ETC has expanded its operations in Taree officially opening its new premises in Albert Street today. ETC CEO Jenny Barnett...
ETC has expanded its operations in Port Macquarie officially opening its new larger premises in Gordon Street today. ETC CEO...
People looking to start or grow their existing business in the Port Macquarie-Hastings will now be able to access support...
Civil Mining and Energy recruitment provider CoreStaff has been announced as the Enterprise & Training Company Limited (ETC) Employer of...
By Tim Reid, Small Business BIG Marketing Show Just do it I’m not being funny here. Challenge yourself to drop...
Recruiting staff has just been made a whole lot easier with the launch of a new employer APP called eLink...
Aged care provider, Coffs Nursing Centre has been announced as the Enterprise & Training Company Limited (ETC) Employer of the...
By Mike Ford, EndnMind - HR Watch Despite extraordinary advances in technology, business success is still driven by people. Which...
By Wayne Edwards ANZ Regional Executive Applying for finance can seem daunting, but it’s easier once you know exactly what...
By Wayne Edwards ANZ Regional Executive Shortening your cash cycle will boost your cash reserves, keeping your business going and...
Leading Kempsey employer McDonalds has been announced as the Enterprise & Training Company Limited (ETC) Employer of the Month. Restaurant...
By DFA Financial Planners Myth: I don't need it and I don't have the time Fact: It's one of the...
The Coffs Harbour Innovation Centre received a visit from the NSW Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Victor Dominello recently....
By Disaster Mastermind Director Raechel Squires In addition to direct damage and loss following disasters, the impacts of emergencies upon...
Health and aged care provider, St Vincent’s Care Services has been announced as the Enterprise & Training Company Limited (ETC)...
Sixteen young people from local schools have commenced the Next Gen Wollongong program provided by Access Community Group. The program...
Innovation is described as the generation of fresh ideas, the ongoing development of products, services and processes that can lead...
ETC is about to triple in size following the Department of Employment’s announcement yesterday that it has been offered employment...
It's understandable that you might be confused by this newfangled term. Social enterprise is a fairly new concept in Australia...
Most great ideas remain dormant because people don’t have the courage, resources, time and/or money to take action. And for...
Co-working is the social gathering of a group of people who are still working independently, but who share values, and...
Whether you want to relocate an existing business or start something new, there are a number of things you can...
Coffs Harbour farmer Sam Mihelffy-Hughes from ‘Me-Healthy Farm’ has found online marketing to be invaluable with promoting the grand opening...
Enterprise and Training Company (ETC) is committed to reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples and other Australians demonstrated...
Small businesses in Warilla are the focus of Energise Warilla Week which runs from 16 – 20 February 2015. Enterprise...
ETC is thrilled to have secured funding under the Federal Government’s Australian Small Business Advisory Service (ASBAS) Programme to help...
Many businesses offer gifts or prizes as a way of attracting new customers and rewarding existing customer loyalty. Offers such...
Getting your business in the media can help boost sales and bring in more business, but how do you attract...
Whether you are starting, buying or growing a business, it is important that you use market research and benchmarking to...
Many successful business people have had mentors - people who have helped, coached and advised them in their careers. They...
If you’re a school leaver, job seeker, someone wanting to advance your career or perhaps even a career change, then...
Whether you want to start a new business from scratch, or take over an existing business, this can become a...
Many of us work in changing competitive environments. If we don't keep up with the world today, we can miss...
Small business owners are generally the core of their own businesses, especially in the early years. Business owners will often...
Employers looking for hospitality staff during the busy Christmas holiday period are being urged to contact ETC, with 8 job...
It doesn’t matter what industry you work in, if you are willing to work hard, eager to learn and have...
Do you like to return to the same place when you go on holidays? What do you love most about...
When you choose to open a business, your road to success and satisfaction is smoother if you follow something that...
As an employer, team leader, parent or sibling – whatever your leadership role is, you have the capability of inspiring...
Whether you’re a local, or living on the other side of the country – you can have your phone and...
A local small business has been rewarded for their environmental initiatives by winning the Excellence in Sustainability award at the...
Did you know that on average 70% of all new business is gained through word of mouth and positive recommendation?...
It seems to be a common catchphrase from all small business owners - "it's so HARD finding good staff". Well, maybe...
Small businesses at the Coffs Harbour Innovation Centre welcomed the opportunity to speak with Member for Coffs Harbour, Andrew Fraser,...
Becoming successful can be achieved in any area of your life: financial, health and wellbeing, relationships or work. Everything you...
If you’re looking for points of differentiation, start obsessing over Customer Experience. Customer Experience (also known as User Experience) is...
I remember dreaming about you before I even knew your name. I’d talk endlessly about you to my friends, hoping...
Starting a business invariably involves accurate budgets to help balance financial accounts and create business goals. Budgets also help you...
Saving is key to consistent cash flow, and while it might not feel like you’re saving much with small cutbacks,...
Small businesses in Shellharbour Village are set to benefit when the NSW Commissioner of Small Business, Robyn Hobbs OAM officially...
