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….

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.

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!

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!  

Young Entrepreneurs Evening – November 09

Wanna hang out with other young entrepreneurs just like you?

Wanna hear from awesome speakers who will inspire you & give you tips that will impact your business positively straight away?

Wanna hear about future young entrepreneurs programs that you can get involved in?

Do it all at The Frank Team’s Young Entrepreneurs Evening…

When: Wednesday 4^th November 6pm-9:30pm

Our Guest Speaker is successful young entrepreneur Joseph Renzi of Our Wishing Well.

Joseph will share his entrepreneurial journey and Tips for Running a Successful Biz. He is the CEO & Managing Director of OurWishingWell.com and its related websites. Joseph is a highly motivated and creative entrepreneur. He has won the Top 10 Cool Companies award from Anthill Magazine and Young BizStar. His business has been a finalist in best E-Biz and Innovative Technology awards and Joseph has been recognised by My Business Magazine as a leading E- Entrepreneur. www.ourwishingwell.com.au

Our Entrepreneurs Panel – Hear from these successful entrepreneurs, who have also been mentors in the YESUP program. They will form an informal panel and answer questions about their entrepreneurial journeys, challenges and successes. This will be an intimate Q&A where you can fire your questions at them and learn directly from their experiences..

Tim Nicholas – Malcolm Auld Direct

Annalisa Holmes – The Transcription People

Glenn Drew – XSQUIZZIT

Book Your Spot NOW.

Our Participants: Hear from our YESUP participants about their experience in the program.

Join us for facilitated networking, a celebration of the completion of another YESUP Program, plus soak up the wisdom of our awesome guest speakers who are all successful entrepreneurs!

Food: Snacks & drinks provided.

Cost: All of this goodness for only $25 (inc GST) payable by PayPal or online banking (details sent to you when you RSVP).

RSVP: anna@frankteam.com.au There are limited tickets available (for non YESUP people) so please RSVP quickly.

Ph: (02) 9518 6244 by Monday 2^nd November

Where: bioFirst Seminar Room
Ground Floor, National Innovation Centre, Australian Technology Park, 4 Cornwallis St Eveleigh, NSW 2015
Parking available on site.

Big thanks to:
NSW Department of Industry and Investment (www.industry.nsw.gov.au)
ATP Innovations (www.atp-innovations.com.au )

Look forward to seeing you there!

Kickstart Your Marketing Systems – Training for Young Entrepreneurs

How to easily set up your marketing system and grow your business faster

 

WANTED: Passionate Young Entrepreneurs Ready To Grow Their Business

 

 

YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS STEPPING UP PROGRAM

New program begins in September 09. Apply Now.

There is a fine line between having a business that runs you and one that you own. If your business has hit a point where you feel like you are doing all the jobs in the business and you could burn out at any minute, it’s time to stop and have a think about a better way to grow your business.

If your business looks like this (organisational chart above), you need to get out of your own way and start building systems in your business to organise and delegate some of the responsibilities.

It’s time you took the stress out of your business and stopped doing some of the jobs you do each day and put people and systems in place. This is how you grow your business and it’s what The Frank Team can teach you in their Young Entrepreneurs Stepping Up Program.

 

The Frank Team recently reflected on their own successful business journey, as well as consulting with successful young entrepreneurs about their business’s development needs in the growth phase. Two things stood out: systems development and marketing. The Frank Team has combined these two areas in their Young Entrepreneurs Stepping Up Program specifically to help you as the young entrepreneur get through this phase of your businesses growth, and would like to invite you to be part of our next Young Entrepreneurs Stepping Up Program. 

This program is made possible by the NSW Department of Industry and Investment (DII) the New South Wales Government’s business development agency.
DII delivers programs and services that support the NSW Government’s commitment to winning new business activity for NSW, and developing the capacity and productivity of the State’s economy.
For further information on how DII can help your business go to www.business.nsw.gov.au

 

Introducing the YESUP Kickstart Your Marketing Systems Program

The Frank Team and the NSW Department of Industry and Investment would like to invite you to apply for a comprehensive program to help you easily setup your marketing system in your business & gain expert mentoring.

