challenges to modern business in the digital era, how to operate your marketing in this new world and how it needs to permeate your organisational culture.
Other workshops include:
- SOLOMO - Social, Local, Mobile: 17 July 2013
- Developing Your Ad Word Campaign: 9 October 2013
Register Online at Visionary Group: http://is.gd/kdpGCp
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Business Awards Workshop 1Date:21 May 2013
Non Members: Free
Members: Free
Details: 10.00am Quest Apartments
7 Dawson Street Nth Ballarat
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.
Members and Non-Members: REGISTER HERE
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FREE Resume Writing SeminarDate:21 May 2013
Non Members: Free
Members: Free
Details: Venue: Ballarat Central Highlands Library
Email : carmel@provenresumeresults.com.au
Phone: 0407 143 431
Details: FREE RESUME WRITING SEMINAR
Date: 21 May 2013
Non Members: Free
Members: Free
Details: Venue: Ballarat Central Highlands Library
Details: Tuesday 21st May 5.00pm to 7.00pm
178 Doveton Street North Ballarat. Attend one of our FREE Resume Writing Seminars. Please feel free to bring your current resume along for a FREE assessment. LIMITED PLACES!! Please book through the Ballarat Central Highlands Library by telephoning 03 5338 6850.
Come along to this FREE 2 hour Information Seminar with an experienced Human Resources Consultant who will assist you with planning your career:
Have you recently migrated to Australia?
Where will YOU find the right position?
Do you require professional and expert advice about your future career?
Do you require professional career advice relating to your studies?
Do you know the expected layout and what to include in your Resume & Cover Letter?
Do you have the right Professional Referees?
What is Key Selection Criteria and when does it apply?
Do you know the Essential Interview Tips?
STOP, BOOK & ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS AND DREAMS!!
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Employer Obligations - smart leaders dont take risksDate:21 May 2013
Non Members: Free
Members: Free
Details: Venue: WHK Boardroom, 21 Armstrong St North
Email : ballarat@whk.com.au
Phone: 5304 5700
Details: WHK introduce Teresa Grove, Principal, Employment & Workplace Relations who provides advice to our business clients. We believe that a productive workforce, good working conditions, robust contracts and policies, contribute strongly to a profitable and successful business. If you want to ensure you are fully up to date with employment issues that may affect the success of your business then you should attend this FREE seminar which will address:
- The 10 National Employment Standards (NES) of Fair Work Act and the Awards
- The Modern Awards
- What to implement to safeguard your business and reduce your liability and risk
- Contractor versus Employee - what's the difference?
Time 10.30 to 12pm
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Meet the Founder - Peter Law, Founder, Australian Independent Rural RetailersDate:21 May 2013
Non Members: Free
Members: TBA
Details: Venue: Brewery Lecture Theatre
SMB Campus, Ballarat University
Lydiard St Sth, Ballarat
Email : carmen.doyle@nicta.com.au
Phone: 0293762000
Details: Australian Independent Rural Retails (AIRR) was established in 2006 by Peter Law in rural Victoria.
Growing up and working in the area from a young age gave him the stepping stones to create a
business which is run, regardless of growth, as a ‘country' business that has deep and sincere
customer dealings and relationships, with a solid focus on supporting Australian farming
communities.
Aware of a market gap, Peter used his investment savings and superannuation as capital to create
the Australia-wide distribution network for rural customers. AIRR was formulated by creating a unique
model from observing failures indentified within the rural industry plus a model that rewarded loyalty.
In 2008 AIRR had an initial public offering to form an unlisted public company, with shares being
offered to members and employees. Peter holds 23% of the shares.
The business has grown to a turnover of over $300 million and near 20% market share within six
years. Rapid growth can place a cash burden on operations. To limit this risk, Peter has concentrated
on growth that is strategic, organic and focused on the areas of maximum return. The business uses
its strategic and collective buying power to source better and cheaper products, on-selling these
products to both member retailers and the outside market. Members earn their own profits in their
business and then share the profits made by the group based on a percentage of total turnover.
