January 21, 2008
Business investment, Marketing, business breakfast
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A great opportunity to see and hear from one of the most innovative marketers in the business BRENDON SINCLAIR is available to the breakfast attendees at Tweed Heads Bowls club on Wednesday 20th February at 7am DST.
For full details email me for the “flyer” at john@businessexcellence.net.au.
Garry Macdonald is organising an Investment day- please also email me for full details and the links to this very special opportunity to learn about purchasing “investment property”
Thanks to all who attended the JENNIFER JEFFRIES business breakfast- we all learnt great health tips. You can always “learn” great ideas from attending the John Hurd- Business Excellence breakfasts held every month.
More news later
John Hurd
January 2, 2008
Health, Speaker, business breakfast
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Happy New Year to all.
FIRST BUSINESS BREAKFAST FOR 2008**
Jennifer Jeffries the Internationally famous Health Guru will be our first speaker of 2008 at Tweed Heads Bowls Club on Wednesday 16th January at 7am.For a top speaker and health information don’t miss this powerful breakfast.
Jennifer tours the world and also writes for well known Health Brand “Blackmores.”
Check out her website, and read all her information.
We are very fortunate to have Jennifer’s attendance as she is in high demand overseas. Her trips show travel through Asia, Usa and many countries. Our health is paramount to running a successful business and we usually have Jennifer start our year with her fabulous “Health Tips.”
NEW WEBSITE ON DRAWING BOARD
Bob from Pride Casual Furniture is setting up our brand new website which highlights all our valuable Sponsors-Preferred traders.
More information on the new website will be published in the next two weeks offering even more opportunities for Sponsorship in 2008.
Enquire now if you are not a sponsor-great way to “Promote your Business”
Hope to see a full house for January 16th Breakfast.
More news next week.
cheers
John Hurd
December 9, 2007
Health, Speaker, business breakfast
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AYERS ROCK- ULURU
(click to enlarge) Dec. 2007
Photo taken last week at the incredible monolith ULURU or AYERS ROCK. The temperture was 47 on the 6th December and 49 or close to 125 c. in the old scale. If you have not visited this magnificent attraction in Central Australia NT then seriously consider doing so but suggest winter a much better time.
Just to walk around the base is a thrill. It is about 9 kilometres around the base.
BUSINESS EXCELLENCE EVENTS.
We are in recess until January 16th 2008 when once again we are privileged to have Health Guru- JENNIFER JEFFRIES.
There should be details on Jennifer in an earlier entry- please scroll through. Jennifer travels internationally and is in high demand for her expertise in naturopathy and aromatherapy.
Do not miss this essential Business Breakfast as her ideas re health will set the scene for a healthier YOU to be dynamic in 2008 !!
SEASONS GREETINGS.
We wish all our valuable Sponsors, Supporters and Speakers a very happy and safe Christmas and a prosperous New Year and hope to see everyone at the January business breakfast on Wednesday 16th January.
All the very best
From
John and Joan Hurd
BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
“Promoting YOUR Business”
October 19, 2007
Daylight Savings, Speaker
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Maggie will be our guest presenter at the Business Excellence Breakfast on November 21st at 7am Daylight Saving Time which means 6am if you reside in Queensland.
Early bookings appreciated to john@businessexcellence.net.au
Brief biography for Maggie Dent
Maggie Dent is an author, a parenting and resilience specialist and inspirational presenter. She has a wide background of experience including ABC radio, palliative care, education that she brings to her work. She is currently running seminars nationally and internationally that increase awareness in the importance of building personal and professional resilience.
Maggie is a gifted, passionate communicator who inspires people of all ages and backgrounds. to take a positive step forward in their lives in order to maximise human potential. She is the author of several books, and more info can be obtained form her website at www.maggiedent.com
Maggie has that unique ability to see outside the square and to tap into creative insights that accelerate learning and business direction. She will guide you through her perception of current global trends that will give you fresh eyes to view your business and any new project or challenge sitting on your plate right now!
Daylight Savings
Daylight savings commences Sunday 28th October. Please make sure you register your opinion of Daylight Savings on our brief poll on the sidebar to the right.(completed - Ed)
October 18, 2007
Speaker
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Ric Willmot was our speaker at our most recent breakfast; he is our guest writer for the Business Excellence Blog.
The Human Condition: Communicating or just making noise?
My wife and I recently shared dinner with two wonderful friends at a newly found restaurant. Four hours of great friends, elegant food, fine wine and stimulating conversation. As we bid our friends farewell, my wife declared that she can always tell when I am interested in people, because I “listen to them.” Apparently, I am less than discreet in my dismissiveness for those who cannot retain my intellectual attention.