Apply Now – Due to the popularity of our Program we have just announced new dates for the next YESUP

New program begins in September 09. Apply Now.

 

What do other young entrepreneurs think about The Frank Team Young Entrepreneurs Stepping Up Program?

“The whole experience was completely satisfying, well rounded & highly valuable” Annie Le Cavalier, Vibewire

“The Frank Team staff are the most energetic and enthusiastic people I have come across running such a course. Very impressed. You guys rock! I gained new insight into approaching my business from different angles. I highly recommend this course to others. Great course run by great people.” Daniel Castaneda, Cast Graphics

“This program was fantastic – really gave me the opportunity to take time and focus on business systems and fill the gaps in my knowledge.” Vanessa Cullen, Forward Thinking Designs

“The focus on systems was invaluable” Eira Marten, Vibewire

“I wish the program was longer – it was awesome.” Melissa Abu-Gazaleh, Best Catch Australia

“I’m impressed with the quality of The Frank Team” Janelle Bowden, Access CR

Apply now for your chance to join the YESUP Program as there are limited spaces available.

New program begins in September 09. Apply Now.

It will only cost you $200 (plus G.S.T) but the full program is valued at over $4,450. This is made possible by the NSW Department of State & Regional Development.

How to apply

* Complete an application form and email/fax it to The Frank Team. We may then contact you to confirm a few details. Once you are found to be eligible we get in contact with you to progress your application and secure your spot with your payment.
* Call The Frank Team on (02) 9518 6244 if you have any questions at all. We want to be sure this is the right program for you and your business.

Strictly limited to 16 places ONLY in each program.

New program begins in September 09. Apply Now.

How will this program help you?

This program will help you easily setup your marketing system and prepare your business for further growth.

We know that young entrepreneurs are often REALLY good at doing the thing the business gets paid for (eg: PR, design work, workshops, photography, cutting keys, making films etc) but not so good at running the business side of things! This program really develops your core business skills and helps you to set up systems in a vital area, marketing, so that you business can grow.

All of the time that you spend in this program is time spent ON your business and developing your business. This time ON your business, not IN your business is vital to your continued success.

From this program you will:

* Attract and retain more customers
* Free up your time to work in other areas of your business by Creating a Comprehensive Lifecycle Marketing System
* Generate a more reliable income by creating a six to twelve month marketing calendar ready for implementation
* Track your businesses progress easier and manage the performance of your marketing
* Make better strategic decisions
* Make it easier to expand and grow your business
* Sell more to existing customers and increase your profits on a regular and consistent basis
* Invest a small amount of money for the setting up of your marketing foundations of your business
* Give you access to the type of training that normally costs you thousands of dollars

How does the program work?

The YESUP combines skills workshops, one-on-one mentoring and more to produce real and immediate results for you and your business.

The workshops are run over 4 weeks and concentrate on the Lifecycle Marketing System creation for your business. They are presented by Jessica Kiely, the Director of The Frank Team. You will bring your lap top to the workshops and DO the work required in the sessions to make sure you are setting up systems straight away to be using in your day to day business straight away.

The one-on-one mentoring is also run over the 7 weeks and allows you to work on an area you have identified within your business for intensive assistance and guidance; all with an experienced and successful business person who has volunteered their time for you.

The MORE part of our program is slipped in between the workshops & mentoring. There are goal setting sessions, legal workshops and guest speakers; all enhance your overall experience and benefit your business.

REGISTER NOW

What you will get from this program?

* 3 Skills intensive workshops on LIFECYCLE MARKETING SYSTEMS to add to your C.V and your skills toolskit

Workshop 1 – Systems for acquiring new customers

• Clarity on your businesses target markets – who they are, what they need and your key offers to them. Creating a Target Market/Offer Spreadsheet.

