Hi <<First Name>>,
Whilst we are busily working on planning for 2018 events, sponsorship, speakers and development there is still plenty happening in 2017.
Our Christmas b2b Buy Local media campaign starts today. If every adult were to spend $500 on their Christmas shopping in Ballarat this would inject more than $40 million back into our economy. Our message to residents is to shop local and take advantage of our fabulous stores and to retailers, make your shops beautiful now and offer an amazing customer experience.
Watch out from next Wednesday when the b2b Xmas Bunyips will be hiding around the town, find all 10 and you could go in the draw to win $1000.00 worth of vouchers.
We believe that an important role for us is also disseminating information and creating conversations. To this end we are facilitating the opportunity for you to receive an update first hand from our Councillors and CEO, see below for more details.
 Happy Spring Carnival
Jodie Gillett
Chief Executive Officer
Commerce Ballarat
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When was the last time you used a phone book to find a business? Online search is the number 1 way for Australian's to find local businesses, with over 80% of Australians owning a smart phone and an average of 3.3 devices per person, having a digital media presence is essential to growing your business.
At Reddrop Media they offer simplified fixed price monthly packages for Website Design, Google AdWords and Search Engine Optimisation. Don’t wait call Gavin today on 0466 745 007. |
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This event provides young professionals with an opportunity to get together to build networks and strengthen relationships with like-minded individuals, in a relaxed environment. One complimentary drink on arrival will be provided along with finger food on the night. Live music from Mark Muldoon. Bring a Christmas gift for a CAFS Child. The event will be held on Wednesday, November 15 from 5.30pm, at The Yacht Club and is proudly supported by Harwood Andrews. For more information and to register click here.
The Next YPN Coffee Catch Up - Thursday, November 30 for more information click here
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Your opportunity to receive an update first hand on plans and projects followed by a Q & A session.
Everyone is invited to the After Five co-hosted by RDV and Mitchell Harris in the Barrel Shed at the completion of the Q & A.
The event will be held on Wednesday, November 29 from 4pm - 5.30pm at Mitchell Harris Wines (upstairs). For more information and to register click here
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The “After Five” is your chance to network, foster relationships with other like-minded people and build your profile in a casual setting. The host is given the opportunity to showcase their business to attendees and will provide drinks and savories for your enjoyment. We encourage attendees to bring along staff, colleagues or a guest. This will also be an opportunity to acknowledge both Mentees and Mentors from the 2017 Mentoring Program. Regional Development Victoria & Mitchell Harris Wines invite you to this exciting event on Wednesday, November 29 from 5.30pm - 7.30pm at Mitchell Harris Wines. For more information and to register click here
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Decembers BisNet breakfast will give attendees the chance to bid and purchase from an exciting range of donated goodies! All proceeds from the morning will be donated to the 3BA Christmas Appeal helping make Christmas time more enjoyable for more than 4,000 Ballarat area families. Also hear from guest speaker Patrick Shaw cycling Champion. The event will be held on Tuesday, December 5 from 7am - 8.45am at the Ballarat & District Trotting Club. For more information and to register click here
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 Strengthen Your Brand in 2018
The Federation Business School Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards celebrates our wonderful business community, in 2018 the awards will be in their 30th year! If you are interested in linking your business with these awards contact jodie@commerceballarat.com.au there are limited opportunities.
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 Buy Local this Christmas!
Christmas trading could pump more than $40 million into our local economy. Residents are encouraged to shop in Ballarat and surrounds this festive season read full media release here. We're also encouraging members as part of our b2b Xmas Campaign to send pictures through of their business decorated in holiday cheer which we will distribute through our digital channels. Also keep a look out for our b2b adverts on Win, Prime, 3BA and Power FM.
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The 5 biggest mistakes made by marketers in the Christmas  lead-up
Source: Marketing Mag 31 October 2017
As the pre-Christmas campaign rush hits, Katie Maxwell discusses five mistakes marketers make at this time of the year, and how to avoid them. It’s getting to the pointy end of the year and most retail marketers are experiencing the pre-Christmas campaign rush. We know marketers are short on time and budget. Even if you haven’t been planning since March read more...
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 Australian businesses not optimised for mobile payments – research
Source: Marketing Mag 1 November 2017
PayPal mCommerce Index 2017 shows a continued gap between consumer demand and business readiness to accept mobile payments. A recent research commissioned by PayPal Australia reveals that Australians are shopping on their mobiles more than ever, but only half of Australian read more...
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 How to use the consumer psychology to attract customers
Source: Smart Company September 2017
It’s no coincidence that when you visit large shopping centres, the experience feels eerily familiar. Centre maps are usually located in the same area, the spaces feel similar and the conveniences are the same. What you probably don’t immediately realise is that extensive consideration has gone into these spaces, ensuring they are designed to create read more...
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2017 Mentoring Program Success
"When we applied for the 2017 CommerceBallarat Mentoring Program, we were unsure whether we would be eligible as a start-up business. Commerce Ballarat worked hard to find us a suitable mentor and from there we have gone from strength to strength. We cannot speak highly enough of our mentor, Martijn, whose brand of encouragement and tough love was exactly what we needed. We are also grateful to Annie, a fellow mentee, for assisting us with a business name. We recently came runners up in the Hume Bank Life Tech Challenge, giving us prize money to invest in the business, publicity and a terrific morale boost. We look forward to being part of the Commerce Ballarat community for some time to come." Team at tecbox - Apply now for 2018 here
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 Ballarat International Foto Biennale invited to Sydney Festival
Ballarat International Foto Biennale’s photo exhibition exploring the contemporary experience of Indigenous Australians 'Tell' has been invited to be part of the 2018 Sydney Festival. The Sydney Festival runs from January 6 - 28 2018 enlivens and transforms Sydney with a bold cultural celebration based on big ideas and cutting-edge art and performance. For more information CLICK HERE
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L2P Ballarat Launches 5th Car 
The L2P Learner Driver Program is officially launching its 5th car, made possible by the generosity of program partners Bendigo Bank Buninyong, Child and Family Services (CAFS) and The Rotary Club of Ballarat South. The L2P Program is a United Way Ballarat & The Ballarat Foundation program and is delivered in partnership with several local agencies. You can find out more about the L2P Learner Driver Program here
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Flexible arrangements working well read more...
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b2b Business to Ballarat - Christmas #BuyLocalBallarat - Watch video... |
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