Sunshine Coast Small Business in

business powering potential

with Kimberley Lynch

SUNSHINE COAST SMALL BUSINESS IN THE LAND OF INNOVATION The latest Westpac Group CCIQ Pulse Survey of Business Conditions for the June Quarter reveals that confidence on the Coast has improved in 2014. They will go into the second annual Queensland Small Business Week from 1 – 6 September buoyant, and can rightly celebrate their achievements. The largest contributing factor, according to Pulse Survey respondents, has been greater diversification, ongoing construction of the region’s major new public hospital, a housing boom and increased tourism in the three months up to 30 June. Businesses must think smart to survive and thrive today. The Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland (CCIQ) is constantly working to find and provide that edge for its business community. CCIQ is a not-for-profit organisation. That in itself means we have to be innovative with our resources to come up with first-class products and programs to assist Queensland businesses. We’ve been working on a suite of products that bring together the latest technology, sales, marketing, customer service and technical support. The products on offer to businesses throughout Queensland include:

CCIQ CRM System - powered by MYP - Greater visibility on customer information, profiling and life cycle - In-built marketing capability that keeps track of what customers are interested in CCIQ Power – powered by Carbon Track - Helps cut electricity bills by up to 20 per cent - Automation of business systems (lighting, hot water, air-con) CCIQ Pay – powered by Mint Payments - Flexible, low cost payment option, fraction of the cost of Eftpos machine CCIQ Mail – powered by AtMail - Low cost, flexible and customisable option - Syncs with all mobile devices Register My Business - Instant online business name registration service - Simple form at registermybusiness.com.au - Registration processed and confirmed with ASIC within 3 working days We want businesses across the state to join us in the land of innovation. CCIQ Upcoming Events: 1 Sep - Queensland Small Business Week: 7 Steps to business success Presented by the Queensland Government Cost: Complimentary 2 Sep - Queensland Small Business Week: Make it easier to do business: manage your work health & safety Presented by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland Cost: Complimentary

2 Sep - Queensland Small Business Week: Tax essentials for start-ups Presented by the Australian Tax Office Cost: Complimentary 2 Sep - CCIQ Business Banking Breakfast (Gympie) Araluen Retreat, Gympie Cost: Complimentary 4 Sep - Queensland Small Business Week: Protecting Your Brand with Trademarks Presented by EMS Creative Cost: Complimentary 5 Sep - Queensland Small Business Week: Keys to Maximising the Value of Your Business Presented by Lloyds Business Brokers Cost: Complimentary 16 Sep - E -Workshop: Making a Baseline and know your bills (8am - 9am/12pm – 1pm/3pm – 4pm) Presented by CCIQ ecoBiz Cost: Complimentary 8 Oct - CCIQ Technology & Innovation Breakfast (S’shine Coast) Presented by Wilson HTM Investment Group Maroochy RSL Events Centre Cost: $25 Members / $35 Non Members

Visit www.cciq.com.au/events for full details and to register.

Kimberley Lynch is the Regional Manager for the Sunshine Coast & Wide Bay Area for CCIQ. CCIQ is the peak industry body for businesses in QLD. We exist to provide a powerful voice for small business and to power our member’s potential through providing access to essential tools, services, information and advice. www.cciq.com.au; klynch@cciq.com.au Not a member? Join now.