About business connect

www.businessconnect.com.au

Business Connect (Australia) Pty Ltd Level 1, Studio 5, 35 Buckingham Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010

Tel: + 61 2 8399 0044 Fax: + 61 2 8399 0133 Email: [email protected]


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Education, information and resources for

entrepreneurs and business leaders of

growing companies in Australia



Introducing Business Connect

Business Connect is one of Australia’s leading providers of educational seminars for entrepreneurs and executives of growing companies in Australia. Seminars feature international thought leaders, authors and industry experts.

Business Connect’s objective is to give Australian executives access to leading business minds that offer unique and highly effective tools and programs for business management and growth and address relevant issues facing Australian business.

We attract an audience of key Australian business executives, representing BRW’s Fast 100 and Fast Starters, Australia’s Top 500 Private Companies, franchises and the lucrative fast growth mid-size companies – Australia’s economic engine.

Whilst the National Growth Summit, our flagship event, offers extensive branding and lead generation activities for our partners targeting the entrepreneurial market, Business Connect also has:

• an extensive database of SME clients and has built an active community of entrepreneurs, CEO’s and management teams of growing companies looking for relevant education and tools that will make a difference to their business and their management teams

• a proven track record in delivering renowned international speakers to the Australian entrepreneurial mid-size market with names such as Verne Harnish, Marcus Buckingham, Edward de Bono, David Maister, Dr Victoria Medvec, Michael Gerber and many more

• a fantastic reputation in Australia for delivering high quality, high value events for the business community

• a strong relationships with leading business associations, business schools and media eg. Family Business Australia, Entrepreneurs Organisation and Chartered Accountants.

• created a highly successful partnership program which brings great value and return for our partners.



Business Connect’s International Faculty

Verne Harnish, author Mastering the

Rockefeller Habits

Marcus Buckingham, author, First, Break all the Rules

Robert Bloom, author, The Inside Advantage

Victoria Husted Medvec, author of High Stakes Negotiations

Jack Daly world leader in sales management

Geoff Smartco-creator of Topgrading ®

Kaihan Krippendorff author, The Art of the Advantage

Michael Gerber,

author, The E-Myth

Stephen Lundin, author of FISH Philosophy!

Edward de Bono, author of Lateral Thinking and Six Hats

David Maister, author, The Trusted Advisor

John Dijulius, author, What’s the Secret to Providing a World Class Customer Experience

Guy Parsons,leader in Toyota’s LEAN methodology

Hermann Simonauthor, Hidden Champions of the 21st Century

A sample of international speakers, consultants and authors that Business Connect has promoted in Australia:



Business Connect Event Program

National Business Growth Summit – SydneyOur flagship event, the National Business Growth Summit, held in the third week of February, is an executive two-day event that brings together several renowned growth experts from the US, as well as leading Australian entrepreneurs and industry experts offering essential tools and strategies for businesses to drive top line growth and manage growth effectively. The program focuses on the four fundamentals that drive sustainable growth – People, Strategy, Execution and Cash and features three international speakers each year.

10Going Global, Getting Lean

Four Critical Decisions That Drive Sustainable GrowthPeople > Strategy > Execution > Cash

Profit from ground-breaking business thinkers who willhelp you grow your business and take advantage of thisonce-in-a-lifetime economic opportunity.

If there is one event you attend in 2010, make it this one...

To register visit www.growthsummit.com.au or call 1300 721 778

Two-day executive event

for entrepreneurs and

leaders of growing

companies

17 & 18 February 2010Sydney Convention Centre

Speakers include:

Hermann SimonPricing for Profit – Success Strategies ofHidden Champions

Guy ParsonsGetting LEAN – the mostimportant tool of the 21st Century

David Meerman ScottThe New Rules of Marketing & PR

Sarina BrattonStrategies and Fundingfor Growth

Platinum Growth Partner:

Alliance Partners:

Platinum Partners:

Silver Partners:

Bronze Partner: VP Partners:

Event Partner:

Proudly brought to you by:

Gold Partner:

For the first time ever, best-selling author and renowned expert on

world-class customer service, John DiJulius is LIVE in Australia

The 10 Commandments of World-Class Service

Six reasons to sign up NOW:� Boost customer satisfaction – and ensure repeat business

� Win new business without spending more on marketing or advertising

� Understand what customers truly want (these insights may surprise you)

� Know immediately how to make things right when service goes wrong

� Identify and retain team members who are hardwired to provide service excellence

� Build an above-and-beyond service culture at your organisation

Proudly presented by:Media Partners:

Alliance Partners:

“You can have a great product, but it takes world-class service to create brand loyalty.” John DiJulius

Hit #1 best seller on amazon.com!

Hit #4 best seller on amazon.com!

Creating an Unforgettable Experience to Win and Keep Customers

An exclusive full-day seminar packed with insights to help you:

� Safeguard your company against changing economic conditions

� Gain a marketplace advantage no competitor can match

� Provide a customer experience that makes price irrelevant

Melbourne: 18 May 2010, Sydney: 19 May 2010, Brisbane: 20 May 2010

“Superb … great tools that will quickly add value and WOW

customers … Loved it!”Cameron Herald, COO 1-800-GOTJUNK

AUSTRALIA

www.bnet.com

Bring all your key players and save on seminar fees. Group discounts available – see page 4 for details

To register www.businessconnect.com.au Seminar Hotline 1300 721 778

Four Key Decisions to DriveRevenue and Profits

Business Connect presents an outstanding one-day executive seminar

Go for Growth


“Verne is the guru of fast-growth companies. Those who listen

GROW and SUCCEED...so listen...or read!”

