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7 Simple Strategies to keep your Customers coming back.

• 06 Sep 2010 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
• Western Sydney Business Centre 470 Church Street Parramatta, 2151
• Free of Charge
• Learn the process you must follow to double the number of Transactions from each customer.

Key Steps to improve your Financial Mastery

• 06 Sep 2010 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
• Western Sydney Business Centre 470 Church Street Parramatta, 2151
• Free of Charge
• Learn how to grow your Business and Increase profits by mastering your finances.

OHS Consultation Training for Committee Members & OHS Representatives

• 4 days
• 07 Sep 2010 9:00 AM - 15 Sep 2010 4:00 PM
• Level 7/ 111 Phillip St Parramatta, 2150
• This course is developed by WorkCover NSW and is accredited by VETAB NSW and designed for OHS Committee Members and OHS Representatives.
• The training includes the knowledge and skills necessary to apply the principles of workplace OHS Consultation.

Leverage Your Business For Financial Freedom

• 07 Sep 2010 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• Western Sydney Business Centre Lvl 2 470 Church Street Parramatta, 2150
• Free of Charge
• A fantastic opportunity to hear Paul Mollica,Certified Financial Planner, and successful business owner introduce you to the concept of The Money Boat.
• Workplace Safety Essentials - Bullying in the Workplace
• 08 Sep 2010 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
• Castle Hill RSL, 77 Castle Street, Castle Hill, 2154
• Free of Charge
• This introductory workshop provides guidance for preventing and dealing with workplace bullying.

Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management

• 08 Sep 2010 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
• Western Sydney Business Enterprise Centre, NSW Industry & Investment, Level 2, 470 Church Street, North Parramatta, NSW, 2151
• Free of Charge
• "Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management" - Putting Logistics into Perspective - Defining Logistics - Understanding the Components - Traditional Logistics - 3rd Party Logistics

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Using Wisdom for Success - Tips and Traps for Grey Entrepreneurs

• 09 Sep 2010 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
• Western Sydney Business Centre, Level 2, 470 Church St, North Parramatta, 2151
• Free of Charge
• This seminar provides information for grey entrepreneurs on how to overcome a range of barriers in business.

Workplace Safety Essentials - Fit for Work

• 09 Sep 2010 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
• Castle Hill RSL, 77 Castle St, Castle Hill, 2154
• Free of Charge
• This workshop will assist employers to recognise when a worker is unfit for work and provides practical solutions and advice.

E-Business in Plain English 10/9

• 10 Sep 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Basi Parramatta, , Level 3, Suite 302, 55 Phillip St, 2150
• In this workshop, you will learn about how the internet and the World Wide Web works. We look at:
  • Websites
  • Hardware and software
  • Internet service providers
  • Tips for running an online business
• E-business can seem confusing at first, but by working through this workshop, you'll gain a better understanding of the basics of e-business.

Import / Export Business Workshop Parramatta

• 11 Sep 2010 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Basi Parramatta, 2150
• Starting an Importing or Exporting Business? Then this workshop is for you!
• You will learn everything you need to know to get your importing or exporting business up and running!
• Your trainer, Corinne Campbell, has a wealth of experience and is author of the Comprehensive Import / Export

How to make a living as a consultant ... the fundamental actions

• 13 Sep 2010 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Parramatta Business Centre, Level 2 / 470 Church Street, North Parramatta, 2151
• Free of Charge
• Many professionals hang up the "here I am . consultant" shingle without serious consideration of the foundations needed for a sustainable and profitable business.
• This combined seminar and workshop will reveal the fundamental actions to establish those foundations.

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Building a High Value Business

• 13 Sep 2010 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
• The Western Sydney Business Centre, Level 2, 470 Church Street, North Parramatta, 2151
• Free of Charge LIMITED SEATS
• This highly interactive workshop of small business case studies looks at eight essential factors required to build a modern successful company.
• These include - having a "futuristic" perspective, partnering & forming alliances, creating scalability & establishing entry barriers.

Beyond Basics - Start Your Own Business

• 13 Sep 2010 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Parramatta - Level 3, Suite 302, 55 Phillip St, 2150
• Looking to start a Small Business?
• Our comprehensive program will help you understand this process. Beyond the Basics workshop is designed to provide the right information about starting a small enterprise in NSW.
• It encourages participants to seriously consider their investment of time and money

Financial Forecasting for Small Business

• 14 Sep 2010 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM The Mantra Hotel, Parramatta, Cnr Parkes Street & Valentine Avenue, Parramatta NSW , 2150
• Free of Charge
• Come along and see how you can easily and confidently prepare financial forecasts for your business.

