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After a very successful series in 2010 with Enterprise Connect, one of our Associates, Paul Curtis of Edensilk, was invited by the Small Business Development Corporation to present his half-day workshop entitled 'Productivity Breakthrough - Time is Money' at venues across WA as part of the BiZFiT programme.  This included a number of occasions in Perth as well as Bunbury, Albany and Geraldton.  We asked some of the attendees what they would say to someone who was considering coming to this workshop in future ...

A Business Simulation half-day workshop was conducted on 27 October 2010 funded by Enterprise Connect and delivered by MultiCOACH Associates Paul Curtis and Phil Burton. We asked some of the attendees what they would say to someone who was considering coming to this workshop in future ...

• "A great presentation that opened my eyes to the effects of the different variables in my business.  Paul and Phil have a very relaxed but professional presentation style that I found refreshing."  Ian Armstrong, Director, BStrategic.
• "One of the best seminars I've been at to get you thinking about your business.  Very professionial." Russel Hearnden, Owner, EmbroidMe.
• "You couldn't get a better return on 3.5 hours."  Geoffrey Beer, Managing Director, Innovicom.
  
• "I wish I'd had the benefit of this type of seminar in the early stages of building a business."  Karl May, Sales Manager, Bisalloy Steels Pty Ltd.
• "Fresh and eye opening."  Paul Newman, General Manager, Perigean Solutions.
• "I would do it again to solidify my learning." John Suermondt, Director of Marketing, Harrison Assessments Pty Ltd.
• "A fun and interesting way to learn."  Jacqui Williamson, Owner, Tak2 Home Inspections.
• "Good, practical, moves easily."  Steve O'Keefe, General Manager, Trident Insurance Group.

What more need we say?  We're looking forward to meeting you or a colleague at the next workshop!

A Productivity Breakthrough half-day workshop was conducted during the afternoon of 27 October 2010 funded by Enterprise Connect and delivered by MultiCOACH Associates Paul Curtis and Phil Burton.  We asked some of the attendees what they would say to someone who was considering coming to this workshop in future ...

• "Thought and action provoking.  Of true benefit to any small business owner as I believe it will assist in productivity, profitability and personal time management in my business." Michelle du Plessis, Business Owner, Brighton Beach Physiotherapy.
• "A great wakeup call for how to be hugely productive without the stress."  Hugh Hefferna, Financial Planner, BStrategic.
• "If you don't have enough hours in a day, you must do this seminar." Russell Hearnden, Owner, EmbroidMe.
  
• "A 'must have' session for all busy people who have unsconsciously been consumed by their business.  A real poke in the ribs for line managers!!."  Alastair Dixon, Business Development Manager, intEQ Interiors.
• "Just do it."  Robyn Binks, BiZFiT Project Officer, SBDC.
• "Highly productive event. Paul is a superb facilitator who brings humour and enlightenment into what is often seen as a dry topic."  Charles Barnard, Business Advisor, The Australian Industry Group.
• "Good sense of humour which keeps it interesting while communicating the content effectively.  Well worth attending." Mike Jensen, Contractor, WCIT.
  
• "FANTASTIC.  GO!"  Geoffrey Beer, Managing Director, Innovicom.

What more need we say?  We're looking forward to meeting you or a colleague at the next workshop!

A Productivity Breakthrough half-day workshop was conducted during the afternoon of 8 September August 2010 funded by Enterprise Connect and delivered by MultiCOACH Associates Paul Curtis and Phil Burton.  We asked some of the attendees what they would say to someone who was considering coming to this workshop in future ...

• "If you consider time is money, 'make time' to attend this seminar." Lynn Wallis, Manager, A & S Planning.
• "Excellent practical solutions to improving productivity."  Rod Ross, General Manager, Araluen Botanic Park.
• "Dismantled and rewired the way I think about management for myself and the people/organisations I deal with. A breath of fresh air." Allan Schintu, Owner, eBizPartner.
  
• "It will save your company time and money and show you how to re-engage your team.  Very informative and engaging."  Mark Jackson, Owner/Director, Logic Services.
• "High educational content for a short course.  Provided awareness and ideas that will increase my company's productivity."  Rebecca Mangan, CEO, Clockworkprint.
• "Very informative.  I will definitely be putting the strategies that were taught into practice."  Chantelle Gabriel, Marketing Manager, McDowall Affleck Pty Ltd.
• "If you want to improve your existing business and how you run it, do this course." Michael Jarvis, Owner/Director, Logic Services.
  
• "Best management seminar I've ever been to."  Andrew Maciejewski, Owner/Director, A & S Planning.

What more need we say?  We're looking forward to meeting you or a colleague at the next workshop!

A Business Simulation Training workshop was conducted on 8 September 2010 funded by Enterprise Connect and delivered by MultiCOACH Associates Paul Curtis and Phil Burton. We asked some of the attendees what they would say to someone who was considering coming to this workshop in future ...

• "Fast paced, entertaining and interesting."  Rod Ross, General Manager, Araluen Botanic Park.
• "It hits home at what we sometimes ignore that can help us improve in business.  Excellent course." Michael Jarvis, Owner/Director, Logic Services.
• "Enjoyed the interactivity ... not just sitting and listening."  Scott Gillam, General Manager, Supply Direct.
  
