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September

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September 3rd

thinkBIG Business Forum - Sydney

Grow your business and be inspired with the latest in sales, marketing and business development.  A business event like no other, thinkBIG business forum allows you to feast on practical seminars in bite sized 20 minute pieces.

  • Hear stories from experts and business owners on what worked and what didn’t
  • Learn leading edge sales and marketing techniques
  • Understand the new generation of customers and how they make purchase decisions
  • Learn how innovation builds your business
  • Take away a practical business plan for your business

No other forum brings to small businesses such cutting edge information which until now has been reserved for large corporations.

For your small business to succeed, don’t miss out on the thinkBIG business forum 2008!

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September 4th

The Churchill Club - Web 2.0: Big Communities/Small Island - Melbourne

A frank and fearless discussion with a group of  successful Australian entrepreneurs, who will share their successful experiences and insights into building global online communities in niche markets.
 
Covering, strategies, marketing, partnering and the failures as well as the successes.  Note there will be "No spin, no hype, and definitely no Powerpoint".  Each speaker will have 5 minutes to state their position followed by an hour of Q&A.
 
Price $33 Members / $55 Non Members.  Ticket price includes drinks , canapes and a podcast of the evening.
 
Speakers:
David Eedle - CEO, Collectzing & Founder Artshub
Justin Moran - Cheif Evangelist, Funk Sexy Cool
Dr John Banks - Postdoctoral Research Fellow, QUT  (ex manager of the online community relations team for Auran Trains)
 
Moderator:
Nick Sayer – Director, Eclipse Group

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September 12th - 14th

The Franchising & Business Opportunities Expo - Brisbane

Franchising & Business Opportunities Expos return in 2008, and will continue to deliver the latest industry leading knowledge to first time franchise buyers and investors, as well as existing business owners.

The Franchising & Business Opportunities Expo is the one-stop-shop for franchise and business owners eager to stay ahead of industry trends, opportunities and developments.

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September 15th - 18th

Go for Growth - What You Must Do to Increase the Value of Your Fast Growing Company

Adelaide/Melbourne/Sydney/Brisbane 

Powerful, practical growth strategies for SME’s

Business Connect brings you an outstanding one-day seminar for entrepreneurs and business owners. This seminar will feature Verne Harnish, rated one of the Top Ten Minds in Small Business.
 
Verne Harnish, aka "The Growth Guy" has all the credentials to help you plan and execute your growth strategy. For practical and actionable tools in creating focus, alignment, better communication and a killer strategy it's a must attend event.
 
Verne will show you how to multiply cash flow and profits, drive your company to the next level and catapult your organisation ahead of competitors.  

Special $100 discount for smartcompany.com.au subscribers. Use promo code: smartcompany when registering

Places are limited and this seminar will sell out!

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September 19th

The Churchill Club - The Complete Guide To Raising Capital - Melbourne

Things are getting tougher for small Australian IP backed companies.  The global credit crunch is biting and the government isn't helping by closing down programmes such as Commercial Ready.
 
The Churchill Club offers a panel of industry experts with global insights on trends and opportunities on this topic, with no Spin, Hype or Powerpoint!
 
Price $33 Members / $55 Non Members. Ticket price includes drinks , canapes and a podcast of the evening.
 
Speakers:
Ben Burge - CEO, JT Campbell
Greg Barnes - ED, Imprimatur Capital
Joe Barber - CEO, Thirdscreen Media
 
Moderator:
Brendan Lewis - Executive Director, The Churchill Club Ltd

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September 26th - 28th

Breakthrough to Success Seminar - Adelaide

Breakthrough to success gives you tools to significantly enhance your performance at work … in the area of sales, motivation, enthusiasm, personal growth, profits, finances, leadership and productivity.

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