Young Entrepreneurs Workshop – ACTIVATE Your Ideas

This is a FREE event for young entrepreneurs to help activate their ideas.

Don’t miss out on your opportunity to hear from successful young entrepreneurs, work on your business idea through innovative and practical workshops, and meet other local young business people out there making their ideas a reality. The day assists 16 – 28 year olds who have a business idea, are thinking about setting up a new business, or need advice on a business plan.

This workshop is bought to you by The Frank Team in partnership with Sutherland Shire Council

Keynote Speaker - Mark McCowan, Synchro Marketing

Mark will share his secrets on building a successful business in tough times.

Mini Workshops -

1. Effective & Fun Business Planning for those just starting up! Presented by Jessica Schebesta-Kiely from The Frank Team.

2. Website know-how; simple & effective tips for building your website. Presented by Amanda Jephthna from Untangle the Web.

DATE: Saturday, 13 June 2008
TIME: 10.00am—2.00pm
DETAILS: Includes lunch and refreshments
LOCATION: The SSHED, Loftus

1 Pitt Street, Loftus TAFE

Free parking available at the location.

COST: Free entry! (includes lunch)

More info about the Young Entrepreneurs Workshop.

RSVP to anna@frankteam.com.au to secure your spot or (02) 95186244

Attend a skills Workshop.

Promo Your Biz.

Get feedback on your Biz idea from the young entrepreneurs panel.

Facilitated networking ensures you make new contacts.

Hear from our inspiring and energetic guest speaker.

Web Conversion Tips – Sneak Preview

Young entrepreneur Fred Schebesta has provided us with a sneak preview of his upcoming Workshop – The Real Basics of Online Marketing.

This snippet is all about converting your online visitors to your site to take action in some way.

It is a perfect lunch time listen!

Download here and listen now for your dose of Web Conversion Tips.

The Real Basics of Online Marketing – Workshop

The Frank Team is proud to present its first workshop in its new “SHOW ME HOW” series; our 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.

We have noticed that many young entrepreneurs with websites are unsure of some of the basics of online marketing. That is anything from key words, search engine optimisation, landing pages and good web page structure. As such they are not getting the most out of their website or web development team.
Young Entrepreneur Fred Schebesta, an online marketing gun, is here to save the day! We have an awesome 3 hour practical workshop that will cover the basics of online marketing in a really fun, simple & highly practical way. Low on jargon and high on usefulness is what we can guarantee.
When: 27th April 4.30 – 7.30pm in Sydney CBD How Much: $66 per person

Book in for this event with jessica@frankteam.com.au

More info here http://www.youngentrepreneurs.net.au/online-marketing-secrets-presented-by-a-young-entrepreneur-for-young-entrepreneurs.html

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.

REGISTER NOW

Generation Gap

BRIDGING THE GENERATION DIVIDE – Two FREE events from the NSW Department of State & Regional Development.

Two workshops dealing with how different generations view business, are being held in Sydney and Newcastle and are coming up this week.

The aim of the workshops is to develop the business knowledge and skills of up-and-coming entrepreneurs in a changing business environment.

The bulk of business leaders come from an ageing generation, with emerging leaders coming from the much younger Generation Y.

This means generational differences need to be properly understood by both sides of the divide.

There are thousands of business operators aged under 30 in NSW, and its vital young business people gain traction in a competitive business environment.

It is not enough for employers to have a cursory understanding and nominal engagement with a new generation of employees.

Up-and-coming entrepreneurs need to know the attitudes and expectations of older workers and customers.

Social researcher and best selling author Michael McQueen discusses the impacts of an ageing population at a workshop at the Hunter Business Centre,v265 King Street Newcastle West on 30 March. He explains how young business people can bridge the gap between generations to help create new business opportunities.

Social researcher and demographer Mark McCrindle describes the demographic trends of an ageing society, and the potential impact on business owners of the future at a workshop in the MLC Centre in Sydney on 2 April.

Both workshops can help today’s emerging leaders see the viewpoint of other generations so that each can work effectively, communicate productively and develop leadership skills.

For further information or to register contact Bryan Pirie on 9338 6616 or email: bryan.pirie@business.nsw.gov.au or see the NSW DSRD site for more information.

