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June News
Here we are half way through the year with economic melt downs and Swine Flu capturing the headlines. If you went to the Lovedale Long Lunch you would have wondered where the economic crisis actually is. Things really do need to be put into perspective. Sure there will be some adjustments to the economy and many will lose their jobs as a result of the economic crisis, but the recent presentations by the Hunter Valley Research Foundation don’t paint the gloomy picture that the media would have us believe. As for the Hunter, the announcement in the budget of the approval to build the F3 Freeway augers well for economic development in the Region. We are witnessing triggers already with the announcement of WIP’s $68 million development in HEZ, the approval of the Laing O’Rourke project in HEZ and the approval of Huntlee at Branxton. As Dr Phil O’Neill of UWS said “Tsunami’s come in waves”. The next Tsunami is about to engulf the Hunter and we had better be ready for it. NEW JOB NETWORK
The new job network of Employment Services Providers (ESP) will take over from
existing providers on the 1st July.
We have had an excellent working relationship with the existing providers over the past eight years. Wesley Uniting Employment in particular has had a close relationship with the BEC sponsoring the Annual Business Awards and Golf Day. In addition to Salvation Army Employment Plus and Mission Employment current providers we will have new players in Jobfind Australia, Joblink Plus, Breakthru Employment and others not known at this stage. It will be a very competitive environment over the next three years as employers and unemployed clients come to grips with the new arrangements. BUSINESS AWARDS
The Business Awards were launched on the 12th May. Applications are available
by mail or email by contacting Jane on 4936 2557 or by downloading the application
from the BEC website under Awards.
We have a new sponsor this year ARKUNA CARE of Abermain. Thanks to Marcus for offering to be a sponsor. You have until the 30th July to return your entry. This year’s awards will be held at the Cessnock Ruby League Supporters Club on the 4th September. WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS & PROFITS?
Chances are you know that your business has more potential. Do one thing.
Close your door, divert your phone, and give yourself ONE hour. So, you have decided to take a ONE hour break. Next ………………..
Next, write down your gut feelings and how you should be doing it better. After you have exhausted your hour……….. The next thing is to pick ONE thing that you can address easily today. And Do It. Then pick another. Soon you will be removing the road blocks to success. SMALL AND GENERAL BUSINESS TAX BREAK LEGISLATION PASSES THROUGH PARLIAMENT
Legislation that will provide business with much stronger incentives to invest in new assets passed through the Australian Parliament recently. Small businesses with a turnover of less than $2 million per year will now be
able to claim a bonus tax deduction of 50 per cent on the cost of eligible assets
worth $1000 or more acquired between 13 December 2008 and 31 December 2009.
The path has been cleared for small businesses to invest in new assets such as computer hardware, shop fittings and business vehicles and to make capital improvements to existing machinery and equipment. The tax break will have the double benefit of stimulating the economy in the face of the global recession and helping to create more productive businesses as the economy recovers. This new tax break is part of the Government's nation building for recovery plan. JUNE NETWORKING EVENT
Come along to our June Member Network night on Tuesday evening the 16th June, commencing at 5:30pm. Enjoy some light refreshments and a chat before Kane Sanders of the National Australia Bank gives a presentation on banking products and how you can maximise your business operations. To book for this event call Jane on 4936 2557. JUNE CESSNOCK BUSNET BREAKFAST
The June Cessnock City Council and Kurri Kurri District Business Chamber breakfast will be held on Wednesday the 24th June at the Weston Workers Club. It is hoped to have a representative from HEZ and the RTA give presentations on the HEZ development and F3 Seahampton to Branxton Expressway. WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS
Scott Johnson Premium Glass, Maitland Suellyn Connolly Sheer Design Pty Ltd, Maitland Coleen Blackwell Your Food Your Way, Tenambit Craig Potter Xtrafit & Health & Fitness Centre, Scone
SIX WAYS TO MAKE PEOPLE LIKE YOU
Principle 1. Become genuinely interested in other people
Principle 2. Smile Principle 3. Remember that a person’s name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language. Principle 4. Be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about themselves. Principle 5. Talk in terms of the other persons interests Principle 6. Make the other person feel important – and do it sincerely. QUOTE OF THE MONTH
One of the best ways to measure people is how they behave when something free
is offered.
Kind regards
Rod Doherty
Manager
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