By Angela Stevens and Ashley Holden, ETC Recruitment Consultants If you want to grow your business it’s important to build...
Kempsey’s River Street Early Learning Centre has been announced as the Enterprise & Training Company Limited (ETC) July Employer of...
Small businesses in Corrimal are the focus of Energise Corrimal Week which runs from 11-15 August 2014. Enterprise & Training...
Mid Coast Traffic Services has been announced as the Enterprise & Training Company Limited (ETC) June Employer of the Month....
You can’t prepare yourself for every aspect of running your own business, but here are some key questions to ask...
Small business owners occasionally have an opportunity to be interviewed by the media and although the thought of an interview...
Kempsey will be in the spotlight at the end of the month with two finalists from the area in the...
By Marilyn Breen It’s that time of year when many organisations are calling for award submissions, including the Greater Port...
By Marilyn Breen Here are some tips to help you get your affairs in order and start the new financial...
By Julianne McKeon The Coffs Harbour Innovation Centre specialises in assisting incubating businesses in the Information Technology industry to grow....
Small and medium businesses can now easily tender for government contract work, thanks to a new procurement policy that aims...
There’s a lot of enthusiasm for a new women in trades business mentoring program that started on the Coffs Coast...
One of the most daunting aspects of starting a new business is unravelling all the business legal issues that could...
Young people with a disability are being given an exciting opportunity to gain work experience in a commercial kitchen thanks...
Bananacoast Hot Bake has been announced as the Enterprise & Training Company Limited (ETC) Employer of the Month. Bakery owner,...
Local small businesses can take advantage of high quality business assistance with the arrival of the Small Biz Bus. The...
Australian war hero Corporal Mark Donaldson VC shared some pertinent messages with the business community at a recent ETC BusinessLeaders...
Wingham’s Kenney LeMire has turned his hobby and passion for sustainable building materials into a budding new business. “I am...
Here are six useful tips to help you with your record keeping to satisfy ATO regulations. Tip No 1: In...
Imagine being in a situation where you wanted to alert someone you needed help, but didn’t have time to get...
As a small business owner it’s essential that people know about you and your brand. Quite simply, the more people...
Many small business owners often claim there is never enough time to get everything done in their day. While we...
Women in trades are being encouraged to take advantage of a new business mentoring program to be offered on the...
There are many small businesses emerging in the Illawarra that have sprung up as a result of redundancies in recent...
By Vanessa Emilio Article sourced from - http://www.flyingsolo.com.au/ - Australia’s solo & micro business community On 12 March 2014, significant...
Creative couple Sam Chapman and Nanette Backhouse are newcomers to the Coffs Coast and are enjoying all the benefits that...
It’s been our experience that even successful, well-established businesses can use a little help and professional business guidance along the...
By Melinda Oliver Christmas can be a tough time for consumers when it comes to cash flow, but it can...
School leavers are being encouraged to remain positive following the release of HSC results. ETC’s National Training Manager Karen Busby...
What makes you decide to change your daily habits and start going to the gym or adopt a healthy eating...
Word of mouth is undoubtedly one of the most effective methods of marketing. The question I therefore ask you is:...
[youtube width="512" height="288" video_id="M8xCdB4jtMI"] One of Australia’s most successful self-made millionaires, Carolyn Creswell shared her tips for business success at...
By Marilyn Breen Cool-headed, farseeing, visionary, courageous – whichever adjectives you choose, leadership is a winning combination of personal traits...
By Aden Harris It is an idea that big business has always successfully embraced - measuring customer satisfaction, productivity, product...
By Fiona Barden A profitable business is generally a successful business and your margin is a measure of that success....
By Andy Munro - Slater and Gordon Lawyers Coffs Harbour Small to medium business owners are often hard pressed to find...
ETC attended the largest gathering of business advisors ever engaged to deliver small business support on behalf of the NSW...
Many people have great business ideas and all they need to turn the idea into reality is a little support,...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXhv3myDGw4 It’s often said that a business that doesn’t undertake regular strategic and business planning, actually plans to fail. I...
By Aden Harris I believe your appearance does label you and therefore it is important to get the right label....
ETC BusinessLeaders guest speaker for September Jamie Durie takes five with us and discusses all things small business. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ce8TglvtOi4 Check...
It’s often said that a business that doesn’t undertake regular strategic and business planning, actually plans to fail. I can’t...
ETC’s Business Consultants are rejoicing after several of their clients have recently received industry recognition for their successful businesses. South...
Many people have great ideas for new business ventures but get stuck on how to turn that business idea into...
ETC BusinessLeaders speaker for July takes five with us and discusses all things small business, online retail, hot tips and...
By Fiona Barden Starting a business can be both an exhilarating and daunting experience. It’s an unbeatable feeling to be...
Knowing exactly who your customers are is a crucial part of running a business but you would be surprised how...
Businesses Encouraged to Embrace Fear! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfTpSFcTnFc A record crowd of 300 business people at this week’s ETC BusinessLeaders event were...
Late last year, both my small business and my daughter turned 13. Over the years, both had grown, matured and...
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