Posted 26-05-2009
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Small Business
by Virginia Wren

How to sell during tough times

Running a home-based business can be a lonely proposition, particularly in these difficult financial times

The NSW Department of State and Regional Development and Illawarra ITeC would like to invite you to a FREE half-day seminar presented by Tony Gattari. 

The seminar will cover the following topics:

• Master the 6 steps of the Achievers Group 'Sales Cycle'
• Apply 21 strategies on how to get immediate sales results
• Learn powerful psychological profiling techniques that allow you to sell to any personality type
• Transform from being a salesperson to being a problem solver, through the art of communication and getting others to see your point of view
• Use the 101 sales tips that will give you an advantage over your competition
• Learn how to build an immediate relationship with your customers
• PLUS YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE: A comprehensive 70-page workbook which can be used for immediate results in your business!

DateVenueTimeContact
27 May 2009 Nowra – Shoalhaven City Council, Bridge Rd1.00pm – 4.00pmPhone Illawarra ITeC on 1300 065058
Email: sbec@illawarraitec.com.au    
Or fax to:  4423 5996
28 May 2009 Wollongong – Villa D’Oro, Flinders St9.00am – 12 noon Phone Illawarra ITeC on 1300 065058
Email: itec@illawarraitec.com.au
Or fax to:  4223 3199
28 May 2009 Mittagong – Mittagong RSL Club, Hume Hwy2.00pm – 5.00pm Phone Illawarra ITeC on 1300 065058
Email: sbec@illawarraitec.com.au
Or fax to:  4423 5996
29 May 2009 Kiama –
Kiama Pavilion, Bong Bong St
9.15am – 12.30pm Phone Krystin at Kiama Council on 4232 0414 Email: krystinh@kiama.nsw.gov.au
Or fax to 4232 0479

Protecting your innovation and establishing your brand  

Over 100 people attended the above seminars held in Wollongong, Mittagong and Nowra to listen to speakers from:

• Davies, Collison and Cave (IP Attorneys)
• IP Australia
• University of Wollongong

speak on how to protect your innovation and your brand.

This FREE seminar, which is run on an annual basis, attracts more and more attendees every year as people realise that their brand is something that needs to be protected.

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). Protection of your innovations, such as new inventions and/or 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 the increased awareness of your products or services in the public domain leading to the increased growth of your business.

If you missed out on attending the above FREE seminars, but would still like to receive some free legal advice on protecting your Intellectual Property, then book in for a free consultation with our IP Attorney through Illawarra ITeC. 

Appointments are now being made for:

Time:   Half hourly appointments
Date:   Friday 5 June 2009  Illawarra ITeC in Wollongong
Cost:   FREE
RSVP:   Call 1300 650 058 to make an appointment

Small Business Workshops   

Illawarra ITeC regularly runs a suite of small business workshops to help you grow your business and improve your business skills. Workshops run include:

• Small Business Basics – for new start up businesses
• Marketing
• Business Planning
• Basic Bookkeeping
• Are you Charging the Right Price to Make a Profit
• Improving Customer Service
• Understanding Your Financial Statements

Please ring Illawarra ITeC if you would like to book in for any of the above workshops or would like to discuss any aspect of your business with one of our business advisers.

Free Business Advisory Services

If this current economic situation is really getting you down and you find you are struggling and really need some business advice – call Illawarra ITeC and make an appointment to see one of our Business Advisors. 

Illawarra ITeC has five Small Business Programs to either :

- help you get started in your business venture; or
- further develop your business skills and improve your business.

All programs provide free and confidential business advice. We have offices based in Wollongong, Nowra and Mittagong - but we are also a mobile service and can come to you. 

• Illawarra Business Advisory Service (IBAS)
• Business Enterprise Centre (BEC)
• New Enterprise Development Scheme  (NEIS)
• Illawarra Innovation Advisory Service (IIAS)
• Aboriginal Enterprise Development Officer (ADEO) Program

Call Illawarra ITeC today on 1300 065 058

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
No LEASE – Monthly Rental Agreement only.

Run your business from established 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.

If you require further information please don’t hesitate to contact me on 4223 3100 or 1300 650 058.


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  

 

Virginia Wren is the Manager of the Illawarra Small Business Centre (a division of Illawarra ITeC). The Illawarra Business Advisory Service is funded by the NSW Department of State and Regional Development and provides free advice to small business start-ups and existing businesses.

 

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