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HBEN Newsletter 30th January 2012
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What an inspiring breakfast we had with Ryley Batt in January! If you'd like to stay in touch with Ryley or speak with him about opportunities to speak to and motivate your staff as he prepares for the London Paralympic Games, remember to like his page on Facebook. A big thanks also to Guy and the team at Digital Signs and Printing who supported the event. If you missed it, check out all the great things they are up to via their recent video clip .
As we've been gearing up for a great 2012, I'm loving working with such a dynamic and growing group of members. Your support helps us to build better business in the Hastings. I'd like to say an extra special thanks to our sponsor and patron members. You'll note by the logos above that we have continued support by some great locals and also two new patrons for 2012 in Port HQ and University of Newcastle, Port Macquarie. We'll be sharing more about their great activities locally soon. We're also just putting the finishing touches to plans for another great networking breakfast, so keep an eye out for that invitation soon. Have a great week in your business, Regards, Liesa Davies Manager, Hastings Business Enterprise Network Tel: 02 6583 4412 E: manager@hastingsben.com.au |
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Yoga in the rainforest anyone? We recently caught up with Janet Cohen, Manager of the magnificent Sea Acres Rainforest Centre to hear more about their recent facelift, Aboriginal discovery program and much more. Read all about it here, and join us for breakfast to win a family entry annual pass for the rainforest walk. We'll be giving one away every month, thanks to Sea Acres! |
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What do you need to know about the new Work Health and Safety Regulations?
From 1 January 2012 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) is now known as Work Health & Safety (WHS) Legislation. What does this mean for your business? HBEN Member, Graham Morgan of Morgan Human Resource Management provides a brief insight here.
ATO number one red tape offender
The Australian Tax Office and local councils continue to dominate the top positions on the leader board of government organisations burying NSW businesses in mountains of red tape according to the fourth annual Red Tape Survey by the NSW Business Chamber. Read more...
Mobile Coupons to help traditional retailers compete online
Analyst firm Juniper Research says mobile coupons are the most potent weapon around, because consumers redeem them about 8% of the time. That's way up on the 2% redemption rate for conventional coupons. Read more....
Nine marketing themes for 2012
Marketing your business is an ever-evolving challenge that will be vastly different in 2012 than it was last year. If you are looking for inspiration, Read more... |
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The Business Calendar | |
7 Feb: Women in Business Mentoring Program Information Session, Previous participants and mentors speak about how this program, subsidised by NSW Trade & Invesment, can help grow your business (5.30-6.30pm at the NSW Business Chamber offices, 146-148 Gordon St), register to attend or call the Port Chamber office for more info on 02 6583 4412.
Feb: HBEN Breakfast, details and registration coming soon.
10 Feb: Wauchope Hastings Business Women's Network Breakfast, 7:00am, the Boardwalk, River Street, Wauchope 7-8.30am. Cost for members, $20.00, guests $25.00, payable at the "door". RSVP here.
17 Feb: Jobs and Skills Expo (Port Macquarie Sports Stadium). Register your interest now, by completing this form. For more information visit humanservices.gov.au/expos or contact the Business Hotline on 13 1158.
24 Feb: Home Business Forum 9.30am, for more details click here.
For more local business events information, check out the Local Business Calendar here. |
Training and Development Opportunities
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27 March: Workplace Health and Safety Seminar (2-5pm, presented by the NSW Business Chamber). Ensure you understand and comply with requirements of the legislation e.g. first aid, consultation, hazardous work. Read more...
It's a new year and the Port Macquarie Community College has training opportunities for you and your team. Coming up in Feb and March:
- Accounting Principles
- BAS Agent Taxation Principles
- Aspiring Supervisor Skill Set
- Designing business documents
- Essential Office
- Key Management
- Essential Skills for Small Business Management
- Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
- Medical Administration
- Provide basic foot skin and nail care
- Wordprocessing & Spreadsheets
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
- Workplace Trainer
For all the dates and details visit www.portace.com.au
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Tue, 7 Feb, Season 6 of the Port City Corporate Barefoot Bowls commences. For more details and to register your team click here. ($70 per team, entries close 30 Jan)
Fri, 10 Feb, Hastings Relay for Life Barefoot Bowls Fundraiser, Port City Bowling Club, $15 per person in teams of three. Read more ... and start gathering your team for this year's Relay (24-25 March) now!
Thu, 16 Feb, Ladies In Red - Fashion Event (6.30pm to 9.30pm)
Fashion event celebrating everything red - wear something red and raise the roof! Red carpet, red cocktail on arrival, private DJ, luscious canapés + fashion show - featuring fashion, accessories, makeup and hair art from across the Hastings. Proceeds from tickets sales to the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal. Tickets $35pp available from Rydges reception or kate_woodfoye@rydges.com (02) 6589 2811
Sun, 26 Feb, Keep the date! Journey of Flavour Car Trail and Markets (registration from 1 Feb). Read more...
Expressions of interest are sought to operate a cafe in Historic Roto House, adjacent to the Koala Hospital. Read more....or contact Ranger Mandy Smith on (02) 6588 5555 or Greg Eldridge on (02) 9585 6654.
For more of what's coming up locally click here |
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The following businesses are Sponsor Members of Hastings BEN. Please consider them for your business needs:
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 The Hastings Business Enterprise Network (HBEN) is a business unit of the Port Macquarie Chamber of Commerce, established by the community to assist free enterprise |
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