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20/02/2008
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 february guest speaker:
Chasing your Opportunity
Jeanette Sturiale ‘The Opportunity Consultant’ was recently recognised and awarded as the only regional finalist in the Cairns Business Women of the Year Awards.
Jeanette’s specialty field is creating opportunities which are both practical and realistic for future development, working ON you and your business. This is created by working with strengths, weaknesses and unique traits to identify services and products for your customers & business to embrace, where “You will then stand out from your competitors”.
sponsors:Geraldine Borella from Tableland
Guardian Pharmacy and Leslie Gilbride from NQ Forest
Timbers t/a Tarzali Sawmillbookings: RSVP by Mon, 25th January, 3pm. Email or ring Sandy 07 4095 5229 Pre-payment AND booking is a requirement for all Tableland Business Women's Network events. When payment is made using a direct deposit, ensure that your name is typed into the "reference box" so that we know who has made the payment. |
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 president's reportHello Members Our January meeting was terrific, with Elaine and Bob de’Bruery’s talk about their winery and how they started, and what the future plans are. Their wines were delicious I would encourage all of you to take a drive out there soon and enjoy what is on offer. Now we are off to Nick’s in Yungaburra this month, and we have Jeanette Sturiale (The Opportunity Consultant) as our guest speaker. Then we have our IWD event to be held on the 8th of March at the RSL Malanda. This will be the huge, with workshops, luncheon, and a guest speaker. So please book early to avoid disappointment. We have made the commitment this year to make our events bigger and better then ever before, so please show your support to your club and be involved. Bring friends, and tell people about the TBWN. Let everyone know who we are and what we do. The spin off will be growth for the club and with growth comes more excitement and value for you our members. Well I am looking forward to seeing you all next Wednesday the 27th so until then take care. TBWN News Welcome to our new member: Juanita Henry from JJ Headwear. Membership Information Membership Info / Apply for a TBWN membership / Renew your TBWN membership Events  International Women's Day 2008 
Two Inspiring and Educational Business Workshops Trudy Di Cola from Zanzoo Sales Solutions will deliver two professional and entertaining workshops using DiSC Behavioural Profiling. These workshops aim to motivate participants in a fun and entertaining way to assess behavioural styles and explore how this knowledge can significantly improve sales and customer service skills. Have fun with group members to better understand the selling process, learn effective questioning techniques and gain commitment on closing sales. Both men and women are very welcome at these workshops. Cost includes lunch and morning and afternoon tea.  Guest Speaker + Networking Lunch Paula Malaponte was awarded the prestigious title of CBWC Cairns Business Woman of the Year 2007. Paula will share her philosophy to “Believe in yourself and visions will become realities”. WHEN: Saturday 8 March 2008, 9:30am Networking & registration WHERE: Malanda RSL, 8 Catherine Street COST: Members - $49, Non-members - $59. Prepayment details as above - dinner meeting. SPONSORS: Leslie Ring from Taking Care of Business, Sue Fairley, FNQACC BOOKINGS: RSVP by 5 March. Email - whats_on@tpg.com.au or ring Sandy 4095 5229. You're welcome to download the poster. Public Interest Meeting - Meet the Mayoral Candidates and the Division 3 and 4 Candidates for the New Tablelands Regional Council.
The Malanda Chamber of Commerce Invites members of the public to a FREE meeting to be held on Wednesday 5th March 2008 – 7.30pm at the Malanda Show Pavilion. The meeting offers a great opportunity to come along and hear what each Mayoral Candidate and the Division 3 and 4 Candidates have to say. Thereafter the audience will be given an opportunity to present questions to the Candidates.At the end of the meeting please join us for tea/coffee and biscuits to be served in the supper room for a gold coin donation. Funding / Sponsorship / Grants Community Funding Program - Closing date April 13, 2008. Grant funding available between $2000 to $10000.
Purpose: To encourage all Queensland communities to undertake activities and projects that celebrate and commemorate Queensland's 150th anniversary in a way that reflects the unique culture, heritage and aspirations of their own community.Examples of eligible projects and activities include: • Music and theatrical performances; • Festivals; • Exhibitions; • Community art works; • Community education activities; • Community arts and recreation events; • Publications, including books, DVDs, CDs and web-based material; • Oral histories; • Research projects; • Seminars and lecture series. Our Place, Our Future Funding Initiative - Closing Date March 3, 2008. Our Place, Our Future initiative provides resources for rural and remote communities to build and strengthen their capacity to shape their community's future, which includes enhancing community strengths such as leadership, networks, organisation, infrastructure and relationships within communities and with other areas. The Our Place, Our Future initiative assists rural and remote communities to plan and implement practical initiatives that support sustainability and prosperity. The initiative targets two key issues raised by rural and remote people in the Blueprint for the Bush - the engagement of community members in developing practical plans; and helping to implement action from existing plans and priorities. For further information contact Department of Communities (QLD) 1300 794 611. Useful Websites and Tech Tips http://www.youthedesigner.com/2008/02/14/its-time-for-your-dream-office/ asks "How much time do you spend in your home office each day? 1 hour, 3 hours, 6 hours or more? If you spend a lot of time in your home office then you should consider giving it a total re-design. Having a clean and inspiring environment is essential to being healthy and working to your fullest potential. I will point out some tips, resourced and show you a bunch of cool home offices to get you started on your office re-design. When you are done with your new office you will never want to leave!" Training, Mentoring and Development Business Training and Mentoring for Young Business Entrepreneurs. Tablelands Futures Corporation (TFC) contracted Inspire Business Consulting to deliver training and mentoring services to existing small businesses across the Atherton Tablelands and Gulf Regions of FNQ under the Australian Government's AusIndustry "Building Entrepreneurship in Small Business" Program. The focus of the support is on assisting business people to develop the necessary skills and strategies that they require to identify and achieve their business goals. For further information, contact 4095 2011 or email info@tablelandsfutures.com Awards and Scholarships Queensland's Smart Awards. Smart Awards showcase smart products, processes and services that are innovative, improve productivity and help to secure the jobs of tomorrow. The program shines the spotlight on organisations that have shown the business know-how and sheer tenacity to turn a smart idea into reality. The Queensland Government welcomes and encourages smart businesses to take part in this pinnacle for recognition of business success and innovation. Applicants have a chance to win a cash prize of $10 000 in each category. An overall winner will then claim the prestigious Premier of Queensland's Smart Award of the year. The 2008 Premier of Queensland's Smart Awards will be launched in early February. Applications open in mid February and close on Friday 4 April 2008.The gala presentation dinner will be on Thursday 31 July 2008. If you would like to be sent an application kit in February please email smartawards@sd.qld.gov.au TBWN Contact Info Tablelands Business Women's Network PO Box 1421, Atherton, Queensland, Australia, 4883 ABN 74 669 596 987 website Support our Supporters
One of the member benefits of TBWN is placing ads/notices/specials in "Dots on Top" eNewsletter. Each member is entitiled to two free ads per year with each additional ad only $20.00. Non-members may also place ads for $30.00 each. These charges will help to keep Dots on Top self-funded. eNews AD GUIDELINES: Each member is entitled to two free ads per year 1. Email your ad text and your business card or image to the TBWN eNews designer. 2. images - must be .jpg or .gif, no images in word doc or /pdf accepted. Image will be downsized if needed to maximum 200 pixels wide. 3. text - maximum 100 words, no spaces between sentences, please designate where bold print is desired. 4. Your ad will run as is in two consecutive newsletters unless otherwise instructed Photos from the January Dinner Meeting
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