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Welcome to new members who have joined us recently: Water Conservation Group, Griffin Property, Boundy Legal, LCD&Co Financial Solutions, Lawler Partners, Watermark, PA on the Way, Armenian Chamber of Commerce, Elite Virtual Executives, Victor Dominello MP, Cameron Recruitment, FM Recruitment Services, Pacific Technology Gateway, Edwardson Hanlon, Andrew Chen, Minimbah Challenge Inc., Ur Property, ENS International

More information about new members can be found on our News page


BAH invite click hereBusiness After Hours, 6 July 2009. Our host for July is a company that needs little or no introduction - Johnson & Johnson. We're sure you have at least one of their products in your home and/or office.

Join us at Business After Hours in July to find out more about the organisation, its products and services, and its community and business involvement.

Click here or on the graphic about to download your invitation and RSVP by email, phone 9807 4999, fax 9807 4988. Members attend free, non-members $40 each, first visit is free.

clickyHiring Staff and Setting up all parties for Mutual Success - Workshop 1 in a series of 3 on Hiring, Managing & Firing Staff the right way. Wednesday 1 July. Staff are a business’s most valuable asset but also present the hardest issues to deal with, creating unwanted stress for you the owner or manager. In addition to that, key new IR legislation is coming into force over the next 6 months.To assist you to navigate these changes more comfortably whilst building best practice HR processes, Andrew Bland, from Blands Law, and Jo Hanlon from Edwardson Hanlon are joining together to deliver a short impactful series of 3 interactive workshops where you can learn more about these employment law changes, what this will mean to you and how you can look to minimise any risks you may be exposed to. This workshop is a must if you want to go forward in this new era, armed with confidence and knowledge. Click here to download your invitation/booking form, and RSVP by 5 June to Sabrina, rbfevents@rydebusiness.com.au, phone 9807 4999, fax 9807 4988.

<clicky>How to Break the Rules to Dramatically Increase Revenue and Profit Margins! Breakfast workshop Thursday 16 July. Traditional selling methods are costing you and your company time, money and market share.

Your business survives on its revenue and sales success. Whatever market you are in, sales levels help determine your company’s market value and your lifestyle, and whether you are able to invest in growing the business – or scaling back and struggling to stay afloat.

This presentation is about making and exceeding your individual or your company’s sales targets and forecasts, even as economic conditions are tightening. It’s an eye opening look at the deficiencies of traditional selling methods, developed by the company that literally rewrote the book on selling, Sandler Training.

This interactive presentation addresses the shortcomings of traditional selling practices and explains why many people in sales and many selling organisations fail to consistently reach their potential.

This workshop will be facilitated by Phil Lee of Sandler Training. Phil has helped numerous companies and individuals to achieve more significant and consistent sales results - here’s your chance to benefit from his knowledge.

Click here to download your invitation/booking form, and RSVP by 13 July to Sabrina, rbfevents@rydebusiness.com.au, phone 9807 4999, fax 9807 4988.

Calling all Expo exhibitors - book your space now! RBF in conjunction with the City of Ryde and Expo Edge is holding the 2009 Ryde Business & Sustainability Expo on Wednesday 5 August at our partner venue Stamford Grand North Ryde. We are now taking bookings for exhibition stands - click here to download our flyer with more information.

We are delighted to announce that Top Ryde City shopping centre and the Department of Environment & Climate Change have become Gold Sponsors of this event.

We are still seeking more major sponsors for this event - you’ll get publicity from now until the event and after, too, with exposure on our website, in our newsletters, in local newspapers and in our expo partners’ marketing materials as well. We are still finalising the fine print but in effect have the following options up for grabs:

  • Gold Sponsorship $3000.00
  • Silver Sponsorship $1500.00
  • Bronze Sponsorship $1000.00

Contact Sabrina on info@rydebusiness.com.au for more information and what the sponsorship packages contain in terms of benefits and exposure.

Last year’s Expo was considered very successful by exhibitors and we expect this one to surpass it as we showcase Ryde’s innovative companies of all sizes.

Expo Edge Ryde Council Stamford Top Ryde City
 
Dept of Climate Change & Environment NSW
 

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Business After Hours, 1 June 2009. What's in store for Ryde over the next few years? City of Ryde managers and Mayor Cr Vic Tagg gave an overview of the new Draft Management Plan to around 100 RBF and Ryde Chamber members at guests at our June Business After Hours. -click here.

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Click to go to our Events Calendar page. You'll find our events and downloadable invitations as well as dates when local Chambers of Commerce meet and other important community and business events in Ryde. This page is updated regularly so remember to return often.

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Complete the form below to be added to our mailing list. You'll receive invitations to events and e-news telling you what's on in business in Ryde. Non-members are welcome to attend up to three events before joining the Forum. Be assured that your details will not be passed to any third party but will remain the confidential property of Ryde Business Forum. Please note that all requests to join our list will be screened and spammers refused. Only companies based in Australia (and preferably in the City of Ryde and adjacent areas) will be added to our mailing list.

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Business of the Month, June 2009: Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies. Click here for more information.

See our new clickable-map Member Directory - click here.

Our Support Partners - meet GWP Magazine. Click here.

MBD

Macquarie Business Directory - open now for advertising - click here to read the media/advertising kit.

Sustainability Advantage

Sustainability Advantage Program. Cost savings for companies going gree. Find out more here!

RBF has NSW Business Chamber Membership. Members can take advantages of the services provided by NSW Business Chamber. Read more...

RBF's brochure - available now. Click on the image below to download a PDF copy of our brochure. If you're interested in joining us, this tells you all you need to know. Hard copies are available on request.

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Helping local young achievers. Claire Madden attended the National Student Leadership Forum with the help of RBF and Eastwood Chamber of Commerce. Click here to read her report,