ECCC Conferences

New for 2012 Small Businesses ‐ From Seedling to Successconference

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5 March 2012, 8.50am – 4.15pm
James Cook Hotel
Wellington

If small firms did not exist, it would be necessary to invent them” (The Bolton Report, 1971)

•    Do you want to grow your business but just don’t know where to start?

•    Do you need some inspiration and motivation from those that have been where you are, and are now highly successful in their businesses?

•    Are you a small business struggling to keep your head above water in today’s highly competitive environment?

Running a small business can be hard. The day‐to‐day operations are often challenging and all‐consuming enough, so it’s of no real surprise that the thought of moving into a growth phase may often seem daunting and overwhelming.
This conference can help you!

Small Businesses  -From Seedling to Success has been designed with you in mind.

Let this be your opportunity to meet others facing the same challenges, learn winning growth strategies from those who have been there and succeeded, and gain new insights into your own business
We will help you break down those barriers and get you thinking about where you want to go and how you are going to get there.
Our wide range of topics and speakers will motivate and inspire you to take the plunge into the next phase of your journey.

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Programme


8.30am – 8.50am Registration + Refreshments
8.50am – 9.00am Opening Remarks from the Chair
9.00am – 10.10am

(1 hour 15mins)		 Building Better Businesses – Rod Oram (Keynote)
The way we do business is changing fast, driven here and overseas by big shifts in economies, societies, technologies and many other factors.

With 30 years experience as an international financial journalist and commentator Rod Oram is a guru on all matters to do with the economic impact on industries. In this session Rod will analyse economic conditions at home and abroad and their impact on all businesses, however small. He will draw out themes about this changing economy; describe the main skills and strategies needed to capitalise on them; and suggest some useful places to seek help and advice.

 
10.10am – 10.30am Morning Tea + Networking
10.30am – 11.20am
(50 mins)

Tips from the Trenches: Marketing your Brand

Marketing your brand - young or old - has never been so important. Warwick McCormack will take you through the process of defining your brand, understanding the importance of brand vs. customer, building your brand story and creating your online feel and personality.

Warwick McCormack, Learn.Fast
11.20am – 12.00pm
(40 mins)

Case Study: Family Business

Family-owned and operated companies present special challenges to those who run them.

Local small business operator Camilla Welch will share her experiences with successfully balancing the differing interests of family members on the one hand and the interests of the business on the other hand.

Camilla Welch, GM, Label & Litho Ltd, Petone
12.00pm – 12.50pm Lunch + Networking
12.50pm –1.10pm
(20 mins)		 Mayor of Wellington - Celia Wade-Brown
1.10pm - 1.30pm (20 mins)

Intellectual Property 101 - Small Business - Protecting your Ideas

What is Intellectual property (IP) and why is it imperative that small businesses protect their IP from the very start? You will also hear real examples of some of the pitfalls that have occurred to companies that did not do so.

Theodore Doucas, ZONE IP
1.30pm – 2.15pm
(45 mins)

Business Success Through Networking

Networking – you either love it or hate it. But if done right, networking is something that can have significant impact on the success of your business.

In this session Liam Jensen will share tips on growing your network, cultivating your professional relationships, and getting the most out of your connections.

Liam Jensen, Employers Chamber of Commerce Central
2.15pm – 2.55pm
(40 mins)

Case Study: Fostering Innovation

Ingenuity and innovation are characteristics that kiwis are renowned for. However transferring ideas, concepts and dreams into reality has its own unique challenges.

In this session local small business operator Dennis Hill will discuss his company’s success in the area of innovation and share the challenges they faced, how they overcame these and valuable lessons learned from the experience.

Dennis Hill, Ventech Systems
2.55pm – 3.15pm Afternoon Tea + Networking
3.15pm – 3.55pm
(40 mins)

Essential Information Security for Every Business
Cyber Security and companies getting hacked and attacked is in the news every week. Is your business safe from attack because you're sufficiently protected, or have you just not been targeted yet, would you know?

In this session Diane Prow will discuss all aspects of information security that every small-medium sized business should be aware of, from NZ data privacy laws to secure online credit card processing.

Diane Prow, Aura Information Security
3.55pm – 4.25pm
(30 mins)

Business Mentors New Zealand

Business Mentors NZ is the leading business mentoring service provider to the small to medium-sized enterprise sector in New Zealand. Their mentors have assisted over 50,000 SME owners to plan, set new goals and achieve better results. In this session you will learn how BMNZ can help you to achieve your goals, and hear from a mentoring client about their experiences with the programme.

Kirstie Mill & Chris Elphick, Business Mentors New Zealand
Wendy & Helena Tobin from Wellington Creative Ltd (BMNZ Client)
4.25pm – 4.30pm Closing Remarks from the Chair

 

Investment

 

Early Bird (to 5 February 2012)

Members - $420 + GST
Non Members - $610 + GST

Her Business Network $580+GST  (*earlybird $550+GST)

Standard Rate
$500+GST member (earlybird $420+GST)
$680+GST non member(earlybird $610+GST)

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Business Continuity Planning Conference

18 April 2012
James Cook Hotel – Wellington
Business Continuity Planning – a conference that will draw on the lessons and learning gained from the Christchurch earthquake experiences.
it is essential  that Wellington and central region businesses use the learning from Canterbury to review current procedures and ensure they are as prepared and as up to date as possible.
The conference will include case studies, sessions from the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce, and Computing on the Cloud.

Investment

$500+GST member (earlybird $420+GST)
$680+GST non member(earlybird $610+GST)

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Payroll Conference

The annual payroll conference will focus on key aspects of legislation, and the intricacies of working in the payroll environment.

This conference is always popular and sells out, so take advantage of our early bird* registration option and don’t be disappointed.

Palmerston North
3 May 2012
Travelodge Hotel, Palmerston North

Wellington
17 May 2012
Intercontinental Hotel, Wellington

Investment
$500+GST member (earlybird $420+GST)
$680+GSTnon member(earlybird $610+GST)

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Business Continuity Planning Conference

28 March 2012
James Cook Hotel – Wellington
Business Continuity Planning – a conference that will draw on the lessons and learning gained from the Christchurch earthquake experiences.
it is essential  that Wellington and central region businesses use the learning from Canterbury to review current procedures and ensure they are as prepared and as up to date as possible.
The conference will include case studies, sessions from the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce, and Computing on the Cloud.

Investment

$500+GST member (earlybird $420+GST)
$680+GST non member(earlybird $610+GST)

To Register

To register for the Business Continuity Planning Conference 

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Payroll Conference

The annual payroll conference will focus on key aspects of legislation, and the intricacies of working in the payroll environment.

This conference is always popular and sells out, so take advantage of our early bird* registration option and don’t be disappointed.

Palmerston North
3 May 2012
Travelodge Hotel, Palmerston North

Wellington
17 May 2012
Intercontinental Hotel, Wellington

Investment
$500+GST member (earlybird $420+GST)
$680+GSTnon member(earlybird $610+GST)

*early bird discount only applies to registrations made up to one month prior to the conference start date. Not to be used in conjunction with any other specials or offers made by ECCC
To register email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit our website www.eccc.org.nz or phone 04 470 9944<-->