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Vol. 4 No. 4 - August 2007
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President - John Stock’s Message
Good afternoon Fellow West Ender’s
It has been a while since our eNewsletter has been sent out to our members and colleagues.
We have undergone some changes in Westend over the past few months, but have contracted Tracey Davis to fill the Administrative position. She brings a very positive and bright note to Westend and we welcome her. Jenny Squires is still looking after our Events and Sponsorship and between the two we believe we have a very good team.
We have had some very exciting breakfast events this year and they were:
James Tuckerman – Australian Anthill – “Creating a National Business from Scratch”
Simon McKeon – Macquarie Bank – “Corporate Social Responsibility, Private Equity”
Bob Weymouth – ACCC – “Small Business, How to Avoid being Scammed”
Sam Furphy – UMS – “Business Success through the School of Hard Knocks”
Ian Paterson – Nine Network – “The Wide World of Sports – Its place, value and effectiveness in the television advertising market”
Our Upcoming Events are:
Melbourne Day Debate – Melbourne’s West is Best – This is our Annual Debate which is to be held on Thursday 30th August at the Arts Centre.
The Debating Teams are:
West
Campbell Rose – CEO of Western Bulldogs
Mike Ryan – Director – Melbourne Business Now
Hon Bronwyn Pike MP – Minister for Health
East
Fr Bob Maguire – Parish Priest for St Peter’s & Paul’s
Phil Cleary – Activist and passionate footy follower
Frank Howson – Award winning Film Director/Writer
Breakfast Club – “Challenger Branding – A Case Study of Victoria University” Guest Speaker Antoinette Devilliers
Thursday 20th September
We look forward to seeing you at our next event and if you require further information about any of our upcoming events, please do not hesitate to contact our office and speak to Tracey on 9866 8370.
Regards
John Stock
President
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It's all on Show at
Melbourne On Show
Corporate Hospitality & Events Showcase
WED 29th AUGUST, 2007: 12 - 6pm
THURS 30th AUGUST, 2007: 10am - 4pm, 2007
MELBOURNE EXHIBITION CENTRE
FREE ADMISSION AND SEMINARS
The countdown is on, with less than three weeks to go, Melbourne on Show is fast shaping up to the key corporate hospitality and events showcasing forum of the year.
Planning the company social calendar, Christmas client and staff functions, the next big corporate event, looking for exciting new ways to entertain clients or motivate and reward staff?
Melbourne on Show promises to deliver an impressive array of exhibitors ranging from a broad section of corporate event specialists, entertainment venues and event suppliers. Everything is on show; Docklands Pavilion, Food and Wine Showcase, Incentive Rewards and Gifts, Business and much more.
The event will feature seminars from leading industry experts, including key note speaker Naomi Simson, CEO of Red Balloon Days. Naomi will speak candidly about her own experiences as one of Australia’s champion entrepreneurs and share her wealth of knowledge on topics including leadership, marketing, creating unbreakable customer relations and inspiring people.
A panel of experts from event sponsor Australian Grand Prix Corporation will provide a fresh and insightful perspective on the power of networking and up to the minute event and hospitality marketing strategies including corporate optimization which is critical in the market place today.
Sponsor Melbourne IT will also engage visitors with keynote speakers.
The impressive lineup continues with well known and loved personalities including AFL footy legend and coach Tommy Hafey. Tommy’s ability to enhance the activities of commercial teams through improved psychological performance, improved team spirit, greater dedication, creative leadership is second to none.
There has been an overwhelming expression of interest from business owners, company event organisers, human resource managers, Executive PA’s and sales and marketing professionals, all eager to take advantage of this two day event at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre on Wed 29th August and Thurs 30th August.
This is an event not to be missed, secure your place today!
