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10-Aug-2011
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Welcome to the Business Growth Centres Monthly Newsletter
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“BGC's Small Business Solutions program
takes your business to the next level, and
the advisors give you a good indication
which direction to move in.”
Roy Chin,
Jumplings
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Geraldton Office –
Barbara Thompson
Barbara is our Regional Business Consultant for the BCG Geraldton Office, having experience as a Tourism centre Manager, in manufacturing and as a retailer both as an owner operator and in a franchise. She has worked extensively in the Midwest Gascoyne as a Small Business Field Officer and has delivered a Light Industry Project on waste management, and previously had been driving a new initiative as the Outback Business Network Development Officer with Desert Knowledge Australia. She has served as an executive board member and has been involved as a Judge for the Midwest Business Excellence Awards over the past 4 year.
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Business Growth Centres Program of the Month
Tourism in Western Australia is a dynamic and diverse industry, with influences from everything from currency strength to climatic conditions. The operators need to be able to adapt to all situations and be versatile enough to meet the needs of their clients. Business Growth offers training through one day workshops as well as one-on-one mentoring services to give operators practical skills and clarity to meet the demands of new markets. The Small Business Solutions program is aligned through the "Trust the Tick" National Tourism Accreditation Program WA which is managed through the Tourism Council WA. One day workshops are planned in conjunction with the Visitors Centre Association of WA, these will be delivered in regional centres and the focus will be on creating an experience rather than just selling a bed. This will be very important to operators who want to have greater opportunities in the changing marketplace that is Tourism.
For more information call 1300 40 60 80 or visit the website: www.bgc.wa.gov.au
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Tourism - Latest News
Tourism WA Chairman Kate Lamont and CEO Stephanie Buckland have been hosting industry forums in Perth and regional WA to outline the agency's key initiatives for 2011-2012.The Goal for Tourism WA is to double the overnight and daytrip visitors spend from $6 billion in 2010 to $12 billion in 2020. The strategic outcomes will be:
Brand: Firmly establish the Experience Extraordinary brand
Indigenous Tourism: Every visitor to have the opportunity for an Aboriginal tourism experience.
Infrastructure: to support growth; Hotels, Aviation and Workforce
Business Tourism: Increase the contribution from business travel
Regional Dispersal: Increase visitors to regional WA
Asia: Grow our share of the Asian market, particularly China
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Kalgoorlie Office
We have been building a business alliance with the Small Business Centre, Desert Knowledge Australia, Goldfields Esperance Development Commission and Kalgoorlie Boulder Chamber of Commerce. We believe it is important that we can move forward as a team to help the business community thrive. Our first four or six trainees are going through the program in Kalgoorlie on July 30th & 31st and we wish them all the best of luck.
BGC - Kalgoorlie, SBC and Desert Knowledge are teaming up to do a networking sun downer in the Northern Goldfields. Our aim is to educate the business of Menzies, Leonora and Laverton to promote the initiatives the Business Growth Centre have to offer.
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We would like to extend our warm welcome to Barbara Thompson in Geraldton whom has been with us for the past six weeks. Barb has already been out in industry knocking on doors of business and has already received positive feedback and great results. We have prepared a presentation to the Midwest Mining Aboriginal Economic Development Partnership about role of the Business Growth Centre across the Midwest region highlighting the opportunities for the Aboriginal Mentoring Program. Casey has been away on annual leave and has returned refreshed and is ready for the month of August.
Next month we will be focusing on the Green Business Skills workshop for the month of Sustainable September, stay tuned for workshop dates.
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Albany Office
Great news! Green Business Skills is coming to Albany! Our office is in full swing and we have been meeting lots of businesses around town and surrounding areas. After chatting with many businesses it seems environmental awareness in business is a hot topic. So, we have gathered the experts for a one day workshop to be held at the Albany Entertainment Centre.
Save the date - 9 September 2011. Call Rebecca on 0467 741 149 to put your name on the list as numbers are limited.
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17th August - August Networking Event in conjunction with Women in Franchise
Where: Norton Rose, Bankwest Tower, 108 St George Terrace, PERTH
Price: $25 inc GST
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Jolly July Networking Event
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The Magnificent 7
BGC sponsored this very informative event held on the 21st of July with guest speaker Jeremy Chetty, co-founder of Student Edge. Jeremy shared the Student Edge journey from conception of an idea with classmates to a successful business. Jeremy is a Social Entrepreneur with a mission to assist students both at School and University in a variety of ways, from discounts to resources to cope with life. He held a truly a remarkable and inspirational presentation.
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Shop n Friends New Style House in Joondalup!
This month Janine Davison invited business partners and special guests to the opening night of the Style House, which is to be officially opened on the 1st August 2011 in Joondalup.
A friendly team of trained personal stylists and shoppers can help kick start your style, offering:
· Personal Style Consultations
· StylenShop Sessions
· Personal Shopping
· Personal Colour Analysis
· Stylish Morning Teas
· Style Parties & Workshops
· Hair & Makeup updates
· City Shopping Tours
· Mystery Shoppers
· Corporate Workshops
· Fashion Events
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Business Growth Centre
Unit 1A
1 Wise Street
JOONDALUP
Phone: 08 9301 0077
Fax: 08 9301 1730
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