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Welcome to the Feb 2012 issue E-Newsletter - Don't miss Brad Sugars' tours and SME HOT TOPICS evening
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6 February 2012
In this issue:
SME Association of Australia (SMEAA) in the past few weeks
Feb 2012 ActionCoach Brad Sugars Tour
March 2012 SME Association of Australia Hot Topics Business Event
Sept 2012 MyBusiness Awards - major sponsor ActionCoach
Senator Arbib Media Release on business tax cuts
Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) - Reform for Business
Our Supporters: Hilton Worldwide, Hilton-Macquarie, Action Coach, Success Women’s Network
SME Association of Australia (SMEAA) in the past few weeks:
The SMEAA has had a fast and busy start to 2012. Chair Matt Johnson and CEO Caroline Hong met with Senator Mark Arbib , Federal Minister for Small Business. We had a positive introductory discussion on SMEs, the role of SMEAA and how we can collaborate to help SMEs prosper.
We’ve also had numerous other meetings that we’ll be able to tell you about in greater detail soon– the folks we met will bring new ideas and services to SMEAA members.
Another new initiative is our LinkedIn group. Created in December 2011, the forum has already attracted several hundred members and hosts quite a few lively discussions. Also online, new resources and directory listings have been added on our website.
Another sign that SMEAA is gathering pace came when CEO Caroline Hong was interviewed by bilingual magazine Newland, which reaches 20,000 Chinese business readers.
And don’t forget My Business magazine’s February 2012 issue, which looks at how to create and thrive in a business niche, with help from celebrity chef Maeve O Meara. The magazine also covers recent big changes to social marketing, offers tips for tradies and explains “intrapreneurs” – staff who aim to add value.
Feb 2012 Complimentary Event for SMEAA Foundation Members
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AUCKLAND 10th Feb 2012 Sky City Convention Centre
PERTH 13th Feb 2012 Perth Hyatt Regency
MELBOURNE 14th Feb 2012 Softel Melbourne
SYDNEY 15th Feb 2012 Waterview convention Centre
BRISBANE 16th Feb 2012 Brisbane Convention Centre
The following times apply to all confirmed tours:
6pm - 7pm: Networking, Registration, Business Expo
7pm - 10pm: Seminar
Winning Strategies you’ll possess
Successful selling strategies: Understand the sales process with practical hands on advice
How to keep your customers coming back: Learn tried and tested customer loyalty strategies.
Mastering your margins: Make the most of your margins and increase your profitability.
Managing your team in a downturn: Learn how to motivate your team to become a winning team.
Action Planning: Map out a plan for next quarter using all that you have learned.
TO REGISTER: http:/www.businessisbooming.biz . Special Ticket quote MYBIZ01
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1 March 2012 SME Hot Topics Business Event
Venue: Hilton Sydney, 488 George Street, Sydney NSW
Date: Thursday 1 March 2012
Time: 530pm to 800pm
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
Senator Mark Arbib, Minister for Small Business – key message for business
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 Jon 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
To register and to find out more,
Email info@smeaustralia.asn.au and “Quote SMEAA Hilton Sydney 1 March event”.
Fees: Foundation Members : 1 ticket free. Additional tickets and Non members @ $55.00
Details on www.smeaustralia.asn.au about us and for all our events.
Limited to first 100 only.
If we exceed the limit, we will place you on a waitlist and notify you by email.
The SME Association of Australia is a NFP association to support small and medium enterprise business connect, grow and prosper. We help SMEs connect to other SMEs, large business, government and business organisations.
Small 1-19 employees, Medium 20 -199 employees, Large 200+ employees
Our Vision: Prosperity for Australia through successful SMEs.
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Mark this date in your diary:
ActionCOACH MyBusiness Awards 28 September 2012
600pm to 1100pm, Hilton Sydney. Details to come for opening and closing dates for submission of entries for the prestigious annual Business Awards..
Email info@smeaustralia.asn.au to sponsor an Awards category, sponsor VIP tables, reserve tickets for your company, submit for an award category, and any questions.
Last year's winners and sponsors at 2011 MyBusiness Awards
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Media Release 3 Feb 2012 from Senator Mark Arbib
SMALL BUSINESS URGED TO PLAN FOR TAX CUTS AND $6500 ASSET DEPRECIATION
Minister for Small Business Mark Arbib today reminded small businesses about the important changes being introduced to help them improve cash flow and reduce red tape.
A recent survey commissioned by Telstra Business and the Council of Small Business of Australia (COSBOA) revealed many businesses weren’t aware of the Federal Governments tax cuts.
Senator Arbib said the Government was delivering important changes this year which will help small businesses by allowing them to plan their capital purchases and maximise cash flow.
“From 1 July this year we are changing the asset write off provisions for all small businesses and the changing depreciation arrangements for other assets – saving time, money and paperwork,” Senator Arbib said.
“This means small businesses will be able to immediately write off all new assets valued under $6,500.
“If a small business buys a computer for $3000, they can immediately write off the cost of the computer. This means the business can claim a deduction for $3000 in the first year in its tax return, as opposed to $450 in the first year under the current arrangements.
“In addition they will be able to write off up to $5,000 for new motor vehicles, meaning increased cash flow.
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Personal Property Securities Register - update
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is the register where details of security interests in personal property can be registered and searched. The Insolvency and Trustee Service Australia (ITSA) is the Australian Government agency responsible for administering the PPSR.
The new PPS Register is part of a reform that changes the way secured finance operates in Australia.
Business owners may be affected by the changes to personal property securities laws as:
•borrowers
•providers of credit
•buyers of property that may be subject to a security interest, or
•investors who are contemplating buying into a new business.
The PPS Register replaces a number of registers of security interests and provides a single national noticeboard of security interests in personal property.
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We hope that you have found our E-Newsletter useful. Please contact us if you have any questions. Feedback is also welcome.
Email us info@smeaustralia.asn.au
With warm regards
Dr Caroline Hong,
BDS (Uni Adel). GDHA (Uni SA). MHA (Uni NSW). FSAE. FADI. AFCHSM. FAICD
Chief Executive Officer, SME Association of Australia.
www.smeaustralia.asn.au
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