the moreland small business mentoring service

Melbourne
Food Wine
Festival
TOURS
in
Sydney
Road.
So far 7 tours
have booked out
with 26 people in
each tour.
TICKETS still
available in
March !!
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WALK THE
WORLD
11-2pm
9th, 16th
& 17th
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MAGIC
CARPET
FOOD RIDE
6.30pm-10pm
7th, 8th. 15th
Bookings:
trybooking.com.au
SRBA
COLOUR
&
B & W
Photocoping
Available
CHEAP
PRICES
A4
B&W 15c
Colour 50c
A3
B&W : 25c
Colour : $1
A message from
DON BOSCO
in Sydney Road.
The Don Bosco Opportunity shop has now
been in operation for 10 years.
We would like to thank all our valued
customers and over 40 volunteers who have
helped us to support the Don Bosco Youth
Centre and Hostel in Brunswick and the Don
Bosco Salesian Missions in East Timor and
the Pacific.
Over $600,000 has been distributed during
the 10 years.
We have 2 shops in Sydney Road, at 368
near Albert St and 711 near the Youth
Centre.
The Don Bosco Youth Centre and Hostel
was opened in 1940. The Hostel provides
accommodation for 40 young men. The
large Youth Centre provides recreational
facilities and activities for all young boys
and girls after School time, weekends and
holidays. Many School’s utilize the Youth
Centre facilities.
Again we thank you for your support.
SHOP FEATURE
Greek Book
Importers
at 145 Sydney Road
Did you know that this is the ONLY store
in the WORLD that has 99.9% all Greek
merchandise??? There is something similar
in New York and Paris but they combine
other elements .....so...we have a unique
gem, here in Sydney Road Brunswick !
Denas Milonis moved from Adelaide and
started in Edward St Brunswick in 1988 and
after 22 years here in Sydney Road, he
certainly knows what the customer wants. If
he hasn’t got it, it will be sourced!
A large collection catering for the elderly
and ‘new age’, there are Greek books from
history, novels, cooking, children’s and also
keeps up with the latest releases in ‘Greek
bolckbuster’ DVD’s. The CD’s line a whole
wall and Denas stresses that these are all
original and “squeeky clean”... ( no copies).
When I visited the shop, Denas took the
extra care to personally check every CD
this customer bought, because he knew
they were to be played at a Wedding where
everything has to be perfect.
What fantastic service and care.
He also supplies Greek magazines and a
small range of Religious Greek icons.
Angela, who mostly works in the shop , is
kept very busy with loads of emails and
phone requests, inbetween attending
customers darting in and out, seeking their
special items.
So, this is our first ‘ Feature’ on one of
your neighbours who has a unique shop in
Sydney Road Brunswick . More to come!
Denas Milonas in his shop
MORELAND BUSINESS
WOMEN’S NETWORK
First Wednesday of the month
If you’re about to start up a small business
or grow an existing one this is a great
opportunity to network with others. Ask
questions, find contacts and resources.
Moreland City Council offer a free after work
drinks and networking event.
Time: 6-7.30pm
Dates: 7th March
4th April
2nd May
6th June
4th July
Place: Concert Hall
Moreland City Council
90 Bell St Coburg
More info: Elisa Grassa 9240 1111
Expression of Interests
sought for “Moreland Business
Women Showcase”
Moreland Business Women’s Network
is calling for Moreland business women who
would like to participate in a pilot ‘”expo”
as part of the “Honouring Women in
Moreland Awards 2012” on Thursday 15
March at the Coburg Town Hall.
The pilot “expo” will be showcasing Moreland
business women, the services and products
they provide. It will be a great opportunity for
local business women to promote what they
do, advertise their wares etc.
And who knows in years to come Moreland
Business Women Showcase may become a
standalone event in its own right.
• This will be a great opportunity to exhibit
your business to the Moreland community.
• There will be no fee involved.
• We have a limited amount of space
available, so first in best dressed.
• You may wish to share a trestle table with
another business women.
• First preference will be given to women
whose business is in Moreland.
• If you are a performer you may wish to
offer your services for the event.
• If you would like to donate a door prize for
the event
Please contact me Elisa Grassa egrassa@
moreland.vic.gov.au or 92402370.
Expressions of interest close on Wednesday
February 28th.
VICKI from Adult Adventures at 147
BUSINESS
PARKING PERMITS
?
Edward St &
Little Jones Carpark
The new business Parking Permits are
obtainable from the Moreland City Council.
Vacancies exist for businesses to take
up an annual permit ( 2 for each business
if required) to park in two ‘ trial’ off-street
parking areas. Marked by the red lines,
these areas accomodate about 30 cars.
Owners must display the permit certificate
on the front window, but these permits allow
owners & staff to PARK legally
ALL DAY.
There will be more pressure to find long term
parking when the Sensors/ pods are active
at the end of March...so NOW is the time to
think about taking up a Business Permit for
all-day parking.
These parks may mean walking a short
distance to your shop but it is ideal for those
who do not have rear parking on their
premises.
Annual Permits are $80 per year.
APPLY Moreland City Council
Email : khuard@moreland.vic.gov.au
PH: 9240 2264
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THE MORELAND
SMALL BUSINESS
MENTORING SERVICE
Provided by The Moreland City Council
Economic Development
Available every 3rd Friday of the month.
Dates: 16th March 20th April
18th May 15th June
17th August
Do you need some help with your business?
Do you need someone to talk to and bounce
off ideas?
Does your business cover its day to day
costs?
Are you working in your business rather
than on your business ?
The Business Incubator in Victoria Street
will hold monthly 45 minute one-onone
sessions to discuss these issues.
Experienced business people will mentor
those that apply, by answering questions,
provide advice on a range of areas eg:
marketing, management, finance and
planning. This may be critical for some to
consider booking in.
More information: www.sbms.org.au
Reserve session: Business Incubator
Email PH 9940 1444
aobrien@brunswickincubator.com.au
FREE
GRAFFITI
KITS
available
from
Moreland City
Council
9240 1111
PODS/
SENSORS
Moreland City
Council have
informed us that
they will not
be activated
until the
end of March
Restricted
Trading days:
Good Friday
Xmas Day
Anzac Day
(12.00 midnight -
1pm)
some shops are
exempt from this.
Ph BUSINESS
VICTORIA
13 22 15
Next Meeting
Tuesday
6th March
( first Tuesday of
the month.)
All welcome.
Please phone
9380 2005