Maleny Commerce President Stephen Dittmann, Secretariat co-ordinator Carrie Shaw with sponsor Tim Bagshaw
Today more than ever there is a growing recognition of the importance of developing close relationships between businesses.
Building on their previous success Maleny Commerce is once again hosting Hinterland Connects, allowing both Hinterland and Coastal businesses to meet and open up valuable business opportunities.
This is an important event for businesses to attend, allowing them to not only engage with all levels of government, but to meet and discover the diversity of businesses in the local area. Maleny Commerce President Stephen Dittmann says ‘Success is in our ability to build relationships. Many of our members want to learn to network more effectively, so we have created this event help them develop this skill.’
Networking guru, Geoff Butler from Vestra Business Advantage, attended the last Hinterland Connects and says “It’s important to remember that networking is a form of work, it’s not net-eating or net-drinking.” He attributes the success of Hinterland Connects to the fact that it focuses on teaching people how to effectively network through a series of structured networking activities.
A free workshop, sponsored by Sunshine Coast Enterprises, will also take place prior to networking, titled ‘How to add value to your business’.
The next Hinterland Connects takes place on Tuesday 18th August 2009, 5.30pm – 7.30pm at the Maleny RSL and bookings are essential.
In addition to networking another exciting initiative of Maleny Commerce is an upcoming half day seminar titled ‘Winning in Challenging Times’. This seminar is supporting local businesses by providing short, sharp and professional workshops relevant to the current business environment. Tim Bagshaw from Maleny Physiotherapy is pleased to be one of the sponsors of these practical and informative workshops which include Retaining Profit with Reduced Revenue, The New IR legislation and its Effect on the Small Business Sector, Entity Structures for your Business and Workplace Health & Safety, Working within the Regulatory Framework. The workshop is being held at the Maleny RSL on Tuesday 4th August, 7.00am – 11.00am
For those businesses who are not yet members of Maleny Commerce, now is your chance to join. Simply book in to attend either Hinterland Connects or the ‘Winning in Challenging Times’ seminar and have the opportunity to purchase membership at 50% off the regular price.
For further information on Maleny Commerce and upcoming events visit www.malenycommerce.org.au, email info@malenycommerce.org.au or phone 0438 183 204.
“Hinterland Connects gave me the opportunity to meet other people in small business who may be able to use my services. It was a great way to meet face to face with new people and explain what my business can offer them. People remembered me when they pulled out my business card. I was amazed when I later received some new business. Thank you to the team from Maleny Commerce for the information received on the night.”
Steve Murray
“As a regular networking event attendee, I was recently pleased to attend the inaugural and following HINTERLAND CONNECTS events in Maleny. With the combination of Maleny Commerce, the dynamic team from Vestra and the attendance by in access of 100 likeminded business people – the events were a huge success and very well run. Like thousands of business people on The Sunshine Coast, I run my business from home and the contacts gained at such an event are invaluable. Well done to all from Hinterland Connects.”
Geoff Stephens – deSIGNa total graphics services
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