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TCF AUSTRALIA NEWS UPDATE – FEBRUARY 2016

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Happy New Year – Year of the Monkey!
The Chinese New Year of the Red Fire Monkey will start on February 8, 2016. However, business decisions made this year should be based on fact, not emotion.  Like to know your Chinese Zodiac Sign and whether you are a Fire, Water, Metal, Wood or Earth sign, all based on the 60 year Chinese Astrology cycle. Contact us.

Carol Hanlon to present at UN CSW60, New York, 15th March, Parallel NGO Forum
Topic: ‘Empowering Women in Small Business through Online Training & Mentoring that develops Sustainable Enterprises providing Social, Environment & Economic community benefits.’  Viewwww.belmontbec.com/empoweringwomen 
Like to know more about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) Contact Us

Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair, April 27-30
TCF Buying Mission *Accommodation Sponsorship – 

The World’s Biggest Gifts Trade Event.  Up to *3nights accommodation or a travel allowance available to eligible buyers in our TCF/BBEC Buying Mission. Contact us

TCF Buying Mission – Global Sources Fashion Sourcing Fair, Hong Kong, April 27-30
Visit Global Sources Fashion for an outstanding selection of in-demand styles across 1,350+ booths.  Source from experienced suppliers, 85% of whom exhibit exclusively at this show!.  TCF Member Buyers receive  VIP Privledges, HK$100 Octopus card, Daily power breakfast,  wifi, shuttle, data sim card and up to 3 night’s accommodation sponsorship for eligible TCF buyers Contact Us for registration

LAST CHANCE: Are you a Speaker or Consultant? Like to present during our Innovation Festival?   Belmont BEC & TCF Members are invited to register interest in being a presenter or speaker during our 12th Designedge Innovation Festival which will run from 20th April to 31st May. Sessions can run live or recorded online.
Reminder:  Innovation Festival Sponsorship Opportunities available contact us

Which Australian industries are set to soar in 2016?
Recent IBISWorld report outlines industries set to rise and fall over the next 12months. Predicted Growth Winners include:  Cotton Growing  19.2%, Internet publishing and broadcasting 9.4%, Organic Farming 5.6%, Houseware retailing 5.1%, University and other Higher Education in Australia 3.6%
Source: IBISWorld / The Motley Fool  – want further info Contact Us

Belt and Road Portal
HKTDC has created a portal that includes economic profiles of 65 Belt and Road economies, official policy documents, and links to official sources with listings of investment projects. Contact Us for further information.

Predictive Tech – Soon, millions of people will not only depend on [tech] assistants for routine matters like booking travel and providing basic information, but also for emotional support and guidance. They won’t be like the intelligent agent in the movie Her, but they will account for a bigger share of our conversations and interactions every day.  Source: Stylus.  Like further information?  Contact Us

Welcome to our new TCF Members 
Join TCF non-profit community organisation – receive buying mission opportunities, supply chain linkages, free training vouchers and access to fashion business mentoring for your business; Bronze, Silver & Gold Levels available; Membership is tax deductible.
 www.tcfaustralia.com/membership

TCF Member Supply Linkages Looking for a manufacturer in Hong Kong – China – India – Nepal – Bali, Indonesia – Taiwan – Philippines – Fiji – Puerto Rico – Bhutan – Myanmar Contact us

Reduce your business energy costs by 20%-40%
New Year Special – FREE Access to all nine topics Energy Efficiency Webinars
www.tcfaustralia.com/webinars

The 2016 Australian Women’s Leadership Symposium – national event series
Conference speakers include: Professor Lyn Beazley AO FTSE, Science Ambassador; Jessica Smith, Paralympian, Author and Body Image Activist;Ronni Kahn, Founder, OzHarvest.
Bookings: www.wla-symposium.com.au

Grants available for your business
Visit www.business.gov.au/GrantFinder/GrantFinder.aspx Learn tips of applying for Grant Submission and Tenders – book our online webinar or recording www.belmontbec.com/webinars
BBEC & TCF Members can apply for a Free Voucher.

Upcoming TCF Trade Missions, Trade Events & Festivals

Couture Fashion Week, New York, February 12-14: couture designer collection parades
Home & Giving Fair, February 20-23, Sydney, Australia: Gifts, Home, Fashion, Jewellery, Kids, Kitchen, Outdoor, Stationary
Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, China, March 16-18; TCF Buying Mission *Accommodation Sponsorship Contact us
Prime Source Forum, Hong Kong, March 24-25: Apparel Industry Conference
Fashion Access Hong Kong, March 30-April 1:  Bags, Footwear, Leathergoods, Travelware, Fashion Accessories
Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair, April 27-30: TCF Buying Mission *Accommodation Sponsorship.  Contact us
Centrestage, Hong Kong, September 28-30: new fashion event – ready to wear and designer labels. TCF Buying Mission *Accommodation Sponsorship.   Contact us

Young Contemp. Stories – Rasta  – S/S 17 Women Forecasting

Like more info Contact us

Small Business Skill Development for today’s busy Entrepreneur
Recorded Webinars for Online – Anytime – Fast Track your Training
www.tcfaustralia.com/webinars
Join our webinars online through your iPad or iPhone – Contact us

Starting Your New Business
How to Start a Fashion Label
Writing Your Business Plan
Marketing for Small Fashion Business
Time Management
*Creating an Online Shop
How to Licence your Trademarks & Designs
Why are you busy and poor
Balancing Life & Work
How to Grow Your Business
Understanding Freight Logistics of Importing and Exporting
Customer Experience – Create Competitive Edge
Brief a Web Developer
Dealing with Agents and Retailers
Get noticed by the Media
TESTEX – Accreditation & Labelling
Pricing Costing Cashflow
7 Essentials to Creating Massive Success
How to Write a Tender or Grant Submission
Sustainable Sourcing
Starting Your New Business – LIVE Workshop
Strategies for Offshore sourcing
Marketing on a Budget
Using Social Media In Business
Preparing for a Trade Event
Prepare a Business for Sale
UN Global Compact – Womens Empowerment Principles
Avoiding Manufacturing Pitfalls
Credit Management and Debt Collection
Italian Fashion Media How to get Noticed
Global Platform for Sourcing from Women Vendors
What Buyers Are Really Looking For
Importing And Exporting
Understanding the Australian Privacy Changes
Ask an Expert Belmont BEC Sundowner Event
Free Legal Advice Workshop

Webinar Recordings marked * are FREE to TCF Members
**Special Offer to TCF Australia Members – two webinars for the price of one during  January save  $30 – Contact us

To book for upcoming events visit www.tcfaustralia.com/calendar or contact us on 61 8 9479 3777.

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