What made this evening even more interesting for my wife was the dynamic of the relationship I share with Paul. We have a large range of topical issues about which we are diametrically opposed: politics, unionism, music, amongst others. And yet we conversed, debated and shared viewpoints that never led us to argue.
I always learn something by conversing with Paul. Either from him, because of him, or in justifying my position to him. If you want to increase your intellectual firepower; mix and associate with people who think differently to you, who are smarter than you, and who will challenge your beliefs and opinions. State your case, be controversial in your discussions, and then stand your ground, defending your position, with insightful remarks, not all-encompassing generalisations or favourite paradigms.
Apply reason, not ego. If someone says something to which you are opposed, don’t immediately argue. Instead ask: “Why do you feel that way?” In understanding motive, you will have an advantage in rebutting the position. Never try to change the symptom, change the cause.
In the Sydney Qantas Club recently, a woman strikes up a conversation with those seated near her. In a stentorian voice, she manages to work into the conversation that her husband is a barrister; she is an executive with a telecommunications firm; her last vacation was in Geneva and her next is in Spain; her son is gifted and turned down attending a “Mensa school” in London; and assorted other titbits that established her in the Pantheon of Perfection.
Her behaviour also established her in the Pantheon of Pretension.
Some people speak to converse. But a few speak to be heard. She was of the latter species, her voice ringing through the club lounge, including when her phone rang and she conducted a bizarre conversation with her son, “angel dear.” (By the way, I’m a member of Mensa - in disrepute, as you may suspect - and there is no such thing as a “Mensa school” in London or any place else. If there were, you would recognise it by the fact that the doors opened backwards.)
“Ego broadcasting,” is the phenomenon of talking to advertise how good you are rather than truly attempting to engage in conversation and, is conducted by people who are vastly insecure. They aren’t content in their own good fortune and circumstances unless you know how content they are. They are not successful in business unless you know how successful they are. They don’t sing well unless you hear them sing.
In other words, they are basically incomplete without an appreciative audience. And they assume, indeed, the audience will be appreciative. How could it not be in the face of such perfection, talent, and accomplishment?
Ric Willmot, known as “The Consultant’s Consultant,” is dedicated to maximising profitability of businesses. You can subscribe to his free monthly e-zine, The Executive Wisdom Times at www.executivewisdom.com. Ric Willmot is also the Founder of the Society for Executive Wisdom www.executivewisdomsociety.com.
October 8, 2007
Daylight Savings
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DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BORDER PROBLEMS.
Soon Northern NSW- Tweed Heads and South East Queensland - Southern Gold Coast will face the complex problems of DST.
We cannot sit back and allow Queensland to cause enormous problems to businesses on both sides of the border in particular but also to the rest of Australia eg the Airlines.
We have organised an on line e-poll which can be reached on the right side of this blog- just scroll down until you see ” Would you like SE Queensland to have DST etc.
The e-poll will only take less than a minute and is completely confidential. The results will be forwarded to the Qld. Premier, Members of Parliament on both sides of the border and local media. (completed - Ed)
PLEASE TAKE THE TIME AND ENCOURAGE YOUR BUSINESS CONTACTS TO DO THE SAME!!
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Reminder re : “Money Matters Course” at South Tweed Bowls Club-commencing 18th October.
A substantial discount is available to Business Excellence Sponsors and Supporters by contacting John at john@businessexcellence.net.au . This investment course is excellent and I recommend it most highly having recently completed the course with Garry & Kieran- two top advisors.
For more info please email me at my address above.
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REMINDER***
See you at the Ric Wilmot Business Excellence breakfast- Tweed Heads Bowls Club Wednesday 17th October.
More news on the on line e-poll next newsletter.
Have a great week and enjoy the beautiful weather.
John Hurd
September 20, 2007
Uncategorized
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Pictured RIC WILMOT- Professional Conference Speaker and Management Consultant to Australian and overseas leading companies.
Ric starting his working life studying Economics but finished as an Accountant. He has played/coached Rugby for over 30 years but still found time to study and qualify in Financial Planning, Organisational Development, NLP and Myer Briggs.
His unique but confronting style of purposely “provoking” his audience has seen his popularity rise in USA, Dubai, London, New Zealand and all states of Australia.
Ric believes that any and every person can succeed by thinking differently and using wisdom.
A visit to his web site will give further reason for your attendance at Tweed Heads Bowls Club on Wednesday 17th October 2007. His web address is http://www.executivewisdom.com/
This breakfast will be a sell out so early bookings are a must to- john@businessexcellence.net.au
For a very reasonable $25-00 you will hear from Ric Wilmot- brilliant ideas to improve your business- not wthstanding most companies pay many thousands for the privilege!!
