Small Business Courses.

[Burgo]

You may be aware that I do all the admin work for a small association in the Cleaning Industry.
What sets us apart from the other larger associations of the industry is that we do everthing online, we also offer mentoring, networking and business building to our members.
I have stated in another post that often small business soloists are very good at the technicalities of their trade, but often lack the skills required to run and develop their business.The latter is what our association is trying to do.
( I'm not saying its the blind leading the blind, but some of us are getting a bit long in the tooth and things change)

I am looking for a small business course to offer our members. So far the Australian Institute of Management can tailor a course to suite but our association would have to join as a corporate partner which would add an extra cost of somewhere between $ 700.00 and $ 1700.00 depending on whether we become members in one state or become a National member.

Understandably ICAN members are not to excited about spending money we havent got ( to spare), so I thought with so many tallented people on this forum I would seek your imput.

As you may be aware starting an association from scratch has its moments and has been a great learning curve for me, then to run it on the internet has been a lot of fun.

Also please feel free to send me an email should you have products and or services that ICAN members may be interested in, that way you wont have to latently advertise your product or services .

Our membership at this stage is 34 but we are associated with another forum which attracts carpet cleaners from all around the world.

Is this a challenge?

[Astrid]

Hi Burgo

I could put you into contact with one of my clients. They offer Courses for Small Businesses in Regards to OHS, Accounts, Legal Topics and Marketing. I know that they work together with other trade associations.

Just let me know ...

Cheers
Astrid

[Burgo]

Thanks Astrid
That would be good
my email address is patrick@individualcleaner.org

I also know that TAFE have a small business course.

[Ric Willmot]

Patrick,
If you would like to speak with me directly I may be able to help you and your members.

I have designed, written and delivered programs for associations such as:
CPA Australia
Institute of Chartered Accountants (Australia & USA)
Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (Australian & New Zealand)
Australian Association of Massage Therapists
Beaudesert Chamber of Commerce
Rockhampton Regional Development
The Cheesecake Shop Master Franchises
Urban Development Institute of Australia


We also have our public programs such as:

The 3-Day MBA
Leadership & Management Workshop
Executive Wisdom Business College
Professional Services College
Executive Wisdom Consulting College


So we know a thing or two about the needs of business owners and operators.

Be happy to chat with you.
Rgds,
Ric

[Lisa Murray - Biz Coach]

Hi Burgo
I can tailor group coaching for your members - this could include some structured training as well as some time spent coaching them through specific challenges they may be encountering in their business - happy to develop a specific program based on their specific needs if you can get 5 or more business owners willing to participate as a group - I can work online and by phone so location is flexible.

Happy to chat with you about possibilities. Also, see link below to non-tailored group coaching programs for small business owners - it will give you an idea of approach.

cheers
Lisa
0404 063 513

[Creating Change]

Hello Patrick,

I have just seen your requirements, and will review this and send you an email with some relevant information. Creating Change is a consortium of specialist colleagues in management consulting, training, entrepreneurship, psychology and innovation/leadership. I am involved with strategic foresight and creativity in a practical business sense.

I have a background providing training for a major events cleaning organisation and franchisees, and have multiple programs that may be worth considering. I feel the customisation could be useful, but it also depends on what the precise outcomes needed are, and we can look at this in terms of leadership, future strategy, people, communication & behaviour, psych/thinking styles, change issues etc. and work out something within the budget.

[MissieK]

I run a conference each year in Melbourne that is under $500 for the weekend - while technically it's aimed at business owners who are also Mums, anyone is welcome. If you're interested we could do a special rate for your members :)

Melissa