There are business activities galore across Macarthur this month but the highlight is this Friday’s combined luncheon of Greater Narellan Chamber of Commerce and Campbelltown Chamber of Commerce.
Sarah Jane Clarke, the high profile guest speaker for the combined luncheon, has been described as one of the most stylish and influential women in Australia.
Renowned for building the fashion brand Sass & Bide, Ms Clarke was also listed by BRW as one of Australia’s richest people aged under 40.
The combined luncheon is an 11.30am for a 12pm start at Tabcorp Park, Menangle (race day).
Other business events and activities in Macarthur for the rest of the month include:
• Learn how to start your own business tips and tricks at the next Business Start Up Essentials Seminar.
Find out what you need to know and how the South West Sydney Business Enterprise Centre can help.
The seminar is on Tuesday, March 29, between 6pm and 8,30pm at the South West Sydney Business Enterprise Centre, 70 Topham Rd, Smeaton Grange. Cost: $29. For enquiries contact 4647 6232
• The Small Business Grant is a key priority of the NSW and is designed to encourage nearly 650,000 small businesses across the state – yes, that’s how many there are – that do not pay payroll tax to hire new employees and expand their business.
The grant is a one off payment per new position and is paid when a claim is made on the 12 month anniversary of when the position was created.
For full-time employees the grant amount is $2,000.
For more information visit the government’s grants website.
• Melissa Woodward, Founder of Evolution Health Services, will be the guest speaker at the Linking Ladies Monthly Day Meeting Macarthur this Thursday, March 17.
It will be held in the Lifeline Centre, 13 Mcpherson Road, Smeaton Grange.
For enquiries contact: linkingladies@gmail.com
• Employer obligations when engaging a new employee will be in the spotlight at a 45 minute NSW Industrial Relations webinar to be held later this month.
Are you aware of your requirement as an employer to provide any new employee with a Fair Work Information Statement?
Did you know that if you employ a part time person that many modern awards require you to enter into an agreement regarding the hours that will be worked.
This webinar will provide employers with details relating to best practice process as well as legal obligations when engaging new employees.
When: Tuesday, March 29 at 2pm, Wednesday, March 30 at noon and Thursday, March 31 from 10am.
Length: approximately 45 minutes
The webinar will be recorded and available on the NSW IR website usually by the following week.
This link takes you directly to the recorded webinar page on the NSW IR website.
