How are you going to stop this from happening to your business? You need to be equipped with the latest weapons, tactics and strategies that will help you to not only succeed but to dominate your prospective market.”Jordan Mullen (CEO of Response Driven Marketing)

What will you discover if you come to this workshop:
•    Strategies on how to zone in on your target market and cause an explosion of enquiries
•    Strategies on how to use the latest tools and technologies to capture qualified leads & sales
•    Strategies on how to boot your competition out of your territory so they cant take anyone from your customer database
•    Strategies on how to raise up and army of highly motivated soldiers who will fight the battle for you

Who is Jordan Mullen?

Jordan is a marketing consultant who has been consulting in the direct sales and marketing industry for over five years. In that time he has assisted many Australian businesses achieve huge results from his proven & tested marketing strategies. His goal is to increase response rates to advertising not by increasing the marketing budget but to instead increase the effectiveness of the campaign. This can be done by applying his direct marketing formulas in order to achieve amazing results. Jordan’s strategies also include the integration of online and offline media to generate qualified sales leads and enquiries.

Entry includes light lunch, refreshments and tea and coffee.

Registration

Places are limited to 20 participants, so to reserve your place please email Schmooze by April 28. To pay for your place, go to this page or contact Schmooze to be invoiced.

The award winning Hippo Bar has made Schmooze welcome for several years and been great supporters in that time. With their superb cocktails made by their obliging staff - these events make for the perfect ambience to make new contacts and enrich current ones.

High on great contacts and low on formality the May Schmooze is an event you won't want to miss.

Please RSVP via email by Friday 23rd May. 

Located within the original Hotel Acton building, this historical and heritage listed site has been transformed into the NewActon Pavilion creating Canberra’s first luxury boutique hotel. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience this stunning property.

Join us for informal networking, with a welcoming and diverse group of communication, marketing, arts, consulting and design professionals.

This event is presented in association with the Diamant Hotel, De Jour Restaurant and Adlab

This month, the July Schmooze is being staged at the perfect venue for a winter's evening networking.

A fireplace, fantastic food and wine from the local region- this month members and guests can network in style at the DeVine Function Centre located at the Kamberra Wine Complex

This contemporary winery setting that offers an unpretentious yet warm ambience for this networking  experience.

Complete with open fireplaces, beautiful stained glass windows and covered verandahs opening to vineyards, gardens and reflection pond this venue is a hidden gem.

The July Schmooze welcomes members and their accompanied guests for informal networking, entry includes your first drink and complimentary canapes and happy hour prices thereafter .

Presented in association with Canberra Arts Marketing and Ginger Catering, join Schmooze members and their guests for an evening of networking in the evocative atmosphere of this famous bar used for generations of politicians, journalists and lobbyists- perfect for Schmoozing!

Guests are very welcome at this special event, a $20 cover charge applies. You can pay online using Visa or MasterCard before hand on this page or cash at the door. Reservations are essential - to RSVP please email us by Friday 22nd August.

  

Phillip is also a communication strategist and advisor, specialising in short-term projects including stakeholder consultation, web design, strategic reviews and training for interpersonal business and communication skills. He also serves on the Capital Arts Patrons Organisation (CAPO) and the Canberra Arts Marketing boards and has been a guest speaker for a range of professional associations and events like the Canberra Writers Festival.

Networking is a powerful and cost effective way to drive your career forward, gain information, access and promote your expertise, but too often it's a hit and miss affair.  The ability to cultivate a professional relationship is a skill anyone can learn- but many find it challenging and are often thrown in the deep end without sufficient preparation or support.

Phillip Jones, the founder of the Schmooze Network will share his expert insights into how to be an effective networker, develop a networking strategy and ensure your networking investment of time and money is targeted, rewarding and aligned to your career and business goals.

To register to attend this event click here! Be sure not to miss out on this fantastic opportunity as numbers are strictly limited. Registration is essential in order to attend the event.

Imagine knowing exactly what you need to do to market your business, recruit an amazing team and generate the sales you need, anytime you want!

Wouldn't that be nice…?
Think of the possibilities if you were able to grow your business through predictable sales and marketing and have an outstanding team backing you up… How would it make you feel to know you don't have to waste money on marketing that doesn't work ever again?

How much would your business benefit, if you knew the Proven 6 Step Process that has allowed 1000's of business owners just like you, build the business of their dreams?

At this 3 hour Workshop you are guaranteed to get real ideas, not just teasers... you will get practical and proven ideas you can implement into your business and see real results straight away!