• Marketing Strategies for the next six months – planned and scheduled into a Marketing Calendar.

• Tracking Systems:

# Sales Targets & Sales Reporting

# KPIs

# Contacts Database
Workshop 2 – Systems for Converting Leads into customers

• Lead Tracking System: Spreadsheets & Databases

• Customer Management System checklist

• Key skills & strategies for converting your leads into sales

Workshop 3 – Systems for Customer Follow Up and Repeat Selling

• Strategies and Systems for converting one-off customers into repeat customers – creating the opportunity for significant sales and marketing savings.

• Create a follow up checklist so nothing falls through the cracks

• Six weekly marketing contact scheduled.

• A Step by step marketing process for your business created.

What is Lifecycle Marketing? It is marketing throughout the whole cycle of your business.

In the workshops you will set up systems to run the marketing in each of these segments.

* An experienced mentor – You will be matched with an experienced mentor for the course of the program; someone who has run their own business and can share insights to your business from their experiences.

- You will identify a key area that you would like to cover with your mentor, and you will get a minimum of 8 hours personal time with them over the course of the program.
- You will have a TWO structured Meet Up events with your mentor and others in the program. This gives you a chance to meet each other and set up the formal systems for your time together, it is also a great chance to network with other participants and mentors in the program.
- Plus at each of the events and workshops one of the mentors will share their business story (time permitting), so you can learn from their experience and journey.

But wait…..there is MORE to this YESUP program

You will also get:

* A Goal Setting session – This will inspire and empower you to drive your business success further by training you in how to coach yourself through the harder times.

* Networking with other young entrepreneurs who have growing businesses – This will expand your contact list, increase your partners and introduce you to new potential customers. Many of the young entrepreneurs who have done our program find this networking element the most valuable. To be able to hang out with other young entrepreneurs just like yourself in an open and learning environment leads to amazing and highly valuable things.

* A full ENYA Lawsense workshop – To help you avoid legal mistakes and save your business from losing money on legal cases. An ENYA (www.enya.org.au) Business Legal Workshop will be organised for you to attend free of charge at a time convenient to all the program participants.

* Weekly Inspirational TIPS emailed to you – For ongoing inspiration and motivation to get you through the tough times.

* Regular Mentor Case Studies – To ensure you avoid business mistakes and leverage the experience of other successful entrepreneurs.

* Graduation – be recognised for your achievement at the YESUP Graduation Event, plus hear from some awesome speakers and learn some more!

REGISTER NOW to secure your spot.

Who are our Mentors?

The Frank Team sources it’s mentors for our young entrepreneurs from many different arenas.

We have mentors from a very large variety of industries. They are from marketing, product development, commercialisation, social media, online marketing, publishing, sales, consulting, career coaching, software, importing and exporting and so much more…….

We love all of our mentors and truly appreciate the time they give to help young entrepreneurs move forward.

How do we match mentors and mentees (young entrepreneurs)?

On your registration form you will highlight the area of your business that you would like to focus on with your mentor. From this, and the other information in your registration form we create a profile about you. So when you fill out the registration form make sure you put in as much information as possible.

We then approach one of our business mentors with that area of expertise and ask them if they would like to mentor you. They get to look through your profile to learn more about you, and of course we let them know about the commitment required of them for the program (8 hours). We do this until the right mentor is found for you and your needs.

You have TWO structured meet up sessions organised by The Frank Team on the 3rd June and 24th June from 6 – 9.30pm. The other mentoring times are organised by you and your mentor. This mentoring can take the form of face to face, over the phone, over MSN, Skype/MSN conference, meet at a networking event, go to their workplace……whatever works for you and your mentor.