Lean and Green Business - Business MasterClass 2010

• 14 Sep 2010 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Western Sydney Business Centre, Level 2, 470 Church Street, North Parramatta, 2151
• This MasterClass is for people who want to learn how they can improve business efficiency through the application of "lean" business practices, coupled with an environmental sustainability, to reduce costs, increase profits, open new markets and create jobs.

FREE Coffee Catchup - Sydney Women's Network (SWN)

• 14 Sep 2010 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Parramatta Workers Club, 163-165 George Street, Parramatta, 2150
• Free of Charge
• We are looking forward to seeing / meeting you at the next Sydney Women's Network (SWN) event.
• To make you feel right at home at all of our events we recommend you come along to our "Coffee Catch Up".

6 Steps to Building a Better Business

• 14 Sep 2010 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Western Sydney Business Centre 470 Church Street Parramatta, 2151
• Free of Charge
• Discover the 6 steps to achieve massive business growth.

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Social Media Explained

• 15 Sep 2010 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Western Sydney Business Centre, Level 2 | 470 Church Street | North Parramatta NSW, 2151
• Free of Charge
• This 2 hour workshop will introduce you to the wonderful world of social media.
• We will guide you through social media and explain why you have to use it in your business and what it can achieve for you.

E-Business in Plain English 15/9

• 15 Sep 2010 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM Basi Blacktown, Level 1, 121 Main St, Blacktown, 2148
• In this workshop, you will learn about how the internet and the World Wide Web works.
• We look at: .Websites .Hardware and software .Internet service providers .Tips for running an online business

Indian Small Business Seminar

• 15 Sep 2010 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Parra Villa Function Lounge, 42 Campbell Street, Parramatta, 2124
• Free of Charge
• The seminar will inform new small business owners of the range of NSW government services available to help them operate their business effectively.
• This event is being hosted by NSW Fair Trading in collaboration with the United Indian Associations Inc.

How Self Managed Super Can Work For You

• 16 Sep 2010 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Western Sydney Business Centre, Level 2, 470 Church Street, North Parramatta NSW , 2151
• Free of Charge
• Do you manage you own super fund or are you considering it?
• This seminar provides information on how to effectively manage your self super fund. Event includes guest speaker Dr Jim Taggart, the Australian President of the Association of Financial Advisers.

Beyond the Basics - Start Your Own Business 16/09

• 16 Sep 2010 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Basi Blacktown, Level 1, 121 Main St, Blacktown, 2148
• Looking to start a Small Business? Our comprehensive program will help you understand this process.
• Beyond the Basics workshop is designed to provide the right information about starting a small enterprise in NSW.
• It encourages participants to seriously consider their investment of time and money

Throughput Velocity

• 16 Sep 2010 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Level 2, 470 Church Street, North Parramatta, 2151
• Free of Charge
• Learn how to rapidly maximise profits using the Theory of Constraints (TOC).
• TOC enables you to reduce inventory and lead times by 50%, increase cash flow and profitability and customer due date performance consistently to near 100% in under 3 months.

Secrets of Successful Marketing 16/8

• 16 Sep 2010 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Blacktown, 2148
• "Success in business is selling to strangers who become loyal supporters".
• Expand on your marketing potential and sales income strategies. You will be learning how to sell your product and services!

How to make a living as a consultant ... the fundamental actions

• 17 Sep 2010 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Parramatta Business Centre, Level 2 / 470 Church Street, North Parramatta, 2151
• Free of Charge
• Many professionals hang up the "here I am . consultant" shingle without serious consideration of the foundations needed for a sustainable and profitable business. This combined seminar and workshop will reveal the fundamental actions to establish those foundations.

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The 6 Keys to a Winning Team!

• 20 Sep 2010 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Western Sydney Business Centre 470 Church Street Parramatta, 2151
• Free of Charge
• Learn the 6 key steps you must take to transform your staff into a winning team!

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Buying Good Companies - and Making Them Great

• 20 Sep 2010 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM The Western Sydney Business Centre, Level 2, 470 Church Street, North Parramatta, 2151
• Free of Charge LIMITED SEATS:
• This interactive workshop looks at the challenges of buying and growing an existing business. We look at the buying process and consider the owners options to enhance its value by reconsidering its products and markets and restructuring it internally.

