2012 Sydney Young Entrepreneurs Mentoring Program

2012 Young Entrepreneurs Mentoring Program.

This mentoring program is ONLY for entrepreneurs aged between 18 and 35 years with a passion and ambition for entrepreneurship who have been working in their business for at least a year.

If you’re eager to learn the business skills and experience that you need to succeed, grow and manage all of the hard bits in business, then this mentoring program is for you.

The Sydney City Young Entrepreneurs Mentoring Program is being run by The Frank Team on behalf of the NSW Government’s Department of Trade & Investment.

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. To APPLY – fill out the APPLICATION FORM and send it to jessica@frankteam.com.au.

What YOU Get……..

• Four months to focus ON your business, rather than just working IN it
• Expert help and advice over four months that will accelerate the growth of your business and help you manage it all
• A personalised business growth plan
• Knowledge in finance systems, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, pricing and heaps more
• Marketing systems to get the $$ you need to establish and grow
• Sales and promotion tips that you can apply straight away
• Creating simple but critical systems to get your biz working without you!
• The opportunity to leverage and optimise your website
• Learning how to utilise social media to drive leads, conversion and growth
• Heaps of networking
• Hanging out with other young entrepreneurs who will inspire and support you and who know exactly what it’s like to be young, ambitious and running your own business
• PLUS – You will get the opportunity to work one-on-one with a mentor to advise and support you over the 4 months.

This program is AMAZING VALUE. You get workshops, networking, guest speakers and your very own mentor. You would normally pay thousands of dollars for all of that. But thanks to The Department of Trade & Investment you pay only $385 (inc GST) for a 4 MONTH INTENSIVE PROGRAM.

You can get in touch with us on 1300 799 923. To APPLY – fill out the APPLICATION FORM and send it to jessica@frankteam.com.au.

A young entrepreneur who has completed the Young Entrepreneurs Mentoring Program said…..
“Not only did I learn practical, realistic methods to improve my marketing systems, I had ample opportunity to apply these methods during the actual workshops. It’s all very well learning systems and strategies, but if you don’t have the time to implement them into your business nothing actually changes!”

– Amanda Gonzalez, http://www.untangletheweb.com.au/

A few successful young entrepreneurs who have attended The FRANK Team’s programs and events include…

1. Husayn Ali, BRW Fast 50 (Property Development)
2. Vanessa Cullen, Founder of Forward Thinking Design & 2010 Anthill 30under30 Winner  – http://www.forwardthinkingdesign.com.au/
3. Jeremy Liddle, CEO RioLife (Fastest Growing Small Biz in 2010)

Eligibility

1. You must be between the ages of 18 – 35
2. You must own a small business that has been running for over 12 months
3. You want to be working ON the business, and not IN it
4. You want to ACCELERATE, EXPAND and GROW the business beyond yourself
5. You are prepared to work with a mentor

Who, When & Where

Workshops/events will take place in a Sydney city location on the following dates:

• Information event for young entrepreneurs – Thursday 9^th Feb from 6 – 9pm
• Meet your Mentor event – Thursday 23^rd Feb from 6 – 9pm
• Workshop 1: Business Planning – Thursday 1^st March from 6 – 9pm
• Workshop 2: Financial Fundamentals – Thursday 8^th March from 6 – 9pm
• Workshop 3: Marketing, Lifecycle Marketing Systems – Thursday 15^th March from 6 – 9pm
• Networking Event: Thursday 22^nd March from 6 – 9pm
• Workshop 4: Leveraging & Optimising Your Website – Thursday 12^th April from 6 – 9pm
• Workshop 5: SEO & Social Media to Drive Leads, Conversion & Growth –  Thursday 26th April from 6 – 9pm
• Graduation Event: Thursday 3^rd May from 6 – 9pm

You will get to learn from award winning trainers and facilitators, the opportunity to meet experts and to work one-on-one with mentors to gain advice and support, who themselves are successful business owners. Each young entrepreneur gets their OWN MENTOR!!

Venue
All workshops will be held in Sydney City – TBA

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. You are required to attend every workshop/event otherwise you are wasting your time.
You bring your laptop to the sessions and you implement and put all the theory into PRACTICE. And best of all you get heaps of mentoring and networking ops to support you along the way!

You can get in touch with us on 1300 799 923. To APPLY – fill out the APPLICATION FORM and send it to jessica@frankteam.com.au.

