It's time for action. Come to our one-day Think Global Masterclass Series
2009 is now underway and the general feeling of gloom and doom is everywhere. This isn't the time to procrastinate or bury your head in the sand. With our local economy slowing, its time to look to the growth markets of the world to maintain and grow your business this year, and you can’t afford to put this off any longer.
Consider this:
China has committed to spending A$900 billion on housing, infrastructure, transport, industry (particularly the high-tech services sector) and the environment in 2009. Do you think you could help them?
India expects there to be 136 million mobile phone users by the end of 2009 (an increase of 24% from 2008) and a total of 60 million internet users. Do you think you could offer them something?
Brazil is spending over A$500bn to support and grow their economy in 2009, including investments in infrastructure, services (notably IT) and to support domestic consumption. Do you think you could help them spend some of this?
Remember that, whilst these countries are building the hardware (e.g. roads, railways, airports, buildings, waterways, bridges, tunnels etc.) to support their rapidly industrialising economies, what they also need is the software (i.e. the professional services, training, education, technology, creativity, design and leadership) that makes the difference between “third world” and “world class”. Its in these areas that small business can derive the most opportunities - yet, whilst the services sector represents 82% of all firms in Australia, it accounts for only 3% of our exports!
The problem is: How do you get started? What should you do first? Where will you go? What will you need? Why would you choose one market over another? What skills and knowledge will you need to develop to be successful?
In our one-day Think Global Masterclass for small business owners, entrepreneurs, creators and innovators, we address all of these issues and more. We show you the secrets of doing business offshore. We look at your products, services, skills and capabilities and help you decide how and where to export them. We teach you about cross-cultural exchange, commitment and negotiation skills. We ensure that you leave with a plan that you can research, refine and review with your partners, colleagues, advisers and staff. And we'll show you how to secure Government grants to pay for some of the costs!
If you do nothing else this year, invest one day of your time and A$350 in exploring your options to grow your business offshore in 2009
Book in today
* Go to www.thinkglobal.com.au/docs/Products/Think_Global_Masterclass_Series_2009.pdf to download all the details and booking form to send back to us by fax
* Go to www.thinkglobal.com.au/training-workshops.html to read all about it and book online
* Call Nikki at Think Global on +612-9402-5783 to book your place over the phone
Please do this today, and I'll see you and/or your colleagues, friends and peers at one of our three one-day Masterclass programs in the next 3 months.
Best wishes
David Thomas
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