All About Business - Issue 27, February 2017

The Armadale Visitor Centre Membership Prospectus 2017

The Armadale Visitor Centre plays a key role in creating a memorable holiday experience to the 30,000 walk-ins and 20,000 online enquiries it receives annually. Our professional staff promote your business to potential visitors when they are choosing where to stay, what to do, and creating memories. Our members reap the direct benefits of having their business top of mind in the centre and online.

Join now, as the first six new members to join will be given the opportunity to present a Business Showcase to Business Armadale members at the Armadale Visitor Centre, on 9 August 2017.

With your commitment, our joint strategic vision and effective working partnerships, we will succeed in driving more ‘tourism dollars’ into our region.

To find out how to join or learn more, contact Barb or Laura on visitorcentre@armadale.wa.gov.au or call 08 9394 5463

Click here to download the 2017 Membership Prospectus

Cashflow Management Seminar

Have you ever wondered why your business is booming yet there never seems to be any money in the bank? Why are your creditors, ATO or superannuation payments a stretch when you have more work than you can handle?

Cashflow is critical to the survival of any business. Funding growth, paying bills and making wages on time all require a full understanding of the amount and the timing of cash coming into and going out of your business. 

Tuesday, 21 February 2017 - 4pm to 6.30pm
Venue: Armadale Library Shop 64 / 10 Orchard Avenue Armadale, WA 6112
Cost: $20 (incl. GST) / includes food and drink
Event Contact: Phone (08) 9336 8000 for more information

Please join fellow small business owners for this essential and practical seminar.

Click here to read more on this seminar.

Community Connect South - Phase 3

The Cities of Armadale and Cockburn have launched Phase 3 of the Community Connect South campaign arrived at securing funding for the Armadale Road Bridge and link to North Lake Road.

Widening Armadale Road without building the bridge will only push congestion further into Cockburn Central. The bridge will allow traffic to by-pass Cockburn Central and make it easier to access Kwinana Freeway and the Cockburn Central train station.

Armadale is a population growth hub and Cockburn is an employment hub. Better road networks mean:

1. The two centers are connected
2. There are more jobs for residents
3. People can get to and from work faster and safer.

The results:

• More efficient movement of people and products through road networks.
• Better access to major industrial locations in the region (Forrestdale Business Park, Western Trade Coast and Cockburn Central).
• Local business will have access to a more skilled labour force, reducing the need for travel, further reducing congestion and improving local employment.
• Sets the foundation infrastructure so better public transport options can then be facilitated.
• Reduces traffic congestion on Ranford and Nicholson Roads.
• Better road connectivity will boost local business and job opportunities.

This election, tell your local candidates to help fund Armadale Road Bridge.

Build your Brand with Patria Jafferies

Be inspired, encouraged, enthused on taking your business and brand to the next level.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join Patria Jafferies as she shares insights that made her one of the country's most visionary marketeers.

Patria's expertise makes her an ideal person to assist businesses with challenges such as

• Shifting demand
• Increasing competition
• Increasing retail power
• Creating brand value

Australian National Telstra Businesswoman of the Year in 2000, Patria Jafferies is one of Australia’s premier brand strategists. Instrumental in the development of the Matilda Bay Breweries brand before co-founding Dome Coffee Australia and transforming it into the most significant consumer brand to emerge from Australia in over two decades, Patria is also widely recognised as one of the country's most visionary marketers.

Includes luncheon and a glass of wine.

To book please click here.

Industry Skills Fund

The Industry Skills Fund assists industry to invest in training and support services.

It aims to help businesses to build a highly skilled workforce that can take advantage of new business growth opportunities and adapt to rapid technological change.

If you are a micro, small or medium business and you are exploring a growth opportunity which requires your workforce to upskill or reskill, you may be eligible for support from the fund.

Large businesses can also apply. Two types of assistance are available under the fund training grants and skills advice.

Grants will be provided towards training on a co-contribution basis depending on the size of your business and the number of full time equivalent employees:

Businesses operating in or seeking to expand into Northern Australia can receive additional support under the fund. Reduced co-contribution rates apply.

More detailed information about the fund and the eligibility criteria can be found by phoning 13 28 46 or visiting business.gov.au/industryskillsfund or by speaking directly to Annette Onuoha, Skills Adviser via email: annette.onuoha@maxsolutions.com.au or mobile: 0419 853 865.

Is your business nbn ready?

Is your business National Broadband Network (NBN) ready? Do you understand what the nbn roll out means for your business? Business Armadale has prepared a series of videos to highlight some key aspects of the roll out and how to prepare your businesses to take advantage of this exciting development.

Check if your business can be connected to the nbn now:
http://www.nbnco.com.au/connect-home-or-business/information-for-business.html.

https://www.facebook.com/BusinessArmadale/videos/1161167480636713/

Team building and corporate gym membership at Armadale Arena

Looking for a venue for your next team building session? Are your staff keen to keep fit by joining a gym or creating a workplace indoor sports team?

If so, then the Armadale Arena can help.

Corporate health club memberships with a 20% discount are available for your employees and their families, enabling staff to improve their work/life balance, keep fit and be a healthier, happier employee.

With the option of paying upfront or direct debit this is a great offer not to be missed. Your membership gives you full access to our gym facilities and group fitness classes. A minimum of four people joining at the same time is required to take up this offer.

Alternatively – register a soccer or netball team in our indoor sports competitions. Encourage your workplace team to have fun and showcase their skills in a fun and professional competition while promoting your business.

The Armadale Arena also have courts and rooms available for hire to hold your team meetings or team building sessions. With facilities for basketball, soccer, netball and badminton plus a range of other options you can create a team building session to suit your needs - all close to your workplace and the centre of Armadale.

Contact the Arena team on 9394 5840 or visit our website for an overview of what we offer www.armadale.wa.gov.au.