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1-31 August
2015
www.commerceballarat.com.au
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Commerce Ballarat
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1-31 August
2015
Whilst B31 Ballarat Business Month is in its tenth year, Commerce Ballarat is proud to deliver the program for the first time in 2015.
Commerce Ballarat is an organisation committed to supporting Ballarat business. We have over 450 members ranging across every industry sector. We provide a united voice, strong, reliable leadership and advocacy for Ballarat Business.
Some benefits of membership are:
• FREE networking opportunities• Advocacy and support • Social media promotion• Weekly newsletter• A platform to promote your business• FREE development opportunities• Commerce Ballarat Business Directory listing• FREE promotional opportunities for members
Whether you are the Business Owner, Manager or Employee, we encourage you to make some time to attend the fantastic development and networking opportunities on offer during August.
“Sometimes your business needs a little TLC”
RegardsCommerce Ballarat Team
Mindshop Excellence Work Experience ProgramPresented by Commerce Ballarat in partnership with Mindshop
Date: Monday 3 August – Friday 7 August 2015Time: 9am – 4.30pmVenue: Various industries in Ballarat
This invitation only event is an interactive work experience program for Year 10 secondary students. The students spend one week in industry with the challenge of working on a “live” problem and reporting their findings back to the senior management team.For further information on the Mindshop Excellence program: Visit www.mindshopexcellence.com
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Sending Business Back to SchoolPresented by Highlands LLEN
Date: Monday 3 August 2015Time: 9.30am – 12.30pmVenue: Phoenix Secondary College Hertford Street, SebastopolCost: FREE (bookings essential)
Phoenix P-12 Community College and The Highlands Local Learning & Employment Network invites local business owners to an interactive presentation. This activity is an excellent opportunity for business leaders to go back to school and gain a taste of learning/education in 2015. A lot has changed since you were at school and you will have the opportunity to share your education journey. You will be inspired by the employees of the future.For further information and to book: Call Jannine Bennett, Highlands LLEN on 5336 5015
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BisNet BreakfastPresented by Commerce Ballarat
Date: Tuesday 4 August 2015Time: 7am – 9amVenue: Oscars Hotel, 18 Doveton Street South, BallaratCost: $20 for Commerce Ballarat Members, $30 non-members (bookings essential)
This breakfast will feature guest speaker Kate Torney. Kate became Director of News at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, the national public broadcaster, in early 2009. She is leading her executive team to reshape newsgathering and reimagine news delivery, keeping at the forefront of changing audience demands with the rapid expansion of online and mobile news.
For further information and to book:Visit www.commerceballarat.com.au
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Having Difficult ConversationsPresented by BGT
Date: Wednesday 5 August 2015Time: 9am – 1pm (includes light lunch)Venue: BGT, 14 Hill Street, BallaratCost: FREE (bookings essential)
Whenever you have a conversation no matter what the reason, there are certain things you should do to ensure the relationship between the two of you is maintained or enhanced. This is tough when the discussion is difficult, for example over a performance issue. This program gives you the method to get any difficult conversation off to a good start. There’s practice and theory combined to cover the seven step process.
For further information and to book: Call BGT on 5333 8600 or to book please register online by visiting https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/having-difficult-conversations-tickets-17090271462
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Trevor Young Personal Branding for Business Professionals: Building visibility, influence and trust in a social ageHosted by Leadership Ballarat & Western Region & The Little PR Co.
Date: Wednesday 5 August 2015Time: 3pm – 5pmVenue: Theatrette Ballarat Tech Park Central, 106 -110 Lydiard Street South, BallaratCost: $22 (bookings essential)
Being perceived as a thought leader in your industry or profession can deliver huge benefits for business as well as personally. The good news is the opportunity for savvy business professionals, entrepreneurs and subject matter experts to differentiate their personal brand using social media and online publishing platforms has never been greater, or more affordable. In this information-packed presentation, Trevor will show how business professionals (and the companies they work for) can strategically differentiate themselves and their ideas in the marketplace by effectively leveraging social technologies to build influence and authority in their brand.
For further information and to book: Visit http://bit.ly/1RfvcVu or call 5332 1247
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Obtaining R&D Tax Concessions and Protecting your IPPresented by Crowe Horwath and Davies Collison Cave
Date: Thursday 6 August 2015Time: 12.30pm – 2pm (lunch included)Venue: Crowe Horwath Boardroom, 21 Armstrong Street North, BallaratCost: FREE (bookings essential)
A 45% R&D tax offset applies to smaller companies (less than $20 mil turnover) and 40% non-refundable offset for larger companies (over $20 mil)! Learn about the eligibility criteria for applications, examples of qualifying activity, the calculation of the offset and the after tax benefit to the business, and the registration process. Also learn about the types of Intellectual Property protection available to protect R&D results (Patent, Trademark, Copyright).