Opportunities for Young Entrepreneurs – March 09

Here is the latest in awesome opportunities for young entrepreneurs.

Soooo much juicy goodness happening.

Sink your teeth into these opportunities below and action them ASAP to start reaping the rewards for you and your business!

If you want to receive these opportunities as an email update then please send an email with SUBSCRIBE TO YTREP OPPORTUNITIES to jessica@frankteam.com.au . We send them out every fortnight.

Need help taking your product to market? Free Workshop

Our wonderful friends at ATP Innovations (http://www.atp-innovations.com.au ) have told us about an awesome workshop coming up that you are invited to. And the best part – it is FREE to attend…woo hoo, lovin it! But get in quick as places are limited to 8.
This workshop is designed for entrepreneurs with physical products.

When: Tuesday 31st of March 10am to 12pm Where: ITL Design & Manufacturing, Suite 111 National Innovation Centre, Australian Technology Park, Eveleigh, NSW 1430 Exclusive & intimate, places limited to 8. To book your place, please contact ITL Design at (tell em you heard about it through The Frank Team!):
[e] info@itldesign.com [t] 02 8394 4800

Want to be featured in a national publication?

The Frank Team has been contacted by a journalist from a weekly national publication. If this sounds like you (below), then contact us now!
- You are under the age of 25
- You have created a really original and interesting business that is making money for you
- You live somewhere in Australia and your are Australian
- You are happy to be interviewed and photographed for a feature in a national publication
- They are particularly interested in young female entrepreneurs……so speak up girls!
Please contact jessica@frankteam.com.au before Tuesday 24th March to be considered. Please tell us who you are, where you live, what is your business & why your business is original, interesting and successful.
The Frank Team will then compile a list to forward to the journalist for them to consider. The Frank Team will also be mentioned in this article – yey!!!

FREE subscription to Smart Capital Magazine

Smart Capital Magazine is ASSOB’s new mag. First edition will be out May 1st.
It features some of the fastest growing unlisted companies in Australia. It will take you behind the scenes and into the homes, offices and minds of the entrepreneurs driving these businesses. Smart Capital will be an inside source to identify high growth opportunities in the unlisted sector PLUS an awesome way to promote your business to investors.
Anyone registering on the site gets a free 6 Month subscription and goes into the draw for an Apple iPhone – I am up for that!!! Head straight to www.smartcapitalmagazine.com.au for your free 6 month subscription.

How to Raise Capital in 2009 as an Unlisted Company; SEMINAR – 2 FREE tickets available

This seminar is highly valuable for our advanced young entrepreneurs who are looking at raising capital for their business ideas. It has very hands-on information and is delivered in plain English; just how we like it here at The Frank Team! This 3-hour seminar will discuss the challenges and opportunities facing all companies seeking to raise capital in today’s challenging economic climate, in particular unlisted companies.
This seminar comes highly recommended to us.
You will learn what investors are looking for right now, how to value your business, strategies to increase your success in raising capital and be given real life examples. There is detailed analysis of successes & failures (warts & all approach), low cost business development strategies and much more. And all for only $195. TO register go to http://assobsydney.eventbrite.com/
We are lucky enough, thanks to the support of ASSOB, to offer 2 free tickets to this seminar on 21st April in Sydney. In order to be considered for one of these tickets you need to contact The Frank Team and tell us about you, your business and why you desperately need to have a free ticket to “How To Raise Capital in 2009″. From these entries, with ASSOB, we will select the 2 winners. Entries close 31st March 2009.

Free “How to Do Twitter” Session in Sydney CBD

Do you keep hearing “Twitter is awesome,” or “I heard about it on Twitter” or “watch out or i’ll Twit you!”…..and you want to know how to get started for real and get the most out of it for yourself and your business? Well, Mark Pollard is sharing his Twitter knowledge to those who want to learn more. This session has been recommended to us by one of our YESUP young entrepreneurs (thanks Amanda). The sessions will be running in April. I am totally going along – hope to see you there!
5 things you will take out of it
1. Why so many of us think it’s (Twitter) good
2. How to get started
3. How to find momentum and rhythm
4. How to let it impact your real life
5. Tools to enjoy it with
To register contact mark markboogie@gmail.com . More info at http://www.markpollard.net/free-twitter-sessionsin-sydney-cbd/

