August e-Newsletter

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Supper Series - Industry Focus, Finance and Technology

The second instalment of our Supper Series will focus on Bitcoin and Crypto currencies.  This time our speaker will be Florence Ioannou, Manager at LDB Group and our MC for the night will be Vickie Burkinshaw of Purple Pyjamas. 
 
In this interactive session, Florence will discuss the concepts of Blockchain and Bitcoin. She will provide an introduction as to what it is, how it works, as well exploring the implications of how this new technology will impact businesses. Florence will also provide an overview of the associated taxation consequences of Crypto currencies.  The session will be insightful, with a Q&A session along with opportunities to network. 

Please note, seating is limited to 30.
 
When: 6.30pm to 8.30pm, Thursday 6 September 2018
Where: Hawthorn Arts Centre, 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn
Cost: $60 includes a three course meal.  Drinks at bar prices
Bookings: Click here.
RSVP: 29 August 2018
 

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The unseen international trade at home – how to work with the Australian Chinese domestic market.

Over the past decade, there has been an increased influx of migrants from the ethnic Chinese background, the so-called ‘third wave of Australian Chinese migration’. They represent a trend of growing population of affluent consumers, whose unmet demands could be tapped into by Australian businesses serving all areas. In this workshop, our presenter Jonathan Li will share with you part of his findings in working with some of these businesses, explain the existing and changing cultural differences, and how Australian businesses could tap into this lucrative market.

When: 6.00pm to 7.30pm, Thursday 16 August 2018

Where: Hawthorn Arts Centre, 360 Burwood Road Hawthorn

Cost: $15

Bookings: Click here.
 

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Tax Aspects of International Small business - Traps and Opportunities

Our presenter, Ashley King, will discuss the basic building blocks of international tax for Australian small businesses that are considering expanding offshore, or foreigners seeking to establish a small business in Australia. This will appeal to ambitious owners/managers of small businesses that have goods or services that may have appeal in foreign markets. Also would appeal to foreign residents or immigrants that are seeking to use foreign capital or investors to start a business in Australia. The presentation would also include the issues/risks the ATO looks out for and what to do if the ATO commences a review or audit.

When: 6.30pm to 8pm, Thursday 23 August 2018
Where: Hawthorn Arts Centre, 360 Burwood Road Hawthorn
Cost: $15
Bookings: Click here.
 

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The ‘F’ Word in Business - Feminine

Our presenter Vickie Burkinshaw will discuss why demonstrating feminine values like love and kindness can create better leaders and more sustainable businesses.

Business is not separate from community - it is part of it. Now, more than ever we need business to demonstrate they care. The business world moves fast and fierce and with little differentiation between products and services. How can you use love and kindness to create a loyal tribe of staff and customers?

When: 6pm to 8pm, Thursday 30 August 2018
Where: Boroondara Council offices, 4 Inglesby Road, Camberwell
Cost: $15
Bookings: Click here.
 

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LinkedIn for Freelancers and Consultants – Attracting clients
Did you think that LinkedIn was only for people looking for a 'real job'?  Well think again...LinkedIn is an amazing tool for business consultants and freelancers - if you know how to use it!   Join this live interactive event to learn:

• the various benefits of LinkedIn (beyond your Profile Page)
• how to attract the right types of clients
• how to support your clients
• how to build your reputation
• how to search engine optimise all of your content

 
When: 6.30pm to 8.30pm, Tuesday 11 September 2018
Where: Boroondara Council offices, 4 Inglesby Road, Camberwell
Cost: $15 including a light supper
Bookings: Click here.
 

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Experience Collective (formerly SeniorPreneurs)

Learn about technology and share stories with likeminded people who are starting new businesses or looking to self-employment as a way to continue to earn an income, at this regular monthly meetup.

 
Upcoming dates: 9 August, 20 September, 18 October and 8 November
When: 5.45pm - 7.45pm
Where: Boroondara Council Offices
             4 Inglesby Road, Camberwell

Cost: free (please call 9278 4814 to register your interest)

Co-Lab, Intergenerational Co-working space

Join us each Wednesday at the Co-lab, an intergenerational co-working space where you can access a hot desk, the internet and group work benches, (to name a few).  Create a collaborative advantage and get your business off to its best start.   To register your interest email business@boroondara.vic.gov.au

 

When: Wednesdays 9.00am - 5.00pm

Where: The Edward Rigby Room, Hawthorn Arts Centre

             360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn

Cost: free

 

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Free* Business Mentoring
These free, one-on-one, confidential, one-hour business mentoring sessions have been designed to assist new and established local business owners to address challenges and explore opportunities.

