Education from the Slums – a Ted talk to remember

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$6 million Govt funding for tech start ups

If you have a tech start-up, or planning one – the NSW Govt wants to hear from you!

So here is the criteria to satisfy for the Collaborative Solutions-Mobile Concierge Program

Consortia-backed submissions Each submission must be backed by a consortium of at least three members. The consortia lead must be a NSW-registered business with the capability to commercialise and export the ICT solution being developed. The consortia must include at least one user organisation to participate in the development and piloting process. The remaining consortia members will provide technologies, content or capabilities to the project. Submissions by single companies or individuals will not be considered.

Developed and piloted in NSW Solutions must be predominantly developed in NSW. Submissions with minor components developed outside of NSW will be considered, but those components will not be supported by the grant if one is awarded. The solutions must be piloted in NSW.

Development has not commenced The development of the proposed solution must not have commenced before the date of submission. Any grant funding will be for the development and piloting of the proposed solution after the date of submission.

Funding applications close on March 25, with successful grants announced in early April

There is an industry briefing to provide details of this program. If you are going to check this out – you have to confirm your place by 28th Jan 2010. Click here for more details on the CS-MC Program

Best of luck folks

Sydney Young Entrepreneurs Program Registration

Calling all Sydney Young Entrepreneurs

JUST ANNOUNCED – 2012 YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS MENTORING PROGRAM. Clike here for more info…

So where are some of our past FRANK participants @ now?

•Listed as one of BRW‘s Fastest 100 growing companies – Husayn Aly

•Anthill 30 Under 30 Winner – Vanessa Cullen

•Australia’s Fastest Growing Small Business; My Business Magazine awards – Jeremy Liddle

….and many other peeps who have

* sold their businesses
* raised some serious cash
* expanded and taken on new staff
* franchised

…… and are on track to meet their BHAG business goals!

CLICK HERE FOR 2012 SYDNEY YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS MENTORING PROGRAM. There are only 25 spots available so you do need to get in quick. You can get in touch with us on 1300 799 923 or email jessica@frankteam.com.au.

Here is is what one recent participant from the 2010/2011 Young Entrepreneur Program; Samantha Cran from AM-PM Removals said about the results she got….

How would you rate your overall satisfaction with this program?
AWESOME AND BUSINESS CHANGING

Recently I attended the Young Entrepreneurs Business Mentoring Program…All in all, the program has been most beneficial.

Also, the program has been great for networking. I’ve picked up a new account, at a session based on web design, of all things!

The Frank team has provided worked through templates that can be adopted to our own businesses. This saves an immense amount of time starting from scratch and provides established guidelines on things such as budgets, lead trackers, target markets and marketing calendars.

There has also been an astonishing array of speakers covering relevant topics, for example; accounting, internals systems such as salesforce, website design and past and present success stories – simply inspirational.

I’d like to thank the Frank team for tailoring a program based on the businesses attending, allowing each person to feel their needs were met in the areas requiring most development.

If these are some of the results you want; then put your name down for 1 of the last 5 spots for our Young Entrepreneurs Mentoring Program – If serious ACCELERATION, EXPANSION and GROWTH are on the cards for your business – then check this out

Eligibility

If this is you then you may be eligible for the program -

1.You have a business, or want to SERIOUSLY get into business (i.e. you have taken some steps)

2.You are between the ages of 18 – 35

3.Your turnover is from $0 – $750K annually

4.You want to be working ON the business, and not IN it

5.You want to ACCELERATE, EXPAND and GROW the business beyond yourself

Don’t sign up unless you are really committed

This is the one thing we ask.

There is a lot to execute and deliver – so only join up if you are willing to get stuff done and create some serious IMPACT. Otherwise you are wasting your time.

Your Reward

1.From A to Z – everything that you need from financials to marketing to strategy planning in these workshops – and you come in with a laptop and get started straightaway. You execute immediately.

2.Walk the talk – speakers give us expert advice on the numbers, seeking venture capital, digital media strategy, doing business using mobile platforms as well as how to take your business to external markets…..and more…

3.Business Idol – where you get to pitch, share and learn from MENTORS who know their fields the best….

4.Awesome community – and networking; and we share, cross pollinate and hook you up with what you need for your business…

Price

* $4000 value was $1975
* Now $675…..and if you refer someone else, we DROP 15% off the price for BOTH of you!
* So that’s $574 ONLY.
* And if you don’t get what came for – it’s a 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE – no questions asked! You can’t help but win on this one.

10 spots pre-filled. 5 SPOTS LEFT. If this even slightly raises your interest, get in touch with us ASAP.

Dates

•6th April 2011 (wednesday;6.30 – 9.30 pm)

•16th April 2011 (saturday; full day)

•30th April 2011; (saturday; 3 – 9pm)

Venue

Sydney CBD

How to Register?

The 2011 Young Entrepreneurs Program has ended, the 2012 Program kicks off on 9th Feb 2012. Hurry and register now as their are ONLY 25 SPACES. Click here for more information.

There are only 25 spots available for the 2012 YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS MENTORING PROGRAM so you do need to get in quick. You can get in touch with us on 1300 799 923 or email jessica@frankteam.com.au.

Your 2011 – Massive success; or Epic fail?

Imagine this….it is 31st Dec 2011 and the whole world is about to celebrate the coming of 2012 – what do you think will be your final reflective thoughts of YOUR 2011?

Well…….you have 361 days to create this year as you want it….and counting.

Richard Branson in his book “Screw It, Let’s Do It”, said,

“I always tell people that if they want to do anything well, they must plan and prepare.”

Don’t forget to take time to do this important step. It is only too easy to get caught up in the excitement or the ‘busy-ness’ and forget. Don’t watch that Youtube interview, don’t check your Facebook, don’t plan on how to spend your riches…until you have planned and thought about your business goals and strategy. Branson’s achievements only prove the value of this importance business step.

Have you thought of what makes a great business, as opposed to a frustrating, going-nowhere business? How will you know that yours will be successful? Well, let’s hear from some hugely successful young entrepreneurs on how they started and planned their path to building great businesses…

Scott Farqhuar’s checklist (regarding what he looks for in a biz) – Atlassian
1. Would I personally use this?
2. Do I get excited about the possibilities of this idea?

Matt Wilson’s checklist– Under30CEO.com

1. How much time/effort will the idea take to implement?
2. Is the idea profitable?
3. Does the idea fit your businesses long term strategy?
4. How will the public view your idea?
5. How will your employees view your idea?

Now it’s your turn. Rate yourself in our simple Business Fire Test checklist – 10 questions and you will know exactly where you are at, and what you need to do.

And if you are a Sydney Young Entrepreneur we have some outstanding 2011programs with mentors, business experts and super hot business content!