Business Excellence celebrated 14 years of operation at the August breakfast.

A great morning( 15th August) was had by all at the special birthday breakfast with Investment Guru Garry Macdonald speaking his words of financial wisdom.

PRIZES
A special thanks to the Sponsors who donated fabulous prizes for the morning:

Telstra Shop- Bluetooth equipment
Employment Plus (Salvation Army)- BBQ set and Coffee Mug
Boyds Bay Garden World- Pot Plant
Summerland Credit Union- variety of gifts
Madura Tea Prizes + samples for every one in attendance
Garry Macdonald- discount off next “Money Matters Seminar”
Monarch Prestige Clean- carpet spot cleaning set
Auto Leaders- a full car service-inc. parts

NEXT BUSINESS EXCELLENCE BREAKFAST 19th September 2007 with Networking Guru, Author and Publisher- Robyn Henderson. Bookings to john@businessexcellence.net.au

More news next week
cheers

JOHN

Top photo taken from 23rd floor Quay West Apartments.

John’s old residence-Gloucester Street, Sydney.

VIEW OF THE ROCKS AREA IN SYDNEY JUNE 2007

A recent photo from our nostalgic tour to Sydney a couple of weeks ago to celebrate John’s birthday.

John resided ( for approx.20 years) in the dark brick residences (built about 1928) at the bottom of photo. Square yellow brick building at left is the Australian Hotel built 1889!! View taken from 23rd floor Quay West Apartments in Gloucester Street Sydney. A tour of the historic rocks is a must for visitors to Sydney.

Any one visiting Sydney should use the Red Bus and the Blue Bondi Tour Buses for four hours of viewing all of the city and sorrounds-includes several beaches.

NEXT BREAKFAST-JERRY CROCKFORD.

See previous blogs. Jerry is speaking at Tweed Heads Bowls Club on Wednesday 18th July.

His expertise in marketing and writing good “copy” for adds is respected Australia wide.

Bookings go to john@businessexcellence.net.au

ENHANCE YOUR BUSINESS AND PERSONAL IMAGE

Elena Reed is conducting four special image/style workshops at Quality Resort Twin Towns on the 24th July. There is a limit of only FOUR participants for each class. This very special opportunity is one worth serious consideration. For full details email john at the above email and he will send out the comprehensive program.

FOUR HOUR INTENSIVE WEALTH BUILDING WORKSHOP KINGSCLIFF TAFE-26th July 5pm-9pm.

John recently completed the five night course run by “Invest For Your Life” team- Garry Macdonald and Keiran Smyth at the TAFE and found this course brilliant!!

They are now running a special ONE NIGHT event on the 26th July at TAFE Kingscliff.

They will cover all aspects of achieving wealth through proper real estate investment- how to pick out the “hot spots”-how to set strategies for building wealth safely and much more.

You will not get better information from two very successful investors.

For more information, costs and bookings go to http://www.invest4yourlife.com.au/ or email to

contact@invest4yourlife.com.au

*** mention this email and John’s recommendation.

***SPONSOR PROFILES***

We will highlight three sponsors each newletter to remind you of their great products or services. They are all the best in their respective fields and you can deal with them with Business Excellence confidence!!

BOYDS BAY GARDEN WORLD.

Situated in Rose Street West Tweed-just off Kennedy Drive. They have hundreds and hundreds of the very best plants and garden materials in this area. Well known for their quality landscaping of various projects such as Salt- a visit to Boyds Bay is well worth the experience.

You may be lucky to speak with John Nosworthy- the proprietor- but all his staff are knowledgable and friendly. Why not check them out over the weekend.

See their web site opposite (just click on the name)

MISSION AUSTRALIA

Situated in Griffith Street opposite the Coolangatta Post Office Mission are long time Gold Sponsors. Their friendly team assist those who are are needing employment or training

Mary and the team are well respected for their work with those who are disadvantaged or going through difficult times.

Check out their web site by clicking on their name at the green list of sponsors on the right of this blog.

TWEED FITNESS LIFESTYLE CENTRE.

Tweed Fitness has been running for over 18 years with Michael and Grace at the helm.

They have all the necessary equipment and classes to keep you fit and healthy.

You will receive excellent supervision to get started on the road to fitness.

You can also get great food and organic items from the in-house cafe.

Visit their centre in Machinery Drive and check out their huge gym & facilities.

Thanks for taking the time to read this information and please contact John for any thing else you may need re purchasing goods or seeking the services of our fabulous sponsors.

John and Joan Hurd

Business Excellence- 14 years old next Month!!

• Does your business name attract clients?
• How easy is it to do business with you? Are you easily contactable?
• Are you available after hours?
• Do you have a regular special item or service?
• Write articles for the local press and/or Trade magazines.
• Join local clubs to increase your business and social network.
• Encourage your current clients to recommend you to others.
• Consider sponsoring a local soccer/cricket team with T-Shirts or Caps.
• Offer a money back guarantee.
• How does your business and staff present- “image wise”

More tips next blog entry-try these you may be amazed with the results.

SEATS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR THE BOB ANSETT BREAKFAST APRIL 18TH

Still time to book and pay for the BOB ANSETT Business Breakfast phone now or email your booking to john@businessexcellence.net.au .

Bob never fails to deliver a powerful and interesting presentation. This may be the last time in Tweed and Southern Gold Coast that you have the opportunity to hear and see an Australian Icon!!

SPECIAL DEALS FOR GOLD MEMBERSHIP
eMAIL john@businessexcellence.net.au for more details on this great opportunity to market and promote your business.

regards to all

JOHN HURD