The Business of Running a Small Business
There are many businesses who are finding times a little tough at the moment, and smaller businesses are no exception.
But there are things that small businesses can do, that will help survival and even encourage growth.
Managing Your Time Know Where You Are Going
Prioritise Developing a practical plan
Organise Monitoring and reviewing progress
Be effective, not just busy Reporting
Know About Marketing Know Where Your Money Is
What is marketing and what isn't The cash flow statement
Know your customers Keeping an eye on your money
Know your products and services
ABOUT MIKE NORMAN
After 17 years in radio and television, Mike completed his management studies and went on to hold senior management and marketing positions in a variety of industries including hospitality, wine, leisure, importing and manufacture, franchised retailing and disability services. In 1991, Mike established his own management and marketing consultancy and worked with small business, as a marketing consultant, a business adviser, a mentor and a business coach. Mike has a postgraduate Certificate in Marketing and was among the first South Australian marketers to gain the status of Certified Practicing Market (CPM) from the Australian Marketing Institute. He has also completed all academic units of the International Business Counsellor Accreditation through APEC.
"A really well- planned and well executed presentation, engaging, informative and thoroughly relevant. Some key pointers on running a small business."
- Testimonial from the 2011 SA Tourism: Surviving & Thriving Conference
Where and When:
Kadina 10 April 2012
Port Pirie 11 April 2012
Clare 12 April 2012
Whyalla 16 May 2012
Barossa 5 June 2012
Port Lincoln 27 June 2012
Mount Barker 18 July 2012
Adelaide 15 August 2012
Victor Harbor 29 August 2012
Kingscote 28 August 2012
Mount Gambier 4 September 2012
Renmark 12 September 2012
Port Augusta 11 October 2012
Time: 9am - 4pm
Investment: SATIC Member $190, Non-SATIC Member $240