Margaret River Chamber of Commerce

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.."

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>

Financial Health Check for Small Business How did you travel in 2008-09? Are you expecting to do better or worse for the next year?Find out how Benchmarking can assist you in determining the financial health of your business, then take a look at your specific business with the help of a business analyst at a special 2-hr seminar Date: Saturday/Sunday 20/21 June 2009 Time: 9 – 11am Leader: Brian Childs Where: Quest Serviced Apartments Board Room Your investment of $38.50 incl GST includes: · two-hour seminar examining Benchmarking as a tool to assess the status of your business · one hour private consultation with the seminar leader · one hour follow-up later in the year Non-members welcome at $165 incl GST ea, including a full year membership to either the Augusta or Margaret River Chamber of Commerce. Click here to register		ABOUT BRIAN CHILDS Brian has spent the last 28 years solving business problems, teaching, coaching, and advising over 8,000 clients. Brian is dedicated to growing businesses and building wealth. He believes strongly in ethical business practices. Brian welcomes anyone who wants to build their business, increase their personal wealth and add to their personal growth. 2006 to present, Brian has been involved with Wealth Management Partners (WMP) Business Development. WMP is a Financial Planning firm with four arms, Financial Planning, Finance Broking, Property Development and Business Development. Brian’s focus for WMP Business Development is simple. To help client’s make money. To provide clients with actionable strategies that can be used to grow their business beyond anything they ever expected using proven business development strategies, tools and techniques.
Choosing Success Most people aim at nothing in life and hit it with amazing accuracy; success does not happen by chance; learn practical steps to getting your head around the downturn and overcoming blockages to success Date: Wednesday 29 July 2009 Time: 9am – 3pm Leader: Brian Greedy Where: Australis Hotel, Margaret River Choosing Success...valued at $400, your investment $44 MRCCI, ACCI,MRWIA, AMRTA, BCCI, DYCCI and CRA members, $187 non-members includes full year membership in Margaret River Chamber of Commerce, seminar plus all materials... Click here to register		“Get Greedy for Results” Brian Greedy is an award winning business speaker who makes a difference. His style is energetic, highly interactive, entertaining, engaging and inspirational. All presentations are tailored to each client's special needs and industry positioning profile. All examples are highly relevant with realistic and practical concepts to stimulate and motivate the audience to personal and professional success. A business professional by experience, a teacher at heart and a professional presenter by reputation, Brian encourages audiences to aim for high standards through motivation, professionalism and performance.
Accessing Finance and Protecting Your Assets A panel of local speakers from the banking, accounting, legal, financial planning, insurance, and training sectors and is cosponsored with the West Coast TAFE Small Business Training Institute and their Small Business Solutions programme to deliver advice and training on their relevant industries. Each participant will receive a show-bag of information. Date: Tuesday 25 August 2009 Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pm Where: Quest Apartments Board Room Click here for more information		*Speakers* Legal - Mark McAuliffe, McAuliffe Legal Bank – Gary Lawrence, Bendigo Bank Financial Planning – Brian Middleton, Jones Middleton Accounting Insurance – Rick Cowan, EMB Insurance Brokers Accountant – Julian Sanderson, ProfCare Margaret River Training – Maarten Hardy, Small Business Solutions