These wonderful people are current or past mentors:

Fred Schebesta, FreestyleMedia and Online Marketing Sydney

Frank Restuccia, FreestyleMedia

Andrew Tucker, Customware

Rob Casteneda, Customware

Trudy Gilbert, Elite Introductions

Nic Lowe, GoGet.com.au

Denise Shrivell, Consult DS

Mike Nicholls, Enikos.com

Dan Hutton, The Beast

Belinda Yabsley, Quintessential

Troy Jones, PNMG and aLife

Sean Adams, The Seed

Dave Cunningham, Our Explorer

Jo Ladpidge, Litter Kwitter

Mark McCowan, Synchro Marketing

Angela Vithoulkas, Vivo Cafe

……………and many more.

If you would like to be a mentor and work with our dynamic young entrepreneurs please contacts is info@frankteam.com.au

80% of our mentors indicate they will continue mentoring even after the YESUP is officially finished.

What do the mentors say about their experience on The Frank Team’s YESUP?

“I was well matched to my mentoree, Faye was responsive and dedicated in wanting to take her business further. She is very talented and creative and great with people, it was easy to support such a great young business woman.”

“It is a great relationship that is continuing to finish what we have started.”

“Very positive experience.”

“Absolutely brilliant. Two inspiring young women.”

“It’s always inspirational to meet young business people, to share in the excitement of a new idea and the beginning of a business. It’s a great opportunity for me to learn and grow and share.”

“I like to help out people that are self employed as I know the journey is tough. Feel he did get some take-aways on “Pitching to prospects” and differentiating your business.”
“By focusing on their key issues it made me consider my own business issues. Learned lots.”
“My mentoree had uni exams that took some attention away – but he always had questions prepared which was great.”
“This was a very well organised positive program. Jessica’s facilitation created a great learning environment. Congrats to The Frank Team.”

 

 

How is The Frank Team’s YESUP unique?

* It is a program developed and presented by a successful young entrepreneur, Jessica Kiely-Schebesta. Jessica is totally passionate about getting your business running smoothly and successfully and committed to making that happen in this program. Jessica really cares about you and your business. Plus as a young entrepreneur (starting her first business at 19!) she knows exactly where you are coming from, and it shows!
* It is focused on setting up SYSTEMS for your business for the most important aspect of your business: marketing. Systems are what will set you free in your business and have it running smoothly and allow for growth  beyond just you.
* The experience will be:
o Fun
o Engaging
o Relevant
o Immediately applicable
o Practical
o Based on professional experience and expertise
* BONUS FEATURES: Additional elements have been incorporated into the YESUP to develop the whole young entrepreneur, thus we have a comprehensive development focus. These bonus features are not a part of any other young entrepreneurs stepping up program on offer at the moment.
o Workshops + Mentors + BONUS FEATURES

While we are running a Young Entrepreneurs Stepping Up Programs, with a mentoring aspect, and funded by DII NSW, that is where the similarity to any other YESUP ends. Each YESUP covers a different topic, with ours having a focus on Lifecycle Marketing and Systems Development, which is vital to growing your business.

The FRANK Team style of presenting is also very different to what you will find elsewhere. Our Director and the presenter for the program, Jessica Kiely-Schebesta, is a 32 year old entrepreneur herself. She’s been running her own businesses since the age of 19 and has never worked for anyone else. Jess’s presenting style is very engaging and a lot of fun – you’ll never get bored at one of our workshops! They’re as interactive as possible, and at the YESUP workshops we’ll encourage you to bring along your laptop and get started right away on your planning and systems.

All of our workshops are based on our own experience. The implementation of marketing systems has completely changed how The FRANK Team operates day to day – and made it a LOT easier. We’ve implemented the systems that you will be learning about in the program, meaning you can learn from our mis – takes and successes. We essentially open our business up and show you how.

We’ve also included a number of additional features in our program, such as an ENYA Lawsense Workshop; Weekly Entrepreneurial Tips; A Self-Coaching session with a qualified personal coach; as well as opportunities at every workshop for “gripes time” – share your business problems with the other participants and mentors and have everyone present brainstorming ideas to help you overcome those problems, based on their own experience.

