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Welcome Ladies & Gentlemen,
Please note that the HBEN Breakfast date has changed to Tuesday, 11 June for this month (not the usual Thursday). Come and hear Peter Blasina, The Gadget Guy, talk about emerging technologies - "How to Grow your Business' Bottom Line". For more information or to register click here. Proudly sponsored by the Telstra Business Centre, Lake Road, Port Macquarie.
 Greater Port Macquarie Business Awards 2013 and other local businesses to present the 2013 Fuel 4 Business Greater Port Macquarie Business Awards! The Business Awards Committee are busy bees with the Awards launch only a week away on
Wednesday, 12 June! Click here to register now and reserve your seat to get the inside story on the 2013 Business Awards and hear from our Guest Speaker: Anthony Roberts, Minister for Fair Trading! Put your business in the spotlight this year and celebrate local business with the 2013 Fuel 4 Business Greater Port Macquarie Business Awards!
Kind Regards, 
Lisa McPherson
Hastings Business Enterprise Network
Tel: 02 65834412
E: manager@hastingsben.com.au
(Photo's from last HBEN Breakfast, held 9 May 2013)
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Is your computer running slow? For computer tips and advice don't forget to check out PC Pitstop on Facebook - including their recent article on " Who is Stealing your WiFi?"; also gauge your broadband speed by utilising their "Bandwith Measure" tool/link.
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Photographed: Left to right Matt Gough, Sue Read, Yvonne Ford and Geoff Needham
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Welcome to the Greater Building Society who have recently joined the HBEN!
Geoff Needham discusses business and money matters in our Member Profile featured this month - Read our interview with Geoff. Drop into their local branch to discuss you financial needs anytime!
57 Horton Street, Port Macquarie, 2444
T: 1300 651 400 | greater.com.au
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Down to Business
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 "Hello Koala" 2013 - 2015 Project Update
Port Macquarie Hastings region will be populated sometime soon with a number of large-scale koala fiberglass sculptures, hand painted by celebrity artists, professional artists and community groups. Hello Koalas recently announced it's first Community Champions - Kathy & Peter Balodis from Macquarie Waters Boutique Apartment Hotel and The Corner Restaurant. Read full story. To be a sponsor or to find out more contact: Margaret Meagher on 0416 641 482 or Email info@hellokoalas.com
 How I Got Started - Free Webinar - sponsored by the Australia Businesswomen's Network
Life as a startup can be a roller-coaster ride. Discover what it takes to successfully start a business and the challenges you might need to overcome. Also learn how the right technology can get your small business on the right track to success, faster. Make time on on 12 June for an exciting opportunity to hear from three of Australia's powerhouse business owners.
Register Now: How I Got Started
How to Tell if Your Marketing is Really Working for You
One of the most important components of any Marketing Plan should be how you plan to measure your marketing efforts. By measuring your marketing activity you will be able to establish which marketing activities are working and which ones need to be tweaked or abandoned. Read more...
Survey - Dragon Fly Marketing - HBEN Member Jane Hillsdon is currently working with a client who is looking at developing the old Crowdy Head Fish Co-op and turning it into a 'mini version of the Sydney Fish Markets'. Organisers would like to establish firstly whether this tourist attraction is a viable day trip destination. Complete Survey and go in the draw to win a one night stay for 2 people at Sandcastle Apartments.
WorkCover NSW promise
"Premium incentives and less red tape
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Effective from 30 June 2013, WorkCover will introduce significant improvements to premiums for small business employers - including stable premiums for more employers, less red tape and incentives for employers to keep their workers safe and help them return to work if they do get injured. Fact Sheet. Other important News from WorkCover NSW
How to Reduce your Environmental Impact - Printers & Copiers 
New HBEN members, Pivotal Business Systems - offer their carbon footprint tips and insights relating to printers and copiers as a timely reminder that we all need to do our bit for the environment - read Pivotal's White Paper. Call David Elliott on 6584 9866 at their Port Macquarie Branch, or visit them at 11 Bellbowrie Street, for more information
NSW Government Smart and Skilled Reforms 
Reforms will be introduced to the NSW vocational education system from 1 July 2014. A key component will be the development of a NSW Skills List determining the courses and qualifications eligible for Government funding. Feedback from Industry and Employers will be vital in the formulation to ensure that it meets industry and employer needs. Please follow the link to have your say in what should be included for your industry - you have until the 14/6/2013. Have Your Say Also see Industry Profile Documents. Our HBEN Members NSW TAFE, North Coast Institute, are keen for all business to get on board and have your say!
Good News - Australia's Biggest Morning Tea events achieve great results! 
This year 1,440 Australia's Biggest Morning Tea's across the Northern NSW Region have raised over $110 million nationally for the Cancer Council. Event Coordinator Sarah Royall says thank you here and adds "Our beautiful Northern NSW region has done such an amazing job in raising funds to beat cancer, but everyone needs to jump on board and bank their funds to ensure our target is reached... " Read more
Bin Trim - Free Assessment to Reduce Waste & Start Saving
The NSW EPA are funding a program to provide free support for larger office-based businesses to improve waste management practices. To register for your free Bin Trim assessment, by Friday 7 June 2013, or for more information click here or contact Jem Hansen at 360green on 02 6585 3601 or email jem@360green.com.au .