For further information and to book: Email Crowe Horwath [email protected] or call 5304 5700
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TenderWrite Workshop Presented by City of Ballarat
Date: Friday 7 August 2015Time: 9am – 3pmVenue: Trench Room, Town Hall, BallaratCost: FREE (bookings essential)
Ballarat businesses interested in learning the secrets of writing winning tenders are invited to attend the City of Ballarat TenderWrite Workshop. This practical workshop aims to assist local business owners understand the tendering process and learn practical skills on how to source tender opportunities and prepare successful submissions.
For further information and to book: Email Andrea Carroll, City of Ballarat [email protected] or call 5320 5116
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Presentation of Mindshop Excellence CertificatesPresented by Commerce Ballarat in partnership with Mindshop
Date: Friday 7 August 2015Time: 3pm – 4.30pmVenue: BGT, 14 Hill Street, Ballarat
This invitation only reception is for students and industries involved in the Mindshop Excellence program who will present their findings to teachers, principals, students and local business leaders.
For further information on the Mindshop Excellence program: Visit www.mindshopexcellence.com
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Performance Leadership and DelegationPresented by BGT
Date: Monday 10 August 2015Time: 9am – 1pm (light lunch included)Venue: BGT, 14 Hill Street, BallaratCost: FREE (bookings essential)
Why is it that managers are typically running out of time while their staff are typically running out of work? In this workshop, we shall explore the role of management as it relates to the interaction between the manager and his staff. It’s about making decisions whilst keeping the monkey off your back and giving responsibility and support where it’s needed. You’ll get a straight forward performance leadership and delegation model.
For further information and to book: Call BGT on 5333 8600 or to book please register online by visiting https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/performance-leadership-and-delegation-tickets-17091724809
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Regional Human Resource Management Conference Presented by the Australian Industry Group
Date: Tuesday 11 August 2015Time: 9am – 4pm (networking after)Venue: Mercure Ballarat Hotel & Convention Centre 613 Main Road, Golden PointCost: $200 for Ai Group members $230 non-members (bookings essential) Discounts available for group bookings Designed to stimulate, inform and assist regional HR practitioners, managers, supervisors and business owners to develop strategies that add value to their organisation. Topics include bullying and harassment in the workplace, workplace health and safety, and managing difficult people.
For further information and to book: Email Jim Dannock [email protected] or call 5440 3905
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Workplace RelationsPresented by Harwood Andrews
Date: Wednesday 12 August 2015Time: 9am – 11amVenue: Oscars Hotel Ballarat 18 Doveton Street South, BallaratCost: FREE (bookings essential)
Harwood Andrews Workplace Relations Principal Jim Rutherford and Senior Associate Sonia McCabe will present on the latest developments and updates to Workplace Relations Law.
For further information and to book: Email Shelley Best, Harwood Andrews [email protected] call 5225 5234 by Friday 7 August
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Speed NetworkingPresented by the Ballarat Business Centre
Date: Tuesday 11 August 2015Time: 5.00pm – 8.00pmVenue: Ballarat Business Centre, 15 Dawson Street SouthCost: $30 (bookings essential)
Do you want to grow your business, broaden your connections and increase exposure; but don’t know how to “network” and make the contacts required to increase your reach and potential new customers. Then speed networking is the ideal way for you to meet quality contacts in an informal atmosphere, forge business relationships fast, and have heaps of fun along the way!
For further information and to book:Email [email protected]
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Introduction to Project ManagementPresented by Federation Business School
Date: Thursday 13 August 2015Time: 9.30am – 12.30pmVenue: Caro Centre – Studio 1, Federation University Australia, Mt Helen CampusCost: FREE (bookings essential)
Participants should gain an understanding of what project management is. They will also explore how project management is managed in different organisations.Places limited to 25.
