Welcome to our November newsletter!

Please click on the links below for the latest small business news and initiatives.

Industry Techlink - Technology assistance for Small and Medium size enterprises

Do you need to be kept informed about tenders?

Are you a home based business? New online program plus FREE Government sponsored business seminar

'You & Your Customers' - Advertising Workshop 11th November 2003

'Managing Your Cash Flow'- Training Workshop 9th December 2003
 

Industry Techlink - Technology assistance for Small and Medium size enterprises.

Government funded INDUSTRY TECHLINK is an initiative of AusIndustry. It is part of the Commonwealth Government's national 'Backing Australian Ability' program which helps industry become more competitive by adopting new technology.

This service gives small and medium size enterprises access to technology consultants who can help them identify the technology best suited to their unique situation and improve their business performance.

The assistance offered can range from over the phone (1800 111 485) or on site, face to face visits.

Industry Link is a national Free Service that covers a broad range of manufacturing industries, including communications, materials, construction, electronics, food and beverages, furniture, transport etc.

To find out more about Industry Link call 1800 111 485.

Do you need to be kept informed about tenders?

Tendersearch notification provides the most relevant, accurate and timely advice of business opportunities.

Tendersearch specialists continually collate and update information on tenders, quotes, expressions and registrations of interest from around the world.

The research team sources tendering opportunities through capital city dailies, regional and local press, trade publications and the internet, as well as listings directly from government and corporate purchases.

Press publications alone in Australia number in excess of 525 weekly and all are thoroughly researched .

Tendersearch and BEC Australia have a special offer of a 13 month tender notification subscription for the price of a 12 month subscription.

To receive this bonus call 1800 335054. and quote code BEC 107

Are you a home based business? New online program plus FREE Government sponsored business seminar

Did you know that one in ten Australian households is a home based business?

It's the fastest growing sector in Australia and is currently receiving considerable attention from both State & Federal Governments.

In 2004 ESBEC will be introducing its own Home Based Business Program linking in with Federal /State & private sector initiatives and opportunities. We will be offering business support & training on line as part of this initiative

If you would like to help us your input would be welcomed in a focus group we are planning to hold in January 2004.

To register your interest email david@easternsuburbsbec.com.au

PLUS

Home Based Business Seminar sponsored by the Australian Government - it's FREE!

Don't miss this seminar if you want to know more about:

• How to market your business
• How to manage business taxation and insurance issues
• How to protect your intellectual property
• What makes a successful home based business. LI>

The seminar offers an opportunity to get to the latest information from Government and expert speakers on issues affecting home based business.

Participants will be encouraged to have their say in a workshop environment.

The seminar host is Peter Switzer, the small business editor for The Australian newspaper.

The first seminar will be in Parramatta on Friday 21 November 2003, with the next in Canberra on Friday 28 November 2003.

To find out more and register online visit the Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources website at: www.industry.gov.au

'You & Your Customers' - Advertising Workshop 11th November 2003

When promoting our goods or services any message we give our customers must be the whole picture. Questionable advertising not only disenchants consumers, it carries risks.

In this workshop we will look at:

• Misleading representation in advertising and product descriptions
• Marketing pitfalls
• Disclaimers & fine print
• Comparative advertising

• Full cash prices
• Bait advertising
• No intention to supply

Our presenter is Aggie Marek from the Small Business Program NSW, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

For more details and to book online visit our Workshop Calendar
or send an email to reception@easternsuburbsbec.com.au

'Managing Your Cash Flow'- Training Workshop 9th December 2003

"Managing Cash flow has become one of the most fundamental tasks for a small business operator. Without cash flow most businesses will not survive."

This practical 3-hour workshop helps you to identify cash flow issues and develop skills to deal with them before they become a problem. The workshop has four parts:

• Understanding the cash flow cycle
• Why businesses have cash flow problems
• Financing options
• Cash flow management principles

Participants in this workshop should be owners/managers or have a financial responsibility within the business.

For more details and to book online visit our Training Calendar
or send an email to reception@easternsuburbsbec.com.au