Price

This program is AMAZING VALUE. You get workshops, networking, guest speakers and your very own mentor. You would normally pay thousands of dollars for this type of training, but thanks to The Department of Trade & Investment you pay ONLY $385 (inc GST).

There are only 25 SPACES available so you do need to get in quick.

How to Apply?

1. Download the application form
2. Fill out the application form in full.
3. Email the application form to jessica@frankteam.com.au
4. We will contact you confirming your application
5. We will check your application and ensure you fit the eligibility criteria
6. Once you are eligible, we will send you an invoice for the $385 program fee. You can pay via internet banking.
7. Once we have received payment we will send you confirmation of your position in the program. Your position is not secure until we have received payment.
The Sydney City Young Entrepreneurs Mentoring Program is being run by The Frank Team on behalf of the Department of Trade & Investment.

Global Entrepreneurship Week Kicks off in Australia

Global Entrepreneurship Week Australia kicks off with a bang….

Check out what is happening for GEW in 2011 (Nov 19th to 26th 2011)

Events that have already taken place in Australia for 2011

+ Young Entrepreneur Meet Ups (happening monthly)
+ Start Up Weekend - Sydney and Melbourne
+ CleanTech Open
+ Young entrepreneur mentoring program
+ FRANK Team’s Business development session
+ University of Sydney’s Pitchfest

Events coming up in November and December 2011

+ Silicon Beach Sydney – November 16th
+ FRANK Team Ecommerce strategy session (Sydney) – 15th November
+ The Malaysian Singaporean Association’s Expert Panel Session – 19 th November
+ Australian Society of Entrepreneurs – Ebay Wealth session
+ Australian Society of Entrepreneurs – Personal Branding Session 1 on 5th November
+ Australian Society of Entrepreneurs – Personal Branding Session 2 on 12th November
+ Australian Society of Entrepreneurs – Joint Venture and Networking Session on 15th November

+ Adelaide Silicon Beach networking drinks – 15th November

+ Jelly Day Vibewire, Sydney – exploring the spirit of co-working – 4 th November

Our partners….

Education from the Slums – a Ted talk to remember

We liked this one….

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!

Check out Groupon’s simple idea – on the importance of focus!

Groupon’s CEO, Andrew Mason – and their rise to massive success in 2 years!

Ytrep Opps – 2011

Hey superstars

We thought we’d give you some awesome opportunities that you can take advantage going into 2011

Great Shared Office Space

Check out www.co-loco.com and www.vibewire.org – shared office space with like minded peeps.connection. entrepreneurship community.

Crowd funding for entrepreneurs

We needed something like this! Entrepreneurs can get the funding they need to start or grow your own businesses. It is esp good if your start up needs $20,000 or less to launch. Its free to post – http://peerbackers.com

Fact: The Entrepreneurial Journey can get lonely.

Well – if you are one of those entrepreneurs working through Chrissy by yourself; and think you may need some human contact – click here for a whole heap of entrepreneurship meetups all over Sydney. Pick the one that you like and go Network it! The FRANK Team is gonna be at the Entrep meeting held @ Vibewire on Jan 17th 2011.

Young Entrepreneur Mentoring Program

If you have an idea for a start-up or own a biz, or just want to kick up the growth and expand like wildfire – check out our Young Entrep workshops kicking off in March.

Merry Xmas folks – and see you in the New Year!

Writing & Executing a Successful To-Do List

Remember how we were told years ago that all the modern technology that was being developed was going to hep us get things done quicker, and would give us tons more free time in our day?

Well, I don’t know about you, but even with the invention of high speed Internet, email on the move, Tweeting, iPads, and all the other gadgets that are meant to make life easier, I actually started to feel like I have even less time than I did before.

Most people agree that it often feels like there is not enough hours in the day to get things done. It is becoming more important than ever to properly prepare for, and plan your day in advance.

Although the concept of a “to do” list is not revolutionary to say the least, very few people know how to draw one up efficiently, and then actually go through the process of completing it. We have come up with a guide for writing a “to-do” list that not only helps you organize you time better, but also allows you to get more of what needs doing done!

Write It Down!

There are some people who try and keep a mental “to do” list. This is most of the time a highly ineffective way of doing things. Generally in the hustle and bustle of daily living, tasks will get forgotten and subsequently will be not completed.

You are far more likely to remember things that are written down. If possible, rather than writing tasks down on little scraps of paper you are better using an actual book or journal. These are much more solid, and you are much less likely to lose it.

Bits of note paper are going to be misplaced.