Employee Ownership - a new vehicle for company transformation and succession

• 21 Sep 2010 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Western Sydney Business Centre, Level 2, 470 Church Street Parramatta NSW, 2151
• Free of Charge :
• Small business is hampered by many forces: . Cash flow . Overdrafts . Capital deficiency . Succession problems
• While we often acknowledge our employees as our No 1 Asset we rarely recognise the potential contribution they can make to resolve some of these difficulties.

How to effectively hire and manage a productive employee

• 21 Sep 2010 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Nexus Norwest Business Park, 4 Columbia Court, Norwest Business Park, 2153
• Free of Charge
• This workshop is aimed at small businesses who have employees or are struggling to find good employees.

Import Export - 1 Day Workshop

• 21 Sep 2010 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Rouse Hill Town Centre, Rouse Hill, 2155
• Thinking of starting your own import/export business?
• This course is for you.

Exporting & the Future - 'A manufacturers perspective'

• 21 Sep 2010 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Western Sydney Business Centre, Level 2 470 Church Street, North Parramatta, 2150
• Free of Charge
• This event is aimed at manufacturers who are currently exporting or have as a minimum appointed an overseas representative.

How to raise capital for your business Workshop. Investing in Growth and Innovation

• 21 Sep 2010 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Ground Level, Civic Tower, 66-72 Rickard Rd Bankstown , 2200 For businesses thinking of raising capital or considering investment partners, or would like to assess your investment readiness, this highly recommended workshop as an essential guide to understanding the complexities of the capital raising process and ensuring you attract the right investor/s.

Activity statement essentials

• 22 Sep 2010 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Castle Hill RSL, 77 Castle St, Castle Hill, 2154
• Free of Charge
• This session provides a more detailed look at the role of the activity statement, and details of the specific activity statement labels that small businesses may need to complete.
• Duration: 2 hours
• REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY PLEASE SEE REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Business deductions essentials

• 22 Sep 2010 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Castle Hill RSL, 77 Castle St, Castle Hill NSW , 2154
• Free of Charge
• This session covers some of the more common business income tax deductions in some detail, with worked examples to illustrate the calculations.
• Duration: 2 hours
• REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY PLEASE SEE REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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Import Export - 2 Night Workshop

• 22 Sep 2010 6:00 PM - 29 Sep 2010 9:00 PM Wentworthville Business Centre, 2145
• Thinking of starting your own import/export business? This course is for you.

Kochie's Business Builders - Parramatta

• 23 Sep 2010 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM Parramatta Business Centre, Level 2, 470 Church Street, North Parramatta, 2151
• An opportunity for small business owners to watch the KBB experts at work.
• Audience members will have a chance to interact and to ask questions appropriate to their own specific needs.

How to effectively hire and manage a productive employee

• 24 Sep 2010 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Rydges Hotel 116 James Ruse Drive Rosehill, 2141
• Free of Charge
• This workshop is aimed at small businesses who have employees or are struggling to find good employees.

5 Ways to Increase Profits by 61% Guaranteed!

• 27 Sep 2010 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Western Sydney Business Centre 470 Church Street Parramatta, 2151
• Free of Charge
• Learn the indispensable formula you need to achieve massive growth in your profits.

Getting Great Returns on Your Business Sale

• 27 Sep 2010 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM NSW Department of State & Regional Development, Level 2, 470 Church Street, North Parramatta, 2151
• Free of Charge LIMITED SEATS:
• This highly interactive workshop is a "must attend" for business owners wanting to increase their company value prior to sale.
• The workshop covers planning ahead, understanding the market, finding buyers, structuring the deal and issuesges such as family succession or a management buy

Business Masterminds Meeting

• 29 Sep 2010 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM 4 Columbia Court, Norwest Business Park, 2153
• Free of Charge
• Collaborative education is the name of the game. Where savvy business people get together weekly in an open and supportive environment to share thoughts, cross fertilise ideas, share knowledge and expertise; offer advice and feedback in order to improve each others business.

Beyond Basics - Start Your Own Business 30/09

• 30 Sep 2010 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Hills Shire Council, 129 Showground rd, Castle Hill, 2153
• Looking to start a Small Business? Our comprehensive program will help you understand this process.
• Beyond the Basics workshop is designed to provide the right information about starting a small enterprise in NSW. It encourages participants to seriously consider their investment of time and money

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