AIRR opened its eighth distribution centre in 2012, currently employs 85 people and has 135
members who operate more than 219 rural retail stores. The company has also developed its own
chemical brand, ‘Apparent'.
Part of AIRR's success is its core principles which include employing and empowering the best staff,
being open and honest, and having fun along the way. The board brings a diverse, objective and
challenging element to management's delivery on strategy. The main key to this has been creating
and maintaining loyal and honest relationships which Peter says are “gold†in country Australia and
therefore changing the way business is done in rural Australia.
Come listen to Peter chat about his entrepreneurial experience with our interviewer and be inspired!
Meet the Founder Series information go to: http://www.nicta.com.au/nicta_events/meet_the_founder
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TP/BICT BreakfastDate:21 May 2013
Non Members: $20.00
Members: $20.00
Details: Venue: Greenhill Enterprise Centre iiNet Conference Room, Technology Park, University of Ballarat
Email : j.anson@ballarat.edu.au
Phone: 5327 9893
Details: The University of Ballarat Technology Park Breakfast brings together information and communications technology professionals and other stakeholders from Ballarat and the broader region.
The Challenges of Building a Small Business
The Australian Bureau of Statistics tells us that at any point in time, over half a million Australians are involved in early stage entrepreneurial activity. Of those start-up companies (nascent firms), 50% will never achieve venture creation. The 50% that make it though, are on an upward journey. In fact, 78% of those young firms will continue to exist, grow and account for just under half of the private sector industry. So what does it take to belong to the latter 50%?
According to the Commonwealth Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education (DIISRTE) the use of innovative activity–whether that be marketing methods or the introduction of significantly improved operational, organisational or managerial processes–is one of the main factors associated with those success stories. The biggest barrier to that type of innovation, however, is the lack of skilled personnel (as reported by 65% of young firms). How then, as a nascent company that is not yet operational, do you find the right skills? How do you develop your product and market it on a shoestring? What are some of the challenges and pitfalls that you will have to face?
Guest Speakers: Michèle Fitz-Gerald and Dr Cameron Foale, CDMsystems
Michèle Fitz-Gerald is a director at CDMsystems and one of the creators of the online role-playing game Grammatikus. A local upcoming company, CDMsystems designs and develops digital learning platforms and is dedicated to educational and entertaining programs that engage and inspire young Australians.
Before founding CDMsystems, Michèle had previous experience with taking an innovative concept and bringing it to market, when her husband introduced Paintball games to Australia in the late 1980s.
With a near 20-year experience as a business owner, Michèle also has a BA (Hons) specialising in languages. As a director, mother and blogger, Michèle believes in having a vision, passion, persistence and making things happen.
Dr. Cameron Foale has been involved in the local technology sector for over 15 years, with a broad array of projects under his belt, including making cars safer, career moves simpler, communication easier and video games more immersive. In addition, Cameron has helped teach a range of IT courses at UB. He is currently working at CDMsystems making education fun and engaging for early high-school students.
Tuesday 21 May 2013
7.30 for 7.45 am (sharp) iiNet Conference Centre • Greenhill Enterprise Centre
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Business Awards Manufacturers WorkshopDate:22 May 2013
Non Members: Free
Members: Free
Details: 10.30am BRACE
Room 104 at 602 Urquhart Street Ballarat
This workshop will assist in addressing the criteria and information on what the judges are looking for within the manufacturing category. This workshop will 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 multi category winner Bill Gitsham UGL Ballarat. Past and first time entrants will benefit from these workshops.
Members and Non-Members: REGISTER HERE
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Speed Dating 4 Ballarat Bizness Networking EventDate:22 May 2013
Non Members: Free
Members: TBA
Details: Venue: North Ballarat Sports Club
Email : g.carr-macfie@ballarat.edu.au
Phone: 53279364
Details: "FIND your perfect BUSINESS match"
Source Local and Supply Local
Network in a dynamic structured event that promises strong business to business outcomes. Eat, drink and find your perfect match.