For more information please contact:
Catherine Gutierrez, Event Coordinator, Melbourne On Show
Phone: 1300 360 005, Fax: (03) 9427 8022
Email: monshow@bigpond.com |
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The Sebel Citigate Albert Park Melbourne
The Sebel, Citigate Albert Park Melbourne is centrally located on Queens’s road, overlooking the beautiful Albert Park Lake (opposite the renowned Grand Prix track). We are just minutes away from the St Kilda road business precinct, Melbourne's CBD, South Yarra's Chapel Street retail precinct, the lovely Botanical Garden’s and St Kilda Port Phillip Bay beaches.
The Sebel, Citigate Albert Park offers one of Melbourne’s largest and most comprehensive conference, convention and meeting venues. Choose from 30 banquet and convention areas over 2,600m2, with natural light and seating capacity for up to 1,700 guests. The pillar less Grand Waldorf Ballroom has a 6.2m high ceiling and views over Albert Park Lake.
We offer 242 well appointed guestrooms and suites with many overlooking our spectacular views.
Our Guestroom features and facilities are spacious and well appointed, inclusive of elegant ensuite bathrooms, 24 hour in house movies internet access broadband & wireless, tea & coffee making facilities, safety deposit boxes, iron & ironing board, air conditioning, and wheelchair accessible suites are available. The hotel will also provide non smoking floors at your convince.
Our Guest services department are on call to meet your every need, facilities consist of 24 hour reception, 24hour service room service, daily housekeeping service, valet car parking available, foreign currency exchange services , business centre including internet access, a boardroom and secretarial facilities, and under cover car parking.
The Sebel Citigate Albert Park recreational facilities provide fully equipped gymnasium, indoor heated swimming pool and spa, sauna. There are all weather tennis courts adjacent to the hotel with a golf course next door, a jogging track and cycling track around Albert Park Lake.
For further information, please contact: www.mirvac.com.au
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Caroline Bell named in Australia’s top 50 financial planners
Caroline Bell, Principal and Representative of Summerhill Financial Services, has been named in the top 50 financial planners in Australia, in the “Masterclass for Financial Planning 2007”, as voted by The Australian Financial Review Smart Investor. This is the second year Caroline Bell has been named in the top 50.
In an article on the Masterclass top 50, published in The Australian Financial Review Smart Investor magazine, author Karin Derkley writes, “Forget investment advice — these days a planner needs to be a whiz with in-depth knowledge of the myriad laws and rules that govern our financial affairs, as well as the nous to use that knowledge to work out strategies to come up with the best results for their clients. That’s the kind of knowledge we test every year in our Masterclass for Financial Planning.”
Should you wish to meet with Caroline for a discussion about your financial strategy, call
(03) 8601 1182 or email caroline@summerhillfs.com.au
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Mr Party Hire
Want to entertain clients, family or friends?
Well you need to talk to us!
Whether you need to entertain 10 or 1000 people, we can provide a special event for you.
Our business prides itself on the loyal client base we have. We provide a high quality service for the equipment you need to make your event a memorable one.
· Marquees
· Staging/flooring
· Lighting
· Tables, chairs and linen
· Crockery, cutlery and glasses
· Catering/cooking equipment
We have a select list of quality suppliers that allows us to provide a “one stop” contact for your entertainment needs and are happy to help and assist any Westend member with their event.
Please contact us as we are here to help! www.mrpartyhire.com.au |
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The Business Train
Welcome aboard The Business Train, We offer a unique mentoring program specially designed to adapt to any business.
The Business Trains Mentoring Program takes an Eagle view of your operation, we assist you in having a look at your business or career outside the square, ensuring that every angle of the business process is covered and that everyone on board the train such as staff, suppliers, customers are all contributing to your journey of success.
The Mentoring Program is wide ranging and very adaptable, for example some of our clients utilise our service to mentor not just the business owner, we also mentor the management team on a monthly basis. Objectives are obtained from the business owner and delivered to the management team via Mentoring sessions on a monthly basis, clear Key Performance Indicators are set at each session with outstanding results.
