Global Edge - Young Entrepreneurs Event Sydney

Hi guys,

We wanted to let you know about a FREE event for young entrepreneurs, being hosted by the Department of State and Regional Development, which might interest you and your contacts. Details are as follows:

GLOBAL EDGE: YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS REVEAL THEIR SECRETS

Want to take your business idea to the world and make millions?

Come and meet Andy Cassell – Manager of Jet, The Vines and Youth Group and co-owner of Ivy League Records, Scott Farquhar, winner of the 2006 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award and co-founder of Atlassian, global software company, and Leesa Fogarty one of the founders of the international swimwear label MaraJoara.

Find out how they took their ideas to the global stage and created thriving businesses.

Join us for this FREE event with a twist on Wednesday, 26 September, 2007 from 5.15pm-7pm at the SOUND LOUNGE (Seymour Centre), corner City Road and Cleveland Street, Chippendale.

Hosted by the Department of State and Regional Development. For more info and to register to attend, email: timothy.medway@business.nsw.gov.au

Our very own Jessica Kiely will be MCing the event, but of course we’re recommending you go along cos of the awesome info and networking opportunities!

Let’s help as many young entrepreneurs as possible to find out about the event so that they can benefit from it! Please pass this info on to any friends / contacts who you think might be interested in attending. You can access a PDF flyer with all details at: http://www.frankteam.com.au/downloads/global%20edge%20poster.pdf

Enjoy the rest of your week!

Cheers
Anna

Step out from the crowd

Making your firm stand out from the others isn’t always easy. A culture that supports new ideas and has a sharp perception for opportunities; along with an exemplary insight to the market is what is needed to separate the most innovative firms from the others.

Business opportunities

Did you know that in Australia, there is only one employment agency that specialises in employment for the over 55’s age group? This problem poses a challenge for all the young entrepreneurs. Maybe it’s your time to set up a business to help increase their employment opportunities.

Competitive advantages for young entrepreneurs

Would you pay a higher cost to ensure our environment is protected? A survey of Australian and US business travellers by the Centre on Ecotourism and Sustainable Development and the international Ecotourism Society found:

• 70 % of Australian travellers would pay a higher cost to stay in a hotel that was more environmentally friendly.
  
• 38 % of US travellers would pay more to use travel companies that aim in helping and saving the environment.
  
• 71 % of Australian travellers and 75 % of US travellers believe that when travelling to overseas countries it is important to not impinge on the local culture, and to keep your impact on the surrounding environment to a minimal.
  

From these survey results, it is clear that Australian and US business travellers are willing to paying a higher than average price in travel if the environment is being taken into consideration. This could be a great business opportunity to young entrepreneurs who want to help the environment and make a profit at the same time. Alternatively, this opportunity could also be taken advantage by those who seek to only make a profit or others who just want to help the environment.