THE Exchange - Showcasing the Benefits of High Speed Modem
 T.H.E (Technology, Health & Education) Exchange is the only event of its kind on the Mid North Coast. The event has been held in Coffs Harbour for the past 2 years and has been so successful that scaled versions of the event will be held in the local government areas of Bellingen, Nambucca, Kempsey, Taree & Port Macquarie. The free event, organised by Regional Development Australia - Mid North Coast, will see speakers and exhibitors demonstrate the benefits of higher broadband speeds and the use of technology to businesses, individuals and the entire community on the MNC. It will provide information and hands on demonstrations on how the NBN works and how it can benefit you. For more information or to register for FREE visit: www.theexchange.net.au
Energy Update from Anglicare North Coast 
NSW Government's Family Energy Rebate helps NSW family households to pay their electricity bills. In 2012-2013 the Family Energy Rebate gives eligible households a $75 credit on their electricity bill. If you live in a caravan or mobile home park, the 2012-2013 Family Energy Rebate is $82.50. The deadline for the NSW Department of Trade & Investment receiving applications is 5pm, 14 June 2013. See More information, Fact Sheet & Application details
NSW Fair Trading is urging households to take a few minutes to consider potential risks of fire or personal injury. Attached is their information sheet on how to keep safe and warm this winter - see Fact Sheet
Home Energy Saver Scheme(HESS) is a free service provided on the Mid North Coast by Anglicare North Coast and offers support to anyone wanting to manage their energy needs and bills, at risk of having their power disconnected and/or on an energy retailer's hardship scheme and is easy to access - see Fact Sheet.
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What's Happening at Council?
Let's Talk Recognition: 26 May - 21 July 2013
 Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is encouraging the community to participate in a series of local events aimed at recognising and celebrating indigenous art and culture. The events are timed to coincide with National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week 2013. What's On When for more details...
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council - Paving Repairs - Horton & Clarence Streets
 Please see attached link here with advice on paving repairs which will be taking place over the next five weeks.
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The Business Calendar - New
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Date Change Tuesday 11 Jun: Hastings Business Enterprise Network Breakfast with Peter Blasina, the "Gadget Guy"! Proudly brought to you by Telstra Business Store, Lake Rd Port Macquarie. Click here for more info and to register!! See you there... 12 Jun: 2013 Fuel 4 Business Greater Port Macquarie Business Awards Launch with Guest Speaker, Anthony Roberts, Minister for Fair Trading. Come along for the inside story of the 2013 Awards and hear an address from Minister Roberts. Read on and register! 13 Jun: CPA Port Macquarie Discussion Group - Dinner - 5:30 pm at Cafe 2444 with guest speaker Dean Cohen (Persuasion Pty Ltd). Dean will be discussing his experience in debt collection of over 20 years. For more info or to register call Charles: 0418 272 190.
17 Jun: Health & Safety Representative Five Day Course-for more details, see www.mhrm.com.au/news/upcoming-courses or contact Graham Morgan on 02 6586 4721, 0418 465 510 or gmorgan@mhrm.com.au
26 Jun: NSW Business Chamber Webinar "Customer Service: The Internal Perspective" 12pm to 1pm -Register at no cost or read more
2 Jul: Fuel4Business - "Accelerated Results Business Breakfasts" 6:45am to 8:30am -Register Now - or call Malcolm Neale on 0478 825828, who promises to empower you to reach your full potential taking your life and your business to the next level!
2 Aug: T.H.E. Exchange Seminar - Port Macquarie -hosted by Regional Development Mid North Cost - to register or find out more - contact Telephone: 02 5525 1555 or email.
21 Aug: CSU Lecture Series- Advances in emergency medicine, 5-7pm Read More...
23 Oct: CSU Lecture Series- Terrorism and Australia, 5-7pm Read More...
Out of Area:
1-2 Aug: Australian Chamber Business Congress at the Sydney Convention Centre. Learn from & be inspired by a remarkable line up of thought leaders & visionaries. Register here.
For more local business events information, check out the Business Calendar
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What's On
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6 Jun: Bridge Lessons - 7 Week Course - The Port Macquarie Hastings Bridge Club - Hamilton Green, Hastings River drive (next to Port Homeworld) and will run from 7.00 pm to 9.30 pm. For further information contact Freya Luick on 65821342
20 Jul: Christmas in July- Rose's Vineyards - Please call 0432 348 453 / 65 852381 or email rosesvineyard@me.com for all enquiries. Menu details.
24 Jul: New Kew Country Club Open Day-Golf; 2 PERSON AMBROSE, 9 HOLES,1pm & Bowls Coaching 10.30am/ GAME - 12.30pm Find out more abou the new Kew Country Club here.
17 Aug: Rydges Port Macquarie hosts a Masquerade Charity Dinner 2013 - Proceeds to Hope Shop - further details, 6589 2811 / Email Kate
15 - 17 Nov: The Pacific Coast Ute Muster- Read More... If you are interested in sponsoring this event or donating prizes, please contact Judy on 6586 1941 or email here.
For more of what's coming up locally click here !
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