Diversitat is an official host of the Victorian Governments state wide Small Business Festival and part of over 40 events scheduled in the Geelong region in August this year. The Small Business Festival is targeted towards enterprise development and will attract those in business and those considering developing their own new business. Diversitat’s contribution to the festival is unique as it is targeted towards CALD communities and new and emerging communities. Diversitat is the only not for profit charitable organisation as a provider and this has certainly attracted the interest of the Department of Business and Innovation. As part of the development of local events, Diversitat is also an integral part of the working group held by the City of Greater Geelong and other key host providers to promote local activities.

The workshop covers critical elements for business success and is delivered by 4 professional presenters who are donating their time to assist with the workshops. They have vast experience and knowledge in not only avoiding the pitfalls but also the key pathways for success and growth. Equally as important, how to keep motivated and networked. Starting a new business is a big step but done effectively can only be challenging but very rewarding the presenters said.

Diversitat's free workshops will be delivered on the 4^th and the 11^th of August from 9.30 am till 2.30 PM at 94.7 The Pulse, 68 – 70 Little Ryrie St, Geelong and includes morning tea and a light lunch. All events in the festival will be listed in the Herald Sun on the 12^th of July with an expected circulation of 2.4 million, a website link at www.business.vic.gov.au and a free APP download available mid July. Diversitats involvement is exciting and innovative and will link well with its programs such as training and education and its Job Services employment division.

Our Presenters:

About Stephen Greaves

Getting ahead in Australian business requires lots of persistence, hard work and motivation. In this session, Stephen takes the audience of an exploration of the mindset and heart space required to build a successful business. Passion, belief, mastery and a willingness to adjust and change to meet market demands will all be explored in this interactive, fun and inspiring session.

An award winning (2001 Prime Ministers Award for Business and Community Partnerships) business professional, Stephen Greaves is a Partner of two+you leadership design, a leadership design consultancy firm based in Melbourne.

Stephen has over 25 years corporate experience working as a business performance advisor and coach in a mix of organisations ranging from multinational to micro-enterprises.  Organisations that Stephen has worked on behalf include Coles/Myer, St Laurence Community Services, Telstra, Origin Energy, Westpac, Barwon Health, Victorian Hospitals’ Industrial Association, South West TAFE and The Gordon Institute of TAFE.

Stephen was also Board Member and Vice President of the Geelong Chamber of Commerce and holds qualifications in management, social science, training, marketing and project management. Stephen is also a long term member of the Australian Institute of Management and Australian Institute of Project Managers.

two+you leadership design coaches and leads individuals and organisations in developing strong leadership capabilities including team development.

About Joe Serra

Joe Serra has been involved in the Finance Industry for over 35 years.

Joe originally commenced with Australian Guarantee Corporation (AGC) in September 1976 as a trainee Personal Loans Manager. From there he graduated through various officer, supervisory and management roles, operating my own branches, and departments with staff throughout Melbourne and Regional Victoria.

Joe’s work experience and training covered the Consumer, Dealer and Commercial Lending portfolios of AGC, which eventually morphed over into Westpac Equipment Finance. Following a successful and rewarding 28+years, he then joined the Southern Financial Group (SFG) as their Regional Manager – Geelong on 1/7/2005 for three years in a business developmental role.

In the last 3 years Joe has been brokering as a finance consultant through his company Serra Finance Pty Ltd to Auslease Pty Ltd (a subsidiary of SFG and a member of Money Resources Group) and holds strong qualifications within the finance industry and is a prominent member of many local community and industry groups.

www.creditmatters.com.au 

About Kim Radock

Kim Radok has been involved with the issues of the relationship of “people and money” all his working life.

Over 40 years in the workplace and commerce, Kim has worked in the banking industry, debt collection, in businesses from the largest corporate to the smallest micro business of one person, and across many different industries.

In addition, he has been a business operator, consultant, public speaker and adult educator for over 10 years.

Kim’s passion is all about doing great business properly and helping business owners get paid for their goods and services.

His qualifications include a Master of Education, Certified Credit Executive, Certified Fraud Investigator and fully accredited adult educator.

His mission is to create business process that adapts to each business owner’s needs and help them understand the power money has over people in business.

www.aurum.com.au 

About Mile Stojanovski Lauren Tuck and Aurum

Mile Stojanovski Accountants are in an exciting and special time in their growth. They are serving an increasing array of clients, advising them on increasing their wealth and managing their growth. Their experience in serving Geelong professionally for over twenty years   has placed them at the forefront of service excellence, gaining respect both from individuals and those in business. The firm is small by comparison, but effective and experienced in dealing with all financial advisory, and ensuring that our clients receive personal and appropriate assistance.

The Principal, Mile Stojanovski, comes with a breadth and depth of experience, gained from working in the corporate business sector. He has maintained friendly and relaxed approaches when working with clients and has gained respect of over 1 000 clients, who rely and trust his commitment and that of his team of accountants.

Being a Certified Practicing Accountant firm, means you can trust the advice and assistance provided, and trust the experience and professionalism that comes from knowledgeable accountants, as members of CPA Australia.

Lauren Tuck recently joined the Aurum Accounting Group as senior accountant and brings a wealth of experience to the organisation that will further enhance direct client services and their individual needs.

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Diversitat congratulates our presenters for giving their valuable time on such an exciting event

For more information and to reserve your attendance at any of the 2 events contact Diversitat on 52 216044 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or go to http://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/gsbf/default.aspx for more events.

 Some of our Diversitat presenters from left:  Lauren Tuck (Aurum), Stephen Greaves (Two Plus You) and Mile Stojanovski (Aurum)