REGISTER NOW to secure your spot.

New program begins in September 09. Apply Now.

What is the cost for this program?

You only have to pay $200 (plus GST) to be a part of this program which would normally cost you in excess of $4,450.

How is this course so affordable?
This is due to the support and funding from the NSW Department of State & Regional Development and our other partners.

How long does the program go for?

This program is broken up over 6 – 8 weeks months to ensure you have enough time to learn from the workshops, mentor and other components. It will begin on September 23rd with a Young Entreprenuers Meet Up, and will end on 4th November with a Young Entrepreneurs Evening & Graduation.

REGISTER NOW as only 16 lucky young entrepreneurs get to do this program at any one time.

New program begins in September 09. Apply Now.

23rd September Participant Meet UP: Opportunity to meet the other young entrepreneurs in the program. (6 – 9.30pm)

30th September Meet Your Mentor: Opportunity to meet your mentor for the first time and start setting goals. (6 – 9.30pm)

7th October Workshop 1 6 – 9pm Lifecycle Marketing Systems

14th October Workshop 2 6 – 9pm Lifecycle Marketing Systems

21st October Workshop 3 6 – 9pm Lifecycle Marketing Systems

28th October Workshop 4 6 – 9pm Lifecycle Marketing Systems

4th November Young Entrepreneurs Evening & GRADUATION 6 – 9.30pm

* You must be available to attend all dates, otherwise other arrangements need to be made, to be eligible for the program.

Why are we putting this program on?

We know that most young entrepreneurs are great at starting their business but can often struggle with getting to the point where you are not working on all the parts of the business. The Frank Team wants to help you get to that next level and continue to grow your business.

Who should apply for this program?

We want to save you some time and ask you not to make an impulse decision on applying for the program. Instead only apply if you meet the eligibility criteria and you are clear on what it’s about and you are really clear on what it can do for you. Eligibility criteria:

* You want to grow your business

* You are 18 – 35 years old

* You have been operating your business for 8 to 12 months at least and the business is based in NSW. We recommend this program for those who have been in business between one and four years.

* You have current accounting/financial information for your business to prove you are currently trading.

* You are committed to the full program and available for all elements of the program (on the dates above).

Apply Now for Your Chance to join the next YESUP Program. There are only 16 spaces available.

New program begins in September 09. Apply Now.

Where will the program be held?

In metro CBD Sydney… stay tuned for venue information.

What do other people think of The Frank Team Workshops?
“Frank Team’s workshop for young entrepreneurs was definitely a big G-up for all of us. And we did gain so much new knowledge and confidence in selling our service. I would definitely encourage all young people who are thinking to start a new business or even running a new business to attend one of The FRANK Team’s workshops. LOOK THEM UP!”

“It taught me a lot on how I can get mself out there and how I can seek opportunities instead of me just waiting around for opportunities to come knocking on my door.”

“Jess’s enthusiasm was fantastic – she knew what she was talking about, and was very engaging.”

“Well organised, great info learned, friendly learning environment, inspirational.”

Apply now for your chance to join the YESUP Program

Only $200 (plus G.S.T) valued at over $4,450

How to apply

* Complete an application form and send it the The Frank Team

* Call The Frank Team on 9518 6244 if you have any questions at all

 

Strictly limited to 16 places in each program.

 

 

 

Who is the Frank Team & Jessica Schebesta (Kiely)?

 

Holding down a full time desk job isn’t Jessica Schebesta (Kiely)’s style – because she’d prefer to run the company! This would explain why Jessica has been running her own companies from the age of 19. She is currently 32 years old, the Founder & Director of The Frank Team and previously New Horizon Tutoring, her first ever business that she started at the age of 19.

An entrepreneur from an early age without really realising it, Jessica has never worked for anyone else having created her own employment since the end of school.

