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‘Doing Business in the Age of Social Media’ Networx 22 Feb 2011

•Social Media is not all about networking!

Learn how Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn can be used as a research tool.
•Learn how to use short sharp bursts of free content to inform, engage and connect with a wide range of existing and potential clients and establish yourself your business as a leading expert.

•Learn how LinkedIn can reduce recruitment expenses, and can be used as an automatically updating client database.

What the audience said:
You were fantastic and made very good points.

Lisa Ma event organiser

“Saw Heather present on the topic of 'Doing Business in the Age of Social Media' at Networx Meetings Event. I found Heather was a good presenter and very entertaining as well as honest and relevant to the topic on Twitter and Linkedin for business. I would recommend Heather to anyone wanting a brilliant presenter.”

Greg Wilson no 1 Twitter followers in Australia GWP Studios

“I went to see Heather present on the topic of 'Doing Business in the Age of Social Media' as part of a Networx Marketers Meetings event.

Heather was a terrific presenter; engaging, entertaining, honest, funny and relevant. Her advice on using Twitter and Linkedin for business networking was very useful - and I have actually actioned her advice rather than just nodding along and agreeing that "I'll do that one day..."
Anna Streater, Director, Marketing, Media & Public Relations, Grand Brands
“Heather is a wonderful speaker! Her expertise in Social Media is evident, and I would highly recommend her when considering business consulting.

Heather is an expert in her field with extensive experience in a number of fields, making her one of the most valuable speakers you could listen to.

I highly recommend taking any chance to here Heather speak.”

Rhys Furner

“Having recently attended a panel discussion focusing on social networking in which Heather shared her knowledge and veiws on the subject, I have no hesitation in recommending her as a professional speaker. Heather not only proved to be engaging and relatable but also an expert on the topic. I took away several key pieces of advice from her that I aim to execute professionally on a daily basis.”

Sarah Quinn, Account Executive, P4 Group

Happiness is a Positive Cash Flow

Does the thought of visiting your accountant make you sick? Does accounting spiel sound like a foreign language? Then this is the session to attend; Heather Smith is here with you to share her love of accounting in a small business environment. Using many practical examples, stories and anecdotes you will gain an insight into:

•the importance of accurate and timely management information for business decisions;

•the necessity of a positive cashflow for the survival of your business; and

•work through the structure of a profit & loss statement to suit your business needs.

This session will be supportive, interactive, easy to understand and in plain English, a must attend session if you need to know the basics and have been avoiding the financial side of your business!

What the audience said at Flying Solo Live - September 2009

"Wonderfully helpful! Thanks Heather."

"Very useful to somebody who is verging on being innumerate."

"Very Good"

"Good, practical examples/ stories."

"Great slides, good accessible information."

"Great presenting style. Very useful and easy to understand content."

Accounting 101 for Small Business Owners

In this session you will hear from Chartered Certified Accountant Heather Smith who will provide an insight into accounting, record keeping and tax obligations.
You will be introduced to basic accounting terms like Assets, Liabilities, Equity, Income COGS, Expenses, Debits and Credits, General ledgers, Journals.
The mechanics of the accounting formula will be discussed.
You will learn about standard financial reports that are needed to manage a business; Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable.
You will be introduced to accounting software suitable for your business; XERO and MYOB.
Finally you will be presented with a brief overview of Australian businesses tax obligations.

Preparing an Annual Budget

The practical side of preparing an annual budget in both MYOB Accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Follow the session on twitter #budget

Sample presentations include:

Breakfast/ Lunch
Typically a 30-40 minute PowerPoint plus any questions from the floor

Boardroom/ Retreats
Typically a 45 minute PowerPoint followed by questions

Panel - participation
Typically a 5-30 minute speech on given topic
Subsequent interaction with other panellists and attendees

2009 Business Educators Association Queensland State Conference

: Do you need to learn to mind your own business?

What they said

"Showed me areas of MYOB I hadn't seen discovered before. Very knowledgeable"

K.Marcus Bundaberg SHS

"Trainer helped to make the topic interesting. Gave us reason to remember why accounting teaching is important" Michelle Fig, ACU