Business Enterprise Centre: e-Update

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29 June 2011

Dear Vaughn,

we are running our Import / Export workshop this Saturday at City office. Its a full day workshop, designed as an introduction to the world of import and export, its sure to be informative and enjoyable!

We have a grant application workshop coming up, and one on sales, see below for details. Our Facebook workshop last week was very popular. If you missed it, watch this space, we will be advertising more social media workshops soon, details TBC. Until then, are you following our facebook page? Visit us at www.facebook.com/SydneyMetroBEC. We hope you 'like' us!

The office of Fair Trading is making changes to fees from 1 July 2011. You can visit their website for details.

Happy New Financial Year!
from all at Eastern Suburbs BEC and Clearly BEC

Are you interested in import or export?

We have two great opportunities for you

Full day import/export workshop

Importing and exporting with its technical terms and potential difficulties can be daunting. Come to this workshop to hear the terms explained and learn how to get your product overseas, or bring one here.

This workshop will be held:

Saturday, 2 July 2011 City office (near Central station)

Import/export Networking event in Parramatta

The Greater Western Sydney BEC, Import Export Show and XDoc have joined forces to create this experience linking you up with other small business operators in the industry.

27 July 2011. 6pm start. Book here!

So, you want to start a small business?

Get your business off to a running start with this practical workshop

If you are just starting out in your new business, or if you have a business idea you'd like to explore, we have a great workshop to answer all your startup questions. For just $25 you can book yourself a place at

So, You Want to Start a Small Business?

Tools and Tips for Grant Applications

Make your application stand out from the crowd

Grants can be a great opportunity, but you have to have to put forward a great application to make it happen.

This workshop will be an interactive discussion about the main Government grant schemes, Government bodies and eligibility for application.

Tuesday, 5 July. BOOK HERE!

Cash RICH! Boosting Your Sales Fast

If you're working hard and not making enough money, then this is one event you must attend.

As a business owner you have to be great at understanding how to build your business through effective sales and marketing.

Tuesday, 21 July. BOOK HERE!

'after 5' networking events

Come and meet other business owners from your local area

These networking events are a great place to share the highs and lows of your week in small business with like minded people. Buy your own drinks and snacks are generously sponsored by the hosting bar or restauraunt. These events are hosted by BEC and your local Chamber of Commerce.

For more details and dates, see our website

Support local small business and thank our sponsors by choosing these venues for your next social event. (They happen to be great places to eat and drink!)

Best regards from the ESBEC /C-BEC team.

The services provided by Business Enterprise Centre are partially funded by the Australian Government. The Business Advisory program is funded by the NSW Department of Industry & Investment.