Have you completed an apprenticeship and thinking about starting, or have recently started a business? If yes, or you know someone who fits into this group, then you need to read on…
The Apprenticeship to Business Program (AtoB) a new Federal Government program, is supporting eligible tradespeople such as; electricians, plumbers, carpenters, hairdressers and a range of other trades to develop their business management skills.
Edmund Barton Centre Inc for business excellence
19/11/12
At its Annual General Meeting last week the Edmund Barton Centre bid farewell to two of its foundation Board Members, Councillors Adam Roberts and Geoff Hawkins have stood down from the Board to concentrate their time and efforts to their new task as newly elected Councillors of Port Macquarie Hastings Council. The Chairman, Hadyn Oriti thanked both of them for their very valuable contribution to the organisation both as Board Members and Mentors and wished them all the best in their future endevours.
It is no secret that the business environment has changed with some businesses struggling to keep pace. It is even more challenging for new businesses with statistics showing up to 80% of new business ventures failing within their first 12 months.
“When you consider that small business is the largest employer in our area, it is clear that when business struggles it affects the whole community” said Rod Leane, Client Manager for Edmund Barton Centre.
With new clients now in our system using our mentors to help them, professional Supporter firm Mobile Management a Coffs Coast based company (Dorrigo), has joined to offer their professional advice services.
Each client requiring understanding and assistance with financial systems can now access Mobile Management for a FREE Consultation.
Do you have a dream of starting your own business, but don’t know where to start?
or
Are you an existing business owner facing a new challenge or opportunity?
Media Release #2
Date of Release: Tuesday, May 8, 2012.
Do you have a dream of starting your own business, but don’t know where to start?
Or
Are you an existing business owner facing a new challenge or opportunity?
A new business support service is available in the Nambucca - Bellingen local government areas, which sees aspiring business owners that are just starting out, or existing business facing new challenges, assisted by more experienced business people through a unique mentoring program.
Press Release #1
Date of Release: Tuesday, May 8, 2012.
May sees the launch of two new business support programs in the Nambucca – Bellingen local government areas.
• Start Up Business Development Program, sees new business owners mentored by more experienced business people.
• Key Business Development Program provides assistance to existing business managers/owners.
Both programs use mentors that come with a wide diversity of business and industry experiences, not necessarily from the same industry or sector, but experienced in business in general.
BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAM HELPS 180 LOCAL BUSINESSES THROUGH TOUGH TIMES OF GETTING STARTED
The StartUp Business Development Program which has assisted over 180 local businesses in getting through the hurdles of the first 12 months of operation is expanding with the introduction of two new programs, the opening of new branches in both Taree and the Nambucca- Bellingen areas, and a new name, the Edmund Barton Centre.
