The National Speakers Association of Australia
www.nationalspeakers.asn.au |
| If you're looking for a speaker or wanting to become one, check out this site. The NSAA site has a member's directory of all speaking members ranging from affiliate members of the organisation to CSP's - Certified Speaking Professionals, the highest level of speaking accreditation in Australia and the world. There are state-based chapters, which hold regular monthly meetings about the speaking industry, featuring leading keynote presenters. Anyone interested in the speaking industry is eligible to join the organisation although to attain accreditation must have proven experience in the industry. |
The Public Relations Institute of Australia
www.pria.com.au |
| This website provides information on the public relations industry in Australia including professional development, articles and upcoming events. To qualify as a member of PRIA practitioners need to have attained a certain level of academic qualification or show equivalent knowledge by passing the PRIA accreditation exam. This site also provides a directory of registered members of the Registered Public Relations Consultancies Group (RCG). |
AAP Media Net
www.aapmedianet.com.au |
| This website provides information on how to send media releases to your targeted audience. The latest media releases are updated on the site regularly and there is also information on events, news conferences and media launches. |
Media Monitors
www.mediamonitors.com.au |
| This is a subscription-based service that provides online and hard copy information relating to media contacts throughout Australia. |
Margaret Gee Media Guide
www.crowncontent.com.au |
| This site also profiles all Australian media contacts either online or hard copy through its subscription based service. |
CEO Online - your total business resource on the web
www.ceoonline.com |
| CEO Online is a 24/7 global centre of learning, providing the latest in management thinking from around the world. Discover proven management solutions. Read articles, case studies and expert opinions designed to improve the performance of your business. Listen to instructive Audio Seminars or watch inspirational interviews with entrepreneurs on CEOTV. Play the fun business knowledge game “Who wants to be a CEO?” - a game for business champions - in a global competition. Whether your issues are motivating or retaining staff, making teams more effective, managing conflict, succession, expansion, international commerce or marketing and sales, CEO Online is your online business mentor. |
Flying Solo
www.flyingsolo.com.au |
| Flying Solo is a resource for independent professionals. Solopreneurs, going it alone in business. There's great tips, articles and insights for those starting up or running their solo enterprise. |
NSW Department of State & Regional Development
www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au |
| Take a look at the Small Business section with information on the Department's series of growth strategies workshops and details about the Women in Business mentor program. |
Business SWAP
www.businessswap.com.au |
| A networking group with a number of suburban chapters that hold weekly meetings. Aimed at business owners, solo entrepreneurs and salespeople, SWAP features regular inspirational and educational speakers. |
Network Central
www.networkcentral.com.au |
| Creating communities for busy businesspeople... This organisation runs the Businesswomen Breakfast Series held monthly in Sydney and Melbourne featuring informative speakers and networking opportunities. |
American Chamber of Commerce
www.amcham.com.au |
| Regular meetings, breakfasts and lunches with guest speakers aimed at corporate business people. |
Australian Institute of Management
www.aim.com.au |
| A resource for CEO's and business managers of all levels. Educational, professional development and networking events are held regularly. |
The Australian Businesswomens Network
www.abn.org.au |
| ABN is a network for business women. They hold regular events featuring women guest speakers and an annual Women's Expo. |
Connect Network
www.connectnetwork.com.au |
| This networking group meets once a month for breakfast and is aimed primarily at marketing communications professionals and business entrepreneurs. |
Networx
www.networxevents.com.au |
| Networx holds monthly meetings in the evening and is aimed at young business professionals and entrepreneurs. |
Working Women's Network
www.workingwomensnetwork.com.au |
| The WWN is a dynamic networking community for professional women on Sydney's North Shore and Northern Beaches where you can exchange ideas, share knowledge and create opportunities. |
Last Thursday Club
www.lastthursdayclub.net |
| This networking group meets evenings on the last Thursday of every month. It is aimed primarily at people in creative industries. |
Womens Network
www.womensnetwork.com.au |
| The Womens Network is a Brisbane based organisation that holds regular networking events and publishes a magazine of interest to working women. |
Business Chicks
www.businesschicks.com.au |
| A business network supporting Kids Helpline with events held in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. |
International Special Events Society
www.ises.org.au |
| The special events society of Australia holds regular networking events for members and guests in the events industry such as producers, suppliers, meeting planners and more. |
Meetings & Events Australia
www.mea.org.au |
| Meetings and Events Australia is an industry association representing the Meetings Conventions and Business Events industry. With regular networking events and professional development. |
My Business Magazine
www.mybusiness.com.au |
| A business magazine aimed at the SME market with regular features, success stories and tips for business owners and entrepreneurs. |
Marketing Magazine
www.marketingmag.com.au |
| Australian monthly magazine featuring the latest marketing and brand information. A great resource for those in the communication, public relations and marketing industries. |
Dynamic Business Magazine
www.dsbmag.com.au |
| A magazine for the small business sector and those working from a home based office. The magazine has regular features and advice for those starting out in business. |
| This publication provides regular articles and insightful information relating to the public relations and media industry. |
Entrepreneur Magazine
www.entrepreneur.com |
| Entrepreneur magazine online is a good resource for articles and information on public relations, media, business and marketing. |