• Here's what you will learn during this Action packed event:
• How to build a business that works without you…
• How to differentiate your business so you don't have to compete on price…
• How to turn your marketing from an expense into a guaranteed investment…
• How to take control of your profits and cashflow…
• How to attract and retain great employees…
• How to improve communication among your team…
• How to manage your time more effectively and achieve better results…

PLUS you will also receive these exclusive BONUS Gifts simply by attending…

1. FREE e-book, 5 Habits That Keep Business Owners Poor & The 6 That Will Make You Rich! Valued at $47
2. Your choice of any 1 of the following books written by International Entrepreneur and Best Selling Author, Brad Sugars - Instant Promotions, Instant Profit, Instant Repeat Business or Instant Leads. Valued at $29.95
3. ActionCOACH’s Business Growth “Cheat Sheet.” Do even some of the 344 strategies outlined and you will see your business fly! Valued at $149
4. ActionCOACH’s Business Efficiency “Cheat Sheet.” This resource has 84 methods to ensure that once your business takes off it stays airborne by running as efficiently as possible. Valued at $99

This is a fantastic opportunity for you and your partner or friends to learn highly effective, proven strategies to take your business to the next level.

To reserve your seats and claim your bonuses CLICK HERE or call (02) 9389 5624.

The event will be relaxed, fun and its free for participants to attend. Entry includes a complimentary drink and canapes.

Mentor Pronto! is part of the Creative Canberra, Creative Exchange program of connecting the Arts and Business sectors through CAM and Schmooze hosting joint events and activities. The mentoring program matched members of Schmooze and Canberra arts community for four weeks for mutual benefit.

Only registered participants of the Mentor Pronto! program can attend this event.

Contact Email: amaccormack@deloitte.com.au

Contact Phone: 02 6263 7094

The workshop is intended to help participants to identify intellectual property within their business. It will provide participants with an understanding of how to take their intellectual property to the market place. This is a highly practical workshop where workshop topics are applied directly to a participant's own project, allowing you to develop a practical forward plan for your opportunity. Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm Cost: FREE - But registration is essential Commercialisation workshops are limited to 20 people per quarter please click on the website below and follow the links to the workshops to register.

Contact Email: amaccormack@deloitte.com.au

Contact Phone: 02 6263 7094

This workshop will help participants to understand the entrepreneurial process and highlight the key skills and insights needed to apply the process for the benefit of your own entrepreneurial venture. Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm Cost: FREE - But registration is essential Entrepreneur workshops are limited to 20 people per quarter please click on the website below and follow the links to the workshops to register.

Contact Email: amaccormack@deloitte.com.au

Contact Phone: 02 6263 7094

Business Basics 1 is structured and designed specifically for new and start-up businesses. It provides participants with a tool box for starting up a business confidently and explains each of the tools included in the toolbox. This workshop will be held once a month. Participants benefit from a structured framework and the guidance necessary to prepare a comprehensive business plan. Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm Cost: FREE but registration is essential Business Basics 1 workshops are limited to 20 people per month please go to the website and follow the workshop link to register.

Contact Email: amaccormack@deloitte.com.au

Contact Phone: 02 6263 7094

Business Basics 2 is designed specifically for businesses in the first 2-6 years of operation. It will help to coach and mentor you through the major hurdles your business is likely to face, and to understand the ethical issues in establishing your business During the course of this workshop you will develop a strategic plan to manage your business effectively. Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm Cost: FREE but registration is essential Business Basics 2 workshops are limited to 20 people per month please go to the website and follow the workshop link to register.

Contact Email: amaccormack@deloitte.com.au

Contact Phone: 02 6263 7094

This month's exciting event introduces Tracey Mitchell from Mitchell Personnel Solutions (MPS) presenting on their recent business success in receiving the 2008 CBP Enterprise of the Year Award and the story behind the success of MPS. Tracey will discuss hot topics about putting together a winning Award application, the tips on owning and operating a successful small business and her own personal advice on adding value to your business venture though her business and life experiences.

Registration is essential in order to attend this event.

To register please enter your guest details at www.canberrabusinesspoint.com.au in the events calendar - September event.

Contact Email: amaccormack@deloitte.com.au

Contact Phone: 02 6263 7094

Growing your business can be enormously rewarding, it can also be challenging. Good growth is sustainable growth. Enroll in this workshop and learn how to plan the growth of your business. Sustainable growth can improve financial performance, but it also affects the business in other ways. Planning for profitable growth at the outset is a key. Participants will be provided access to some of the leading Deloitte global thinking on what drives successful growth and unlocks value in businesses. They will take away the framework necessary to assist them developing a plan for growth that considers all the business impacts. Time: 10.00am - 5.00pm Cost: FREE - registration is essential Growing your Business workshops are limited to 20 people per month please head to the below website and follow the workshop links to register.

