B2B with a Twist Publication - Work • Stay • Play October Edition Work • Stay • Play November 2016 Edition | Page 17

Forum What is out there to help you in your business? Are you starting up a new business? The Central Coast Connections Forum brings under one roof business support providers and business experts to assist small business owners and those looking to start a business. They will be offering information on help that is available as well as offering their expertise to assist YOU! 90% of business on the Central Coast is micro - small. The Central Coast Connections Forum recognises that these businesses are the backbone of our region. The forum is committed to aiding and educating businesses and providing the connections and tools to assist you. Coast businesses that started as a home based or micro business. Learn from people who have been there, done that; business owners who have started out with an idea and made into a flourishing business. Speak to government departments and other business support providers on what help they can provide; often and little or no charge. Find out if there is financial assistance available for your type of business. Exhibition tables will be set up around the room to provide you with further information from business support services and business industry leaders. Hear from speakers from business resource provider and prominent successful Central You need to be here for your… Building business Uniting together Service help providers Invest in your business Networking Establish business connections Strengthening your business Sustainability of our region Event Coordinator Venue Sponsor Supporter