Monthly Opportunities with IGNITE

If you aren’t already subscribe to IGNITE, The Frank Team’s monthly enewsletter we suggest you sign up now. It is always packed with a heap of awesome opportunities from across Australia and the world for you to make the most of. We collect these opportunities through all sorts of avenues and then jam em together for ya! Plus. we have a feature article and a profile of a young entrepreneur in every edition to inspire you and build your knowledge. Everyone who gets it always tells us how much they love it and use it.
Sign up at www.frankteam.com.au/ignite

Global Student Entrepreneur Awards – more info

The GSEA Australia program is the premier award competition for undergraduate students that own and run a business while attending college or university. Nominees compete against their peers from across Australia in August with the winners representing Australia at the 2009 GSEA Global Finals Competition in Chicago, USA
during October 21st and 22nd! HURRY!! The deadline to nominate and apply for the GSEA Australia competition is 30 June 2009!!
Did we mention PRIZES?! The winners of the GSEA Australia Competitions will win a prize package plus a trip to Chicago, USA during October 2009 to represent Australia at the GSEA Global Finals Competition. The Global Finals Competition has a prize package valued at over US$100,000!
Step 1: Browse to www.gsea.org , click the “Nominate Now” button, and complete the online nomination form. Any questions contact Rob robert@customware.net who is the Australian guru for GSEA!

Some $$ for Making Your Biz Family Friendly

This is for young entrepreneurs who have staff.
The Australian Government has introduced the Fresh Ideas for Work and Family grants program to help small businesses put in place flexible working arrangements. The program provides grants for $5,000 to $15,000 (GST inclusive) to successful small businesses to put in place family friendly arrangements that suit the individual needs of your business. It is for small businesses to implement practices that help employees balance their work and family obligations and improve employee retention and productivity. The current funding round will close on 24 April 2009.
Eg You could apply for funding for some of these ideas
Hold a ‘Bring your Child to Work’ day or a family picnic day
Job sharing arrangements
Technology set up that will allow some employees to work from home on certain days
Creating/building a children’s area at your place of work
More info http://www.deewr.gov.au/WorkplaceRelations/FreshIdeas/Pages/default.aspx

Get Noticed & Rewarded – Telstra Business Awards

Nominations and entries are now open in the 2009 Telstra Business Awards. These awards are a great way to promote your business. Marketing and promotion are crucial to surviving the hard times and the Telstra Business Awards give small and medium companies the chance to really stand out. Businesses will be judged on a range of criteria including growth, customers, people, innovation and financials, and Award winners will share in up to $400,000 in cash and prizes. Enter at http://www.telstrabusinessawards.com/ There are 5 award categories:
• businessowner Micro-Business Award – For businesses with five employees or fewer.
• MYOB Small Business Award – For businesses with more than five employees, but less than or equal to 20 employees.
• Panasonic Australia Medium Business Award – For businesses with more than 20 employees, but less than or equal to 200 employees.
• AMP Innovation Award – For businesses that have successfully introduced an innovation.
• Sensis Social Responsibility Award – For demonstrated leadership and contribution by a business to the environment, people, education or the community.

Winners of the ASES UTS Free tickets – from last fortnight

Congrats to: Marcus Layton, Michael Cao, Samatha Dybac, Clint Salter, Ryan Cross, Maria Park, Brad Rushworth, Mary Nguyen, Michael Birchall, Eddy Ang.
We were inspired by the 3 speakers at the event. My personal favourite was Mike from Atlassian whose presentation was frank, thoughtful and humourous. Congrats to UTS ASES group for your first event.

If you have an opportunity you would like us to share with other young entrepreneurs, please send it through to jessica@frankteam.com.au

Yours in entrepreneurial spirit.
Keep livin’ the dream.

The Real Basics of Online Marketing – Workshop

LEARN THE SECRETS TO MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE EFFECTIVELY

Presented by Young Entrepreneur Fred Schebesta
Bought to you by The Frank Team – SHOW ME HOW Young Entrepreneurs Workshop Series

Want to learn some of the real basics of online marketing so that you can do it yourself or direct your web contractor more effectively?

Want to learn how to market your business online like the professionals? And unlock the potential of online marketing for your business.