Demystify Your Financial Statements – Understanding the Numbers Targeting any business who wants to understand the financial statements provided by their accountant, bookkeeper, banker or financial adviser Date: Wednesday 9 September 2009 Time: 9am – 4.45pm Leader: Anthea Moffatt Where: Australis Hotel, Margaret River Demystify Your Financial Statements...valued at $400, your investment $44 MRCCI, ACCI, BCCI, DYCCI, CRA, MRWIA and AMRTA members, $187 non-members includes full year membership in Margaret River Chamber of Commerce, seminar plus all materials... Click here to register		About Anthea Moffatt Anthea is the founder of Business Fusion and is passionately committed to helping business owners have more success not only in their business but in their lives. Anthea has over 16 years experience and although she has extensive formal qualifications it is her in-depth knowledge of what makes small and medium sized businesses truly successfull that enable her to work so effectively with business owners. Through workshops, consulting and coaching services Anthea has assisted hundreds of business owners to improve their performance and their profits. This is her passion and whether you are attending one of her trainings or she is working one-on-one with you in a coaching or consulting capacity, her extensive experience, commitment to results and unique insights into what works are evident.
Negotiating a Better Retail Lease Does your business operate from leased premises? Annual rent reviews and who repairs what are challenges for many shop owners. This workshop will review Commercial Lease documentation, legislation affecting commercial leases, and common issues that may cause problems. You’ll also look at what parts of a lease may be negotiable, variable outgoings, rent reviews, incentives, disclosure statements and dealing with disputes. Improve your leasing – learn from the area’s most trusted expert. Date: Tuesday 27 October 2009 Time: 5:30 – 7:30pm Leader: Ray Stocker Where: Quest Apartments Board Room Negotiating a Better Retail Value...valued at $220, your investment $22 MRCCI, ACCI, BCCI, DYCCI, CRA, MRWIA and AMRTA members, $181.50 non-members includes full year membership in Margaret River Chamber of Commerce, seminar plus all materials... Click here to register		*About Ray Stocker* Ray Stocker is well known to most people in the South West of Western Australia, not merely for the role he has played in the region’s development, but also as a reliable and credible source of property and development related information. Ray’s career in property is extensive and spans over thirty years, operating as a qualified and Licensed Valuer, Real Estate Settlement Agent, respected Sales Agent and ultimately Director and Licensee to a high profile agency; a company he built up to some twenty staff. Since he arrived in Margaret River in 1979, Ray has played a major role in shaping the region through his involvement in most major subdivisions and projects. He has been actively involved in the Real Estate property as a former chairperson of the Busselton Branch of the Real Estate Institute of WA (REIWA), as well as serving two three-year terms as the South West Councillor on the REIWA Council.
Weathering the Storm—How To Grow Sales in a Tough Economic Climate Targeting retailers of every description Date: Wednesday 4 November 2009 Time: 5:30 – 7:30pm Leader: John Stanley Where: Australis Hotel, Margaret River Weathering the Storm...valued at $220, your investment $38.50 MRCCI, ACCI, BCCI, DYCCI, CRA, MRWIA and AMRTA members, $181.50 non-members includes full year membership in Margaret River Chamber of Commerce, seminar plus all materials... Click here to register Marketing for Non Retail Providers Targeting Architects, Vets, Doctors, Lawyers, Solicitors. Dentists, Accountants and other non-retail, professional service providers Date: Thursday 5 November 2009 Time: 9 – 11am Leader: John Stanley Where: Australis Hotel, Margaret River Non-Retailers...valued at $220, your investment $38.50 MRCCI, ACCI, BCCI, DYCCI, CRA, MRWIA and AMRTA members, $181.50 non-members includes full year membership in Margaret River Chamber of Commerce, seminar plus all materials...follow up individual consultations available for $100/hr, book early to avoid disappointment. Click here to register		About John Stanley John’s retail experience covers hands-on retailing in supermarkets, hardware stores, garden centres, farmers markets and drug stores. He has the uncanny ability to assimilate international political, economic and consumer lifestyle trends, translate the macro to create appropriate strategies relevant to the local conditions and culture of his clients. This skill maximises the opportunities for his clients that changing environments present. John Stanley’s winning ideas in consultancy and charismatic presentations are reflected in the huge successes achieved by his many globally diverse clients. John is now one of the most sought-after conference speakers and retail consultants on the planet.

Activities of the Margaret River Chamber of Commerce and Industry are partially funded by the Australian Government

Margart River Small Business Fightback Programme

Margaret River Small Business Fightback Programme

About John Stanley