About NSBS 2010

Find out what’s ahead for the small business sector from the people that matter. This premier small business event features a conference line-up of entrepreneurs and business experts such as:

Richard Binhammer, Dell's US expert on social media. Richard will reveal how Dell grasped social media and turned it into a profitable business and brand building tool.
Sue Ismiel, creator of Nad's Natural Hair Removal. Hear how Sue identified a niche and built it into a successful international business.
Louise Schultz, single mum, foster mum and CEO of iBidAm. Louise is the creator of an advertising and marketing company that is revolutionising the industry for small and medium businesses.
Pippa Hallas from Ella Bache. Pippa will provide insights into Ella Bache's brand building initiatives including sponsoring Jessica Watson's round the world trip.
Kelly Baker, award winning founder Edible Blooms will reveal how she built one of Australia's fastest growing gift websites.
John Dee, Sustainable Growth author and expert.

Then join us in the evening for a Gala Dinner spectacular hosted by David Koch and featuring inspirational Australian success stories.

It’s a great opportunity to network with entrepreneurs and business owners converging from all over Australia and take home some great ideas and connections to boost your business.

NSBS 2010 Summit Conference Schedule

TIME:	DESCRIPTION:	SPEAKERS:
7:30 - 8:30am	Registration
8:30 - 8:35 am	Introduction to the Day	Kylie Merritt, Head of Sky News Business Channel
8:35 - 8:45 am	Delegate Welcome	Bob Stanton, Chairman, COSBOA and Chairman, Independent Retailers Organisation WA
8:45 - 9:15 am	Ministerial statement What’s on the horizon? Outlook for the small business sector: new trends and opportunities for small businesses	The Hon Dr Craig Emerson MP, Minister for Small Business
9:15 - 10:00 am	Panel session A conversation with Australia’s top public servants about small business and the regulations that affect them	Moderator: Lisa Backhouse, presenter, Channel 9 Brisbane Newsreader Panelists: - Michael D’Ascenzo, Australian Tax Commissioner - Dr Michael Schaper, Deputy Chairman (Small Business), ACCC - Michael Campbell, Fair Work Ombudsman - Tony D’Aloisio, Chairman, ASIC
10:00 - 10:30 am	Morning tea
10:30 - 10:50 am	Keynote address Mr Abbott will explain the Opposition’s approach to business public policy	The Hon Tony Abbott MP, Leader of the Opposition
10:50 - 11:10 am	Optus Business Keynote address Truly tech savy: IT and telco trends and opportunities for small business	Ben White, Director Optus Strategy & Corporate Development
11:10 - 12:00 pm	Kochie’s Business Builders Panel Session Red hot sales, marketing and social media strategies: this session will explore the latest and greatest techniques and tactics for boosting your business	Facilitator: Linda Hailey, Hailey Enterprises and Kochie's Business Builders marketing expert Discussion leaders: - Special Guest Speaker: Richard Binhammer, Dell's US Social Media expert - Valerie Khoo, Founder, The Sydney Writers Centre - Ciaran McGuigan, Strike Force Sales and Kochie's Business Builders contributor - Adam Franklin, Managing Director, Bluewire Media
12:05 - 12:20 pm	Address	Michael D’Ascenzo, Australian Tax Commissioner
12:20 - 13:20 pm	Networking lunch	Stand-up sandwich lunch to be held in the exhibition area
13:20 - 14:10 pm	STREAM 1 KBB panel discussion Small is beautiful: a snapshot of the micro business sector	Facilitator: Julia Bickerstaff, The Business Bakery and Kochie's Business Builders finance expert Panelists: - Linda Hailey, Hailey Enterprises and Kochie's Business Builders marketing expert - Kelly Baker, Managing Director, Edible Blooms and national winner of the 2009 Telstra business MYOB Small Business Award - Robert Gerrish, Managing Director and founder, Flying Solo - Michael Derin, Azure Group