CONGRATULATIONS TO TWEED BOWLS CLUB ON MULTI- MILLIONS RE-VAMP.
Tweed Bowls has just undergone a fabulous new fit out giving members and visitors a great experience. They have a magnificent new multi-purpose conference room seating about 250 with all the latest electronic equipment that is available for hire.
Famous for their food the new bistro and other restaurants offer superb cuisine at a very affordable price!! Being now SMOKE FREE there is now no excuse not to drop in after work for a “cold one”.
GOLD SPONSORSHIPS STILL AVAILABLE IN CERTAIN CATEGORIES.
Due to staff moves and various business changes there are now vacancies in the following categories:
Hairdresser
Graphic designer
Health and Skin care
Insurance Agent
Photographer
Bank
Restaurant/coffee shop
Sign Writers
Trades eg. Electricians, Plumbers etc
Business Excellence offers tremendous opportunities for very reasonable cost and fees are fully tax- deductible. Contact John today for a confidential discussion on the many benefits of joining the longest running business breakfast/marketing and promotional organisation in Tweed/Gold Coast- (est. 1993)
Thanks for taking the time to visit the blog and read the information.
John Hurd
0418 269 136 john@businessexcellence.net.au
August 17, 2007
Marketing, Networking, Speaker, sponsorship
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Photo Robyn Henderson- speaking September 19th 2007 at Tweed Heads Bowls Club
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
August 6, 2007
Business investment, business breakfast, photocopying. accountants
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Photo- Garry Macdonald our 14th Birthday Celebration- Key Note Presenter
Garry Macdonald is a multi-talented financial and investment guru. A very successful property and share trader, he knows the “pitfalls” in investment. Head of the Kingscliff TAFE School of Business. His talk in one not to be missed!!
FOR THE FLYER EMAIL AS BELOW ” john@” etc.
The business breakfast celebrating Business Excellence 14 years of running the BEST business breakfasts in Australia will be held at Tweed Heads Bowls Club on Wednesday the 15th August.
APPRECIATION CERTIFICATES TO BE PRESENTED TO GOLD SPONSORS 15TH AUGUST
All our fabulous Sponsors will be presented with “Appreciation Certificates” to celebrate our 14 years of conducting business breakfasts at this special breakfast event.
GOLD SPONSOR PROFILES - CONTINUED
McKERN AND ASSOCIATES — Chartered Accountants.
Damien McKern and his team have two offices- one at Burleigh Heads and Tweed Heads. They have just moved their Tweed office to new premises at:
Suite 1, Tweed Office Park, Corporation Circuit- Tweed Heads South.
SULLIVAN REES–CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS- COOLANGATTA
Our other accounting firm is SULLIVANREES conducted by Michael Lucas and James Sullivan and team.
Situated in Griffith Street,Coolangatta upstairs Ist Floor of Karingal Arcade ( next door to Surekil Pest Control)- they offer a full range of accounting services.
COLOUR COPY SHOP- TWEED HEADS SOUTH
The Colour Copy Shop is conducted by Lou and Robyn Armstrong. Their sevices are many:
photocopying both b/w and colour, builders plans, laminating, designing, business card production- in fact you name it they do it!!
Situated just up the road from TURSA their phone is 07 55 23 2008 or check them out on
More marketing and business tips next week.
REMEMBER TO BOOK EARLY FOR THE 15TH AUGUST BUSINESS BREAKFAST
July 31, 2007
Bob Ansett, Book a Speaker, casual furniture
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There was a great feature article in the July 21st “Weekend Australian” Magazine on our friend Bob Ansett.
This article is well written about his family history. Any one interested in reading the article can contact me for a “loan” of the mag.
Bob is without doubt our most popular Business Excellence speaker and attracts hundreds each time he speaks.
I am happy to represent Bob for any speaking engagements on the Gold Coast or Tweed and will organise this by contacting me on john@businessexcellence.net.au or by mobile to 0418 269 136.
CELEBRATIONS ARE BEING ORGANISED FOR OUR 14TH BIRTHDAY- 15TH AUGUST AT TWEED HEADS BOWLS CLUB.
Appreciation Certificates are being presented to our Gold Sponsors at this special breakfast and we are looking forward to hearing from investment guru GARRY MACDONALD. His ideas are brilliant and this brekkie is a must!!
Fundraiser
NB!!!! Bob Caldwell of Pride Furniture is helping his church raise some funds with the sale of some children’s bags at the breakfast on the 15th August. The proceeds are going to building an orphanage in Zambia. More details are available from Bob’s blog.
Bring a few dollars with you to support this worthy cause.
PRIZES!!
To celebrate our 14th Birthday we will be having some great prizes on the business card draw - see you there.
cheers
JOHN
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