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Coffs Harbour office will be unattended until 29 January 2014

The Coffs Harbour office will be attended until the 29th of January....Happy New Year!
Should your matter be urgent please call Sally Reed on 0407 966 194.

Apprenticeship to Business Program

Apprenticeship to Business Program

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.

Welcome - New Chairperson and Two New Directors

Edmund Barton Centre Inc for business excellence - 27/11/12

At its recent Annual General Meeting the Edmund Barton Centre Inc elected two new Board Members and Chairperson.

Paige Sinclair, who is the CEO of Dolphin Marine Magic in Coffs Harbour and Don Phillips from Taree who has had many roles in both business and community organisations in the region. Both of these people bring a wealth of experience to the Edmund Barton Centre and its clients.

Board Changes

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.

How's Business

How’s Business

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.

Edmund Barton Centre now on Coffs Coast LGA, new office at Holiday Coast Credit Union

Rod Leane has brought many years of business experience to his new role at a local business support centre. Last month Rod was appointed regional client manager at the Edmund Barton Centre, Coffs Coast.

The Edmund Barton Centre is a not-for-profit association that delivers business mentoring services using their volunteer mentors, at very reasonable fees.

The regional client manager role will see Rod work with fledgling businesses to help them survive their first 12 months, and existing business owners seeking assistance with an opportunity or challenge.

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