The Illawarra/South Coast region will be host to an array of events to help you develop your ideas, strengthen your market presence, and increase your business opportunities. Most events are free, and all events will help your business soar in these tough times.
The Small Business website is where you can find and register for an event that suits your needs. Simply go to www.smallbusinessmonth.nsw.gov.au
And, to launch Small Business Month off in the Illawarra -
Protecting your brand
If you are already in business, or looking to start your own enterprise in the near future, then it is vital that you consider how to identify and protect one of your key business assets - your intellectual property (IP).
Protecting your product design as well as the establishment of a well recognised brand can be achieved through the use of appropriate intellectual property rights (IP) which can in turn lead to an increased awareness of your products or services in the public domain leading to the increased growth of your business.
At the next meeting of the Wollongong Small Business Club you will hear information from IP specialist William Hird from Davies Collinson Cave on the various forms of intellectual property rights that are available for Australian businesses and how they can best be used to protect and establish your brand.
Time : 5.15pm to 7.30pm
Date : Tuesday 1st September 2009
Cost : FREE to attend – catering provided
RSVP: Ring Lee at RDA Illawarra on 4227 4500
Planning for retail success
 Are you in retail?
Do you want to increase your success?
Creating strong retail trade does not just happen, but success will be your reward if you are well prepared.
As retailers we need to be ready to make any move necessary in our business to strengthen our position in the market.
This is a time to gain some ground by building your plan to trade smarter and channel your resources and energy to improved customer experience and more diligent retailing disciplines.
The Illawarra ITeC and a speaker from the Australian Retailers Association would like to invite you to a Breakfast Seminar where you will learn how to:
→ Make your competitive edge last
→ Build your point of difference
→ Use your team as a secret marketing weapon
→ Motivate your salespeople for immediate results
→ Create a targeted marketing plan that achieves profit
Time: 7am to 8.45am
Date: Tuesday 8th September 2009
Venue: Villa D’oro Function Centre
39 – 41 Flinders Street Wollongong
Cost: $10.00 per person
RSVP: Please call Illawarra ITeC on 4223 3100 to register
The Services provided by The Illawarra ITeC Ltd are partially funded by the Australian Government.
Free Small Business Advisory Services
Are you:
• Facing cash flow issues and looking for advice?
• Looking for marketing ideas?
• Wanting to run a business idea by someone?
• Need some legal advice?
Keep in mind that your sounding board, The Small Business Advisory Service, is available and covers the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands. And even better, it's free!
To book your 1-hour appointment with a business facilitator, please call 1300 065 058. We also have access to professional accounting and legal advice free of charge.
The Services provided by The Illawarra ITeC Ltd are partially funded by the Australian Government.
Marketing Your Business
It is not enough to just have a fantastic product or service; you also need to be able to understand how to market your product or service to potential customers and clients.
This workshop will help you understand the different aspects of marketing, how your product / service fit into the whole market and how you can market your business more effectively. We will discuss:
• Conducting Market Research
• Who is your Target Market / Competitors
• The Four Ps of Marketing
• SWOT Analysis
• Requirements of Developing a Marketing Plan
Time : 9.30am to 12noon
Date : Friday 25th September 2009
Cost : $40.00 – light Refreshments included
Venue : Illawarra ITeC Wollongong
Serviced Offices Available
Are you looking for serviced offices in the CBD of Wollongong for a reasonable cost?
Illawarra ITeC has fully serviced office space available now
Offices start from as little as $506.00 per month!
No LEASE – Monthly Rental Agreement only.
Run your business from an establish offices in a prime location or utilise Illawarra ITeC’s virtual office facility.
Benefits include:
• Short term / Long term availability
• FULLY services offices
• Reception/Mailing/Cleaning
• Your phone answered in your business name
• Business name signage
Additional services available:
• Broadband Internet Access
• Undercover Parking available
• Training/Casual Interview Rooms for hire
Premises located at:
1/336 Keira Street (Cnr Keira and West Streets) Wollongong, NSW 2500.
Contact Sarah on (02) 4223 3100 to arrange an inspection and discuss rates.
Free Small Business Advisory Services
Are you:
• Facing cash flow issues and looking for advice?
• Looking for marketing ideas?
• Wanting to run a business idea by someone?
• Need some legal advice?
Keep in mind that your sounding board, The Small Business Advisory Service, is available and covers the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands. And even better, it's free!
To book your 1-hour appointment with a business facilitator, please call: 1300 065 058. We also have access to professional accounting and legal advice free of charge.
Do you receive our weekly Illawarra ITeC Small Business News Newsletter? If not, email Virginia today on ibec@illawarraitec.com.au and we will automatically send you a copy.
This is only a brief outline of the types of small business advice and assistance that we can offer. Want to know more? Remember I am a FREE service and can assist you in developing your business in many ways. Call me today on 4223 3100 or check out our website at www.illawarraitec.com.au
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