For further information and to book: Email Jenny Trounce [email protected] or call 5327 9437
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Digital Marketing MasterclassPresented by DigiBiz & Federation University Australia
Date: Wednesday 12 August 2015Time: 3pm – 5pmVenue: Greenhill Enterprise Centre Meeting Room Ballarat Technology Park, Federation University Australia, Mt HelenCost: $100 (bookings essential)
Digital Marketing Masterclass (Advanced)This is an advanced session covering in-depth topics to help improve the profile of your business in the digital age. The session will cover:
• Content Management Systems (CMS) - open source and proprietary • Social Media management tools• Google Analytics• Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)• Online advertising - Facebook ads, Google Adwords
For further information and to book: Register online by visiting http://bit.ly/dig-mktg
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Small Business BusPresented by Small Business Victoria
Date: Friday 14 August and Saturday 15 August 2015Time: 10am – 4pmVenue: Friday: 27 Doveton Street North, Ballarat Saturday: Bridge Mall, 62 Bridge St, Ballarat Cost: FREE (bookings essential)
The Small Business Bus will be visiting Ballarat as part of Small Business Festival Victoria. Free one-to-one mentoring with a business expert and professional assistance from a Small Business Victoria information officer will be available on board.
For further information and to book: Please visit the Small Business Bus website at business.vic.gov.au/sbb or call the Business Victoria Contact Centre on 13 22 15
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14Business BreakfastPresented by Committee for Ballarat Guest Speaker, John Kilgour – CEO, Committee for Ballarat
Date: Friday 14 August 2015Time: 7.15am – 9amVenue: Craigs Royal Hotel (Grand Dining Room) 10 Lydiard Street South, BallaratCost: FREE for Committee for Ballarat Members $20 for non-members (bookings essential)
The Committee for Ballarat is a visionary membership body that provides progressive and innovative leadership, enabling long-term social and economic growth for an improved quality of life throughout Ballarat and the greater region. The legacy we leave for future generations is in our hands – 20, 50 and 100 years from now, we will be held accountable for the vision we created and how well we delivered it. This B31 breakfast will launch Committee’s revised 2013 – 18 Strategic Action Plan and update the Ballarat Business community on the status of key projects and initiatives being advocated by the Committee that will stimulate the local economy, grow jobs and prepare Ballarat for a population of 200,000 by 2050.
For further information and to book: http://www.trybooking.com/136225
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Small Business SupportPresented by the Victorian Small Business Commissioner
Date: Tuesday 18 August 2015Time: 7.30am – 8.30amVenue: Trench Room, Town Hall, BallaratCost: FREE (bookings essential)
Overview of services provided by the Office of the Victorian Small Business Commissioner and the Small Business Mentoring Scheme including tips and advice on commercial leasing, contract and business disputes and how to avoid them, forming and maintaining successful business relationships and more. This session will include a light working breakfast for all registered attendees.
For further information and to book: Email Michaela Lobb [email protected]
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Gov4U Advice, Support & Grants for SMEs in the Ballarat RegionPresented by AusIndustry – Business Services
Date: Monday 17 August 2015Time: 9am – 11amVenue: North Ballarat Sports Club 729 Creswick Road, Ballarat Cost: FREE (bookings essential)
AusIndustry will host an information session outlining Federal Government grant assistance programs available to SMEs through AusIndustry and the Department of Industry and Science. The session will cover current programs including the Entrepreneurs’ Infrastructure Program, the Industry Skills Fund and the R&D Tax Incentive, as well as a range of small business services.
For further information and to book: Register online by visiting http://bit.ly/1FdlUGL
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Mental Health in the WorkplacePresented by the Ballarat Regional Occupational Safety & Health Group (BROSH)
Date: Wednesday 19 August 2015Time: 12pm – 2pm (includes lunch)Venue: Country Comfort Ballarat 43 Main Road, BallaratCost: $30 for BROSH Members $35 non-members (bookings essential)
Mentally healthy workplaces are positive and productive, and get the best out of their people. Businesses that actively promote good mental health attract and retain top talent because they’re great places to work. By supporting people with mental health conditions and encouraging openness, they create workplace cultures that are diverse and inclusive.
For further information and to book: Email Jim Dannock [email protected] or call 5440 3905
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Agribusiness - Networking for Export SuccessPresented by Cultivate Agribusiness Central Highlands Inc.
Date: Tuesday 18 August 2015Time: 1pm – 4pmVenue: Trench Room, Town Hall, BallaratCost: $35 (bookings essential) afternoon tea provided
Networking event to learn about agribusiness export opportunities, how to access new markets and professional support services. Hear from a panel of experts; regional exporters and service providers.
For further information and to book: www.cultivate.org.au http://www.trybooking.com/HWAM
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Facilitating Change in your OrganisationPresented by Federation Business School
Date: Thursday 20 August 2015Time: 9.30am – 12.30pmVenue: Caro Centre – Studio 1. Federation University Australia, Mt Helen CampusCost: FREE (bookings essential)
Gain knowledge of and experience using change management tools and theories that can be taken back to your organisation, leading change and people activities, delivered in an interactive workshop environment with fellow business orientated participants. Places limited to 25.