The Business Train - 03 9500 1980 or Mobile 0400 083 549
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Snapsite Pty Ltd
Everything you need to start a successful business
When people start a business some want a lifestyle change, many want income, others wealth and long-term security. Some aspire to prestige and status, others want to escape a tedious job. Whatever the motivation, it's invariably personal, almost always risky.
Business Kits have developed a unique methodology that carefully measures then specifically identifies those critical success factors for your particular business. It involves personal, one-on-one sessions with a Business Startup Specialist who explores your skills, experience, aspirations, funds, available time, ambitions, market, competition, business model and a wide range of other essential factors about you and your prospective business.
This powerful process also explores the specific needs of the type of business you're planning to start - or, in some cases, have just started.
You receive a comprehensive and detailed analysis setting out exactly what you need to focus on to succeed in your particular business. Each such analysis and report is unique to the person / business combination.
Your Business Startup Specialist is then on hand to co-ordinate, supervise and mentor the start-to-finish process of getting your business up and running, using selected Service Professionals experienced in each aspect of building a new business.
If you're a West End member, you provide professional services to new businesses who want to succeed, and you're good enough to entrust a brand new business to, we'd love to hear from you on succeed@businesskits.com.au or by telephone.
For a free consultation or additional information visit www.businesskits.com.au or call 1300-BIZKIT (1300 249 548).
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Melbourne Aquarium
Located on the banks of the Yarra River, Melbourne Aquarium is one of Melbourne’s premier tourist attractions. By day, it is an interactive and educational journey through the Southern Ocean, by night an amazingly unique function venue. The Aquarium features a range of exhibits including a 2.2 million litre ‘Fish Bowl’, a Coral Atoll, an Australian Billabong and a Sea Jellies room. Five Star Functions at Melbourne Aquarium combines this unique location with tantalising menus and excellent service. Whether it’s a corporate lunch or dinner, cocktail party, product launch or even a wedding celebration, there are function spaces to cater for 50 to 1,500 guests. With three spectacular spaces to choose from, guests will wine and dine surrounded by thousands of marine animals.
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Phalanx Resources Pty Ltd
Who We Are
Founded in 1997, Phalanx Resources specialises in assisting businesses reach their highest potential by developing and implementing organised and disciplined management techniques combined with affordable consulting.
Most businesses lack the time, staff or skills to develop their business. As a result many priorities and projects that are left unattended, restricting the performance of the business and preventing the owners from achieving their desired outcomes.
Phalanx Resources provides short-term advice, assistance and support to businesses that seek and are committed to business efficiencies, growth and development. In this role, it is supported by skilled professional associates.
Phalanx Resources is committed to helping businesses grow and prosper in an increasingly challenging business environment.
What We Do
Business greatness is achieved when the leadership of the business is passionately committed to inspiring every one of their team to be the best person they can be. The key to building a great business is for leaders to focus working on their business, rather than in their business.
If you seriously want to create a great business, then you must pass through four distinct stages:-
1. Decide what the business must look and feel like to enable you to achieve your lifestyle;
2. Systemise your business so that it is self-sustaining and does not require you to drive it;
3. Grow your business to a consistent level of revenue, positive cash flow and profitability;
4. Remove yourself from the day to day running.
Significantly, each of the four stages requires a different focus, mind and skill set.
This mindset and skill can be learned and developed. It is not something you automatically know how to do. Nor is it doing the work over and over again. It is about learning and applying new knowledge and skills.
For more information, please contact
Phillip Fernandez (Associate)
Business Consultant
Phalanx Resources Pty.Ltd.
Suite 7, 112a, Martin Street
Brighton VIC 3186
Work: 03 9530 8337
Mobile: 0402 213 813
Phalanx
phal'anx, n. Body of infantry in solid oblong
formation; united or organised party or
company contending for a cause. [Gk]
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Platinum Partners
Charity Partner
Partner
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