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April 3rd

Catalyst Club VECCI - Melbourne

A Networking event for the next generation of Business Leaders. Don't miss this must-attend cocktail party for the next generation of business leaders and ambitious professionals. Build contacts, gain ideas and inspiration form our two exciting guest speakers.
Guest Speakers: James Masini, founder and General Manager of Hippo Jobs & Simon Crowe, Managing Director of Grill'd.

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April 8th

FREE Bookkeeper Information Session (Ballarat area)

Learn more about the draft Tax Laws Amendment (Tax Agent Services) Bill 2007 and how it will affect your business.  Presented by the Association of Accounting Technicians Australia. 

This would be of interest to:

         Bookkeepers (and their clients)
         Public Practice Accountants
         TAFE/University Accounting Teachers/Students

Date: Tuesday 8th April
Time: 6.00pm – 7:30pm (Register from 5:30pm)
Venue: University of Ballarat, T Building - T North Wing, Room: T101, University Drive, Mt Helen

Numbers are limited.  Please call 1800 000 961 or email natoffice@aat.org.au to register before 1 April 2008.

Please click here for further information or to fill in the registration form.


April 9th, 15th & 17th

Selling your business at a premium - Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane

Presented by Tom McKaskill, CPA, Ph.D

Is your business worth what you think? Dramatically change your view about what your business could potentially be worth and give yourself the opportunity to create a personal strategy to maximize the value in your business in preparation for an eventual sale. In this outstanding one-day workshop, you will understand how business formulae work, proactively increase the value of your business and develop a specific strategy for selling your business.Tom McKaskill, a successful global serial entrepreneur, educator and consultant, is the world's leading researcher in the development of exit strategies for privately held companies.

Spaces are limited, so book now!


April 15th/17th

Angel Connect - Sydney/Melbourne 

Following on from the success of the VC Connect events held across the country in 2007, Slattery IT is hosting “Angel Connect,” designed to tell you everything you need to know about the process of Angel Investment!

The Angel Connect program will include sessions on: Meeting and attracting Angel Investors, Understanding the expectations and motivations of Angels; Doing the deal; Working together; Clever Angels and Active Investors and Collaborating with other Investors.

Attendees will be given ample opportunity to network and meet potential partners, investors, mentors and friends. Attendees of Angel Connect will include: entrepreneurs and employees of Australian ICT companies; Venture Capitalists; Incubators, Angel Investors; Research Facilities, Universities; Service Providers; Government.

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April 16th, 22nd and 30th

Musical Chairs! - Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney

Remember when you used to play as a kid?

Bet one of your favourite games was musical chairs.
Well, the team at Business Chicks has brought this back for you and we're going to network and have fun at the same time!

Musical Chairs is our answer to speed networking. We meet together for networking, drinks and canapés before the fun begins. When the music starts you find a partner, tell them all about your role/your business/your job and what you're looking for, then they'll do the same.

It's an excellent way to increase your network, have fun, and raise funds for Kids Helpline at the same time. Of course, there'll be some amazing prizes on offer for you on the night just by turning up, so book now as this event has limited places.

Brisbane Event Brochure  
Melbourne Event Brochure
Sydney Event Brochure     


April 26th - May 30th

2008 Australian Innovation Festival - Melbourne

AusInnovation are calling on event organisers, supporters and partners to join them in having the most successful Festival to date! Over 400,000 people attended the 783 festival events last year. Click here to access the 2007 Festival report

This year’s Festival will run from 26th April to 30th May 2008 and once again reach all States and Territories with events grouped into clusters of innovation.

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