Saturday Night Project - Nick Barker supported by Dan Cassey
Saturday, 4 July 2009
8:00 PM
A prolific live touring performer, Nick Barker often performs solo and acoustic (or else accompanied by only a keyboardist or harmonica player) and has an excellent reputation for a charismatic stage presence, crowd interaction and banter.
Tickets are $25 and $20 concession.
LOCATION: Glen Eira Town Hall Theatrette CONTACT NAME: Arts and Culture Unit PHONE: 9524 3333
2009 Winter Music Series - Archie Roach
Sunday, 12 July 2009
2:30 PM
Liyarn Ngarn (The Coming Together of the Spirit) is the name of this very special show. Archie Roach will perform alongside former Goanna frontman Shane Howard, his wife Ruby Hunter and son, Amos Roach, former Tiddas member Amy Saunders, Dave Arden and Ewen Baker.
Archie has recorded many albums and toured around the globe, headlining and opening shows for Joan Armatrading, Bob Dylan, Billy Bragg, and Tracy Chapman.
Tickets can be pre-purchased for $20 or $18 for concession card holders or at the door for $23 and $20 for concession card holders. Doors open 2pm.
LOCATION: Glen Eira Town Hall Auditorium PHONE: 9524 3333
Stand out from the crowd: advertising design and copywriting for small budget businesses
Monday, 13 July 2009
6:00 PM
The workshop will discuss:
• what works and what doesn’t; • how to approach advertising design and copywriting for small businesses in local media; • branding versus product in local advertising design; • common technics in placement of advertising to maximise impact; and • design and copy for websites, electronic direct mail, local papers, direct mail, and leaflets.
Cost: $25 (includes light supper) RSVP: Thursday 9 July to Council’s Service Centre on 9524 3333
LOCATION: Glen Eira Town Hall, corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield CONTACT NAME: Business Development Unit PHONE: 9524 3333
Glen Eira Women’s Business Network - Keeping in the Money Flow
Thursday, 16 July 2009
7:00 PM
Keeping in the Money Flow — how to take on the personal challenge in good times and bad will be presented by Psychologist and small business coach Kaaren Hawkes, the meeting will discuss if it’s our mindset or economic outlook that influences business decisions and profitability.
Kaaren will look at some of these personal and collective beliefs which influence us in relation to money management.
She will also discuss:
• how women can prepare themselves to ride the waves that the business cycles bring; • how women can empower themselves; and • how to build an inner resourcefulness that holds up through the realities, associated fears and impact on self confidence.
Cost: $15 RSVP: Monday 13 July to Council’s Service Centre on 9524 3333
LOCATION: Glen Eira Town Hall, corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield CONTACT NAME: Business Development Unit PHONE: 9524 3333
ATO — Business deduction essentials
Monday, 20 July 2009
10:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
Presented by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) this free session will cover some of the more common business income tax deductions in some detail, with worked examples to illustrate the calculations.
Topics to be covered include:
income tax deductions – general; expenses you can claim immediately; expenses you can claim over time; expenses you can never deduct; trading stock and other special deductions; tax losses; and keeping proper records.
COST: Free RSVP: Thursday 16 July to Council’s Service Centre on 9524 3333
LOCATION: Glen Eira Town Hall, corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield CONTACT NAME: Business Development Unit PHONE: 9524 3333
ATO — Activity statement essentials
Monday, 20 July 2009
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Presented by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), this free session will provide a detailed look at the activity statement and details of the specific activity statement labels that small businesses may need to complete.
Topics to be covered include:
the purpose of an activity statement; the layout of an activity statement; GST labels; PAYG withholding labels; PAYG instalment labels; and how you can use activity statement data to plan and budget.
COST: Free RSVP: Thursday 16 July to Council’s Service Centre on 9524 3333
LOCATION: Glen Eira Town Hall, corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield CONTACT NAME: Business Development Unit PHONE: 9524 3333
Develop and complete your own marketing plan in three hours
Tuesday, 21 July 2009
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Presented by business coach and marketing expert David Wilson, this session will bring together all the aspects of marketing that were presented during Small Business Month into one usable plan.
Businesses participating in the three hour session will walk away with a completed, handwritten marketing plan.
Businesses are encouraged to send two members of their team and to bring along any marketing information about their business which may assist in compiling the plan.
A full set of templates and notes will be provided and all work completed will remain confidential.
Please book early for this unique event as places are limited.
Cost: $25 per business (maximum two attendees per business) RSVP: Thursday 16 July to Council’s Service Centre on 9524 3333
LOCATION: Glen Eira Town Hall, corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield CONTACT NAME: Business Development Unit PHONE: 9524 3333
Environment Forum 2009
Thursday, 23 July 2009
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Glen Eira City Council's Environment Advisory Committee will host the Glen Eira Community Environment Forum on Thursday 23 July.
The Forum provides the community with the opportunity to comment on Council's environmental initiatives to date and propose new actions to be undertaken.
LOCATION: Glen Eira Town Hall - Caulfield Cup Room CONTACT NAME: 9524 3333
2009 Winter Music Series - Silo String Quartet
Sunday, 26 July 2009
2:30 PM
Silo String Quartet was founded by cellist and composer Caerwen Martin in 1998 and is the only dedicated contemporary string quartet in Australia. Since 1999, Silo String Quartet has performed at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Melbourne Fringe Jazz Festival and Melbourne International Women in Jazz Festival and has worked with a number of artists including Fiona Burnett, Belinda Moody, Colin Hopkins and Quinsin Nachoff (Canada).
Tickets can be pre-purchased for $20 or $18 for concession card holders or at the door for $23 and $20 for concession card holders. Doors open 2pm.
LOCATION: Glen Eira Town Hall Theatrette PHONE: 9524 3333
Saturday Night Project - Nick Barker supported by Dan Cassey