Do you….
· Want a dose of inspiration and motivation?
· Want to bring back the 'fun' elements in your business?
· Want to get a fresh perspective on your business?
· Want to clear the path for more innovative and creative thinking in your business?
· Get over any potential 'roadblocks; in your business?
· Be able to harness the ideas of other people more effectively?

Then you will love this fun and original workshop, Taming the Monsters of Chaos.

In this workshop you will learn:
· How to learn effectively from past challenges rather than be bound by them
· How to reconnect with your original intention and passion for your business
· How to generate new, different and original ideas to take your business forward.
· How to see your business in a new light and regain some inspiration and motivation
· How to analyse and overcome business problems and challenges in an entirely new way
which is faster and more effective
· How to harness the input and minds of your staff and team if you have them
Your facilitators:

Karl Baker and Lance Jensen are founders of Red Hot Business Coaching. Karl and Lance have been at the coal face of double dip recessions, peaks and troughs, successes and ailures and have very much survived to tell the tale. Over the past 8 years they have worked with many business owners one on one and have discovered quicker, easier and better ways to improve business performance. Form Lance and Karl you get not only their own wisdom
and experience, but the practical learnings they have gleaned from working with a wide variety of businesses in the greater Wellington area.

The Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce in association with Uprise Digital bring you the 2012 online marketing series. During February there will be four great presentations created to educate attendees in search and social
marketing, putting a special focus on tactics and best practices.

3 Feb Introduction to the World of Digital (Beginner level)
10 Feb Facebook for Business (Intermediate level)
17 Feb Linkedin & Twitter (Intermediate level)
24 Feb Google & Online Advertising (Intermediate level)

Presented by
Online Marketing experts
Tim Pointer & Matt Rowe
from Uprise Digital

All workshops are from 9.30-11.30am
at Level 3, 15 Daly Street, Lower

You won’t find any “numbers” in our ingredient list — it’s short and sweet — just food. Bees Blessing produces the only honey-sweetened all natural cordials made in New Zealand, from local and organic ingredients. It’s a family business run by Jo Donnelly and Ian Stewart with the oversight of their 6-year-old daughter Emare!

Calling all Hutt foodies Gain exposure across the region and in national media by being part of Visa Wellington on a Plate 2012. Food and beverage suppliers can also be part of a new showcase this year coming up in a few weeks. Get in quick: be part of the producer / supplier showcase A Supplier Showcase is a new element for the Festival this year.

Speaker: Karen Boyes, Spectrum Education Topic: "Developing Intelligent Behaviours of Successful Entrepreneurs" Being successful comes down to our actions. Dr Art Costa has identified 16 'Habits of Mind' (Intelligent Behaviours) that are the characteristics of successful people, especially entrepreneurs.During this practical introduction you will:Discover all 16 Habits of Mind'.Learn the critical factors to developing your own successful habits. Practice thinking tools for problem solving in eve...

Join us and see what can be achieved with some creativity, strategic thinking and the most advanced digital platform in New Zealand. Supported by specialist brand, communication, design, merchandising, Instore marketing systems and direct marketing expertise, Baseline is getting bigger and better. In today’s highly competitive market it is critical for your business to differentiate itself from competitors.

Come and join us for a “Business After Five” at Shazly Salon & Boutique on Wednesday 8th February, 5.30-7.30pm 119 Queens Drive, Lower Hutt • Our stylists will show you how to dress to flatter your body shape with four different sized models. All our clothes are colourful, made in New Zealand and sold at very affordable prices. We stock sizes 8 – 18 and offer “made to measure” outfits to all sizes.

Friday 17th February 2012 Boulcott's Farm Heritage Golf Club - LOWER HUTT Put this date in your diary NOW Be in quick as spaces are limited!! Team Ambrose Entry Fee: $450+gst for a team of four or enter as an individual for $112.50 +gst which includes; BBQ on arrival, golf, refreshments throughout the day and nibbles at prize giving To register a team please contact Renee (04) 9399829 or email renee@hutt-chamber.org.nz

HER GREATER WELLINGTON BUSINESSWOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD 2011 APPLICATION FORM - ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN! These will close on Friday 11 November 2011 All nominations are accepted, you do not have to be a member of HER Business Wellington. (all entries will be held confidential – judging panel applies)

Everyone listens to the radio. Here's your chance to go behind the scenes! The Radio Network, Wellington invites you to a very special Hutt Valley Chamber After Five event.