New rules for paying home building industry workers
NSW Industrial Relations, in partnership with and supported by the Fair Work Ombudsman, is delivering a program to provide practical information to employers in the home building industry.
The introduction of a single workplace relations system across Australia means that NSW home building industry employers need find out how the new system affects arrangements with employees.
This program will help employers in this important industry keep up to date with workplace obligations and understand the changes to things like wages, leave, entitlements and conditions of employment.
From September,free workshops will be held around NSW. There are two workshops, each covering two modern awards:
Workshop 1 - Electrical Electronics & Communication Contracting Award 2010 and the Plumbing & Fire Sprinklers Award 2010
Workshop 2 - Joinery & Building Trades Award 2010 and the Manufacturing & Associated Industries & Occupations Award 2010
The half day workshops will explain:
- modern awards and how they apply to your staff
- the risks and consequences of sham contracting
- how to calculate wages correctly
- requirements for employment record keeping and pay slips
- successful ways to calculate leave and allowances
- your employee’s rights… and the consequences of getting it wrong!
Interviewing Skills For Small Business - Selecting the right person for the job
Facilitated by Sterling Leadership
In this workshop you will learn effective interviewing techniques, how to be prepared, ask the right questions, using proven techniques to recruit the right people to match your business!
Linda has gained experience applying tools and techniques successfully in the recruitment of 1000’s of employees for near 20 years.
This is your opportunity to learn to make the right decisions in choosing the right person for the job.
What you will learn:
· Make decisions to ensure you choose the right people for the right job.
· Learn, understand and be able to apply proven interviewing techniques
· Learn the legal obligations in recruiting employee
Linda White, Director, Sterling Leadership has over 20 years experience in Human Resources Management. Linda holds a Bachelor of Social Science, Cert IV in Assessment and Workplace Training, Master Practitioner of NLP and is close to completing an MBA. |
When: Tuesday March 23
Where: Lifestyle Working, Level 1, North Steyne Training Room
117 Old Pittwater Road, Brookvale
Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Cost: $25.00 for Warringah Chamber/ Inspiring Women members or
$60.00 for visitors includes light refreshment break.
These workshops are open to all business owners, managers etc.
To download a pdf click here 
10 Tips to make your PC a more effective business tool
Join us at this last information seminar for the year!
When you attend you will find out tips on buying a computer, wireless options and speed, security, how to work smarter with what you have, telecommuting and working with Google.
This is a great seminar for those who lack confidence with their computer and there is no such thing as a silly question.
Facilitated by David Moore from i hate my pc
When: Monday 30th November
Where: Lifestyle Working, Level 1, North Steyne Training Room
117 Old Pittwater Road, Brookvale
Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Cost: FREE for Warringah Chamber/ Inspiring Women members or
$60.00 for visitors includes light refreshment break.
These workshops are open to all business owners, managers etc.
This event is partially funded by the Australian Governement.
Book directly online via our Current Events section on the website or click here to download the PDF
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What is Market Intelligence and how can you use it to grow your business?
On November 17th come and learn about how to use the tools that big corporates invest millions in to leverage competitive edge. You will understand who the critical stakeholders are which influence your business success and how to ensure you consult them and leverage the value of their opinions and ideas.
You will see the concept of market intelligence demystified and access tools for your business...
• Mapping your stakeholder landscape and prioritizing your intelligence strategy -
• The Customer Experience - Mystery shopping and competitive analysis – where does your brand stand?
• Survey design basics
• Brilliant questions - the key questions to ask and how to analyze the results
• A customer focus group- how to design one, run it and apply the results
• And searching the net for intelligence –
• Continuous monitoring and feedback
To book online visit our Current Events section of the website or print off a pdf registration form by clicking here
When: Tues 17th November
Where: Lifestyle Working, Level 1, North Steyne Training Room
117 Old Pittwater Road, Brookvale
Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Cost: FREE for Warringah Chamber/ Inspiring Women members or
$60.00 for visitors includes light refreshment break.
This event is partially funded by the Australian Government.
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TAFE NSW - Northern Sydney Institute has introduced a new method of delivering its Certificate IV in Financial Services to better meet the new Bas Service Provider legislation.
Part of the requirements of the new BAS service provider legislation is that Bookkeepers will all be required to have the minimum educational requirements of the Certificate IV in Financial services Accounting or Certificate IV in Bookkeeping. In order to better meet the needs of both the existing workforce and new entrants, Northern Sydney Institute has developed the Certificate IV Financial Services Accounting as an online course.
This course is available now and students have the option of completing it in 12 months either fully online or with a blend of some college attendance and some online. The online studies will use a facilitated approach with students being enrolled in small cohorts and being assigned a facilitator who will monitor and assist students. The facilitator will be available either by email or phone and we offer a 24-48hour maximum response time to queries.
Recognition of prior learning is also available for the course and employers may also be entitled to government funding through the traineeship program.
