How to Prosper in Tough Times

Tuesday 17th March Goulburn

Even if we don’t slip into recession we are in for tougher times ahead so can you afford not to hear what three experts have to say?

In this must-attend Forums, the Capital Region BEC are proud to present three experts from the world of business marketing, business operations and business financial management who will share with you their top tips on how to not just survive, but to prosper in tough times.

Our first forum was held in Canberra and we were delighted with the response.

The next of these Free 'must-attend' Forums will be held in Goulburn

The format of these forums is; we have three speakers who speak for twenty minutes each. We have a Business Accountant to explain some things you can do financially, a Marketing person who can show you ways of selling your way out of a downturn and a local business identity who will explain what they are doing personally.
These presentations are then followed by a forum and questions from the floor. An opportunity to network with other local businesses then follows.
 

Guest Speakers for the Goulburn are:

Steve Swadling - 2GN
Steve has been a resident of Goulburn for over 50 years and is the Manager of Radio Goulburn, 2GN and Eagle FM. Formerly he was a Goulburn City Councilor and Deputy Mayor, Past President of the Chamber of Commerce, and he formed the Goulburn Business Enterprise Centre and was the foundation Chairman. Currently he is a Member of Bradfordville Community Hall Inc. Committee, Foundation member of Salvation Army Street Van and President of the Goulburn Soldiers Club. Steve is married to Mireen and has three adult children.
 

Barry McEntee – Goulburn First National Real Estate
Barry has 19 years experience in the Real Estate industry. He started his real estate career as a salesperson in the Macarthur region working in both Campbelltown and Camden in the early 1990s. In 1997 Barry took a job as a corporate Auctioneer with the First National Real Estate Network based in Sydney. After 4 years in this role Barry was offered the State Manager’s position with First National in Queensland which he accepted. In 2004 Barry started Goulburn First National Real Estate in partnership with his great mate John Woodman. Barry’s wife Heidi is also heavily involved in their business. Barry and Heidi have two sons, Thomas aged 6 and Jack aged 4.
 

Peter Norton – PricewaterhouseCoopers
Peter Norton is a business and tax advisor with hands on experience in managing family owned businesses. Peter is approaching 20 years of service with PWC where he provides tax and business consulting services to clients spanning the whole spectrum from small family owned enterprises through to listed companies.

                          

Goulburn:

DATE: Tuesday 17 March 2009

TIME: 10.00am-12.00noon (registrations start at 9:45am)

LOCATION: Goulburn Regional Art Gallery Goulburn Civic Centre Cnr Bourke & Church Streets Goulburn.

RSVP: By Monday 16 March COB

COST: FREE (Refreshments included)

To register:

Please download and Fax  Registration Form (.PDF)

or call Helena on 02 6297 3121 or email admin@crbec.com.au
 

Cooma Wednesday 1st April Time: 9:30am to 11:30am
Location: Cooma Ex-Services Club.

Yass  Tuesday 14th April Time: 10:15am to 12:15pm                 Location: Yass Soldiers Club.

Professional Services Clinics
'free professional advice'
One week following the ‘forums’ we will be offering ‘Professional Service Clinics.
At these clinics 'forum' attendees will be able to get specific expert Accounting, Legal Advice or Business Advice for their particular business at no cost.
This is a golden opportunity if you wish to discuss restructuring your business or to check on your trademark or follow up any genuine business issues
Speak with an expert at no cost.