Welcome back!

It's wonderful to be on the journey with you for 2020 as we work together for the benefit of our local businesses and our community.

It's been a wild start to the new decade with fires, floods and now coronavirus. If 2020 has started the way she means to continue, then business is in for a challenging time in the months and years ahead.

It's when times are challenging that we're reminded of the value of community and connection.

The purpose of the SEBCC is to foster the growth and success of our members because strong, resilient businesses mean strong, resilient communities. 

As the coronavirus increasingly impacts Queensland businesses, The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) supports the call for the Palaszczuk Labor Government to implement an emergency assistance package to those affected. If your business has been impacted by the coronavirus, do get in touch. The more we know, the more we can advocate for you!

Speaking of advocacy, our first Meet the Candidates event is on THURSDAY, 20th FEBRUARY, 6pm - 8pm at The Colmslie Hotel. 

Tickets are FREE for members and just $10 for guests. 

You must register to attend. Go to: https://sebcc.net.au/event.asp?eid=85

THIS MONTH @ BREAKFAST AT SUNRISE

Our first breakfast for the year was an event to remember!

Dr Scott Bolland shared with us how to flourish in the 4th Industrial Revolution. 

There is a tsunami of change coming, thanks to AI and the rapid advancement of technology.

As humans, the critical skill for us is to know how to deal with Complex challenges - ie: challenges that don't have a clear solution. 

Examples of complex challenges are:

• making friends
• bullying
• AI replacing humans
• starting a business

In order to survive the 4th Industrial revolution, we must have a 'Beginner's Mind' because the solutions that may have worked in the past are limiting our vision to what's possible now.

The thee key attributes we need to develop are:

1. Creativity - approach complex problems with a beginner's mind
2. Care - put people first
3. Courage - live out your eulogy not your resume

2020 BRISBANE SMALL BUSINESS EXPO

FREE BUSINESS EVENT

Proudly supported by the Brisbane City Council.

Brought to you by QOIN and 17 local business industry groups and sponsors so you can do BIGGER business BETTER.

The Expo is nearly here, in fact 8 weeks, you will be connecting - promoting - selling your businesses and its products and services to hundreds of local business owners which is so important because NOW is the time to come together in a sales focused environment to GET MORE CUSTOMERS !

The BIGGEST Business to Business Marketplace held in BRISBANE

EVENT INFO https://www.facebook.com/events/417245485873775/

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Date: Thursday 26 March 2020

Time: 10am to 4pm (Official Opening – Media VIP Launch at 9.45am)

Venue: Hibiscus Sports Complex

Address: 90 Klumpp Rd, Upper Mount Gravatt, Brisbane

Park and Ride service from Mt Gravatt Showgrounds. Parking Gold Coin Donation

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Now in its 3rd Year.

This is a serious SELL SELL SELL Day - so get into solid sales conversations with local business owners to grow your customer leads. Come to listen to our great speakers ready to give you MORE information to educate and inspire for you to do BETTER BUSINESS.

FREE TICKETS ⭐ EVERYONE IS WELCOME

You must register to attend

https://brisbanebusinessexpo2020.eventbrite.com.au

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EXHIBIT YOUR BUSINESS - BE VISIBLE + SELL SELL SELL

We train you prior to the expo and we include lunch for two on expo day

Affordable and Cost effective way to get new customers.

Already 110 Expo stands booked.

HURRY Book an Exhibition Stand NOW !

www.smallbusinessexpos.com.au

Exhibitor Info pack is emailed directly to you (check your spam folder if you cannot see it

This a proven Business to Business Sales Focused one day even

LETS DO BUSINESS not matter how big or small your business is – all are welcome - we all need MORE business

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NEW ACTIVITIES THIS YEAR

⭐ BUSINESS LOUNGE hosted by Womens Network Australia

⭐ QOIN LOUNGE find out about the latest Bartercard offering QOIN

⭐ INTERVIEWS with our roving business reporter to promote your business

FREE Voice to Your Business Speaker Program - showcasing local businesses - Program released shortly

FREE TINAx Talks - 6 Speakers in one hour - smashing out information + inspiration

FREE Head Shot Hub Photo for your social media

FREE Mentor Hub by the Office of Small Business

FREE Massage and Brow Waxing

FREE Council advice for businesses

FREE Speed Networking Hour @ 2.30pm to 3.30pm - always a favourite

Food Trucks and Live Entertainment

Random Acts of Entertainment – Always Surprising at whats at the expo.

Bring Your Business Cards and lets DO BUSINESS IN BRISBANE

FREE TICKETS ⭐EVERYONE IS WELCOME

https://brisbanebusinessexpo2020.eventbrite.com.au

PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY

Brisbane City Council

QOIN

KEAP

Limba Loans

Griffith University

WFI Insurance

Outsourced HR Solutions

BforB Networking

Valley Chamber of Commerce

Brisbane West Chamber of Commerce

Southside Chamber of Commerce

Regional Development Australia

Brisbane North Chamber of Commerce

South East Brisbane Chamber of Commerce

The Audacious Agency

Womens Network Australia

Phillipines Chamber of Commerce

QUESTIONS?

Paula Brand

CEO

Small Business Expos

0475 411 793

paulabrand@smallbusinessexpos.com.au