http://goldcoasttweednetworking.com Linking Business to Business on the Gold/Tweed Coasts since 1993 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:27:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="attachment_115" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Kurek Ashley"][/caption]Who was the performance coach that inspired Natalie Cook and Kerri Pottharst to Olympic Gold? Who helped the Brisbane Broncos to the premiership in 2000? Who continues to inspire business people all over the world? The answer is KUREK ASHLEY and he returns to the Tweed/Gold ... http://goldcoasttweednetworking.com/kurek-ashley-australias-top-performance-coach-to-speak-at-tweed-business-breakfast-july-15th-2009/ Dynamic presenter Ron/Rowdy Mclean, fresh from his overseas tour and speaking engagements returns to Tweed Gold Coast 17th June 2009 at 7am Tweed Heads Bowls Club. The "ideas man" Ron will have your attention from his opening remarks. His theme is "Get Real about Life! Life is wonderful adventure" In these tough ... http://goldcoasttweednetworking.com/top-international-presenter-ronrowdy-mclean-speaking-at-business-excellence-breakfast-june-17th-2009/ In these times of economic challenges, marketing your business in the best manner is an essential tool to move forward. When times are tough, the tough get moving but they proceed with the best information and MARKETING STRATEGY!!  Jerry Crockford of Crockford Carlisle P/L will give relevant and up to date ... http://goldcoasttweednetworking.com/marketing-guru-jerry-crockford-to-speak-at-business-excellence-breakfast-wednesday-may-20th-7am-tweed-heads-bowls-club/ As the famous Australian cricketer's stunning girl friend said "Where the bloody hell were you?" There were vacant seats at John Hurd's Business Excellence breakfast last Wednesday. The business people who "forgot" to attend (even though they were booked) missed one of Australia's best female presenters KAREN SCHMIDT.  Speak to anyone ... http://goldcoasttweednetworking.com/where-the-bloody-hell-were-you/  In these difficult times we need to keep a positive focus. Thanks to "The Australian" and Peter Switzer- well respected marketing and financial guru- we have re-printed the recent article below which is well worth reading in these turbulent times.   Fight the recession with positive thinking by Peter Switzer - The Australian March ... http://goldcoasttweednetworking.com/fighting-the-recession-with-positive-thinking/ How do we keep going in these tough times. Some of your answers will be found at the next Business Excellence Breakfast at Tweed Heads Bowls- 18 th March 2009-  6-45am for 7am start- 8-25 am finish DST-  An hour earlier for the suffering Queenslanders. (see article later in this ... http://goldcoasttweednetworking.com/how-to-keep-inspired-and-motivated-in-tough-times/ Business Excellence Networking is the best network available to meet like minded business people at the monthly business breakfasts or the Networking Nights. Bob and Leah from Coastal Casual Furniture/Pride Furniture/Australian Medical Chairs & Trolleys hosted a fabulous evening attended by businesses from both sides of the border at the end ... http://goldcoasttweednetworking.com/more-free-networking-opportunities-for-tweedgold-coast-businesses/ John Hurd and his colleague Bob Caldwell from Pride Furniture do not believe in the "doom and gloom " philosophy that is dominating our current business outlook. John Hurd, founder of the Business Excellence breakfasts in 1993 stated that this is the time to remain positive and keep strong networking connections ... http://goldcoasttweednetworking.com/networking-night-highlights-start-of-16th-year-of-business-excellence-events/ Start your preparation for business success NOW by joining the most dynamic business group on the Gold and Tweed Coast. Free membership to the breakfast group -you only pay $25.00 for the BEST breakfast, BEST Speaker/ Presenters and the very BEST Networking Group on the eastern seaboard! John Hurd established Business ... http://goldcoasttweednetworking.com/beat-the-downturn-and-prepare-for-business-success-in-2009/ Face reading provides an immense benefit to the Corporate environment- in particular- Human Resources, team building, sales performance, negotiating, effective management, staff interaction and overall business success. SHARON CHAPMAN OF "SHIFT HAPPENS' will reveal the  system that reveals a person's personality and character...at a glance!! at this dynamic business breakfast presentation. With ... http://goldcoasttweednetworking.com/face-reading-guru-speaking-at-business-excellence-breakfast-wednesday-17th-november-208/