Jennifer Stokeld started her career in journalism. She then moved into advertising and management, working her way through the ranks of News Ltd. Suburban Newspapers, finally serving for six years as advertising and marketing director.

Jennifer has seen a number of dynamic changes in the workplace including the expanding role of women in business.  Are women becoming better educated or is it that they have become more workplace savvy?   Jennifer is looking forward to exploring  this topic with you.

In this current economic climate, how can a retail or hospitality business increase its sales, maximise profits, manage cash flow more effectively and foster loyalty within their customer base?

Often ignored by small businesses, Retail Technology is not the silver bullet but the tools that give you the opportunity to make as many silver bullets as you need. I will be discussing some key areas where retail technology can give your business the edge including customer loyalty, reporting, discounts, multibuys, increasing customer service and the integration of the internet.

Best selling Feng Shui author, George Birdsall will open your eyes and ignite your brains with ideas, as to how the ancient concepts of Feng Shui can be applied to any business often with surprising results.

After 35 years in management positions in building and construction businesses and 20 years of applying, teaching and writing about Feng Shui, he is well qualified to discuss how you might apply these principals to both your home and business.

Signed copies of George’s book, “Feng Shui –The Key Concepts” will be available ($20) for members who wish to know more about the subject.

Sophia Farrington is a local clinical psychologist, carer and member of the Southern Highlands Suicide Prevention Program Inc. Her special interests include women’s mental health, relaxation training, communication skills, and self-care strategies.

Sophia will discuss a range of practical strategies for businesswomen to manage stress and enhance their personal and professional effectiveness.

Andrew is a larger than life character and winner of the TV show "The Apprentice".

A charismatic speaker who claims that he can sell sand to the Egyptians, oil to the Arabs and ice to the Eskimos.

He will talk to us about his success story and how accountability both in and out of business can help us reach our full potential.

Cameo Speaker: Kathy Barnsley, Sutton Forest Cottage.

You know you need to increase your businesses income but how? Learn the 5 keys reasons why women fail financially in business sales and how to overcome it. Tap into the pipeline of money by increasing your female natural talent of 'communication'.

Women generally crumble when it comes to selling because they have no structure and insecurities pop up . This seminar will show you how to unlock your true income potential and not have you sounding like a sales shark. Learn how to get your customers to buy without feeling like you're selling. And have your business sales thriving the moment you walk out the door.

Cameo Speaker: Kathy Barnsley, Sutton Forest Cottage.

Every truly successful business has a plan for the personal development of their key people.

So what's YOUR plan?

Cameo Speaker: Annie Holcombe, Anthem Bowral.