The Margaret River Chamber recently received a grant of $75,000 (ex GST) from Ausindustry for the following purpose:

"Extend and enhance the Chamber's current service capability to include the provision of advocacy, networking, information and recognition services and an annual programme of networking seminars designed to match the specific business requirements of small business in the Margaret River Region.."

Networking seminars to include following elements:

• strategic mentoring,

• business and marketing planning,

• e-learning assistance,

• financial products,

• leasing guidance and legal accounting services.

For free downloads on business and Marketing plans/templates, advice on how to run a smooth office and much much more click the Business Help tab.

The following seminars have been scheduled for the next few months. Please click on the relevant links to register your attendance. If you have any queries call 97555265.

Businesses may be eligible for a $200 training voucher to assist with the cost of training. For more information, contact the SBC Vasse on 9754 8555 or <http://sbcvasse.com/News/Vouchers.html>