For more information regarding this please contact either
Julie Law, Head Teacher Accounting, Meadowbank College on 9942 3730
Or
Kerri-Anne Syrmalis, Head Teacher Accounting, North Sydney College on 99420075
See Flyer on BC Online Course Flyer - Semester 2 2009 - June 2009 (2).pdf
See Fler on Business Administration NBC.pdf
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Control your Emails- Top Time Saving Tips for Outlook users
With too much work and not enough time, are we really spending the time we have on the most important projects? The most effective and hence successful people in business today are the ones that use their time to yield the greatest rewards.
Microsoft Outlook and email is one of those time thieves!
This program is designed to give participants some tips and strategies for managing email and Microsoft Outlook to become the most effective users of their time, to become more focused in their purpose at work and more productive in their results.
Who Should Attend? Any business person who wants to learn more about Outlook
When: Weds Sept 23
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Where: Level 1 ,Lifestyle Working Brookvale, 117 Old Pittwater Rd, Brookvale. North Steyne Training Room
Plenty of parking on site!
Cost : free for members and $60.00 for visitors.
Click here to book online in our Events section or phone 9938 3006.
 Click here to download and print flyer
This event is partially funded by the Australian Government. |
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Simple Marketing Plans for your Local Area
Learn how to market your service or product during these challenging times when the customer doesn't want to spend. Work on what makes your business different from the others!
Who Should Attend? Any business who wants to get more customers.
When: Weds July 29
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Where: Level 1 ,Lifestyle Working Brookvale, 117 Old Pittwater Rd, Brookvale. North Steyne Training Room
Plenty of parking on site!
Cost : free for members and $60.00 for visitors.
Click here to book online in our Events section or phone 9938 3006.
This event is partially funded by the Australian Government. | |
Creating more Productivity by Motivating your Staff
If you have employees this seminar will give you practical guidance on how to get the best performance from your people.
Who Should Attend? Any business owner or manager with staff.
When: Thurs July 23
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Where: Level 1 ,Lifestyle Working Brookvale, 117 Old Pittwater Rd, Brookvale. North Steyne Training Room
Plenty of parking on site!
Cost : free for members and $60.00 for visitors.
Click here to book online in our Events section or phone 9938 3006.
This event is partially funded by the Australian Government.
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How will Labor's rolling back of WorkChoices affect your business?
Tuesday June 2 2009- Mona Vale Golf Club
Friday May 29, 2009 - Dee Why RSL
Tuesday June 16,2009 - Forestville RSL
Forward with Fairness is the new laws that replace WorkChoices.
Attend our free workshops to have these laws explained.
Dee Why RSL - Fri May 29 6pm to 8pm
Mona Vale Golf Club- Tues June 2 6pm to 8pm.
Forestville RSL - Tues June 16 6pm - 8pm
Who should attend? Business owners with staff.
RSVP by either email to info@warringahchamber.com.au or book via our Events section online.
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May 13, 2009 - Free ATO Workshops ( 2 hr)
Activity statement Essentials seminar
10.00am - 12 noon
A comprehensive look at completing your activity statement.
A look at the layout and purpose of an activity statement, GST, PAYG withholding and instalments and other labels examined plus how you can use activity statement data to plan and budget.
May 13, 2009 - Free ATO Workshops ( 2 hr)
Business deductions essentials seminar
2.00pm - 4.00pm
A closer examination of income tax deduction rules for small business
Expenses you can claim immediately and those you can claim over time. Expenses you can never deduct, budgeting for tax and other special deductions, tax losses.
Who should attend? Small business operators.
This workshop is limited and must be booked in advance.
Bookings are essential for all session as numbers are limited.
To register for this event either click here or phone 1300 661 104. |  |
Wednesday April 29 & Wednesday May 6
Business Planning Workshop
At this workshop you will discover the questions you need answers to for the health of your business.
Protect your profits and take away the uncertainty!
Numbers are limited to ensure personal attention-this workshop requires you to work on your business for these 2 weeks.
Read more and print flyer by clicking here
This workshop is partially funded by the Australian Government.
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Are you getting the responses you want from your emails? Learn how to survive your readers inbox!
Join us at this workshop to write improved, concise, succinct and persuasive emails.
This workshop BOOKED OUT!
Business people usually spend a
minimum of 4 hours a week sorting, reading or composing emails. Now effective emails include aspects that were not considered before such as uses of persuasive words and writing to focus on the needs of the readers.
Join us at this interactive workshop run by member Evelyn Ciocco from Writing for Business to learn how to:
•Use the tools needed to communicate clearly
•identify styles or writing required for different audiences
•produce effective documents
When: Wednesday March 25, 2009
Where: Dee Why RSL, Colonial Room, Level 3,(parking at Clarence Street entrance)932 Pittwater Road, Dee Why
Time: 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Cost: Free for members or $30.00 for visitors includes light refreshments.
Bring your staff, yourself or anyone that needs to update their email communications.
Book online through our Current Event section or download the pdf registration form here
This workshop is partially funded by the Australian Government.