Mon, 14/05/2012 - 10:00
Brilliant Idea Online Launch
Rachel Power of the Great Aussie Road Trip is hosting an online event as part of the Brilliant Idea second anniversary celebration.
Tue, 24/04/2012 - 10:00 - 12:00
Word-Of-Mouth Marketing
When you ask people what the most effective thing has been in terms of growing their business or promoting their campaign, they’ll often answer – ‘word-of-mouth’.
Our April Brilliant Idea Peer Support Group meeting for women entrepreneurs will discuss the various things you can do to encourage word-of-mouth marketing, including:
Thu, 23/02/2012 - 10:00 - 14:00
Business Model Canvas
This workshop is a requirement for entrepreneurs applying for an ACT Women’s Microcredit Loan for Women on Low Incomes.
Now that you have settled on an idea (or nearly there) for your business or wanting to expand an existing business, how can you be sure that it has a good chance of making any money? In this session, you will look at the building blocks and activities needed to be successful in business.
Tue, 14/02/2012 - 13:00 - 15:00
Finance Matters
Please join us for the first peer group session of 2012 on 14 February 2012 from 1pm - 3pm. Lighthouse is pleased to have Donna Chalmers and Julie Allard from Westpac and Acton Advice Managing Director Lynette Murray facilitate this session with its focus on finance. These women bring a wealth of experience and passion to the topic.
Questions welcomed – no query is too small.
Thu, 02/02/2012 - 10:00 - 14:00
Orientation Session
The purpose of this initial session is to introduce you to the program, its purpose and requirements and help you to determine whether it is appropriate for you and your current circumstances.
Wed, 30/11/2011 - 12:00 - 14:00
Give It Away - online
Why every business should be online and have something to give away.
Susannah will talk about how every business can use their online presence to build trust with potential clients.
Tue, 25/10/2011 - 10:00 - 12:00
Your Business Q&A
This month’s Peer Group takes the form of a question and answer session designed for sharing and exchanging business ideas, developments, milestones and marketing approaches. Like all Brilliant Idea Peer Group sessions, interactivity is encouraged.
Consultant Judy Waters will be back to join Lighthouse’s Commercialisation Manager Cindy Reese Mitchell and Brilliant Idea Program Manager Su Hodge to facilitate the October Peer Group session. Judy led a great marketing clinic in September.
Thu, 29/09/2011
Orientation Session
The purpose of this initial session is to introduce you to the program, its purpose and requirements and help you to determine whether it is appropriate for you and your current circumstances.
Tue, 27/09/2011 - 10:00 - 12:00
Marketing Matters
NO LONGER ACCEPTING RSVPs. Waiting list available.
This month’s peer group session will be an open marketing clinic facilitated by Judy Waters. The session invites Brilliant Idea women entrepreneurs to explore their understanding of their customers and markets for their businesses including segmentation and targeting.
Tue, 30/08/2011 - 10:00 - 12:00
A business idea that communicates gratitude
Founder of The Gratitude Project, Ange Clarke will share her experiences of pursuing a business idea combining her passion for gratitude with her skills in photography and experience in project management.
Tue, 26/07/2011 - 12:30 - 14:30
The Secrets of Successful High Earners®
Going to the next level in your life.
Based on the best-selling book, ‘Overcoming Underearning’ by Barbara Stanny, Lighthouse’s Commercialisation Manager Cindy Reese Mitchell will define and explore underearning and the five secrets to overcoming it. It is designed specifically to empower and motivate women to take control of their finances by guiding them in the creation of a concrete plan of action.
Ultimately, this session isn’t about money. Money is a metaphor for claiming power. A powerful woman is
Fri, 22/07/2011 - 12:00
We want to know what you think!
Consultations are being conducted across Australia
By The National Foundation of Australian Women
For The National Women’s Alliances
On Friday 22nd July 2011, 12pm til 2pm
At Unions ACT, Flemington Road, Mitchell ACT
- Women returning to work
- Barriers to pay equity for women
- The tax system
- Childcare subsidies and rebates
- Superannuation
- Women's workforce participation
RSVP online: www.equ
Tue, 28/06/2011 - 10:00 - 12:00
Anything's Possible
The Great Aussie Road Trip project is all about inspiring families to experience Australia. Customer Consultants are the specialists in mystery shopping and customer interaction. So what do these two businesses and a journalism degree have in common?
Fri, 10/06/2011 - 09:00 - 17:00
Handmade Canberra Small Business Summit & Expo
The Small Business Summit & Expo 2011 aims to bring together designers, small business owners, employees, business experts and stylists to discuss the latest in business strategies in a day of practical business building and ideas exchange.
Tue, 31/05/2011 - 10:00 - 12:00
Business End of Year Planning
Jane Hadrill will facilitate this session on what needs to be done before 30 June in YOUR business. Topics to be discussed include:
- Business tax deductions
- What your accountant needs from you to do your tax return
- Concessions available for small business
- Working out how much tax you will pay
Jane is a dynamic presenter. You’ll be sure to leave full of knowledge and practical tips about what to do at year end.
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