• Source - Find Ballarat based broadband Retail Service Providers, Printers, Manufacturers,
Book-Keepers, Accountants, Office Supplies and Wholesalers.
• Supply - Sell your Goods and Services, Ballarat business to Ballarat business.
• Download - Access the business database after the event.
This FREE Digital Enterprise event is funded through the Australian Government to complement the roll out of the National Broadband Network (NBN). The University of Ballarat through the Centre for eCommerce and Communications is the lead agency.
After the face-to-face event a database will be posted to the Digital Enterprise website. It will be made available via a password to all participants.
BYO 60 business cards OR use our blank cards
PREPARE your elevated pitch and PREPARE to do BIZNESS
Register now: http://www.digibiz.net.au/cb_pages/workshops-events.php
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VECCI presents: Stronger Super employer seminarDate:23 May 2013
Non Members: $65.00
Members: $65.00
Details: Venue: Alexandria on Lydiard
30 Lydiard St North
Ballarat
Email : training@vecci.org.au
Phone: 03 8662 5333
Details: session time 9:30am - 11:30am
this session will help you:
- meet your super obligations
- explain relevant changes to your employees
- understand the increase to super contributions
- understand the award and legislative changes
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VECCI Presents: Turning resource efficiency into business profitabilityDate:23 May 2013
Non Members: $65.00
Members: $65.00
Details: Venue: Alexandria on Lydiard
30 Lydiard St North
Ballarat
Email : training@vecci.org.au
Phone: 03 8662 5333
Details: session time 12:30pm - 2:00pm
session will cover
- market conditions impacting your business
- projected prices for electricity, gas and fuel
- what can be done by business to combat rising costs
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Business Awards Workshop 2Date:29 May 2013
Non Members: Free
Members: Free
Details: 2pm - Quest Apartments
7 Dawson Street Nth Ballarat
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.
Members and Non-Members: REGISTER HERE
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Culture MattersDate:29 May 2013
Non Members: Free
Members: TBA
Details: Venue: WHK Boardroom, 21 Armstrong St North
Email : ballarat@whk.com.au
Phone: 5304 5700
Details: Your business will be far more profitable with a high performing culture. By attending this seminar you will learn:
• what is culture and why it matters?
• what a high performing culture looks and feels like?
• why is it that some leaders are able to get their people to “buy in†(and why others don't)?
• where to start, what to do exactly and how to do it?
Any sized business, small, medium or large, would benefit from this
Time 6pm to 7.30pm
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FREE Resume Writing SeminarDate:30 May 2013
Non Members: Free
Members: TBA
Details: Venue: Ballarat Central Highlands Library
Email : carmel@provenresumeresults.com.au
Phone: 0407 143 431
Details: FREE RESUME WRITING SEMINAR
Date: 30 May 2013
Non Members: Free
Members: Free
Details: Venue: Ballarat Central Highlands Library
Email : carmel@provenresumeresults.com.au
Phone: 0407 143 431
Details: Thursday 30th May 9.30am - 11.30am
178 Doveton Street North Ballarat. Attend one of our FREE Resume Writing Seminars. Please feel free to bring your current resume along for a FREE assessment. LIMITED PLACES!! Please book through the Ballarat Central Highlands Library by telephoning 03 5338 6850.
Come along to this FREE 2 hour Information Seminar with an experienced Human Resources Consultant who will assist you with planning your career:
Have you recently migrated to Australia?
Where will YOU find the right position?
Do you require professional and expert advice about your future career?
Do you require professional career advice relating to your studies?
Do you know the expected layout and what to include in your Resume & Cover Letter?
Do you have the right Professional Referees?
What is Key Selection Criteria and when does it apply?
Do you know the Essential Interview Tips?
STOP, BOOK & ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS AND DREAMS!!