Her first business New Horizon Tutoring, which began in the Hills district offered in-house tutoring for school students, and her current company The Frank Team inspires & enables people to build their career, business and entrepreneurial skills through fun, interactive workshops, guest speaking, program development, consultancy and resources for schools, universities, councils, government departments, youth organisations, community groups and corporates. The Frank Team is a creative education company.

With The Frank Team, Jessica has taken an idea that she was told “would never work” to a national success story to show that people before profit does work. Her company has undergone amazing growth with the number of participants experiencing Frank Team programs hitting 30,000.

From its beginnings in her bedroom in 2001, The Frank Team now has 3 full time staff and 15 facilitators across Australia, and the impact of their programs have been felt in metro cities, regionally and rural locations, from Halls Creek in WA to King Island in Tasmania and everywhere in between.

2006 also saw The Frank Team run its first truly international program with Jessica travelling to Bahrain in the Middle East to develop the leadership and project management skills of their young people.

Jessica and The Frank Team have worked with organisations like the Commonwealth Bank Foundation, Westpac, NSW Department of State & Regional Development, Australian Business Community Network, NSW Parliament, Department of Education Science & Training, Macquarie University, Melbourne University, Chevron, Cerebos, National Australia Bank as well as hundreds of schools around Australia.

Over the past 10 years of running her own businesses, Jessica has developed a wealth of experience and expertise. She is an expert in powerful presentations especially for a youth audience, human resource management for small businesses including motivating and retaining staff, setting up and managing systems that help a small business tick, business and team skills, coaching and keeping people on task, and of course a large amount of experience in starting from scratch with ideas and making them a reality.

In addition to running her businesses, Jessica has been a dance teacher – teaching jazz, contemporary and tap – for over ten years. In her ‘spare’ time, Jessica loves working at her family’s sheep station near Mudgee in regional NSW.

Jessica’s key passions are equipping people with the skills to turn their ideas into a new business venture, career goal or community project, and working in collaboration with other passionate people.

“I love to combine my endless enthusiasm and teaching ability to encourage and empower all people I come in contact with to help them take their ideas and make them a reality.”

“Claims-to-Fame” – Featured in BRW as a Female Entrepreneur and 2005 NSW Telstra Young Business Woman of the Year Finalist.

Formal Qualifications
Cert IV Training & Assessment – April 2004
Bachelor of Economics (Social Science) – Psychology & Education; 1995 – 1997
FATD Tap Dancing Teacher

Sample of Informal Qualifications & Certificates
NSW Telstra Finalist Young Business Women of the Year – 2005
Non Violent Communication – April 2008
Leadership Development; Global Academy of Leadership – April 2008 (ongoing)
Acting Basics – May 2006
Financial Record Keeping – April 2002
Finance for Business Management – June 2007
17th Ship for World Youth Australian Delegate – January & February 2005

About The Frank Team

The Frank Team specialises in developing & inspiring people. We are a company made up of enterprising people who value the real over the fake, people over profit, and making a difference through creative education.

We combine our skills as entrepreneurs with our community values, to provide authentic, innovative and fun training & programs to help make people’s ideas, careers, and businesses a reality. Our delivery and values have hit the mark with thousands of young people and young professionals because we’re straight talkers, we speak from experience not textbooks, and we provide only the skills needed to make ideas a reality. Plus our facilitators are dynamic and engaging.

 

The Frank Team was founded in 2001 by young entrepreneur Jessica Schebesta (Kiely) in response to the changing needs of young people and how they preferred to learn, and the new set of skills identified as vital to the success of this new generation. It was also her vision to see more young people empowered and supported in their path toward making their ideas happen in life. The Frank Team has since come to specialize in career, life, innovation and entrepreneurship education for Generation X & Y as well as expert youth facilitators and presenters.