Contact Email: amaccormack@deloitte.com.au

Contact Phone: 02 6263 7094

Successful Export can take your business to a new level. However it is not easy and not every business is ready and able to export well. This workshop will provide participants with an understanding of whether or not export is a valid strategy for their business and provide practical learning of how they might achieve export growth. Through a series of case studies, mini lectures and participative sessions, participants will start to populate an 'export plan' specific to their business. Enrolling in this workshop could be the beginning of a journey! Time: 10.00am - 5.00pm Cost: FREE - Registration is essential Growing your Business through Export workshops are limited to 20 people per month please head to the below website and follow the workshop links to register.

The evening will feature an exclusive preview of the upcoming Canberra Short Film Festival which will take place in October, plus the world premier of the new Schmooze cinema ad which has been produced in stunning high definition animation by Canberra's own Silver Sun Pictures!

As usual, we'll offer Canberra's most welcoming and sophisticated atmosphere for networking.

RSVP: Places will be limited to 80 members and their guests, so reserve your place to avoid disappointment. You must be a member or an accompanied guest of one to attend this evening. However, a limited number of Guest Passes are available for prospective members- to request one please email Schmooze.

The event will conclude promptly at 7.30pm and the cinema previews will start at 6pm and then at 615pm, so please be punctual!

Please note the Members-only Networking Dinner will take place following the event at Flint Restaurant in the new Acton complex (next to the Diamant Hotel) at 8pm

This month we experience one of Canberra's newest restaurants and that has already won accolades from critics and the public alike. Offering some of the most superb food and wine,Flint Restaurant located next to Parlour Wine bar, and the Diamant Hotel will be a perfect way to cultivate new contacts. ^.

These events are limited to 12 participants (one per organisation), so please reserve your place by Friday 26 September.

The Festival will run on 16,17,18 October at Dendy Cinema

Funded by the ACT Government, the festival is a celebration of Australian filmmaking and is firmly positioned on the Canberra cultural calendar with it’s unique bohemian atmosphere; attracting the crowds from all across Australia to the Dendy Cinemas in Canberra.

For more info and the program see: http://silversunpictures.com.au/csff/

Schmooze is proud to be a supporter of the Festival.

You are cordially invited to attend the University of Canberra’s 40th Anniversary Reunion Dinner.

Remember how you felt when your degree was conferred, when you were frantically preparing assignments and presentations, how you partied afterwards?

Remember those supportive desperados you hung out with in the Hub or the Bar or wherever? It’ll all come flooding back at a three-course dinner with fine wines, pre-dinner drinks and dancing.

Book your tickets or a table now to avoid disappointment!

Contact and RSVP
For details or to book reserved seating please phone Tracy Doherty on 02 6201 5995 or email alumni@canberra.edu.au

Dress: Semi-formal

This popular series is habitually sold out but there are a few tickets left for this fabulous concert featuring Australia's premiere (and hottest) classical female ensemble - TRIOZ, piano trio in-residence at City Recital Hall Angel Place, Sydney.

This concert features one and only works for piano trio by the sensual Frenchman Gabriel Faure, early 20th century Englishwoman Rebecca Clarke and the inimitable Tchaikovsky to round out this inspiring concert.

Don't miss it and visit our website to see details of the 2009 subscription season which is selling fast right now!

Reservations

The contact phone number for bookings is 02 9969 7039 or email  info@selbyandfriends.com.au

Contact Email: caterina.giugovaz@actcancer.org

Contact Phone: 6257 9999

Please see the invite attached or go to the Facebook event page: http://www.new.facebook.com/event.php?eid=40340678816 7:00am to 8:45am Monday 27 October 2008 The National Museum of Australia - Peninsula Room

$50 per head - Tickets are limited - (including hot breakfast and complimentary gift bag) Call the Cancer Council ACT on 02 6257 9999 to book tickets by 20 October 2008.

MCed by Southern Cross Ten State Focus host Peta Burton. Guest Speaker Jane Dahlstrom – Professor of Anatomical Pathology at the ANU Medical School and staff specialist at ACT Pathology, Canberra Hospital speaking on ‘The Pathologist’s role in breast cancer’ All the proceeds raised from the event will go to the Cancer Council ACT's Pink Ribbon Day Campaign – fighting breast cancer through research, support and education.