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Business Awards Workshop 3Date:03 Jun 2013
Non Members: Free
Members: Free
Details: 5.45pm Quest Apartments
7 Dawson Street Nth Ballarat
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.
Members and Non-Members: REGISTER HERE
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Bisnet BreakfastDate:04 Jun 2013
Non Members: $25.00
Members: TBA
Details: Venue: The Alexandria on Lydiard
Email : f0901529@team.telstra.com
Phone: 03 5338 6069
Details: Our monthly business breakfast this months presents Andrew Morello, Head of Business Development - Yellow Brick Road Wealth Management. Not only did Andrew win the first series of reality show The Apprentice, he has grown in his role with YBR and maintains an interest in Real Estate. Andrew will present on the key factors in building and maintaining long lasting relationships, something that every business is looking to achieve
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Commerce Ballarat 505 ClubDate:13 Jun 2013
Non Members: $16.50
Members: Free
Details: Bank of Melbourne
Shop 27 Central Square Shopping Centre TBC
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
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FREE Resume Writing SeminarDate:18 Jun 2013
Non Members: Free
Members: TBA
Details: Venue: Ballarat Central Highlands Library
Email : carmel@provenresumeresults.com.au
Phone: 0407 143 431
Details: FREE RESUME WRITING SEMINAR
Date: 18 June 2013
Non Members: Free
Members: Free
Details: Venue: Ballarat Central Highlands Library
Email : carmel@provenresumeresults.com.au
Phone: 0407 143 431
Details: Tuesday 18th June 5.00pm - 7.00pm
178 Doveton Street North Ballarat. Attend one of our FREE Resume Writing Seminars. Please feel free to bring your current resume along for a FREE assessment. LIMITED PLACES!! Please book through the Ballarat Central Highlands Library by telephoning 03 5338 6850.
Come along to this FREE 2 hour Information Seminar with an experienced Human Resources Consultant who will assist you with planning your career:
Have you recently migrated to Australia?
Where will YOU find the right position?
Do you require professional and expert advice about your future career?
Do you require professional career advice relating to your studies?
Do you know the expected layout and what to include in your Resume & Cover Letter?
Do you have the right Professional Referees?
What is Key Selection Criteria and when does it apply?
Do you know the Essential Interview Tips?
STOP, BOOK & ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS AND DREAMS!!
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Luncheon - Sustainability and Your LifeDate:10 Jul 2013
Non Members: $25.00
Members: TBA
Details: Venue: Alexandria on Lydiard
Email : info@ballaratbusinesswomen.com.au
Phone: Nil
Details: Our panel will talk about making sustainable choices in your life (home and business) to make a better world for the future.
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FREE Resume Writing SeminarDate:16 Jul 2013
Non Members: Free
Members: TBA
Details: Venue: Ballarat Central Highlands Library
Email : carmel@provenresumeresults.com.au
Phone: 0407 143 431
Details: FREE RESUME WRITING SEMINAR
Date: 16 July 2013
Non Members: Free
Members: Free
Details: Venue: Ballarat Central Highlands Library
Email : carmel@provenresumeresults.com.au
Phone: 0407 143 431
Details: Tuesday 16th July 5.00pm - 7.00pm
178 Doveton Street North Ballarat. Attend one of our FREE Resume Writing Seminars. Please feel free to bring your current resume along for a FREE assessment. LIMITED PLACES!! Please book through the Ballarat Central Highlands Library by telephoning 03 5338 6850.
Come along to this FREE 2 hour Information Seminar with an experienced Human Resources Consultant who will assist you with planning your career:
Have you recently migrated to Australia?
Where will YOU find the right position?
Do you require professional and expert advice about your future career?
Do you require professional career advice relating to your studies?
Do you know the expected layout and what to include in your Resume & Cover Letter?
Do you have the right Professional Referees?
What is Key Selection Criteria and when does it apply?
Do you know the Essential Interview Tips?