 

 

Since 2001 The Frank Team has worked with over 36,000 people in every state and territory in Australia. The Frank Team has a team of 15 professional youth facilitators who deliver our in-person programs – from workshops to forums and everything in between. We have worked with hundreds of schools, universities, community groups, industry organisations & all levels of Australian government. The Frank Team has also presented in Bahrain in the Middle East & Indonesia in the Asia Pacific area.

The Frank Team’s key services include programs for young entrepreneurs, workshop and project facilitation and management, youth facilitation, customised program development for youth programs, guest speaking and keynote addresses.

New program begins in September 09. Apply Now.

The workshops are made possible by the NSW Department of Industry and Investment (DII) the New South Wales Government’s business development agency.
DII delivers programs and services that support the NSW Government’s commitment to winning new business activity for NSW, and developing the capacity and productivity of the State’s economy.
For further information on how DII can help your business go to www.business.nsw.gov.au

Got a question?

 

 

 

 

Contact The Frank Team on Ph: 02 9518 6244 or email info@frankteam.com.au

bizedge – Young Entrepreneurs Day

Get an edge and grow your business idea NOW.

Come and spend the day hearing from highly successful entrepreneurs, networking with other young entrepreneurs and learning key skills that will give you the edge over your competition and the market today.

BIZ Edge Young Entrepreneurs Day is a free event held during Small Business September by the NSW Department of Industry and Investment in conjunction with The Frank Team.

This FREE event specifically for young entrepreneurs is packed with all sorts of good ideas to grow your business to the next level or to help you get started in the business world. Check out what is involved in the day……

Keynote speaker: Amanda Gome from Smart Company – A highly successful entrepreneur, Amanda will share her secrets on how she built her business empire and what gives her the EDGE in their market today.

Workshops: All participants will attend two practical and highly useful workshops.

- Online Marketing Success with Fred Schebesta will run twice so all participants go through this workshop. Fred Schebesta will share his ideas and knowledge about the important elements of online marketing success.

- ACTIVATE Steps to Start UP with The Frank Team is perfect for you to learn the steps to starting up your own business, how to take your idea and make it a reality.

- Life cycle Marketing Systems with The Frank Team will help participants learn about marketing success for their business and how to set up systems that run this part of your business. This workshop is from The F rank Team’s highly successful YESUP.
After lunch, a panel of young entrepreneurs from a wide range of industries share their secrets to success, and answer audience questions.

Your panel includes:
* George Katrib – Bayswater Property Group
* Lisa Messenger – Messenger Marketing
* Glenn Drew – esite Connect

Plus you can meet heaps of very cool people, or take part in promo opportunities where you get up in front of the group, and tell everyone about you and your business, before continuing networking after the event downstairs at The Verandah Bar.

The BIZ Edge Young Entrepreneurs Day is on Friday September 11 at the Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts, 280 Pitt Street, Sydney. The day begins at 9.30 am sharp and winds up at 3.00 pm.

To register go to www.smallbusinessmonth.nsw.gov.au. Enquiries to anna@frankteam.com.au or call (02)95186244.

But there is only room for 60 people so do RSVP quick to secure your spot.

So the important details….

When: Friday September 11th

Where: Sydney Mechanic School of Arts, Pitt Street, Sydney

What time: 9.15am for a 9.30am start – 3pm

And we will start without you if you don’t arrive on time!

RSVP: To register go to www.smallbusinessmonth.nsw.gov.au and search for “Biz Edge” event.

Any questions contact us on (02)95186244 and ask for Anna.

Look forward to seeing you there.

More info about the speakers at the event….

KEYNOTE – Amanda Gome
Amanda Gome is the founder and publisher of SmartCompany.com.au, a free online news and resources site for entrepreneurs. Previously she had been an editor and senior writer at BRW magazine where her passion and interest in entrepreneurship led her to founding and editing the Fast 100 list and the Emerging Companies section.

Over two decades in business journalism, Amanda has interviewed almost every entrepreneur in this country worth their salt … and plenty that weren’t! She is also an adjunct professor of business at RMIT University, lectures students in entrepreneurship and regularly comments on business.

