 
Moving Forward's bi-monthly newsletter www.movingforwardcoaching.com.au Email: robyn@movingforwardcoaching.com.au October 2004, Issue #6 |
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find easy removal instructions at the bottom of this newsletter. Welcome to the sixth edition of this newsletter and also a big welcome to all our new subscribers. In this issue we have another great interview with two business owners who have created a great business that is not just a job for themself, but a successful business. This month we have an interview with Aghi Di Maio and Mila Maisano of A.M. Meetings Plus in Moonee Ponds, Victoria. Aghi and Mila are sisters and A.M Meetings Plus offer Events Management and has now been in operation for seven years. Over that time they have continually improved their operations and profitability. It has been a busy couple of months and this month we are celebrating the first licensee to deliver Moving Forward's Successful Business Program. Lorel De Angelis is the Director of Chagall Pty Limited. Chagall offer business consultancy and support services to other businesses. Welcome Lorel, and we wish you well as you add the 'Moving Forward Successful Business Program' to your menu of services. Many businesses are now experiencing and achieving great results from our Successful Business Program, either through individual business coaching or through workshops. Click here to download the flyer which outlines the Successful Business Program. A business coach will hold you accountable - if you want to achieve something they will help you break it down to achievable bits and then hold you accountable to achieve it. Our aim is to give business owners the skills to run a successful business whilst they work on their own business and ACHIEVE. If you want to achieve then hire a coach. Why not contact us for your FREE chat to discuss how we can help you to take your business to the next level. If you have a background in business analysis and would like to become one of our licensed coach, then why not have a look at the page on our website about being a licensed coach or contact us for more information. MFBT's Business Growth & Sanity Centre in Glenroy is now open and working with many small businesses. It is proving to be an excellent venue for coaching and training. Through business coaching and training, this centre will prove to business owners that being in business for yourself can be fun and profitable ......with the right support. MFBT's Business Growth & Sanity Centre is delivering Moving Forward's Successful Business Program as well as other programs dedicated to small business survival. Contact us for your FREE chat to determine your coaching and training needs to run your successful business.
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| Isn't it great that your business is growing! |
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Starting a business is an exciting time and when your sales are increasing it is an excellent feeling. All of a sudden you are feeling very busy as you are performing the many tasks that have to be done in your business. You need to perform the operations that makes your business successful, but also there is the administration, the accounts, the marketing, the purchasing, etc. When do you do all this - outside normal business hours? It may be time to start thinking about hiring someone to help you. There are alternatives to a full time employee that you can think about. You could employ a casual or part-time staff member, sub-contract to another business or outsource the work. You may even think about hiring a trainee from a Job Network. It is an excellent feeling when other people can help you earn your income and learn your way of doing business. The best time to think about employing someone is before you really need it - because when things get really busy you may not have the time to find someone. It is the system (or the process) that will make you successful. Take the time now to think about the work that you do for your business. What don't you like doing or what don't you have the skills to do? Write it down on a piece of paper. Maybe it is some of the following: - answering the phone As you list these tasks they will form the basis of a Job Description for either someone your employ, sub-contract or outsource to. In the next newsletter we will focus on how to employ or outsource and get the results that you want. |
| Interview with Aghi Di Maio and Mila Maisano |
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A.M. Meetings Plus is located in Moonee Ponds but operates Australia wide. The company is known for professional Conference Management services which focus on delivering personalised and quality services. Aghi and Mila are co-directors of the company and both have over seven years experience in this business with an additional 3 years prior with another firm organising events. Having enjoyed working together previously they decided they enjoyed the conference management aspect the most. Hence A.M. Meetings Plus Pty Ltd was born. Over the past 7 years Aghi and Mila have continued to evaluate their business performance and implement continuous improvement strategies. They both have excellent time management skills and really thrive in the busy times when they go into auto-pilot, remaining unfrazzled at all times. Congratulations Aghi and Mila on the business developments that you have made so far.
