Managing director of Ebono Institute and major sponsor of The Generator, Geoff Ebbs, is running against Kevin Rudd in the seat of Griffith at the next Federal election. By the expression on their faces in this candid shot it looks like a pretty dull campaign. Read on
There is no point denying it. We humans love music. So much that if you play your cards right you can earn enough to make it your sole income. But, that takes a lot of hard work to accomplish.
Which is why Little BIGSOUND was started in 2011.
It provides a forum for young music lovers to learn from those whom have become successful within the music industry. A forum to teach aspiring music lovers how to turn their passion for music into profit.
As Harvey Mackay (motivational speaker) once said, find something you love to do and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.
If you are between 15–25, want to make it in the music industry and have nothing planned on July 21 (if you do cancel it and instead) head on over to The Edge at Southbank to partake in this year’s Little BIGSOUND 2014.
For seven hours you can learn from 25 music industry professionals and enjoy three live acts at the event.
Event Info Little BIGSOUND 2014 When: July 21, 8 am to 3 pm Where: The Edge, Southbank Ticket price: $44 More info about the event and how to obtain tickets: Here & Facebook
The affable Professor Steffens shares his expertise on entrepreneurship
Professor Paul Steffen from QUT delivered a bombshell with breakfast at the South West Chamber of Commerce last week.
“Our research indicates that business plans are worse than useless,” he said. His research into Innovation and Entrepreneurship indicates that flexibility in response to market demand is a far more important tool for success.
He believes that sayings such as “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail,” lead people to waste time in constructing a strategic plan and aligning their business to it.
“The most successful businesses simply adjust their business to increase profit when there is an opportunity,” he said.
“No-one can see that far into the future,” he said.
The focus of Professor Steffen’s talk was his key finding that profitability often leads to growth but it rarely works the other way around. Companies focused on growth rarely become profitable: more often failing, or struggling to survive.
He pointed out that this is hardly surprising, given that profitable companies have the capacity to think strategically and invest in the flexibility required to meet market demand.
His research also revealed that smart companies acquire competitors in tough times and innovate in the boom. Companies that cash in during the boom by competing on price or expansive marketing have little to show for their investment when the going gets tough.
These lessons may seem to be common sense when spelled out by Professor Steffen, but they are in contrast to the advice regularly dished out to business.
The federal government’s small business tools recently published in Westender’s Business Voice, promote the importance of long term planning – albeit as a tool for raising finance and convincing investors that you know what you are doing.
Even Snelleksz’ advice to focus on sales first, then cashflow and profitability, has been taken by some business owners to indicate that growing the top line is their first priority. Snelleksz himself does not see it that way. “Sales is the business owner’s first responsibility because without sales you have no business, but there is no point in selling your time [or products] at a loss.”
This is consistent with the old adage that if you are going to go broke it is better to do it under a tree fishing than working off your rear end for nothing.
COSBOA Executive Director, Peter Strong, with NAB staff before last year’s summit in Brisbane
Brisbanians generally venture to Victoria in August to experience the bracing delights of the snowfields but the Council of Small Business of Australia (COSBOA) encourages us to get down there this August to talk about Productivity.
COSBOA president Peter Strong, reminisces about the warmth of last year’s summit here in Southbank …
It’s on again, and it seems like yesterday we were gearing up for the 2013 Summit and investigating the effect of policy and people on partnerships. We have a new year, a new government and the year’s most contemporary theme People, Policy and Productivity. at the 2014 National Small Business Summit.
I welcome all interested in the heath, wealth and wellbeing of the small business sector to become involved in the 2014 COSBOA National Small Business Summit at Crown Conference Centre, Melbourne commencing on Thursday 07 August 2014.
This will be the 12th Small Business Summit, with a line-up of speakers rarely seen in Australian summit circles. You will not be disappointed with the depth of conversation, the networking opportunities or the passion with which all participants will approach the ultimate goal of increasing productivity.
Small business owners employ over 4.5 million people and are a major part of the economy, as well as contributing members of our local communities. Small business people provide our society with the capability to innovate and to deal with adversity much more quickly than big business.
COSBOA is committed to providing a voice for small business. At the Summit, we look forward to discussing our policies on workplace relations; the collection of superannuation; contract law and competition policy; women in business and burdensome compliance and regulation demands on small business people.
The 2014 Summit will connect all the key stakeholders – small business, senior politicians as well as bureaucrats and big business representatives – in a three way exchange of minds in our efforts to debate policy and build productivity for the betterment of our people.
I encourage you to shape the future with us by participating in the national debate.
Jeremy Kesby from Investicoach will deliver truth serum with breakfast
Who to trust? What to believe?
Most of us are no better than chance spotting deception; including most professional investigators!
In just a 10-minute conversation, two strangers will lie to each other 3 times.
83% of respondents to an anonymous survey admitted to lying in job interviews.
What if you could learn the clues of deception from the face, voice, body and words?
Trained lie spotters gain a lasting advantage in business, and dramatically improve their personal relationships, by decoding the body language, facial expressions, words and actions of every one they encounter.
How lie spotters win in life:
Sort truth from half-truths and outright lies
Recognise clues to genuine agreement. Hidden skepticism, confusion, and more with clients, supervisors, and colleagues
Read facial and body language to see when their presentations/sales pitches/negotiations/arguments are working – or backfiring
Win more in negotiations with clients and employers
Gain greater empathy, compassion, and intimacy with loved ones, clients and colleagues
Jeremy Kesby is a Deception Detection Specialist. He helps people hack the hidden dynamics of human behavior by learning how to see / hear the signals we show in our faces, bodies and words when we try to deceive.
He consults as a conference speaker, technical trainer, psychometric examiner and expert witness for professional law enforcement, HR, sales, health care, insurance, media and education.
Jeremy has been a professional behavioural investigator for over 10 years. He is accredited Consultant and Facilitator in psychometric testing (DISC Advanced), body language analysis, statement analysis and microexpressions (certified METT & SETT expert level).
Date: Thursday 17th July 2014
Time: 7:00am to 8:30am
Venue: Riverglenn
70 Kate Street
Indooropilly QLD 4068
Hosting an event during Queensland Small Business Week is the perfect opportunity to increase your brand recognition, transfer knowledge beneficial to small businesses, and align your organisation with the Queensland Government’s premier small business event.
You can host an activity or event anywhere in Queensland, as long as it helps anyone wanting to:
start or grow a business
gain new ideas and inspiration
network with other businesses
gain a better understanding of the support available.
your activities must deliver practical information, advice and networking opportunities for individuals looking to start, manage or grow a small business
your event must not be aimed at selling products or services to attendees.
The deadline for event host registrations is 7 August 2014.
Types of events
You can host any type of event, as long as it focuses on delivering practical information, advice and networking opportunities.
You could hold a webinar, networking event, mentoring session, workshop or forum.
The event does not need to be specifically designed for 2014 Queensland Small Business Week.
You can register any relevant small business-related event you are delivering from Monday 1 September to Saturday 6 September 2014.
You can also host as many events as you like.
Benefits of hosting
As an event host, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including:
having your activity or event included in our events calendar
receiving promotional support (including social media)
building your organisation’s profile
showing your support for the growth and development of Queensland small business.
