Commerce Ballarat Business Weekly 25 June – 01 July

BisNet Breakfast Guest Speaker: John Kazanas Attendees will have the opportunity to support ‘People Helping People Nepal’ Rural Nepal Earthquake Fund. What the situation is like… watch video>>> More info and to register CLICK HERE Welcome New Members

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BisNet Young Professionals Network – Evening Event Guest Speaker: John Kazanas @Jacksons & Co, 201 Mair St Keynote Speaker: Rachael Robertson Date: Tuesday 07 July Venue: The George Hotel, 27 Lydiard St Nth Date: Wednesday 15 July Time: 7.00am - 9.00am Time: 5.30pm—8.30pm Members: $25.00 Members: $20.00 Non Members: $40.00 Non Members: $25.00

Details: John will be providing a highly inspiring Details: The start of the night will give attendees talk on what it's like to climbing Everest. He will the chance to network followed by International show you can take your organization’s people to Keynote Speaker Rachael Robertson. Finger food & the next level by showing them how to effectively a complimentary drink included. train their mind for success, overcome their fears, build personal resilience and create positive Download event flyer for more information>>> outcomes for themselves and your organisation.

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BisNet 505 Club Guest Speaker: Kate Torney Hosted by: North Ballarat Sports Club

Date: Tuesday 04 August Date: Wednesday 19 August Venue: Oscars Hotel, 18 Doveton St Sth Venue: North Ballarat Sports Club, 729 Creswick Road Time: 7.00am - 9.00am Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pm Members: $20.00 Members: FREE Non Members: $30.00 Non Members: $16.50 Details: Kate Torney became Director of News at Details: An evening of networking and fostering the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, the relationships to grow your business. national public broadcaster, in early 2009. She is leading her executive team to reshape newsgathering and reimagine news delivery, Members and Non Members: REGISTER HERE keeping at the for front of changing audience demands with the rapid expansion of online and mobile news.

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Items of Interest

ACCI: Super Governance Reforms Strike the Right Balance – read media release>>>

CEO involvement in customer experience increases profitability (study) – read article>>>

50 Bad Sales Habits to Eliminate – read article>>>

Can you actually make money on LinkedIn? – read article>>>

Small business owner in Facebook “nightmare” after bagging Lentil as Anything: Four lessons in criticism for your business - read article>>>

The Internet of Things Changes the Company-Customer Relationship – read article>>>

Video of the Week

Three Keys to Influencing Others – watch video>>>

Members News

Commerce Ballarat Business Achievement Award – It’s time to nominate! This award aims to recognise either an individual or a business who has contributed over many years to both business and the community as a whole. Previous winners Allan (Doug) Douglas Sarah, Barbara Hughes, Bill Flynn and Geoff Torney have set a very high standard but we know that there are many unsung heroes in our city. Nominations will be open until 5pm July 1, members can email [email protected] stating in 50 words or less why they believe their nominee should be considered. Click here to view the criteria for the award.

Ballarat Winterlude Pack your bags and beanies and bundle into the car, Winterlude has arrived in Ballarat! There’s a range of fun for young and old to be had this winter. Lace up your skates and take to real ice or enjoy the thrill of toboggan rides at the pop up ice skating rink in the CBD, and head to world-class attractions with the Ballarat Pass. For full event details CLICK HERE.

The 2015 Archibald Prize Exhibition in Ballarat The Archibald Prize is regarded as the most important portraiture prize in Australia. Ballarat will be the exclusive interstate venue for the Prize exhibition and anticipates visitors from across Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. The Gallery expects that 45,000 visitors will visit the exhibition between 2 October and 15 November 2015. The Gallery will be open every day from 10am till 5pm and offer extended trading hours with bar service on Tuesday & Friday evenings. The Gallery will present a series of events to complement the Archibald. There will be live musical concerts and cabarets on each weekend during the Archibald Prize season.

Proven Resume Results finalist in the Australian Telstra Business Awards Congratulations to Proven Resume Results one of 20 finalists in the Australian Telstra Business Awards. They are finalists in the Victorian Micro-Business Category and the Regional Category for 2015. “The Telstra Business Awards reward innovation and celebrate the unwavering passion of Australia’s small and medium businesses. They have poured their savings into a dream of independence and doing what they love in their own way – and they are doing it exceptionally well.” For more information CLICK HERE.

What’s coming up at The George Come along to The Lane this week to enjoy a meal from our casual dining menu while you’re settling in by The Lane’s new fireplace! Friday 3 July is a big one: their usual Friday night $1 oysters and Happy Hour in The Lane Cider Bar from 5.30pm. There’s also free live acoustic entertainment from 6pm with Matty Chaps followed by 3rd Stone Collision from 9.30pm till late. Plus BallaRatCat comedy's monthly comedy line up in the Lounge, Book your tickets via www.ballaratcat.com.au or ph: 5333 4866. Saturday 11 July – Geelong band, Adventure Playground will perform live in The Lounge, doors open 9pm. The Lounge turns club for a great boogie to the sounds of the DJ! Dress to impress!

Articles

Mentoring in smart businesses: Why mentoring has flourished from Ancient Greece to the Digital Age Source: Smart Company 25 June 2015

To encourage better leadership on the job during the days of the Greek Empire, the Greeks invented mentoring, which exposed a young protégé to learning the experiences of a wise elder ‘who had already been there and done that’.