• "A terrific forum to take some time to realise the rules of business whilst having fun."  Wayne Healey, Senior Partner, McGillivray's.
• "I have gained a clear understaning of the fundamental elements that create and sustain a healthy growing business.  Very insightfully delivered."  Matt Smith, Manager, Austrahose.
• "Unique, thought provoking, aimed at a good level, clearly showing the relationships between the most important components of a successful business." Barry Lawrence, General Manager, Food Equipment Australia Pty Ltd,.
• "Very informative and practical.  Very easy and comfortable presenter to listen to."  Mark Jackson, Owner/Director, Logic Services.

What more need we say?  We're looking forward to meeting you or a colleague at the next workshop!

A Productivity Breakthrough half-day workshop was conducted for 16 participants on 25 August 2010 funded by Enterprise Connect and delivered by MultiCOACH Associate Paul Curtis. We asked some of the attendees what they would say to someone who was considering coming to this workshop in future ...

• "I've been to countless training seminars - this was up there with the best of them." Wendy Were, Business Advisor, Enterprise Connect.
• "Very informative.  A 'must' for anyone serious about increasing productivity in the workplace."  Duncan Staff, Client Services Manager, Retail Systems Pty Ltd.
• "Well presented, relevant and workable solutions on offer.  Good use of audio visual, group discussion and activities to keep everyone engaged." Kimberley Marshall, Marketing Manager, ComSpark Pty Ltd.
  
• "Very informative and mind awakening ... so many things I must implement."  Elaine Phippard, Managing Director, Baby-On-A-Budget.
• "This seminar is very well constructed - targetted, highly informative and with excellent learning materials that clearly communicate the key messages.  Well worth doing."  Wendy Were, Business Advisor, Enterprise Connect.
• "A worthwhile presentation with many important points covered." Grant Bell, Sales Manager, Pedco Engineering Pty Ltd.
  
• "Worthwhile to any individual in either a business or personal setting."  Brad Rouse, General Manager, CustomSeal.

What more need we say?  We're looking forward to meeting you or a colleague at the next workshop!

A Business Simulation Training day was conducted for 16 participants on 11 August 2010 funded by Enterprise Connect and delivered by MultiCOACH Associates Paul Curtis and Phil Burton. We asked some of the attendees what they would say to someone who was considering coming to this workshop in future ...

• "Demonstrated why investing in people and practices increases the value of your business."  John Clegg, Business Advisor, CCIWA.
• "A useful and entertaining learning experience, particularly valuable for people who have the opportunity to make decisions that influence how their organisation approaches profitability." Sandi Maxwell, Managing Director, Hemp Wholesale Australia.
• "A great way to understand the flow on effects from every part of your business."  Ben Walton, Sales Manager, Team Digital.
• "SO MUCH VALUE.  Makes you think about what is most important to the growth of your business."  Andrew Maciejewski, Director, A&S Planning.
• "Time well spent looking internally at our own business. I am positive this will help grow our business."  Brad Dyke, Sales Manager, Retail Systems.
• "An ideal way to network, and to improve your business knowledge. The presenters demonstrated knowledge of running a small business with a wealth of experience.  I have taken a lot away from this." Dani Russell, Director, Grasstree Exposure Services.
• "Good fun. Relevant to a wide variety of businesses - big or small.  Something you can use from Day 1."  Peter Pruyn, Division Manager, Logikal Projects.
• "Valuable in showing how/where to take action to achieve business objectives."  David Naeser, Lead Project Manager, McDowall Affleck Pty Ltd.
• "An extremely enjoyable day, filled with opportunities to learn from other people in a variety of organisations.  Well qualified presenter."  Marcel Corrie, General Manager, Budget Car & Truck Rentals.
• "This is an investment in yourself which will add enormous and instant value to your business."  Andy MacDonald, Director, Focus Solutions.
• "A fun way to learn.  Amazing how the game reflects reality!"  Evan Kolbe, Director, Kolbe Systems.
• "Paul and Phil have an incredible business knowledge and it shows in the way they were able to drive learning, open our minds, and build easy rapport.  Fantastic."  Charles Barnard, Business Advisor, AiGroup.

What more need we say?  We're looking forward to meeting you or a colleague at the next workshop!

Anticipating that over 250 ambitious business owners, directors and managers will be attending government sponsored business improvement and development workshops between Jul-Nov 2010 that are to be conducted by Edensilk, it became necessary to marshall additional consultants and coaches to assist with the followup of attendees to ensure reinforcement and application.  So Edensilk, in conjunction with one of it's subsidiary ventures, WebPartner, has launched www.MultiCOACH.biz as a resource for both buyers and sellers of professional business services and related products.  While presently focused on the immediate administration of the WIIN grant workshops, MultiCOACH will emerge as a valuable resource for the coaching community of Perth and potentially further afield.  Capable and experienced coaches and consultants are encouraged to join MultiCOACH as Associates, or at least as Subscribers to keep in touch with developments.  We need more coaches, consultants and practitioners right now across a wide range of disciplines.  If you can help, consider attending our forthcoming breakfast event entitled Why Become a MultiCOACH Associate?

Enterprise Connect recently announced the winners of the latest round of WIIN grants to assist SMEs to be more innovative, efficient, productive and competitive.  Out of 360 applications Australiawide, 61 grants were awarded, and Edensilk were the recipients of 2 of those in WA.  These grants are being used to sponsor a series of workshops from Jul-Nov 2010 for ambitious owners, directors and managers of SMEs in the Perth metro area who may also be eligible for additional support and funding from Enterprise Connect.