Tell me a bit about how you decided to start a business in events
management?
What is your vision for A.M. Meetings Plus?
How did you go about creating a successful business? When we started our business we looked at what we wanted to achieve and prepared a business plan and a budget. In the first 4 years clients came to us because they knew about us from our previous experience in education. There was not enough money in it to employ anyone and we were very busy with no time to market our services. At this point in time we decided to re-evaluate our financial situation and our strategies for the future. We phased out non-profitable jobs and looked at gaining value clients that added to our bottom line. We basically had to start again. We began cold-canvassing and networking and it was difficult at first because we were now an established business with fixed expenses and no income. We found that networking and word of mouth is very strong and we gained some major clients. This was the start of a profitable new era for A.M. Meetings Plus. As the business started to grow, we developed systems and strategies to ensure that the work was handled efficiently and professionally. We have a system for documenting and following up with clients and potential clients. Everything is documented and organized. This assures our clients that everything is under control.
Tell me about your team building and staff empowerment
initiatives
Tell me about your relationship with your clients
Can the business run without you being there now? Next time you are looking to organise a Conference, Event or even a Christmas Party, why not give A.M. Meetings Plus a call on 9372 7182 or email info@ammp.com.au and enjoy their professional and friendly services. You can download their company brochure from: http://www.ammp.com.au |
| Coming events (this section is dedicated to training and coaching organisations delivering Moving Forward's programs. If you would like to run one of Moving Forward's programs contact us) |
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For those of you living in Melbourne, take time out to participate in our
Successful Business program workshops run by MFBT Pty Limited and delivered at
MFBT's Business Growth & Sanity Centre.
You work on your own business. Plan your successful business Being in business doesn't have to be hard. Plan for the success of your business (or intended business) with this short Business Planning workshop. Know what you want the business to add to your life and your vision for your successful business, plus much more. Imagine how you will feel when you know exactly where your business is going and how you will get there. All of this is done in a relaxed, nurturing and safe environment. This workshop is interactive and will challenge you to think outside the square to look at the big picture and plan for SUCCESS. |
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Are you intending to start a business in 2005? Would you like to join our MFBT's Business Startup Group in 2005 to really get your business started on solid foundations. There will be six 3-hour workshops plus 10 individual coaching sessions to really get you headed in the right direction for startup and business improvement. Expressions of interest are being taken now for a February start. Email your interest now to mfbt@movingforwardcoaching.com.au _______________________ Are you looking for an office to rent or do you know anyone looking for an office? Do you offer a professional service to business clients? Then maybe MFBT's Business Growth & Sanity Centre at Glenroy has the office for you. Phone Robyn on 9306 7762 or Email mfbt@movingforwardcoaching.com.au to register your interest. _______________________ What message are you sending your prospective clients about your job, your profession and your status within the organization? Within the first few moments of meeting, we form powerful perceptions of people. It is from this first perception that we decide whether or not we will communicate and do business. Your image reflects your success. Image Quest can make an immediate difference to your success. Why not book your FREE image audit now. You can book at our website: http://www.imagequest.com.au or alternatively call us on (03) 9331 3248 or email us at helen@imagequest.com.au You will receive 1 hour of image advice relating directly to your profession. ___________________________ Are fears, self doubts and past hurts getting in the way of achieving a great relationship, a fulfilling career, a successful business and an abundance of wealth, health and happiness! Vesna of QT is a certified Trainer in NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) and she has an event coming up which will show you how to free yourself from your fears, self doubts and past hurts and create a great relationship, a fulfilling career, a successful business and an abundance of wealth, health and happiness. If you would like to receive additional information on this event and how you can receive your free gift, simply call Vesna on (03) 9653-9288 or 0411 479 256 or email her at qt@vesnacorporation.com today. Just for asking for more information you will have the opportunity to receive your free gift pack valued at $495! _______________________ Recommended Book to read: YOU
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