Surviving A Slowdown – Actions For Manufacturers - Free Seminar
SYDNEY, Australia - March 12th, 2009
Western Sydney manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors can receive advice from five senior industry specialists on how to survive the economic slowdown at a free breakfast seminar, scheduled for Tuesday, 24 March at Sydney Olympic Park.
A panel will discuss practical strategies on how businesses can best manage cash flow, human resources, alternative financing, IT and access government assistance. Panelists will also discuss how business opportunities can arise from this economic period.
The panel is comprised of leading business advisors with extensive experience in assisting manufacturing companies:
• Paul Hammond, Chairman, CAFG Australease
• Matthew Nolan, Managing Director, Provident Cash Flow
• John Murray, NSW State Director, Enterprise Connect
• Don Holley, Managing Director, Mindset Group
• Johan Bronkhorst, NSW Manager SYSPRO Software
• Moderator: Shaun Butler, General Manager - Asiapac, SYSPRO Software
This event is free, sponsored by SYSPRO Software for senior executives of manufacturing and distribution businesses. Registration is required.
For more information and registration click here or call 1300 882 311
When: Tuesday 24 March, 2009 Registration and breakfast 8.00am. Discussion and Q&A starts at 8.30am and finishes 10.00am.
Where: WaterView Convention Centre, Bicentennial Drive. Bicentennial Park, Sydney Olympic Park.
Panelists in more detail:
Matthew Nolan, Managing Director, Provident Cash Flow
Provident is Australia’s leading provider of cashflow for inventory purchases working capital but unlike other financing facilities - without the need for real estate security or stock pre-sales. Matthew has over 18 years experience in banking and finance. He is a regular guest on Kochie's Business Builders TV (Seven Network) and contributor to My Business magazine.
John Murray, NSW State Director, Enterprise Connect
This Australian Government initiative provides support to small and medium sized enterprises, to help them become more innovative, efficient and competitive. It is designed for SMEs to improve productivity, increase competitiveness and fully capitalise on their growth potential.
Paul Hammond, Chairman, CAFG Australease
CAFGA has provided specialist asset financing to the manufacturing sector for over 25 years and is one of Australia's largest structured lease originators, including conventional Finance Lease, Asset Purchase, Term Rental and Operating Lease Finance. Paul is the founder of CAFG Australease and has been in the finance industry for 35 years.
Don Holley, Managing Partner (Sydney), Mindset Group
Mindset supplies best practice human resources and organisational development solutions that improve business performance, specifically for small to mid size companies. Don is an expert in organisational development, coaching, recruitment, and strategy consulting including the implementation of performance management systems, and change management programs.
Johan Bronkhorst, NSW Manager, SYSPRO Software
SYSPRO provides software especially designed for manufacturers’ complete control of accounting, manufacturing and distribution operations. Johan, an economist and business improvement specialist, has been helping manufacturers become more successful and competitive for the past 15 years.