Tom Peters

Melbourne: 14 September 2010

Brisbane: 15 September 2010

Sydney: 16 September 2010

Presented by Verne Harnish, author of #3 Strategy best-seller on Amazon.com

1. Lead the charge on high payoff

initiatives

2. Keep everyone in your organisation

aligned and accountable

3. Create customer loyalty that makes

price irrelevant

4. Fuel growth with smart cashflow

management

5. Know what’s working in today’s

mega-growth businesses

6. Build real market value and serious

stakeholder wealth

This outstanding one-day seminar is designed for: CEOs, Managing Directors, COOs, CFOs and Division and Profit Centre Heads

Organised by:

Media Partners:

Alliance Partners:

Bronze Sponsor:

AUSTRALIA

www.bnet.com

“Verne’s One Page Strategic Plan has provided Silver Chef Limited with a road map to develop

and execute our strategic objectives and thereby grow our profi t by more than a compound 23%

per year since listing on the ASX.” Charles Gregory, CEO, The Silver Chef

In Sydney for ONE day only: best-selling author Marcus Buckingham’s

newest program on Strengths-Based Management

The Strong ManagerBuilding High Performance Teams in Your Organisation

People quit managers – not companies. Gain management insights your organisation cannot afford to miss.

Proudly presented by:

Education Partner:

An exclusive half-day seminar packed with insights on:� Boosting team productivity and performance� Lowering employee turnover� Gaining greater satisfaction from managing others

Thursday 24 June 2010, Sydney Convention Centre

“Marcus is the most engaging and useful business speaker

working today.”Peter Cappelli, George W. Taylor Professor of

Management and Director for Human Resources, University of Pennsylvania

Six reasons to sign up NOW:� Become a frontline manager who gets top results from everyone – every day

� Boost employee satisfaction and slash costly re-hiring

� Develop and retain top talent

� Provide the inspirational leadership great companies value – and reward

� Understand and leverage the critical role you play in your organisation’s success

� Enjoy your job more – and experience less stress managing others

This fast-paced, half-day seminar distills the best of Marcus Buckingham’s proven

management strategies. Bring your entire frontline leadership team and save on seminar

fees. See page four for group discounts.

Media Partner: Online Learning Partner:

Alliance Partners:

Platinum Partner:

AUSTRALIA

www.bnet.com

Driving Sales – Boosting ProfitsPresented by world’s leading sales guru, Jack Daly

Winning Sales Strategies

This outstanding seminar and workshop program is a MUST

for sales and marketing teams, management and company

CEOs who want to get the best from their team.

Sydney: 19 July 2010 Melbourne: 20 July 2010 Brisbane: 22 July 2010

“Jack had a massive impact on the sales process in my business!

The best investment I made in my business last year. I am going

again this year for sure!”Boyd Roberts, Director & Marketing

Consultant, Corporate Image

Proudly presented by:

Alliance Partners:

AUSTRALIA

www.bnet.com

Media Partners:

Bring all your key players and save on seminar fees. Group discounts available.


Online Learning Partner: Web Conferencing Partner:

10 Top Reasons to Sign Up:1. Achieve greater sales and profits with

existing resources

2. Build a world-class sales organisation

3. Leverage the web and social media to increase sales

4. Increase your sales while reducing your sales and marketing costs

5. Identify key characteristics of top performers

6. Learn how to sell smarter through creating value

7. Develop a winning culture in your organisation

8. Leverage communication/social/buying styles to increase sales

9. Set and reach your business and life goals

10. Get quick results and accelerate your business growth

Education Partner:

International Speakers ProgramBusiness Connect’s program consists of four international speaker events per year. We select speakers who are considered the world’s best in their area of expertise. Speakers are selected on relevance, content and practical application of tools and resources. In addition, their seminar content and tools need to drive any or all three of the following outcomes for our clients:

• Improve top line growth

• Improve profitability

• Increase the value of the company

Events in 2010:



Resources: creating a two-way relationship

How can you add value to Business Connect clients?

Our clients are actively seeking information and resources that can help them grow their business. Our partners provide content and resources through the following mediums:

• Articles

• Resource papers

• Webinars

• Podcasts

• Research

How can Business Connect add value to your clients?

• National Growth Summit – February every year in Sydney

• International speakers program – Four events per year

• International Faculty’s Resources: Books, DVD’s, articles

• Free Growth Webinars (monthly)

• Free Enterprising Ideas Podcast (every two weeks)

• Educational webinars with Verne Harnish (every six weeks)

• $200 Gift vouchers for Business Connect events

• VIP Corporate Client packages

#3 Strategy Best-seller Amazon.com



Our clients are made up of the lucrative fast growth market – entrepreneurs and senior decision makers from organisations with 10-500 employees, with an annual turnover in excess of $5 million and more than 5 operational years.

Business Connect’s community comprises of:

• Entrepreneurs, business owners, CEO’s, MD’s and key management teams of small to medium enterprise

• Key influencers – Accountants, financial planners and other business advisors whose clients are the growth sector

• SME clients of strategic partners

Marketing ActivitiesBusiness Connect has established alliance partnerships with the organisations listed and actively targets their target market through the following channels:

Education Partners• Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM)

• Australian Institute of Management

• Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship, Swinburne University

Marketing Partners• AmCham• Australian Institute of Company Directors• Commerce Queensland• Entrepreneurs’ Organisation• Family Business Australia• Franchise Council of Australia• NSW Business Chamber• Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia• The Creative Leadership Forum• The CEO Institute• Victorian Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Media & Industry Magazines• BRW• www.smartcompany.com.au • Queensland Business Review• VECCI – Business Excellence• Company Directors• Wealth Creator• Anthill• Dynamic Business• My Business

Marketing Activities: Raising brand awareness and generating leads



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Sample list of clients in Australia

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