Sessions will be held on the second Wednesday of each month. The service utilises accredited business mentors from Box Hill Business Enterprise Centre.  Bookings are essential as places are limited. To book your place phone our Economic Development team on 9278 4814, send an email to business@boroondara.vic.gov.au
 

*This is a free service for local businesses and local business people.
 

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On-Demand Workshops
We continue the successful delivery of these 2 hour workshops where we bring the workshop to your business at a time that suits you.  Topics include Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Getting the best from your Technology **new, LinkedIn, Visual Merchandising, Instagram and Facebook.  The sessions are for Boroondara based businesses and require a minimum of 10 attendees to go ahead (maximum 15).  If you are a sole practitioner or home-based business, you can still register your interest to join a future group event.

To find out more or to book contact our Economic Development team at business@boroondara.vic.gov.au or call on 9278 4081.
 

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New from On Demand - Getting the best from Technology in your business and personal life.
These days, small businesses cannot survive without technology - love them or hate them, computers, tablets and smartphones are here to stay.  So why not find out how to get the best out of your own technology?   In this workshop Lynette Coulston will show you many simple things your technology can do for you, and that you can do with your technology - to make your business and personal life much more organised, connected, informed and (if you have time) entertained. 
 

Celebrating over 100 years of business in Burwood Village
Burwood Village has a special feel to it, with a strong sense of community and passionate traders. Just ask Burwood Cellars, Jagers Carpets and Next Home and Commercial Furnishings: these three businesses share over 100 years of history in this vibrant precinct. So how have they lasted so long? Their love for what they do is one of their key secrets to success. “To be successful we believe you need to love what you do, and we absolutely love serving our customers!” says Paul Kearney of Burwood Cellars. Similarly  for Michael Jagers of Jagers Carpets, that feeling of waking up and wanting to go to work is still there after 40 years in business.

The success of these businesses also stems from their strong focus on family, their support of other local businesses and their exceptional customer service. “Be honest, don’t set high expectations if you can’t meet them and always provide a good service,” says Michael Jagers.

For Amanda Tolhurst of Next Home and Commercial Furnishings, customer satisfaction is “the reason and inspiration for everything we do”. Amanda also believes their willingness “to diversify and change with the times” has helped them succeed over the years.

Meanwhile, Burwood Cellars support local businesses by sourcing their products from family-owned wineries, breweries and distilleries that, like them, love what they do.

Just as Burwood Village has grown over the years, so too have these businesses, though at their core they still uphold hard work, commitment and dedication to their customers, and continue to do what they love.
https://www.burwoodvillage.com.au/
Burwood Village is along Toorak Road, between Warrigal Road and Outlook Drive, Camberwell.

Hawthorn Enterprise Centre - Space for your business to thrive  
For many small to medium size businesses, the struggle to find affordable, flexible and professional office space in a dynamic and supportive environment has been largely unobtainable. For many, this obstacle has made launching and running a successful business difficult. However, in 2013 the Hawthorn Enterprise Centre was established and has been transforming the office space landscape to help provide the foundations business owners require.

With a university degree in Civil Engineering, a Masters in Finance and a string of successful entrepreneur ventures under his belt, Rodrigo Ramirez is the Managing Director and driving force behind the Hawthorn Enterprise Centre. “Our focus is not to fill an office space but rather to uncover the needs of business owners and create custom-tailored solutions. This flexibility and genuine interest to provide a professional working environment where networking opportunities are fostered is what makes the Centre unique.”

With Eva-Maria Heikenwalder more recently joining the team as the Marketing and Customer Relations Manager, more people are discovering the many benefits that the centre offers.  “Not only is the centre situated in a prime business address, but the tranquillity of park-like surroundings also offer the perfect backdrop. We provide a fully serviced office space, meeting and conference rooms, high-speed internet and best of all easy on-site car parking,” says Eva-Maria.

If you’re looking for savings on flexible, customised office space and the benefits of working in a supportive and professional environment, this could be just the solution you are after.

Rodrigo and Eva-Maria warmly welcome you to stop by for a chat today!
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Benefits Include:

• High-Speed fibre internet
• Free access to meeting room
• On-site car park included
• Natural light in all offices
• Reception Services
• Free access to on-site gym
• Customer referral program

 Business Name: Hawthorn Enterprise Centre
Address: 442 Auburn Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122
Website: www.hawthornenterprisecentre.com.au
Email: contact@hawthornenterprisecentre.com.au
Phone: 9010 5733