For further information and to book: Email Jenny Trounce [email protected] or call 5327 9437
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505 ClubPresented by Commerce Ballarat
Date: Wednesday 19 August 2015Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pmVenue: North Ballarat Sports Club 729 Creswick Road, BallaratCost: FREE for Commerce Ballarat Members $16.50 non-members (bookings essential)
An evening of networking and fostering relationships to grow your business.
For further information and to book:Visit www.commerceballarat.com.au
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Secrets of my Success LunchPresented by Crowe Horwath and the Ballarat Business Centre
Date: Friday 21 August 2015Time: 12pm – 2pmVenue: Crowe Horwath Boardroom 21 Armstrong Street North, BallaratCost: FREE (bookings essential)
At this interactive and enjoyable session, you will learn from fellow local business owners and operators as they share why they are success stories, their journey, how they succeeded, what they would do differently if they had their time over and where to from here. Whilst enjoying a lovely lunch you will have the opportunity to ask questions and speak one on one with presenters after their panel discussion.
For further information and to book: Email Crowe Horwath [email protected] or call 5304 5700
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21Improving your Business with Health and Safety Presented by WorkSafe
Date: Friday 21 August 2015 Time: 7.30am – 9.30am Venue: Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre, Main Road, Ballarat Cost: FREE (bookings essential)
Join WorkSafe representatives as they discuss the latest in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Return to Work. Plus hear CGU discuss WorkCover insurance, and learn more about WorkSafe’s free OHS Essentials Program for small to medium-sized businesses. Don’t miss out on this free opportunity to find out more about how you can provide a safe and healthy workplace for your employees.
For further information and to book: worksafe.vic.gov.au/smallbusinessevents
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AMPLIFY YOUR SUCCESS: Dinner with Naomi SimsonPresented by the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources
Date: Monday 24 August 2015Time: 6pm – 8.30pmVenue: Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre 613 Main Road, BallaratCost: Early Bird $45, Full Price $60 (includes 2 course dinner)
As a ‘Shark’ on Network TEN’s Shark Tank and Founding Director of RedBalloon, Naomi Simson is living proof that passion, purpose and persistence for an idea can launch a global business. Naomi speaks passionately on how innovation can happen anywhere, and is excited by the abundance of ideas out there. Her tales of real-life business experiences – her own and others – will arm you with the fundamentals you need to amplify your passion and make your ideas come to life. She is engaging, funny and supercharged. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to hear from one of the best!
For further information and to book: Visit naomisimsonballarat.eventbrite.com.au for special offers and book your place today.
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25Family Business BreakfastPresented by Harwood Andrews
Date: Tuesday 25 August 2015Time: 7am – 9amVenue: The Provincial, Lydiard Street South, BallaratCost: FREE (bookings essential)
Harwood Andrews has a specific part of its practice called the Family Business Hub, devoted solely to advising families in business. The lawyers involved form relationships with business owners so that they understand the business and assist it to achieve the desired commercial objectives. In this presentation we will explain how we provide unique solutions based on our understanding that family business advising requires a completely different skill set in such diverse areas as family involvement, succession, governance, family meetings and growth through acquisition or merger.
For further information and to book: Email Shelley Best, Harwood Andrews [email protected] or call 5225 5234 by Friday 21 August
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Federation Business School Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence AwardsPresented by Commerce Ballarat
Date: Thursday 27 August 2015Time: 6pm – 12amVenue: Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre Main Road, BallaratCost: $145 (bookings essential)
Join us for an evening of celebration of Ballarat business with the announcement of the winners in the 2015 Federation Business School Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards. Guests will be treated to an evening full of surprises with a mesmerising performance from Axis of Awesome. The Gala Night is the most anticipated business event on the Ballarat calendar.
For further information and to book: Limited tickets on sale July 28. Email [email protected]
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Business InsurancePresented by Simplex Insurance Solutions
Date: Wednesday 26 August 2015Venue: Ballarat Business Centre Dawson Street South, BallaratCost: FREE (bookings essential)
Business Insurance 101 9.30am – 12pmLearn what it is all really about without any sales pitch or pressure. Understand what you really need to protect both yourself and your business.
The Top 3 Things All Business Owners Need to Know About Insurance 1pm – 3.30pmCyber Insurance, Business Interruption Insurance and the dangers of being under insured - tools to help you correctly estimate your sums to insure.
Toolbox Talk – Insurance 4pm – 6pmUnderstand your WorkCover responsibilities, learn about changes to Builders Warranty and what to look out for when considering Construction & Tools Insurance.
For further information and to book: Contact Helen or Lauren on 5331 5633 or email [email protected]
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