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News Update - May 2011

NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL TRADE EVENTS

TEXPROCESS FAIR, FRANKFURT, 24-27 May

Leading International Trade Fair for Processing Textile and Flexible Materials. International manufacturers will present their latest machines, plant, processing, IT systems and services for making up textiles and other flexible materials.

HONG KONG FASHION WEEK FOR SPRING/SUMMER 4th-7th July
Join the TCF Australia Buying Mission to HK - Accommodation Sponsorship Available & VIP Buyers Pass available for all buyers.  Advance registrations now open for 3 night’s accommodation sponsorship for 1st time buyers, including free Hong Kong business matching. Applications email clarissse.reynoso@tcfaustralia.com

INDIA INTERNATIONAL GARMENT FAIR, NEW DEHLI, 12-14 July
Join TCF Australia Buying Mission to India – you may be eligible for Sponsorship of complimentary airfare & 4star Hotel accommodation for established buyers.  47th India International Garment Fair is the prefect show to source manufacturers and showcase women’s, men’s, children’s and accessories. Applications contact clarisse.reynoso@tcfaustralia.com

AUSTRALIAN CANVAS and SYNTHETIC PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION TRADE EXPO, SYDNEY, 23th-25th July

Includes a trade exhibition, networking events, industry related workshops.

NEWS

INTERNATIONAL FOOTWEAR FAIR MODACALZADO REPORT
IFFM, has issued a report on autumn/winter 2011/2012 – email info@tcfaustralia.com.

PUBLIC SPEAKING DYNAMICS
Regular Belmont BEC speaker Peter Dhu from Public Speaking Dynamics, invites BEC members and TCF Members to register for his free monthly newsletter. Public Speaking Dynamics has a full understanding of the wide and dynamic range of speaking situations and requirements that occur during our lives. Communication skills, presentations and public speaking are becoming increasingly more important in our careers and daily lives and Public Speaking Dynamics offer a range of training sessions and tools to assist.

JOHN STANLEY’S PRACTICAL RETAIL SOLUTIONS
John Stanley is a coach, consultant, author, speaker and trainer. He has been described as the ‘Retail Guru’ and he has also been described as the leading horticultural consultant in the world today. He has offered his regular newsletter for Belmont BEC and TCF Members and clients for free.

OPPORTUNITIES

SURF LABEL FOR SALE

The owner of Filthy Bush Surfwear Aust P/L is selling this successful business. The sale price will include IP Trademarks, website, some stock and domain names. Please contact clarisse.reynoso@tcfaustralia.com

WGSN GLOBAL FASHION AWARDS

Honouring fashion's most inspirational individuals and businesses, the WGSN Global Fashion Awards are a unique celebration of excellence and innovation in the fashion industry on a truly global scale. This is the only international event to acknowledge all of the major business and creative disciplines of fashion, including design, retail (on and off-line), buying, visual merchandising, store design, marketing and ethical practice. For more details clarisse.reynoso@tcfaustralia.com

The FASHION DESIGN MANUAL 2
Now available at TCFWA for $85 (+handling fees).

ARE YOU A MANUFACTURER WILLING TO INCREASE YOUR CLIENT BASE?
Please submit your area of interest and CMT expertise to info@tcfaustralia.com

Browse the HKTDC, Trade eMagazines for FREE
To register and get the link contact info@tcfaustralia.com

SEND US YOUR NEWS
TCF Australia members are welcome to forward events, articles or information to be considered for our TCF Australia newsletters email info@tcfaustralia.com

CALENDAR - FOR ALL BOOKINGS: www.tcfaustralia.com/workshops

May 10 - Improve your Cash Flow Webinar 12pm-1pm
May 10 - Cloud Computing Webinar** 7pm-8pm
May 11 - Starting a New Business Webinar* 3pm-4pm 

May 11 - Submitting Tenders Webinar 4.30pm-5.30pm
May 11 - Marketing for Small Business Webinar 6pm-7pm
May 11 - Social Media – LinkedIn Webinar** 7pm-8pm
May 12 - Start a Fashion Label Webinar 12pm-1pm
May 12 - Avoiding Manufacturing Pitfalls Webinar 1.30pm-2.30pm
May 12 - Linking with Retailers & Agents Webinar 3pm-4pm
May 16 - How to grow sales as a Retailer Webinar** 12pm-1pm
May 17 - How to Brief your Website Developer Webinar** 7pm-8pm
May 18 - Marketing for Small Fashion Business Webinar 2pm-3pm
May 18 - Pricing & Costing Webinar 3.30pm-4.30pm
May 18 - Business Planning Webinar 5pm-6pm

NOTE:  All Webinars commence at Australian Eastern Standard Times (AEST - Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Hobart, Canberra)

* The webinars indicated with a (*) are Complimentary for current members of
Friends of Belmont BEC or TCF WA.
 
** The Webinars indicated with a (**) are part of the TCF Australia Online Training & Mentoring Project and are available for free to small businesses less than 20 Employees who have a current ABN.
 
For more information on webinars visit www.tcfaustralia.com/workshops or contact us on (08) 9479 3777.

DATABASE UPDATE
If you have moved or changed your phone/email contact details please remember to let us know. Email us at info@tcfwa.com