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Calendar of Events

August

   

Wed 4

BEC Business Breakfast - Wednesday 4 August at MirandaImproving Sales Performance – It’s all about the questions!.  Join Thomas Preiss as he shows you how to listen ‘smarter’ and question more effectively, thus boosting your communication skills and your sales performance.  Also Thursday 19 August at Kogarah.

 

Thurs 5

If you are in or associated with the Fashion Industry, you need to come along to the Southern Sydney Fashion Cluster's Fashion Networking Night. Meet and network with industry associates over dinner, hear industry speakers and see the launch of "Fashionable Thursdays".

 

Fri 6

BEC Pub Biz - with special guests Shire Marine Cluster. Join the BEC Team and other local business owners/managers for a relaxed evening of chat and bubbly on the 1st Friday of each month. Catch up on the latest news and trends in regional business while networking with other local businesses.

 

Sat 7

Northies Beach Bar Designer Fashion Markets - These are the only designer markets in the Southern region of Sydney and embrace Australian designer fashion apparel, jewellery, shoes and accessories. The markets support local talent & provides the community with a chance to be able to purchase designer product all within our own Southern Fashion District.

 

Tues 10

An Introduction to Creating a Social Media Strategy for your Business Workshop. This is an introductory seminar into the exciting area of social media and how it can be relevant to growing your business. Explore simple strategies to interact in various social media spaces, as well as look at how to create content to expand your visibility and online reputation. With Peter Polesel.

 

Wed 11

Get professional images for all your marketing needs or update what you have - all supplied to you in both high and low resolution on an easy to use disc, when Craig George does our Corporate Photo Shoot

 

Wed 11

Start-Up Essentials Workshop- Are you thinking about starting your own business? Have you got an idea you want to turn into a business? Are you new to business and want to learn how to get more out of it? This workshop will be able to give you the tips and knowledge you need to get your business off to a great start. BANKSTOWN location.

 

Wed 18

Knowing Your Financials Workshop - Understanding the financial performance of your business is essential to be able to succeed and grow. This workshop will explain how to establish meaningful reporting systems, understand and track your financial statements, and how you can use these reports to make decisions in a timely manner. BANKSTOWN location.

 

Wed 18

Stop the Copycats! How to Effectively Safeguard Your Name and Your Designs Workshop - Learn how established fashion designers use trade marks, registered designs and other forms of intellectual property to build up their labels and discourage copycats. Find out how IP Australia can help you and what free resources are available to help you get started.  With Eunika Janus.

 

Fri 20

China Lunch Room - A focus on the National Broadband Network, and the international opportunities that will emerge for Australian companies involved in contributing to this project, and harnessing its potential and applications.  Guest speaker Brad Howarth.

 

Friday 27

An Introduction to MYOB Workshop - This course is designed for owners, managers or staff in small to medium businesses to introduce MYOB beginners to the many features offered by this software package to enhance the productivity of their business.  With Marjorie Boyd.

 

September

   

Thursday 2

Low cost Sales Strategies fo Small Business with Pritam Sarkar.

To register for this event CLICK HERE.

This event is presented as part of Kogarah City Council's Business Development Program.

 

Wednesday 15

Fashion Manufacturing in Domestic and International Markets Workshop - As part of Small Business September.  How to manufacture product in the domestic and international markets; FNW will give a step by step process to follow to ensure a smooth production run. We will take you through the process from sales analysis, range plan, sourcing, costing, sampling, QC, bulk production, freight and delivery into store. With Fiona Rickert.

Small Business September 2010 is proudly brought to you by Industry & Investment NSW

 

October

   

Thursday 2

Going For Growth with Kathryn MacMillan.

To register for this event CLICK HERE.

This event is presented as part of Kogarah City Council's Business Development Program.

 

Wed 20

Fashion Sales Analysis & Stock Level Management Workshop - Ensure you have knowledge of how to best utilise your stock, forecast and plan for your next range and turn over discontinued stock fast to enable your cash flow for new range buying. We will also show you the importance of hero or lost leader styles, basic ranges and sales analysis.  With Fiona Rickert.

 

November

   

Thursday 2

Positive Business Communication with Lara Kilborn.

To register for this event CLICK HERE.

This event is presented as part of Kogarah City Council's Business Development Program.

 

Wed 17

Fashion Product Development Workshop - Get your critical time line in place for design & manufacturing, both in domestic and international manufacturing; take into consideration concept time, prototypes, sample time, build production and freight time lines plus much more.  With Fiona Rickert.

 

December

   

Wed 1

Fashion Range & Marketing Planner Workshop - What happens in trends is important as it impacts on consumer buying and ultimately will affect every area of fashion; trends are not just about colors, shape or textiles it also means the wider trends for consumes and how they think when spending. What impact does inflation rates, population growth, exchange rates, interest rates, unemployment rates etc.  With Fiona Rickert.

 

Thursday 2

Web Design - How/Why/Briefing with Sharon Peaty.

To register for this event CLICK HERE.

This event is presented as part of Kogarah City Council's Business Development Program.