Guru Young Direct Marketer & Young Entrepreneur, Fred Schebesta is running his highly popular 11 Online Marketing Secrets Seminar especially for The Frank Team to reveal and teach online marketing secrets to young entrepreneurs. Yey!

In an increasingly online world, savvy young business owners are harnessing the power of online marketing. Many recognise that it is a strategic part of the overall marketing mix, but don’t know where to start and for many it seems just too hard.

Using the power of the web levels the playing field for every business – big or small, which is perfect for young entrepreneurs. Everyone has the chance to attract customers and with this seminar you have the prefect opportunity to learn exactly how to really unlock the potential of the web for your business.

Fred will share his knowledge in a highly practical and clear way; no jargon (unless it is explained!). It will only cover the stuff you need to know about and focus on showing you HOW TO DO IT YOURSELF.

“I would like to share the secrets I have learnt and to teach young entrepreneurs the secrets to online marketing that I have learnt through trial and error. There are some really easy, cheap and highly effective ways that you can have your website and online marketing super charging your business now.” Fred Schebesta.

Here at The Frank Team we noticed that many young entrepreneurs with websites are unsure of some of the basics of online marketing. That is anything from key words, search engine optimisation, landing pages and good web page structure. As such they are not getting the most out of their website or web development team.

Young Entrepreneur Fred Schebesta, an online marketing gun, is here to save the day! We have an awesome 3 hour practical workshop that will cover the basics of online marketing in a really fun, simple & highly practical way. Low on jargon and high on usefulness is what we can guarantee.

What will be covered in the workshop?

The workshop will cover Fred’s Top 11 Tips:

1. Improved conversion into database list secrets

2. How to use your email list

3. Secret & Easy Search engine marketing tactics

4. How to quickly leverage Customer profiling

5. Landing page secrets to improved conversion

6. 4 secrets to immediately improve your online Credibility

7. Increased effectiveness secrets for your pay per click search marketing

8. Using domain names to your advantage

9. Secret Microsite techniques for 2 bites at the cherry

10. Website statistics secret formula

11. 3 Fred Schebesta secret tactics to increased traffic

The Frank Team will also provide facilitated network time to ensure you get to meet other awesome young entrepreneurs.

When: 4.30 – 7.30pm Monday 27 April 2009
Price: $66 (incl GST)* – includes workbook with all Fred’s powerpoint slides. *Special price for The Frank Team young entrepreneurs
Where: PLEASE NOTE: CHANGE OF VENUE

Venue -Place: bioFirst Seminar Room

Ground Floor, National Innovation Centre, Australian Technology Park

4 Cornwallis St

Eveleigh, NSW 2015

Googlemap – http://tinyurl.com/cdoont

Parking available on site. Enter via Cornwallis Street (do not take the main ATP entry)

Secure your seat now for Fred’s “Online Marketing Secrets”

If you wish to pay by direct deposit please contacts us to arrange.

Any questions? email The Frank Team or (02) 95186244.

What do other people think of Fred’s seminar?

Fred Schebesta is Director of innovative online direct marketing company, Freestyle Media.

Fred works with Australia’s leading brands offering insight into the world of online direct marketing. He is recognised industry-wide for his skills in combining proven and traditional approaches with new thinking and ideas.

Fred was acknowledged as one of Australia’s leading entrepreneurial minds under the age of 30 when he was listed in the 2008 Australian Anthill’s 30under30.

He was awarded ADMA’s 2006 Young Australian Direct Marketer of the Year for his pioneering work combining the traditional direct marketing with online marketing techniques.

He started Freestyle Media while he was studying at University in 2001. He built it into a fast growing online marketing agency and in 2007 listed company Q Limited acquired Freestyle Media.

Freestyle Media major clients include 3 Mobile, Hutchinson, Sanitarium, Virgin Mobile, NRMA, Constellation Hotel Group, University of Newcastle, McDonalds Australia, Acer Computers, and Robobank across Australia and New Zealand

In his presentations, Fred shares with participants the techniques he has used to create innovative, successful campaigns for his clients. He is committed to sharing these techniques and educating the industry about online direct marketing and its application across the online discipline.

He is a regular public speaker and holds seminar events that are designed to grow the direct marketing industry.

