Illawarra ITeC Small Business News

Illawarra ITeC Small Business News Southern Highlands Small Business Club / Basic Bookkeeping Workshop / Fair Work Reforms / FREE Business Advisory Service / Hospitality Industry Short Courses / Serviced Offices Available   Networking, Marketing opportunities and Small Business Information  If you are starting a small business or have an established small business why not come along to the next Southern Highlands Small Business Club. Guest Speaker: Jackie Curran Topic: Laughter = Your Secret to a Healthier Life For the last meeting of 2009 please join us for a fabulous night of fun and laughter. With more and more being demanded and even expected of us in today's workplace, we find that stress can take a tremendous toll on us personally and financially. Laughter is a powerful tool for dissolving stress. It only takes minutes to reduce stress hormones and produce endorphins that rapidly lift your mood, the atmosphere and the morale of individuals and groups. Come along and listen to Jackie as she shares how laughter can make a dramatic and long-lasting difference to reducing your stress levels and increasing productivity. Date:     Wednesday 9 December 2009 Venue :  Mittagong RSL Club RSVP :  Call Illawarra ITeC on 4223 3100 to register                                                          Basic Bookkeeping Workshop   It is very important for any small business owner to know how to keep sound financial records but more importantly understand how to use those financial reports to make informed decisions.  This workshop is designed to provide an overview of record keeping responsibilities and provides practical exercises in the tasks required to manage a business through record keeping.  By attending this workshop, you will develop an understanding of financial control and the importance of cash flow. Practical exercises demonstrate how to treat petty cash, cash payments, cash receipts, daily bank balances and bank reconciliations. Time  :  9.30am to 12.30pm   Date   :  Monday 14 December 2009 Cost   :  $45.00 per person – light refreshments provided Fair Work Reforms – Time to act NOW!   FREE WEBINARS for Retailers/Businesses - Are you aware of your obligations under the new Fair Work Act?  There will be greater obligations on your business when the Fair Work Act 2009becomes fully operational on the 1st January 2010.  You need to prepare NOW for those significant changes. The new Fair Work Act 2009 makes major changes to employee redundancies; unfair dismissal claims; union right of entry to your business, transfer of business and collective bargaining. The new Act also introduces 10 new National Employment Standards (NES) and New Modern Awards which will change the way you manage your employees’ entitlements. Do you want to know more? Do you want to receive free industrial relations resources to use within your workplace? Then don’t miss this limited opportunity to participate in one of our free webinars before the end of March 2010. Want to be prepared before January 1? The ARA has scheduled additional webinars on the 15th and 21st December. Places are limited, so don’t miss out! To see webinar dates and times suitable for you, and to register online now, visit: http://www.retailseminars.org.au/Webinars/tabid/64/Default.aspx For inquiries email fairwork@retail.org.au or call 1300 368 041. Most importantly, your attendance at our webinars will entitle you to receive free reference workbooks and fact sheets that are an extremely valuable resource for you to use within your business. Register online today - We look forward to seeing you there! If you know other employers and employees who need to participate in these free and important webinars please forward them this link and tell them to register today! http://www.retailseminars.org.au/Webinars/tabid/64/Default.aspx   Free Small Business Advisory Services   Are you: Facing cash flow issues and looking for advice? Looking for marketing ideas? Wanting to run a business idea by someone?   Need some legal advice? Keep in mind that your sounding board, The Small Business Advisory Service, is available and covers the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and far South Coast.  And even better, it's free! To book your FREE 1-hour appointment with a business facilitator please contact ITeC on 4223 3100.         Hospitality Industry Short Courses    BARISTA           Get that Barista job and make the customer happy with the perfect cup of coffee! Fee:      $166 (1 Day) Time:     9.30am - 3.00pm Dates:    Friday 11th December               OR               Friday 18th December 2009 Venue:   313 - Corner Fox and Miller Streets, Coniston RSVP:    Please contact Mary Portelli on 4223 3100 Learn the skills required to extract and serve espresso coffee using a commercial espresso machine Gain knowledge to correctly store coffee and related ingredients as well as the cleaning, care and preventative maintenance of coffee-related machinery You will be able to organise and prepare work areas, provide customer service and advise customers on espresso coffee   FOOD HANDLERS This is a mandatory course for anyone preparing food in a commercial environment. Fee:      $220 (2 Days) Time:    9.30am - 3.00pm Dates:   Wednesday 9th & Thursday 10th December              OR              Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th December 2009 Venue:  313 - Corner of Fox and Miller Streets, Coniston RSVP:   Please contact Mary Portelli on 4223 3100 This unit meets current food safety legislation and requirements as outlined in the national code/standard for food safety practices Learn about the major causes of food poisoning and food spoilage and how to avoid them Deal with emergency situations and maintain personal hygiene and presentation standards After completing this course, you will be able to work as a kitchen hand, cook, chef, catering staff or as a cooking crew member in a restaurant or cafe     Serviced Offices – Available Are you looking for serviced offices in the CBD of Wollongong for a reasonable cost? Illawarra ITeC has fully serviced office space available now. Offices start from as little as $506 per month No LEASE – Monthly Rental Agreement only. Virtual offices are even cheaper! Run your business from an establish office in a prime location or utilise Illawarra ITeC’s virtual office facility. Benefits include: Short term / Long term availability FULLY services offices Reception/Mailing/Cleaning Your phone answered in your business name Additional services available: Broadband Internet Access Undercover parking available Training/Casual Interview Rooms for hire Premises located at:   1/336 Keira Street  (Cnr Keira and West Streets) Wollongong NSW 2500.  Contact Sarah on (02) 4223 3100 to arrange an inspection and discuss rates.