Good Afternoon <<First Name>>,
In Australia trade between small, medium and large businesses totals more than $550 billion a year. Improving payment times will improve productivity and help ease the stress for small business owners. As you all know healthy cash flows and working capital are critical to the viability of a business and its ability to expand and create jobs.
Recently we signed up to The Australian Supplier Payment Code which is a new voluntary initiative, more details about how you can join up are included in your newsletter.
Lots coming up over the next few weeks, hope to see you soon.
Cheers,
Jodie Gillett
Chief Executive Officer
Commerce Ballarat
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Established in 1982 in Ballarat, the team at Remington’s Insurance Brokers are your local experts in Commercial & Domestic Insurance products.
The key to their success has been their long-standing relationships with both clients and business partners, combined with a genuine concern for your specific insurance needs and in depth knowledge of the insurance markets.
Their dedicated and experienced team is committed to providing Insurance products and service that focuses on clients’ well-being and Individual needs.
Contact them today to discuss your insurance needs.
03 5333 8000
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The free Masterclass provides practical and cost effective ideas on how manufacturing businesses can cut energy costs with the help of energy efficiency. Who should attend? Operation managers and engineers working in manufacturing business who use gas for process heat and steam will benefit by attending the Masterclass. What will be covered in the Masterclass? Gas and electricity tariffs, system maintenance for quick savings, fine tuning systems to improve gas efficiency, equipment upgrades, renewable energy options, government grants and other support and financing your project. This masterclass will be held on Friday, 16 February from 8am - 11.30am at Ballarat Golf Club. For more information and to register click here
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An opportunity for those in the hospitality Industry to come together and learn and discuss relevant issues.
This industry Chat will be held on Monday, 19 February from 10.30am at Red Lion Hotel. For more information and to register click here
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The “After Five” is your chance to network, foster relationships and build your profile in a casual setting. We encourage attendees to bring along staff, colleagues or a guest for them to experience the benefits of socialising with other likeminded people. The host is given the opportunity to showcase their business to attendees and will provide drinks and savouries for your enjoyment.
Sleeps Plumbing invites you to the Old Colonists' Club on Thursday, 22 February from 5.30pm - 7.30pm. For more information and to register click here
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Psychological Safety & Creating Thriving Teams What is a psychologically safe workplace? How do you create one? What does Google know about creating thriving teams? And what is your role as a leader in creating a psychological safe workplace and getting the most from your team? In this session you will discover: - What a psychologically safe workplace is. - Why psychological safety is important to getting the most from your people. - The role you play as a leader or manager in creating a thriving, motivated team, and
The simple steps you can take to make your workplace psychologically safe and happy. This breakfast will be held on Tuesday, 6 March from 7am - 8.45am at The Western. For more information and to register click here
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This members only event gives you the chance to enjoy a twilight meeting, build networks and strengthen relationships with other like-minded people. The evening will include fingerfood, tipping competition, punters club, lucky door prizes & racing celebrity guest interviews!
This race day will be held on Wednesday 7 March from 4pm - 8pm at Ballarat Turf Club . For more information and to register click here |
This members only Business Essentials Workshop will give you the opportunity to hear from business professionals and ask questions on the following topics; business law, accounting and social media marketing - the essentials you need to run a business. Paul Stephens (Nevett Ford Lawyers), Damien Butler (Butler Charetered Accountants) & Jordan McPhan (JRM Social). This workshop will be held on Tuesday 20 March from 9am - 12pm at Oscars Hotel. For more information and to register click here |
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EXCITING ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY
In 2018 we are celebrating 30 years of the Business Excellence Awards and are putting together a publication to help celebrate! It will feature past finalists & winners, images form the archives, stories and interviews. It will be a celebration of the Ballartat business community. It will also feature the 2018 Federation Business School Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards Finalist and their stories. The publication will be distributed late July to 5000 Ballarat business and will also be available at all Commerce Ballarat events. Download information here |
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 AUSTRALIAN SUPPLIER PAYMENTS CODE
We have just become a signatory to the Australian Supplier Payments code - Business Council of Australia. It is a voluntary, industry-led initiative that enshrines the importance of prompt and on-time payment for small business suppliers through compliance with a set of best-practice standards. Your business can find out more about it here
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 B31 BALLARAT BUSINESS MONTH - SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
B31 Ballarat Business Month will be in its thirteenth year in 2018, Commerce Ballarat is proud to deliver the program. For more information on how you can align your brand with this program contact jodie@commerceballarat.com.au
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 WHY EVERY WORKPLACE NEEDS A SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY
Source: Inspire HQ
The average person spends just over two hours every day on social media. Some surveys report that up to half of this time is during work hours. For employers’ social media presents a double-edged sword. On the one hand it can increase customer and employee engagement, build your networks, and is still one of the cheapest marketing tools around. However, for others it can be seen as a loss of productivity read more... |
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BECOME A NEW KIND OF BUSINESS LEADER 
With a management program from Federation Business School. Realise you ambition and find out about our flexible study options at their information evening on Tuesday the 20th of February at Prospects Restaurants - SMB Campus from 5pm-6pm. Their management team will be available to personally discuss your opportunities throughout the evening. Register online to secure your place for Semester 1 and join the business school with a conscience at federation.edu.au/events |
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 WATER POLO 132ND ANNIVERSARY - COME & TRY NIGHT
Water Polo Ballarat come and try night. Celebrate the anniversary of the first known women's water polo match in Australia, held in Ballarat 132 years ago! To mark the anniversary Water Polo Victoria invites you to participate in a water polo come and try night at the Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre on Monday 26 Feruary from 7.45pm - 9pm. Open to Adults ad Children 12+ for more information contact sarmstrong@vicwaterpolo.com.au or phone 03 8560 2140.
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LIVE LOCAL EAT LOCAL
The past few years have been exciting as the hospitality industry has grown and evolved, now employing nearly 4,000 people and contributing over $470m annually to the Ballarat economy. But they rely on your ongoing support. That’s why 103.1 Power FM Ballarat ask you to support local jobs and eat local this February. From Feb 12 to 18, eat out or takeaway during Eat Ballarat and share using #eatballarat |
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 BEECHWORTH BAKERY ON THE ROAD RAISING MONEY
A famous baker, his best mate, a 1930 A Model Ford to travel 7443 km’s across Australia to raise money for Cancer” Tom O’Toole is set to undertake an adventure in his 1930 A Model Ford across the country with his best mate, Keith McIntosh. The pair hope to raise awareness and money for the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute. The two mates have taken up the challenge of driving the vintage car over over 7,443 kilometers from Byron Bay, New South Wales to Shark Bay read more... |
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Business Day Out 2018 -
Thank you to Susan from Admedia for putting this together for us! Watch here |
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AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF STATISTICS
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