The ACFA 2022 Industry Conference is on THIS WEEK. Friday 21st October will see the industry join together in Melbourne for a wonderful day of speaker sessions. Feed and hydrate as you network with other industry professionals and take the time to invest in your business to guarantee future success.
We know you will have at least one powerful thought-bubble to take away from the conference that will help your business. Plus, in addition to the fabulous line up of speakers, you will have the opportunity to catch up with ACFA CEO Dean Brakell and aCFA HR Manager Monique Penton at the event.
Let’s recap the great sessions on offer:
Key note speaker: Michael Licenblat
Topic: Practical ideas on how to maximise performance and achievements
This session will help you with how you can manage the challenges of owning a business. Now, more than ever before, business owners are facing immense pressure with finding and retaining staff, supply issues, and pressure from customers so this session is vitally important.
You will be provided with techniques and confidence to manage the failures, challenges and problems that are part of every process in the world of business, service, and sales.
Michael’s presentation is upbeat, and interactive. He takes audiences into the world of reading ‘pressure patterns’ and building personal resilience so that they walk away with practical ideas on how to ‘keep their drive alive’.
Ledlin Lawyers
Topic: Business to Business contracts
This topic is relevant to all ACFA members who have business to business dealings.
This session is designed to provide you with information on what can go wrong if you don’t have proper business documentation and arm you with the top 5 things that successful businesses have in their documentation. During the session you will have the opportunity to ask solicitors from Ledlin Lawyers any questions that may be relevant to your specific business situation.
Tim Woods – Managing Director, Industry Edge
Topic: Housing Market and Latest Trends and Stats
This session will help members understand the state of the current housing market to gain a “big picture” idea of what the future will look like.
In this session, Tim will go through the current statistics on Australian Housing Market as well as take a look at where the new housing will be built (hint: you may be in for a surprise!). He will also look specifically at how this will impact our industry.
Andrea – Colour & Communications Manager, Dulux Group
Topic: Latest Colour Trends
We know the significant role colour plays in interior design so it’s important for cabinet makers and furniture designers to understand the latest colour trends and how to incorporate them into their work.
In this session, Andrea will be discussing the latest colour trends and sharing the latest Dulux Colour forecast for 2023. Her inspirational session will help you stay informed and give you an edge over your competitors.
Rebecca and Melanie from House of Social
Topic: social media with a focus on practical solutions and providing tools you can use in your business every day
Social media is a must for every business in today’s digital landscape. This session will focus on practical tools you can take away and apply within your business straight away.
This session will look at how to handle negative comments/reviews and help you manage this type of feedback. It will also look at how to create and build a strong brand that not only helps you market your business but also helps with attracting and retaining staff. It will also cover marketing basics to help you get started and some easy steps to make sure you retain control of your social media assets.
Every attendee will walk away with a useful kit including a one-page marketing plan template, content ideas, one-week content planner, a social media cheat sheet and much more!
Even better, the ACFA 2022 Industry Conference is tax deductible with discounts available for 2 or more attendees (a saving of $50 per ticket).
What are you waiting for? Register today at: acfa.net.au/events/2022-acfa-industry-conference