When Should You Draw Up Your List

A question often asked is when is the best time to write your “to do “ list. Some people prefer doing it first thing in the morning, whilst others find it better writing it in the evening.

From my experience the most effective time to create your list in the evening. Take 10-15 to analyse your day. Think about what you have done and achieved, and then start to formulate ideas about what needs doing the next day.

By doing your “to do” list at the end of the day you have a clearer picture of where you are, and a better idea of what tasks must be completed by the next day. The danger with doing your list in the morning is that first of all you may forget to mark things down that are actually fairly important, and you will also be in more of a rush which means you may not be thinking clearly. Clarity of mind is important if your list is going to be effective for you.

Be Wise- Prioritize!

Merely writing a list in the order it comes to you is a recipe for disaster. As you go through your day it will become obvious that you will not always be able to tick off every task on your list. This means some things will be left out, and without prioritizing tasks that could mean that potentially very important things get missed.

Once you have written down all the things that need doing your next move is to get them into an order. The most important tasks being at the top of the list and the least important at the bottom of the list. Another way people like to physically prioritize things on paper is by color coding them. For example, tasks highlighted in red being the most vital, and those in green being the less important.

Having some sort of order to your “to do” list ensures that as a minimum you get the most important tasks completed.

Don’t Overload Your List

Being faced with a 4 page “to do” list for the next day is going to do nothing except overwhelm you. In fact often some people actually do not even get started on a list that is too long, as they begin with the attitude that they have no chance of getting anywhere near complete!

What you should do is list only the most important tasks for the next day, and then put some of the less important things on your list for a day or two ahead. This tactic also helps you actually get ahead of things, as well as not putting you into information and task overload!

Digitize!

As we have a range of technology at our fingertips we may as well take advantage of it. Some digital devices are actually very useful for creating fluid and effective “to do” lists. A laptop computer will allow you to keep your list handy at all times. You could create a spread sheet with all your tasks on that you can tick off as you get things done. You can also add to it when extra tasks crop up during your day.

If you do not routinely carry a laptop around with you then no problem. There are portable devices designed as digital journals to help you plan and carry out chores during the day. In fact, modern mobile phones are also very effective for creating “to do” lists, and will even allow you to set audio alarms to remind you when something needs doing. You should never miss an appointment again!

OK so now we have our list. How are we going to ensure that we follow through and actually get things done. Here are our best tips to make sure you get as much done as you can without driving yourself into the ground.

Chunking

This really is one of the most useful tips I ever received and will help you in every area of your life that involves you completing tasks.

The art of chunking is looking for items on your “to do” list that can be done together. In other words look for tasks that involve you being in a particular place and group them together. This will stop you having to go backwards and forward to places unnecessarily.

Another good way of chunking is to look for tasks that are fairly similar, and again group them together. For example if you need to post some important letters, and you need to purchase some new stationery then going to a post office may allow you to get both things done at once.

Do Not Rush

As tempting as it is to just go as quickly as possible through your list so you finish as early as possible, it is also the best way to make mistakes and forget things. Take your time, and make sure things are properly completed before you move on.

Also make sure you mark things off as you go. This will make sure you don’t make the error of doing the same task twice, but it will also go a long way to motivate you to keep going. Once you see that you are making steady progress you will gain momentum, and give yourself the impetus to keep things moving.

Stay Positive

Sometimes things do not go as smoothly as you would like, and you progress may be hampered with delays. The most important thing in this situation is to stay in control and don’t panic.

If you have prioritized properly then you should be able to get the most important things done earlier, and in the worst case scenario you can always bump the less important tasks that you don’t have time for to the next days list.

Take Action

Even the most organized and best put together “to do” list will do you no good at all if you do not take action on it. Once you have created your list, the only way you are going to be able to check tasks off is by actually completing them.

The best way I have found of getting myself motivated enough to take action is to take 15 minutes at the beginning of the day to mentally prepare myself. Take a look through your list, and imagine how you will feel when everything on it is complete.

Imagine how much better you will feel.  Focus on what you will have achieved, and how much easier the next day will be for you now everything is done. Normally this is enough to get me started, however there is no greater motivator than actually seeing your “to do” list shrinking as you achieve each task.

The key to getting things done is to stay focused, be organized, and do not allow yourself to get swamped. You would be amazed at the positive impact a properly executed “to do” list can have on both your working and personal life.