Comments on Fred from Michael Kiely

Marketing Wizard and Executive Editor of Marketing Magazine, Michael Kiely said, “Mr Schebesta has never worked for anyone but himself. He started Freestyle Media while at university and has built it into a substantial “digital direct marketing” agency, with a host of major brands on the register.”

“He runs an educational outreach program of seminars and articles to teach companies how to apply direct marketing principles to online marketing. He invents new techniques. He is making a significant contribution to the industry already.”

“Fred is part of the new generation of direct marketers who are introducing the disciplines of direct marketing into the glamorous internet ‘space’. Too much money has been wasted online by people who don’t know what they are buying who hire web people who don’t know how to maximise response. Fred is a good representative of the future.”

Recent Speaking Appearances

Fred is a regular speaker at conferences and events. Below are recent appearances.

* Ad:tech Panel Blogvertising, Corporate Blogging and Vlogs
* AIMIA, “The Future of Video Online”
* ADMA Forum
* AALARA conference
* CeBIT
* Chamber of Commerce, Randwick, Burwood, Canada Bay
* Connect Marketing
* Department of State & Regional Development, Business Development workshops, Sydney, Bangalow, Coffs Harbour, North Sydney, Sydney City, Griffith
* Emarketing Expo
* etail World Australasia 2007
* IQPC Online Marketing “Turbo Tutes” conference
* Search School, Melbourne
* Search Summit
* SmartCompany Webinar
* Search Engine Room
* The Last Thursday Club
* Women’s Network Australia Expo

Recent Publications

Fred is often asked for industry comment and has been regularly profiled marketing and business magazines and newspapers including:

* Marketing Magazine
* AdNews
* B&T
* SMH
* The Australian
* Management Today
* SmartCompany

Any Questions?

Secure your seat now for Fred’s “Online Marketing Secrets”

If you wish to pay by direct deposit please contacts us to arrange. Email: info@frankteam.com.au or (02) 95186244

Work experience – why do it, and how to get it!

This is a question probably asked too often by some of us… but if being an enterprising young person doesn’t leave you much time to be generous with, then it’s a question you feel is worth asking.

Consider this though -
Work experience (giving your time + skills + knowledge) = plenty for you in return.

Like that equation? Read on to see how factoring some work experience into your week can help you get places faster!

At FRANK Team HQ we’ve had a fair few work experience students and volunteers dropping in to get some experience and lend a hand. It’s awesome – we get to meet some great young people who are willing to help out, and they are developing their skills and getting some valuable experience to add to their resumes! It’s a win win situation!

So what’s so good about volunteering VS hanging out for the job you want, I hear you say?

There is actually a lot in it for you. It’s not just working for nothing. Read on to find out how volunteering you time through work experience could help you get a head start…

• Experience is sometimes valued over a qualification. So you might have a diploma or degree, but employers like to hire people who have some experience up their sleeves as well, especially now in harder times.

• Put your degree or diploma to work. If you are studying, why not put your learning to use straight away, who says you have to wait until you graduate and get a job?

• You could get a job out of it. If you make a good impression, you’ve got your foot in the door!

• Try before you buy. If you’re considering an industry, but not sure and you don’t want to commit to study yet, do some work experience first – this will help you decide if you are interested in pursuing that career, or if you need to do some more thinking.

• It’s a great way to meet people who are in the industry you want to be in. This can help you get the job you want faster through networking – they will all find out what a hard worker you are. Plus you will be learning from professionals.

• You could find a mentor. You might meet someone in the workplace who inspires you, and embodies who you want to be in your career – support from them will help you succeed.

• It’s an opportunity to develop your skills, and find out what you’re good at. Or use the skills you have to help others – we know we’ve learnt a thing or two from our work experience peeps!

So… you’re convinced now aren’t you?? Here’s how you can get yourself a work experience opportunity…

• Do some research. Find some local organisations, businesses etc who are in the industry you want to work in. Give them a call to see if they have any work experience positions. If they do, ask if you can go in to meet with them and see if you would like to do some volunteering there. If you don’t have any luck, keep searching… or check out the volunteer opportunities @ seek.com

• If you go in to meet with people and suss out an opportunity, put together a resume so you can show you are serious about having a go and you can display some of your assets!
• If you can’t find anyone willing, give us a call – maybe we know someone who could use your help and in return give you some awesome practical experience!

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