13:20 - 14:10 pm	STREAM 2 Panel discussion Grow your business grow your brand: hear how businesses are using innovative business practices to achieve rapid and sustainable growth	Facilitator: Jen Bishop, Editor, Dynamic Business Magazine Panelists: - Lynette Mayne, Executive Chair, Work Wear World - Daniel de Wit, founder of Food Flooring - Sue Ismiel, founder of Nad's Hair Removal - Pippa Hallas, General Manager, Ella Bache Australia - Natalie Archer, founding director of Bendelta and Kochie's Business Builders growth expert
14:10 - 15:00 pm	STREAM 1 Workshop 1 Small business and corporations law: does the Corporations Act work for small businesses?	Facilitator: Dr Andrew Clarke, Head of School, Business and Law, Victoria University Discussion leaders: - Vicki Stylianou, General Manager - Representation & Innovation, National Institute of Accountants (NIA) - Michael Adams, Dean of Law, University of Western Sydney - Gavin Barnes, Managing partner, Redchip Lawyers - Geoff Matheson, Partner, McKays Solicitors
14:10 - 15:00 pm	STREAM 2 KBB Workshop 2 Truly tech savvy: emerging IT trends transforming opportunities for small business: This session will look at how new technologies such as SaaS and cloud computing are closing the gap between big and small business, drawing on the knowledge of experts in the area and real small business owners who are using technology to ramp up their operation. This panel will also feature discussion about how the new national broadband network will impact small businesses, including an overview of government policy and the timeframe for implementation	Facilitator: Peter Blasina, The Gadget Guy and Kochie's Business Builders technology expert Discussion leaders: -Dave Chaffey, NetReach Australia and Kochie's Business Builders Internet marketing specialist - Richard Windeyer, Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy - Darren Alexander, Managing Director, AuTech - Jason Hawkins, Director, KND Consulting - SaaS Expert
15:00 - 15:50 pm	STREAM 1 Workshop 3 Small, green and clean: using sustainable business practices to save money and drive growth	Facilitator: David Trewin, NSW Department of Climate Change and Water Discussion leaders: - Nuwan Kumarasiri, Director, Spick & Span - Pam Usher, Business transformation specialist, Executive Performance Today - Jon Dee, Founder and Managing Director of Do Something
	STREAM 2 KBB Workshop 4 Cash is still king: don’t be tempted to relax cash flow management in a post-downturn world: this session will explore cash flow management techniques small businesses can use to drive revenue and improve debtor management	Facilitator: Matthew Nolan, Kochie's Business Builders cash flow expert Discussion leaders: - Julia Bickerstaff, The Business Bakery and Kochie's Business Builders finance expert - Susan Milicevic, Principal of Aspire Consulting - Angela McDonald, Director, Optimum Recoveries - Paul Dwyer, State Manager, Bankwest Business Banking QLD
15:50 - 16:20 pm	Afternoon Tea
16:20 - 17:35 pm	KBB panel discussion Riding the recovery: turbo charging your business in a new decade. Brilliant strategies for small business success from entrepreneurs at the coalface of business.	Facilitator: David Koch, Sunrise and Kochie’s Business Builders host Panelists: - Julia Bickerstaff, The Business Bakery and Kochie's Business Builders finance expert - Linda Hailey, Hailey Enterprises and Kochie's Business Builders marketing expert - Richard Binhammer, Dell U.S, social media expert - Matthew Nolan, Kochie's Business Builders cash flow expert - Dave Chaffey, NetReach Australia and Kochie's Business Builders online marketing expert - Natalie Archer, Bendelta founding director and Kochie's Business Builders growth expert - Robert Pennicott, founder, Pennicott Wilderness Adventures
17:35 - 17:45 pm	Conference wrap up	Chairman, COSBOA
18:30 - 19:.30 pm	Networking drinks	Hosted by David Koch and the Kochie’s Business Builders team
19:30 - 23:30 pm	Gala dinner and award ceremony	Featuring inspirational small business success stories from: - Gordon Slater, Founder of Byron Bay Cookies - Louise Schultze, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of iBidAM.com Pty Ltd - Roseanne Anderson, Founder of Cyber Hair - Leanne Faulkner, Founder of Billie Goat Soap MC David Koch
* Dress code for the Gala Dinner: lounge suit Please note this program is indicative and subject to change