This will be a special joint event presented in partnership with Canberra Business Point snd the National Press Club doubling the networking possibilities for our memberships.

As always, Schmooze is at the latest hotspots and will one of the first functions at the newly refurbished National Press Club lounge bar which has reopened after stunning make-over.

The event will also highlight six members from Schmooze and Canberra Business Point who will showcase their particular services and expertise in the form of a mini-business expo.

Add some smooth jazz, great drinks and canapes and you have a memorable networking event not to be missed- so ensure you RSVP as places for members and their guests is limited to 80 participants from Schmooze- which will join some 70 guests of Canberra Business Point for the largest monthly Schmooze so far!

Sorry no walk-ins for this event- you must reserve your place.

Following the event, the Schmooze Members-only Networking Dinner will take place at First Floor Restaurant in Kingston.

About Canberra Business Point

Deloitte, in conjunction with the ACT Government, has developed a sophisticated mentoring and advisory program for business in the ACT region – called Canberra BusinessPoint.

This innovative and free service is designed to deliver end-to-end advisory services for start-up businesses, young businesses, entrepreneurs, exporters and established enterprises.

Specifically, the program aims to assist businesses from a diverse cross-section of industries within the ACT, with particular respect to: business basics, growth plans, commercialisation of ideas and mentoring of owners and operators in the effective running of their business operations.

For more information please visit www.canberrabusinesspoint.com.au call Amy MacCormack on 02 6263 7200

About the National Press Club

For people who shape Australian society, the National Press Club is Australia’s most recognised vehicle, an icon chosen for major statements and for initiating change.

The National Press Club is an iconic institution with membership made up of the influencers and decision makers of Australia; be they Federal or State Parliamentarians, political advisors, Government Heads of Departments, diplomatic community, academia, legal and other professions, and, quite clearly, the foundation members - journalists - including the Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery plus everyday thinking Australians - many of whom are leaders in their own communities.

The new first floor layout offers an extended array of comfortable and discreet lounge settings for groups of various sizes to meet, drink, dine and talk.  A piano bar will feature in the Club Lounge, but in a way that will complement discussion rather than compete with it.
If you wish to do business, catch up on the latest news, enjoy a glass of fine wine, a cocktail, dine on award-winning food, engage in robust debate or simply relax with friends, then join us at the Club Lounge at the National Press Club of Australia.

New features of the Club Lounge include:

• A sophisticated décor that is welcoming and relaxed and conducive to both business and social interaction
• Improved beverage selection from imported ales to international cocktails along with our affordable tap beer and house wines
• The introduction of a tapas-influenced menu
• The introduction of afternoon tea

This month we return to the award winning and very popular First Floor Restaurant in Green Square, Kingston who recently joined Schmooze and make us very welcome with their excellent service and cuisine.Please reserve your place to avoid disappointment as these events are very popular. Price includes several courses, all beverages, coffee etc

Members can also enjoy special offers from First Floor, please log-in and see the Member Notices page for details

Contact Name: Claire Connelly

Contact Email: claire@papercut.net.au

Contact Phone: 61624045

Six women have come together to express themselves through their artworks. The colour red will link and define the individual art. Exhibition to be opened by Virginia Haussegger, Sunday November 2nd at 3.00pm.

We welcome you to take advantage of this opportunity to meet the people behind the bid and some of Canberra's football success stories. Speakers:

• Ned Zelic, Former Socceroo. Ned has recently retired after playing in Germany, Japan, Australia, England France and most recently Georgia.

• Daniel Moulis, Moulis Legal.Danny is a former Socceroo. Danny leads Moulis International. His company has expertise in a wide range of Legal and Corporate matters. Danny is a leader in Business and Investment relationships between China and Australia. Danny is well placed to suggest opportunities that football could bring to your Company and the region.

• Ivan Slavich, Head of Retail, ActewAGL and TransACT, CEO TransACT.Ivan is the Canberra A-League bid leader. An energetic and passionate leader of business and community oganisations. Ivan will update you on the exciting developments in the Canberra A-League bid.

MC: Mark Parton and food and drink is provided.

RSVP:  31 October 2008 to Jessica Salvage,  rsvp@links.com.au  or Phone: 02 6295 8104

It provides a personalised peer to peer networking environment to enable members to cultivate connections, share insights and experiences with fellow successful leaders.

The Leadership Group meets for lunch each month and is strictly members invitation only event. Phillip Jones invites different members each month based on their interests, sector and potential for synergies.

Over some superb food and wine we will be able to discuss issues common to our careers and businesses.  To express your interest in participating in this group please contact Phillip.

