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As part of Maroondah Business Week, Maroondah HomeBiz a non-profit organisation representing home based businesses, presented a panel of successful home based businesses to highlight the themes that are crucial to the success of small and medium businesses.
The panel consisted of four very different home businesses however several key themes emerged including the need for ample preparation, patience and the identification of key target markets. Through such events, Maroondah HomeBiz provides a supportive and informative environment for people both considering and undertaking a home based businesses and is in itself an essential network organisation for such businesses.
Maroondah Business Week, aided by groups such as Maroondah HomeBiz has provided a wealth of information for all types of businesses.
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This evening Maroondah Business Week continued with a networking function hosted by networking specialist Robyn Henderson. Robyn explained the strength and necessity in building comprehensive business networks to develop business relationships and drive sales. Networking is expected to account for more than 87 per cent sales making networking a necessary skill for businesses in expanding customer bases and ultimately sales and Robyn provided advice on how to maximise the potential for networking.
Robyn’s networking evening is part of Maroondah’s weeklong business week, for further details please visit the BizMaroondah website www.bizmaroondah.com.au.
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The Maroondah City Council Week continued this morning with Kevin Sheedy hosting the NAB Business Breakfast. Kevin spoke of the need for innovation within business and highlighted some of the partnerships that have been created through innovation between the AFL and the various clubs.
Maroondah’s Business Breakfast is part of the week long Maroondah Business Week. For further details please visit www.bizmaroondah.com.au.
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Maroondah Business Week Networking Function - Hosted by Robyn Henderson , Maroondah Business Week - 2006 Business Excellence Awards , Maroondah Business Week - HomeBiz Business Panel , 2007 Maroondah Business Week Breakfast with Dean Jones , Maroondah Business Week 2008 - Sustain and Grow your Business
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Alex Makin is a councillor for the Mullum Ward in the City of Maroondah. Alex has been a councillor since 2005, representing ratepayers, businesses, community groups and residents.
I aim to continue making a difference and welcome any thoughts you may have in regard to life, community and business in Maroondah.
Phone: (03) 9870 8202 or 0408 311 645
Email: alex@alexmakin.com.au
