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 Guest speaker Michael Lawrence will talk about the subsidised assistance available to businesses under the Building Entrepreneurship in Small Business – Training and Mentoring Program, and how it can assist business owners.
Michael Lawrence of Inspire Business Consulting has a background in Commercial Finance and is a qualified accountant, and has spent the last 5 years working with hundreds of small businesses across the Atherton Tablelands in a variety of support roles. Michael’s strong technical skills and business development experience, combined with his genuine energy, passion and enthusiasm for working with business operators, assist him in providing support and assistance to owners and helping them identify and achieve their goals. Pay and Book by Mon 26th, March, 3pm Email or ring Sandy 07 4095 5229 Want to car pool? Tell Sandy when you RSVP |
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President's Report  Hello EveryoneWell since last time I talked to you, we have had two very successful functions. The first was our February dinner meeting, held at the Homestead, with Shelly Evens [President of the Cairns Business Women’s Group] as our guest speaker. We all enjoyed a great evening. Thank you, to the committee for their impeccable organization, as usual they make my job as President just so enjoyable. We then had a wonderful luncheon to celebrate I.W.D at the Malanda Lodge, a big thank you to our 4 amazing guest speakers, who were so inspiring. I also want to make special mention to Leslie Ring for her ongoing commitment to creating our new look Logo etc. She has spent hours designing, what we believe to be a contemporary and but business like image. Of cause it is part 1 of a 3 part process and I believe we will be seeing the stage 2 at our March dinner meeting, which is being held a t Hillside Eden Gardens on the 28th of this month. Looking forward to seeing you all there, until then take care Louise Nielsen, T.B.W.N. President TBWN News  Do People Forget Your Birthday? TBWN would like to change that. Please send your name and birthdate (year
optional) to Bronwyn. 2007 Dinner Meeting Date Claimers:Wed 28 March, Thurs 26 April, Wed 23 May, Wed 27 June, Wed 25 July Membership Information Membership Info / Apply for a TBWN membership / Renew your TBWN membership Events Two Soil Health workshops are planned for the Tully and Atherton Tablelands areas on the 28 & 29 March. The workshops seek to explain and discuss:
What is soil health; the physical, chemical and biological factors.
How productive results can be obtained by working with ecological systems and learning from the environment.
Management practices that can improve biological diversity, nutrient recycling, water use efficiency and increase stable soil humus.
How these practices will benefit catchment areas. Website
Funding / Sponsorship / Grants Community Funding The Q150 Community Funding Program
is a Queensland Government initiative which aims to give all Queenslanders
the opportunity to celebrate and commemorate the anniversary through
activities and projects that reflect the unique culture, heritage
and aspirations of their own community. The Queensland Government
has committed $4 million to the Q150 Community Funding Program.
Not-for-profit incorporated community organisations, local councils
and tertiary institutions throughout Queensland will be eligible
to apply for grants of between $2,000 and $10,000. Projects will
be assessed on their ability to achieve one or more of the following
criteria: - Celebrate and commemorate the anniversary in a way which
reflects the vision and themes of the Q150 Celebrations; - Raise
community awareness of the Q150 Celebrations; - Encourage community
participation in the development and delivery of the Q150 Celebrations;
- Contribute to a State-wide program of diverse, inclusive and innovative
events, celebrations and community projects; - Celebrate the anniversary
with projects of lasting significance which provide social, cultural
or economic benefits to Queensland communities. The grants will
be allocated in three rounds. Round one is now open, with submissions
due by 13 April 2007. Rounds two and three will be offered in February
and September 2008 respectively. More
info Australian Tourism Development Program, Round 4 opened on Friday, 2 March 2007,
The Australian Tourism Development Program (ATDP) is a highly competitive merit-based grants program that aims to assist in the development of a continuous tourism experience across Australia. Applications are now being called for Round 4, which closes at 5 pm Australia Eastern Daylight Saving (AEDST) on Friday, 27 April 2007.
If you are considering making an application for this round of the program please:
review the Australian Tourism Development Program customer guides on the AusIndustry website www.ausindustry.gov.au ,
contact an AusIndustry customer service manager, via the AusIndustry hotline (13 28 46) to discuss your eligibility for the program, program requirements and the application process,
access the Australian Tourism Development Program application forms and use the form to make your application,
lodge your application by 5 pm AEDST on Friday, 27 April 2007.
Applause and Accolades This eNewsletter "DOTS ON TOP" is built with
the wonderful collaboration of Louise Nielsen, Teresa
Davis, Leslie Ring, Marcy Urken and all of the
TBWN Committee. Thank you, to the sponsors of our February Dinner Function:Denise Thomas, Bud'n Bloom, Atherton Anne Cork, Tinaroo Park Retreat, Tinaroo Park. Useful Websites and Tech Tips Do you enjoy doing business - buying or selling things on Ebay? Here are some websites that can help you do it better: The eBay Selling Forum of Australia, website, promises "eBay Selling Tips and Techniques. Sell on eBay Australia & Make Money." Discuss Ebay at the Community Chat page - website. Awards/Scholarships Nuffield Scholarships: Applications open 1 April. The aim of this scholarship is to improve practical farming knowledge and management skills. The preferred age range for applicants is 28-40. Applications close 20 June. Contact Janette Lees enquiries@nuffield.com.au. Entrepreneurial Skills Course: Applications are now open for young people working in agricultural, fisheries or forestry industries. Up to 20 applicants will be selected to participate in the course which aims to motivate and inspire rural people to adopt a market-driven approach to business. The course will be held in Melbourne in May. Phone Jennifer Medway on 02 6272 5010 or email industrypartnerships@daff.gov.au. Applications close 5.00pm 30 March. Training, Mentoring and Development Free Business Planning for Crisis Workshop The Australian
Government is running these workshops to assist small businesses
to better prepare for and able to recover from, a crisis such as
natural disasters, product recalls and other threats. To register
for Cairns 29 March 8:30 - 12:30 email your details to workshops@industry.gov.au Pathways to Rural Leadership Course The Course for 18
- 35's will help participants: - develop their ability to respond
to and influence policy on key issues affecting the future profitability,
competitiveness and sustainability of industry - refine their communication
skills to effectively influence change, negotiate key outcomes with
a range of stakeholders, and represent industry in decision-making
forums and in the public arena - improve their involvement in and
understanding of industry and Government frameworks - learn to lead
and manage, and attain industry and personal goals. Applications
for scholarships are downloadable on www.yarn.gov.au Computer Training - Disaster Recovery for Small Business – Martin McErlain, Class Time: Monday 6pm – 9pm, Start Date: 2 April, End Date: 21 May (This is 6 lessons as there is no lesson during the Easter week and no lesson on May Day) Room: K109, Full Fee: $89.00 or Concession Fee: $50.38, Don’t let it happen to you! Learn how to protect your important data and business systems from catastrophic disasters. Protect yourself from viruses and spam. Ph: (07) 4042 2497 Computer Training - Advanced Features of Microsoft Office for Small Business- Jennifer Frei, Class Time: Thursday 6pm – 9pm, Start date: 29 March, End Date: 24 May (This is eight lessons as there as no lesson during the Easter week) Room: K110, Full Fee: $60.00 or Concession Fee $29.10, Learn to understand, troubleshoot and master advanced features of Microsoft Office software applications including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. No more expensive mistakes causing loss of data; data re-entry time or hiring of specialist contractors. Gain control over your administrative tasks. Ph: (07) 4042 2497
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