Legal Aid
November 16, 2008 – 10:12 amThe State Government has recently introduced a system of legal aid for small business.
Up to 5 hours legal work can be accessed via vouchers which are made available to the small business owner by the Department of State and Regional Development. After the work is done the vouchers are cashed in by the lawyer.
For more information contact Daniel Boland at the Business Enterprise Centre Sydney on 9089 7630.
Rick Christie Public Officer Haymarket Chamber of Commerce
High profile chef cooking demos
October 26, 2008 – 10:00 amDear All
Deirdre O’Loghlin a member of the chamber from O’Loghlin Communications (see details on HCC website) is organising a series of high profile chef cooking demos followed by a complimentary dinner at Domayne and is extending an invitation to the chamber members to attend a special function by Peter Evans.
Peter is an award winning chef/cookbook author who is co-owner of Hugo’s group of restaurants and is compere of Channel Nine’s “Fresh” program which goes to air every weekday. He is renowned for his fabulous seafood and stunning presentation.
Date: Wednesday 5th November 2008.
Time: 6 p.m.
Venue: Domayne, 84 O’Riordan St., Alexandria.
It will be a very special Cooking Demonstration followed by a complimentary dinner, recipes and wines supplied by De Bortoli.
Free Parking
If you are interested in attending please let me know, do not call Domayne.
Peter Wong
City warns bill poster offenders to clean up or face fines
October 20, 2008 – 8:38 pm19 October 2008
Companies using bill posters to illegally advertise on Sydney streets are on notice to stop their environmentally damaging practices or face fines of more than $1500 per poster.
To combat the problem the City has written to 130 known offenders warning them to stop polluting or face the consequences with enforcement action to commence from November 10.
The warning comes ahead of a City of Sydney plan to clean up Sydney’s streets many of which are littered with bill posters which damage the environment and cost millions of dollars of ratepayers’ money to remove.
Garry Harding, the City of Sydney’s Director of City Services said bill posters are one of the most significant urban pollution problems faced by the Council.
“Last financial year we removed more than 340,000 bill posters covering about 112,000 square metres from hoardings, telegraph poles and street signs.
“To put this into context, that’s the equivalent of about 438 tennis courts, 184,000 sheets of A4 paper, 60 trees or about five tonnes of paper. And that’s just in 12 months.
“In the past fours years removing bill posters has cost City of Sydney ratepayers more than $6M.
“Apart from the number of trees being cut down to create these posters, they look ugly, deteriorate quickly, and have the potential to wash into the stormwater system polluting our Harbour,” Mr Harding said.
Under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act bill posting is considered illegal because it is a form of pollution. Councils can issue fines directly to the venue responsible for producing the bill poster.
Fines include a Prevention Notice of $320 once Council seizes the bill posters with subsequent offences attracting fines of $750 for individuals and $1500 for organisations.
“The vast majority of bill posters removed by City of Sydney workers are produced by large corporate venues and companies,” Mr Harding said.
Community notices such as garage sales, lost pets and local fetes are not being targeted.
The City of Sydney has installed eight poster pillars on popular city streets as part of a 12-month trial to provide a legitimate location for notices and posters. The posters will be removed on a weekly basis.
The locations include:
- Darlinghurst - Oxford St, near Liverpool Street
- Darlinghurst - Oxford Street near Taylor Square south
- Erskineville - Erskineville Road, near Prospect Street
- Glebe - Bay Street near Grose Street
- Haymarket - Thomas Street near Hay Street
- Kings Cross - Bayswater Road at Darlinghurst Road
- Kings Cross - William Street, near Brougham Street
- Moore Park - Anzac Parade near Cleveland Street
The poster pillars are similar in design to many used around the world, including major cities such as Paris, Berlin and Lucerne in Switzerland.
King St Newtown and Glebe Point Road in Glebe will not be targeted in the initial campaign as poster pillars are not currently located in those precincts.
Venues and businesses selling products are encouraged to think about using more sustainable promotional practices such as online advertising and other media.
To nurture and support up and coming bands and promote events the City runs a very popular “What’s On” website providing free event listings for upcoming Sydney events and gigs. Currently the site has more than 25,000 subscribers and 60,000 visitors to the site every month (www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/whatson).
Sydney’s media outlets, its metropolitan and suburban newspapers, TV and radio stations also promote events and venues on their websites.
Media Contact: Josh MacKenzie (02) 9265-9082 or 0402 351 459
Optim Legal
September 25, 2008 – 10:09 amCompany: Optim Legal
Product: Law firm
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HCC New Executive Committee Members
September 24, 2008 – 12:10 pmPresident: Shah Yee
Vice President: Brad Chan
Treasurer: Vince Santos
Secretary: Paul Hsiung
Public Officer: Rick Christie
Corporate Governance: Marika Janis
Membership/Advisers: Peter Wong, George Wing Kee
Advisers: Vaughn de Vocht, Karen McIntosh, Kate Tribe
WORLD SME EXPO
September 17, 2008 – 11:39 amThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is putting a call to local companies for the WORLD SME EXPO. The HKTDC has an exclusive package to receive complimentary accommodation * for any Australian company wanting to showcase its products or services at the upcoming WORLD SME EXPO 10-12 December 2008. *(conditions apply) Please see below
Opportunities by the handful at World SME Expo - Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Australia/ New Zealand Office is calling on companies to exhibit and showcase at the upcoming WORLD SME EXPO to be held 10-12 December 2008 in Hong Kong. See website for information http://worldsmeexpo.hktdc.com/
This global connection will allow for individual businesses to
- market services and solutions to more than 26,000 global business visitors
- meet partners to help you enter the China and Asia market
- make new business contacts via HKTDC Business Matching Service
The following Exhibitor benefits will be on offer
- three nights (3) complimentary accommodation at pre-selected HKTDC hotel
- complimentary HKTDC Business Matching service
- online and print exposure on the Expo’s website and international directory
HKTDC Australia / NZ is looking for companies in the following fields to exhibit
- Financing
- Legal and Accounting
- Marketing and Management
- Trade Publications
- Chambers of Commerce
- Business Groups
- Logistics
- Human Resources
- Tourism Operators
- Other service and solution providers
Concurrent Fair includes Innovation, Design and Technology Expo
For deadline to participate and for cost contact Mr Peter Bosevski from HKTDC Sydney Office sydney.office@tdc.org.hk or peter.bosevski@tdc.org.hk
Walking tour of the Haymarket/Chinatown area
August 13, 2008 – 11:38 am
Dear all
The chamber will be conducting a walking tour of the Haymarket/Chinatown area for Families With Children From China organisation (a member of the chamber).
We are asking members, businesses to provide information brochures or souvenirs so that we can hand out to these groups – this is a great way to advertise your business.
Let me know if you are interested.
Regards
Peter Wong
BUSTING BUSINESS MYTHS
August 11, 2008 – 7:59 pmTuesday 2 September 2008
4:30 pm – 6:15 pm
Powerhouse Museum, Sydney
Separate fact from fiction. Business experts from industry, consultancy and Government address some of the biggest business myths to help you plan and run your business more effectively. Busting Business Myths is hosted by Robert Lee, the voice of the popular Mythbusters TV show.
Register online at www.smallbusinessmonth.nsw.gov.au
Or call the Small Business September Hotline on 1300 661 539