PR Secrets for Beginners – Workshop

Would you love to get some coverage in the media to grow your business but don’t know where to start?

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As busy entrepreneurs it can be tricky to keep a finger on the pulse in all areas of your business. So knowing how to continually promote you and your business through media channels can be daunting…unless you have the know-how.

Effective PR is important to any business for a number of reasons. Mainly because it raises your profile to your audience, positions you as an expert in your field, helps to build your database and most importantly INCREASES SALES!

Why pay someone else when you can learn the secrets of how to utilise the media and make the most of PR opportunities yourself?!

The Frank Team’s ‘PR Secrets for Beginners’ workshop will teach you how to be a self-sufficient PR gun with a toolbox full of strategies for getting you and your business the PR exposure to grow your business right now.

Following the success of April’s “SHOW ME HOW” online marketing workshop with marketing gun, Fred Schebesta, The Frank Team are excited to offer a 3 hour practical workshop for young entrepreneurs like you on how to get out there, get noticed and raise the profile of you and your business with PR and publicity extraordinaire, Jonica Bray.

The Frank Team’s “SHOW ME HOW” series deliver workshops that are presented by young entrepreneurs for young entrepreneurs that are only about stuff you need to know about and focus on showing you HOW TO DO IT YOURSELF.

When: 14th July 4.30 – 7.30pm

Where: bioFirst Seminar Room
Ground Floor, National Innovation Centre, Australian Technology Park, 4 Cornwallis St Eveleigh, NSW 2015
Parking available on site.

How Much: $66 per person (inc GST)

A recording of this workshop will be available to view after the event  – please email jessica@frankteam.com.au to book your access.

Also, if you have a skill that you would like to SHOW other young entrepreneurs HOW TO DO then please contact us for inclusion in our “SHOW ME HOW” series.

We have put together a short article on 5 Mistakes to Avoid when working with the media. We hope to spread the learning we have had over the years in regards to working with the media to you so please feel free to forward the article around and use in your newsletters etc with acknowledgment of The Frank Team of course.

Plus check out the coverage other young entrepreneurs have got in the media recently – get inspired!

Our Workshop presenter:

Jonica Bray from Publicity Insider

Through this workshop Jonica Bray will teach people all the basic skills they need to get their business PUBLICITY.

After working for leading national and international press and liaising with PR agencies on a daily basis, she has a lot of experience to share. As a journalist she knows which stories get published and which press release’s end up in the recycle bin.

Her inside knowledge can be passed on and by following the simple instructions you will have a basic PR plan in no time. Most news rooms work the same and are looking for particular types of stories at certain times of the year.

Jonica will provide you with those calendars and suggest ways you can be involved with many publications throughout the year, establishing your credibility and enhancing your reputation along the way.

The 3 hour workshop will cover:

- Introductory guide explaining what PR actually is (compared with marketing and advertising)

- How PR can help your business

- Why it’s important to set PR goals

- How to create a simple PR plan.

- Identifying target audiences and the publications they read

- The main ways to secure free editorial coverage

- How to develop story material for your pitch

- Digging deeper to get the story

- Who are you going to call?

- Roles within the media

- Becoming a PR expert

BOOK NOW TO SECURE YOUR SEAT

When: 14th July 4.30 – 7.30pm

Where: bioFirst Seminar Room
Ground Floor, National Innovation Centre, Australian Technology Park, 4 Cornwallis St Eveleigh, NSW 2015
Parking available on site.

How Much: $66 per person

A recording of this workshop will be available to view after the event  – please email jessica@frankteam.com.au to book your access.

We have put together a short article on 5 Mistakes to Avoid when working with the media.  We hope to spread the learning we have had over the years in regards to working with the media to you so please feel free to forward the article around and use in your newsletters etc with acknowledgment of The Frank Team of course.

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