Running concurrently with the presentations, our panels will discuss a range of issues of interest to soloists. See the full program (PDF) for timings.

 

Raising funds - Options to attract capital & investment
Hosted by Robert Gerrish

In this session, finance experts from the Commonwealth Bank, the Australian Small Scale Offerings Board (ASSOB) and the Australian Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (AVCAL) discuss the best way to go about attracting the money you need to get your business flying.


Get noticed! - Grow your profile by speaking & writing
Hosted by Sam Leader

What better way to spread the word about your business than by speaking and writing about what you do? All members of this panel have done just that to great effect. Discover how you, too, can get your name out there from panellists including Kathie Thomas, the self crowned Queen of Virtual Assistants, life coach Trish Weston and business attraction expert Richard Woodward.

 

Accessing advice - Government and Corporate support for your solo business Hosted by Robert Gerrish

In this session, representatives from the Department of State and Regional Development, NRMA Business Insurance, the Industry Development Centre and Clearly Business will provide an overview of what's available and how to access it.


If only I'd known! - Established soloists share what they wish they'd known at the start
Hosted by Robert Gerrish

We all know hindsight brings 20/20 vision. In this session, you'll hear from panellists who've learned the hard way, so you don't have to! Robert leads what promises to be a lively and informative discussion with panelists including sales specialist Grant Hyman, SEO expert Louise Gorrie business copywriter Peter Crocker and networking expert, Jack Fraenkel.

 

Beyond Solo - Growth strategies and trends to watch
Hosted by Sam Leader

Is it possible to grow profits whilst staying small? How will the way soloists work change over time? What innovations ought soloists be abreast of? These are just some of the questions Sam will put to the panel. Find out what's next for the solo business owner from panellists including trends forecaster Kate Tribe, Internet consultant Melissa Norfolk and website expert David Lawrence.

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