About Schmooze Cafe

Schmooze is always looking to provide opportunities for its members to well, network. It also provides the space for conversations between peers to foster the sharing of ideas and collaboration and leads.

So the Schmooze Cafe concept has been introduced where members can meet in small groups during working hours over coffee or lunch.

We want to provide the opportunity for peers to meet and talk about common interests and issues in a relaxed (and neutral ) setting. At times there discussion may be structured around a particular topic of common interest, othertimes its a good way to make new contacts and share ideas or leads.

More info: read more here.

The Home and Micro Business Group is for any member working from home or in a very small business who wants to meet others in the scale of operation.  You must be a member of Schmooze to participate in these cafe groups.At times there discussion may be structured around a particular topic of common interest, othertimes its a good way to make new contacts and share ideas or leads.

Join us for a light lunch at the National Press Club, to launch this new part of the network.

Please RSVP to the Group Coordinator, Rosemary Done rosemary@nothingbutstyle.com.au by Cob Friday 14th November.

Our thanks to the National Press Club for their support.

Contact Email: jcollard@au1.ibm.com

Contact Phone: 0434 623 820

On behalf of the Cancer Council ACT we would like to invite you to sponsor The Doug Russell Memorial Golf Day. Your participation and sponsorship will assist the Cancer Council ACT to continue its vital work within the Canberra community.

Participation in the day includes 18 holes of golf at Royal Canberra Golf Course. Anyone is invited to play and players will be given a handicap (men 27, women 45) if they don’t already have an official AGU/WAGU handicap. Because this is a handicapped event, all players must have a handicap to be eligible to win the tournament. Please see flier for entry fees and sponsorship information

This month we are staging the last professional networking event of 2008 at one of our member venues. This event will be graciously hosted by Iken Commercial Interiors in their stunning showroom amidst the latest in designer furniture.

The Monthly Schmooze's are the perfect environment to make new contacts in a relaxed and welcoming setting. We bring together Canberra's most diverse range of professions and industry sectors,and these events attract over 100 members and guests.

Entry is free and all drinks and canapes is included,and some smooth jazz will round out the atmosphere.

Not a member yet? You have to a member or a guest of a member of Schmooze to attend our events and we have a limited number of Guest Passes for prospective members to come to this event, so please contact us to request a Guest Pass.

RSVP: Don't miss the last Schmooze event for 2008- please RSVP by Friday 21 November via email

There is parking at rear of the building.

About Iken

Iken is a 100% Australian owned company whose directors have over 30 years of experience in the design/manufacture and supply and installations for all forms of commercial fit outs. Having prominent presence within the workplace environment since 1985, Iken continues to grow with the full support of a dedicated and experience team, and recently became a member of the Green Building Council of Australia.

The Iken design range includes innovative and unique designs from local and international manufacturers including Gispen and Casala, from The Netherlands and Okamura from Japan. Other Australian designs represented include commercial seating from STEM and most recently the new STAN workstation designed by local architect Anthony Kotarac providing “a genuine new design stimulus for the merging of everyday living and work”.

Iken strives to achieve environmental excellence by selecting products that have minimal impact on the environment through its ‘priority green’ objective. This is further reflected through the choices made in regard to quality, manufacturing technologies, design and sustainability. Our products are selected for their long life cycle, enabling recyclability and re-usability options.

For more info please see www.iken.com.au

The annual CAPO exhibition is Canberra’s most significant annual survey of local, professional, contemporary artists, craft practitioners and designer makers. 

Everyone is welcome and throughout the night you can bid for art, craft and services at all levels of value! The work is often very collectable and you can pick up some absolute bargains.

About CAPO

The Capital Arts Patrons Organisation is a volunteer non-profit organisation that has supported the ACT region's artists for 25 years.  Since establishment in 1983, CAPO has disbursed over $1.7 million dollars as arts fellowships and grants with support from the Canberra arts and business communities. Goods and services are donated to CAPO by Canberra businesses, and outstanding artwork by Canberra’s highly collectible established and promising emerging artists and sold at the annual CAPO auction.

From this year, CAPO has the generous support of the National Archives of Australia which will host  the annual event over the next four years as the principal partner.

Contact CAPO

Tickets are available from the CAPO office. Early bird tickets to CAPO 25 may also be obtained by contacting us by calling 6249 7860 or by email by the end of October..Places are limited to about 200 people, so don't miss out on this superb evening.

Website

We'll gather, very appropriately, at the birthplace of Schmooze- the National Press Club!

Invitations for this event will be sent soon.