SME Association of Australia (Hilton Sydney) - Hot Topics Business Event and Networking - 1 Mar 2012
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SMEAA Cocktail, Hot Topics Business & Networking Event
Date: Thursday 1 March 2012 SYDNEY
Venue: Hilton Sydney, 488 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Time: 530pm to 800pm
To Register Online: Follow instructions online at the bottom of this page and press Submit
To enquire: Email info@smeaustralia.asn.au Quote "SMEAA Hilton 1 March"
Fees: 1 Free Ticket for Foundation Member. Additional tickets & non Members @$55.00
PROGRAM 5:30pm to 8:00pm
5:30pm to 6:30pm :
Registration and Networking. Drinks and canapés will be served during this time only
6:30pm to 8:00pm :
Welcome by Chair Matt Johnson and update by CEO Dr Caroline Hong
Hilton (Platinum member of SMEAA) welcome guests
SME Business Hot Topics:
Speaker: David Thomas:
Topic: "What China's 12th Five Year Plan means for Australian SMEs"
China's latest 12th Five Year Plan, and their commitment to building a world class services sector from scratch, offers unique opportunities for Australia's SMEs, particularly in China's second tier cities. David Thomas is a regular traveller to China, a keen observer of economic and business trends in the region, and a facilitator of business and investment opportunities for entrepreneurs and business leaders. Don't miss this chance to hear his views on how your business can profit from the economic super-power on our doorstep.
Speaker: Dr Jonathan Farrell:
Topic: Three steps to long term success in business
Dr Jonathan Farrell has successfully run his own small consulting business since October 1983, assisting organisations to optimise their business in the areas of strategic planning and aligning IT with those plans. He has been able to do this by remembering to follow some simple steps. In his talk he will share three simple steps to assist SMEs in surviving those first 2 years, when most small businesses fail, and how those steps can provide for long term success.
Speaker: Michael Griffiths:
Topic: “ Building Relationships Through Networking For Greater Leads, Sales and Profits”
As a former teacher Michael has grown 6 businesses all through relationship based marketing. As a speaker, author, mentor and trainer Michael has travelled the world showing business owners how to generate more leads, sales and increase profits through relationship based marketing strategies. Michael has helped business owners around the world learn and grow from relationship[ based marketing.
730pm to 800pm : More networking and opportunities for Q & A with speakers
Here are some of the reasons why SMEs have registered for this event:
- Free drinks and free food for one hour, cocktail hour, is always appealing to registrants, allowing ample time to network in a relaxed atmosphere at the Hilton Sydney.
- Meet other SMEAA members, connect with new faces and renew/rejuvenate old relationships
- Hear key business message from Senator Mark Arbib
- Find out about some Business Hot Topics, learn from speakers, hear interesting talks, have some take home messages to apply immediately at work or in a future business
- Meet and speak with the CEO about collaboration potential ( some have already asked in advance )
- Find out what is happening in the SME sector, hearing it first hand, relevant for their business.
- Desire to support SME Association of Australia as the business body for SMEs
- Curiosity
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY OUR PLATINUM CORPORATE MEMBER PARTNERS
Registrations Open: 25 Jan 2012
Registrations Close: 28 Feb 2012
Free if you have joined as a Member. All Others @ $55.00, so join to become a member and attend for free