Join David Koch, the host of Channel Seven’s Sunrise, and the Kochie’s Business Builders TV team of business experts as they host this year’s COSBOA National Small Business Summit. I attended last year and found it very beneficial from two perspectives:
• Firstly, Networking. I met numerous contacts that I’ve gone on to do business with. These were excellent quality contacts who were truly there to collaborate and network (I find that to be the case when people are willing to pay a fair price for a conference; the quality of the business is done better).
• Secondly, the speakers this year are looking really good. If’s a very full day of panels and talks (see some of the main ones below). There aren’t many places where small business can come together with big business and government to tackle small business issues.
For these reasons, and because we’ve arranged a special 25% bonus, I recommend you make your way there next week.Mention ABN when you register to get 25% off the going rate. This discount applies to both the full day event as well as the Gala Dinner. Register here. About the Small Business Summit Outstanding small business summit delivering access to emerging business ideas and techniques, including workshops packed with practical tips and tricks to help small businesses boost revenue, find new markets and manage their business more effectively. Special guests include:
- From the US, social media thought leader Richard Binhammer, who is a core member of Dell’s Social Media Advisory Council and part of the team that has helped Dell adopt social media tools as a profitable business channel and corporate reputation builder.
- Kelly Baker, founder of Edible Blooms and Small Business of the Year Award Winner, who will reveal how she built one of Australia’s fastest growing gift websites.
- Jon Dee, founder and managing director of Do Something, NSW Australian of the Year for 2010 and author of Sustainable Growth, who will share how some of the best in business have achieved their sustainability goals. He will highlight how small business can take this experience and apply it to achieve real dollar savings and a market edge.
- The Kochie’s Business Builders regular team, including marketing expert, Linda Hailey; finance expert, Julia Bickerstaff; growth expert, Natalie Archer; cash flow expert, Matthew Nolan; online marketing expert Dave Chaffey; and technology expert, Pete Blasina.
Here’s a link to details of all these speakers and the program. It’s a great opportunity to network with entrepreneurs and business owners converging from all over Australia, as well as take home some great ideas and connections to boost your business. After the main event, there is a networking Gala Dinner spectacular hosted by David Koch that features inspirational Australian small business success stories. I hope you’ll join me. Come by Stand 19 to say hello! Sincereley, Suzi Dafnis