STOP, BOOK & ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS AND DREAMS!!
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SOLOMO - Social, Local, Mobile: Visionary Workshop Series 2013Date:17 Jul 2013
Non Members: Free
Members: TBA
Details: Venue: Ballarat Business Centre: 15 Dawson Street South, Ballarat
Email : info@visionary-group.com.au
Phone: 03 5331 8036
Details: Aussies have one of the highest smartphone ownership levels in the world... is your business ready for this?
The development of powerful mobile devices, geographic searching and social media have all created a unique marketplace - SOLOMO encapulates this phenomenon and we discuss how businesses need to respond to it
In this workshop discover each aspect of SOLOMO, how this is important to businesses and why you need to secure your brand in this new digital environment.
Other workshops include:
- Developing Your Ad Word Campaign: 9 October 2013
Register Online at Visionary Group: http://is.gd/RQnjIf
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FREE Resume Writing SeminarDate:25 Jul 2013
Non Members: Free
Members: TBA
Details: Venue: Ballarat Central Highlands Library
Email : carmel@provenresumeresults.com.au
Phone: 0407 143 431
Details: FREE RESUME WRITING SEMINAR
Date: 25 July 2013
Non Members: Free
Members: Free
Details: Venue: Ballarat Central Highlands Library
Email : carmel@provenresumeresults.com.au
Phone: 0407 143 431
Details: Thursday 25th July 9.30am - 11.30am
178 Doveton Street North Ballarat. Attend one of our FREE Resume Writing Seminars. Please feel free to bring your current resume along for a FREE assessment. LIMITED PLACES!! Please book through the Ballarat Central Highlands Library by telephoning 03 5338 6850.
Come along to this FREE 2 hour Information Seminar with an experienced Human Resources Consultant who will assist you with planning your career:
Have you recently migrated to Australia?
Where will YOU find the right position?
Do you require professional and expert advice about your future career?
Do you require professional career advice relating to your studies?
Do you know the expected layout and what to include in your Resume & Cover Letter?
Do you have the right Professional Referees?
What is Key Selection Criteria and when does it apply?
Do you know the Essential Interview Tips?
STOP, BOOK & ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS AND DREAMS!!
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Commerce Ballarat 505 ClubDate:08 Aug 2013
Non Members: $16.50
Members: Free
Details: WHK
21 Armstrong Street North
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
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SOLOMO - Social, Local, Mobile: Visionary Workshop Series 2013Date:09 Oct 2013
Non Members: $44.00
Members: TBA
Details: Venue: Ballarat Business Centre: 15 Dawson Street South, Ballarat
Email : info@visionary-group.com.au
Phone: 03 5331 8036
Details: Google AdWords: Your digital advertising platform to the world... or just to your region!
80% of all online searches in Australia are conducted via Google, AdWords alows your business to advertise in this space!
Pay Per Click advertising is cost effective and targeted, but it also can be a steep learning curve and possibly a costly exercise if not managed properly - we walk through the many features and benefits of AdWords, what to loook for and how to get started.
Register Online at Visionary Group: http://is.gd/lsVywB
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Commerce Ballarat 505 ClubDate:24 Oct 2013
Non Members: $16.50
Members: Free
Details: Ballarat Business Centre
15 Dawson Street South
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
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Commerce Ballarat 505 ClubDate:12 Dec 2013
Non Members: $16.50
Members: Free
Details: Bezgroup Advertising
Address TBC
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
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Luncheon - Christmas LuncheonDate:20 Dec 2013
Non Members: $25.00
Members: TBA
Details: Venue: Alexandria on Lydiard
Email : info@ballaratbusinesswomen.com.au
Phone: Nil
Details: Join us for how networking should be - relaxed and learning about each other and how we can all work together - we will also help you wind down for a Christmas break.
More details to follow on our website
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Venue: TBC
Email : info@visionary-group.com.au
Phone: 03 5331 8036
Details: Integrated Marketing: More than just clever marketing...
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