Many people however shy away from them because they are not sure of how to draw one up successfully, or are afraid one will overwhelm them. Hopefully after reading this guide you will soon be “getting things done” much quicker, easier and more effectively than ever before.

This article was written by Michael Restuccia a personal finance writer for the website Best Credit Cards. He also writes about saving money with the best balance transfer credit cards in Australia.

FRANK Team Young Entrepreneurship Hotspot | Nov 2010

We started with introductions – what does everybody do etc etc and quickly found ourselves canvassing our businesses, ideas and problems
TAKEAWAYS….
+ effective outsourcing + how imp it is to get the BRIEF right….from the start. If you wanna check out the template for an effective brief – buzz me; Natasha@frankteam.com.au (and I’ll get it to you)
+ Everybody is NOT my customer. Business Focus is Key.
+ There may be a gap in the market, but is there a market in the gap?
+ If you are starting out – just make $1 profit (first)….
+ Only when someone buys, do you know that they are your customers and clients
+ If you are unique and have a niche, you have a better chance @ success
+ Don’t create demand, fulfil it!
+ You are NOT your customer.
Biggest Problems….
+ FEAR
+ Being really successful?
+ Ideas being stolen and lost
+ No cash
+ Things happening so slowwwwly
+ Motivating employees and teams
The Reality
+ Being known = profitability
+ Back-end sales – what is this? And why is it key?
+ Easier to sell to an existing customer…..
+ Business is all consuming = reality #1
+ Being busy = is not nec. making profit = reality #2
+ Work week = 7 days = reality #3
+ You spend X, You get 10X – find out what X is for you!

Young Entrepreneurs Business Mentoring Program

This is It – your opportunity to take your business to HUGE Levels in 2011!

If you live in the Illawarra area and you own your own biz or start up – you got to JUMP into the 2011 Young Entrepreneurs Business Mentoring Program (YEBMP). It is a MASSIVELY DISCOUNTED program – value $5000 NOW ONLY $550!

This is what you get:
+ business growth plan
+ finance systems – cashflow forecasting, budgeting, pricing and heaps more….
+ marketing systems to get the $$ you need to establish and grow
+ sales and promotion tips that you can apply straightaway
+ creating simple but critical systems to get your biz working without you!
+ mentoring ops
+heaps of networking

Register by emailing info@frankteam.com.au or calling 9518 6244

You meet fellow entrepreneurial legends and create an awesome community & network! 2011 – is waiting for your business to explode; so get all the business, finance, marketing and operations skills you need to take your business to HUGE heights!

During one of The FRANK Team’s recent Sydney Young Entrepreneurship meet-ups, outsourcing came up as a particular challenge for entrepreneurs – whether it is simple admin or bookkeeping servces, website design or more complex project management outsourcing – So we thought we’d help you out; Click here for your FREE Outsourcing Brief.

It’s stuff like this that we get done in our workshops – practical tools. No fluff. No hype. When you succeed, we succeed. Simple.

If you already like what you hear – contact Natasha@frankteam.com.au, or give us a buzz on +61 9518 6244.

YEBMP is a program for young entrepreneurs who want applicable and real tools to –
+ reduce the stress of running your own biz (and the loneliness!)
+ increase the profitability of your businesses by a lot!

You bring your laptop to the sessions and you implement and put all the theory into PRACTICE. And best of all you get heaps of mentoring and networking ops to support you along the way!

How Much Does YEBMP Cost?
YEBMP will cost you ONLY $550 ( incl GST). But it’s valued at over $5000. Wow!!!!! Thanks Dept of Industry and Investment!!

When & Where Is It Happening?
Workshops will take place on the following dates –
- 28th Feb 2011 (6 – 9pm)
- 9th Mar 2011 (6-9pm)
-19th Mar 2011 (9 – 6pm)
+ networking ops and mentor meet-ups

Venue
All workshops will be held in Wollongong.

Oh! we forgot to mention that we only have 20 spots left – and booking in fast!

What’s been said?? "Not only did I learn practical, realistic methods to improve my marketing systems, I had ample opportunity to apply these methods during the actual workshops. It’s all very well learning systems and strategies, but if you don’t have the time to implement them into your business nothing actually changes!”  – Amanda Gonzalez, www.untangletheweb.com.au (2009 Participant).

How do you Apply?
Contact me at natasha@frankteam.com.au

Or give me a buzz on +61 9518 6244

There are only a handful of places left so be sure to grab this brilliant opportunity with thanks to the NSW Department of Industry & Investment!  

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