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| January Newsletter
Welcome to 2010
As we move into the New Year we should take some time out to reflect on the past
year and adjust any targets that we may not have achieved. Reflection is a wise
business skill.
Looking back can give us an opportunity to look at ways we can improve our performance in many areas of our business. “You need to ask yourself what worked and what didn’t.” Set new goals for 2010, build them into your Strategic Plan (road map) for 2010, and constantly review them during the year. Your business centre has done just that and is looking at new and brighter offerings for 2010 for the business community of the Hunter region.
We have many things planned for 2010
![]() The first major event of 2010 will be the Annual BEC dinner and launch of the
2010 Business Excellence Awards. Over the next couple of weeks full details of
the event will be emailed to you.
Here is a brief summary of Justin Heralds achievements.
At the age of 25 with only $50 to his name, Justin Herald set about changing
the course of his life.
Armed with a head full of dreams and ambition, Justin created Attitude Inc, a clothing brand that has become an international licensing success turning over in excess of $15 million a year. You can read Justin’s story at www.justinherald.com . Join with us to hear his fascinating story on Friday evening 30 April 2010. Additions to BEC Family
We welcome Hudson Thomas Carr to the BEC family.BEC staff member Lydia Carr gave birth to her son 13 December 2009. Leanne Chadban (known as Lee) commenced work with the BEC on the 4 January. Lee
will work the front desk and be your membership relation manager.
Clean up your workplace in 2010
During the first couple of weeks of 2010 is the best time to give your workplace
a good clean up. Whether you work in an office or home the following tips will
help put the feather duster through your business
Business Development The BEC will conduct the first
Our program is designed to motivate you to build a world class business. Wanting to know more? CALL THE BEC on 49362557 for more details on our “Building
an Enterprise Culture”
The National Employment Standards
The Fair Work Act 2009 provides you with a safety net of minimum terms and conditions
of employment through the National Employment Standards (NES).
There are 10 minimum workplace entitlements in the NES:
For more information on the New Fair Work Act save www.fwo.gov.au to your favourites. Introducing the Companion Community Account
As a result of the merger between Companion Credit Union and Community CPS Australia, Companion is now offering a Community Account for local not-for-profit organisations. Mr Ray O’Brien former Chief Executive of Companion, and now a member of the Community CPS Group Executive said ‘The Community Account has been developed to meet the specific needs of not-for-profit clubs and associations, such as sporting groups, charities and schools. We are committed to supporting our local community, as well as charities and other not-for-profit organisations that we know our members care about. We know this account will benefit many local organisations, which is why we are so excited to have the product available.’ The Community Account offers unlimited FREE withdrawals and deposits, no monthly account keeping fees, a Bonus 0.1% pa interest on standard term deposits and efficient options for payment of bills, loans and wages using Internet Banking. Anyone interested in finding out more can drop into the local Companion Branch,
call 13 16 09 or click www.companion.com.au.
Upcoming Workshops
Friday 15 January 2010 Business Start-up Work shop
Friday 29 January 2010 Business Start-up Workshop
Tuesday 2 February 2010 Customer Service
Tuesday 9 February 2010 ActNow Coaching -1
st workshop
Tuesday 9 February 2010 Member Network function Friday 12 February 2010 Business start-up workshop Tuesday 16 February 2010 ActNow Coaching - 2 nd workshop Tuesday 23 February 2010 ActNow Coaching- 3 rd workshop Friday 26 February 2010 Business Start-up Workshop New Members
Quote of the month
“I cannot give you a formula for success, but here’s the formula for failure:
Try to please everyone
Regards
Rod Doherty
Manager HRBEC
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