INFORMATION SESSION

The mentoring program will commence on August 5. This event is an information session to discuss the Mentoring program and the outcomes you can expect from the program.

Are you in the early stages of your business?

Do you want to grow your business?

We are now accepting Applications for our August program intake- Greater Western Sydney & Sydney CBD

The Women in Business (WIB) Mentoring Program offers a series of workshops on all areas of running a small business and you get an experienced business owner as your personal Mentor to help you achieve your goals. Women in Business Mentoring programs are offered across Metropolitan Sydney and consist of mentoring, workshops and achievement acknowledgement for women who are a key employee in a business, or own and operate a small business.

Program Criteria

Participants must be committed to making a difference in their business and:

•Own a full-time small business or be a key employee wanting to participate in improvements to the business

•Be prepared to commit to growing the business and achieving commercial success

•Be prepared to work in group workshops and one-on-one mentoring in this program

•Be able to identify a business challenge they need assistance with

Program Components

Clearly Business will use their facilities and network of business professionals to provide industry established mentors, presenters and advisory services for to program workshops and sessions. Key components of the program include:

•Presenters and advisory services for program workshops and sessions.

•Workshops focusing on business growth are tailored to respond to current and real issues that affect your business.

Topics include:

•Business Planning

•Financial Management

•Marketing

•eBusiness

•Strategic Selling

•Workshops offered over 15 or more hours of interactive sessions.

•Key outcome is to develop and complete a formal business plan for your business.

•You and your business will be matched to a suitable business mentor providing at least 10 hours of one-on-one support sessions.

•An online Business Forum where our panel of mentor and other guest experts will answer your business queries.

Mentoring offers you the opportunity to discuss any business issues you may be facing. Mentors come from a range of industry disciplines with trusted experience and professional qualifications. Additional benefits of participating in the program include:

•6 months complimentary BEC membership

•Network with other WIB business owners, WIB graduates and presenters

•Access to BEC Advisory Services and Mentor Network

•Access to Government and Advisory reference information for Small Business

Program Timetable (all sessions start at 5:30pm )

24 June 2014 Information Session

15 July 2014 Information Session

22 July Information Session

29 July 2014 Information Session

5 Aug 2014 Mentee Induction Session

12 Aug 2014 Mentor Induction Session

26 Aug 2014 Meet The Mentor

2 Sept 2014 Business Planning Workshop

16 Sept 2014 Business Finance

14 Oct 2014 Business Marketing

28 Oct 2014 Business Expo (show off your Business)

4 Nov 2014 E Business Workshop

18 Nov 2014 Sales Workshop

9 Dec 2014 Graduation

PLUS: Online Forum available 24/7 – panel of business experts provided on relevant topics.

Cost

The cost for this program is $1500. Take advantage of our early-bird prices by booking and paying today.

Book and pay in full to receive the following discounted prices:

• Very early bird (by June 30) $957

• Early bird (by July 15) $1250

• Paid in full before commencement of course (by August 5) $1500

Location

Level 19, 323 Castlereagh Street, Sydney NSW 2000

What Graduates say about the Program

"I signed up for the Women in Business Mentor Program in 2010 in the hope of meeting like minded people facing similar challenges and to better understand the financial side of business. I found the curriculum very relevant to my small business and the mentor I was paired up with was a great support during and after the program. I loved meeting other new business owners and really enjoyed their support each week, sharing wins, losses and learnings." Kirsten Ainsworth, the rock push (therockspush.com).

“I wanted to meet other women and listen to their stories. You can feel so alone and challenged... starting on your own [but] you realise after a few months of attending the meetings and sharing your progress that you’re not doing so bad.” Julie Baldan, the Glamour Galaxy and Baby Venus (http://www.theglamourgalaxy.com.au/) .

"I really enjoyed the course, it gave me confidence and also helped me build my own confidence in myself and what it was I set out to achieve - and that was to help other SMEs be successful through my professional help from Marketing Mechanics. I’m a proud woman right now, recently winning the NSW Telstra small business of the year award, and looking back from the very start of my business." Diane Costa, Director,Marketing Mechanics (http://www.marketingmechanics.com.au)