"..Be brave, be confident, back yourself, be kind to yourself, and support women.

Thank you to all the women in my network who have inspired, encouraged, and supported me. I appreciate and am grateful for you all.

In particular to the women of Global Victoria who I have the pleasure of working with day in day out  - I learn from you everyday and am so encouraged by your achievements.."

- Gonul Serbest, CEO of Global Victoria - https://global.vic.gov.au/

This was filmed as a highlight from our interviews for International Women's Day on behalf of International Chamber House -

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Join me from the Doing Business In China & Chinese International Import Expo debrief at KPMG Australia, and get the inside word from a 99 year old beauty dynasty, with Sheridan Wright, Export Manager of Natio Australia.

"The best beauty tools you can have are self respect and a positive mind" - Max Ross, Owner of Natio

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2018 was the first annual CIIE - 3,617 exhibitors from 151 countries, 220 Fortune 500 Global companies, 400,000+ domestic and 6,000+ overseas buyers, with 37 provincial purchasing delegations.

Sheridan would like to thank Australia Post, Global Victoria, the Australia China Business Council and Health More PTY LTD for their support.

Thank you to the array of individuals that presented at the event:

Dr Chuyang Liu, 陆思宇 (Alex Lu), Paul Stagg, George Di Scala, Peter Liddell, Chris McKiernan and Sheryl Soon.

Thanks as usual to the ACBC team for putting this on - Virginia Birrell (MC), Madison Cahill, Isabel Stewart, Hugh Congleton and great to catchup with James Scullin 孙正途, host of the China Path Podcast which you can listen to via https://lnkd.in/ftx-pY2

#professionalwomen #digitalmarketing #bestadvice #entrepreneurship #business

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Direct from the Doing Business In China & Chinese International Import Expo debrief at KPMG Australia, learn how to engage a domestic and international market with from Chris McKiernan, International Sales Manager for ViPlus Dairy Pty. Ltd.

2018 was the first annual CIIE - 3,617 exhibitors from 151 countries, 220 Fortune 500 Global companies, 400,000+ domestic and 6,000+ overseas buyers, with 37 provincial purchasing delegations.

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Chris would like to thank the Bastion Collective, Dairy Australia Victoria, the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, Stephen Baud, LF Asia Indonesia, DCH Auriga Singapore and Thailand, Michael D Zhang (DEDJTR), Jasmine Lu and Trade Asia.

For the event itself, thank you to the array of individuals that presented, who are doing the work to develop more effective trade relations for our nations.

Dr Chuyang Liu, 陆思宇 (Alex Lu), Paul Stagg, George Di Scala, Peter Liddell, Sheridan Wright and Sheryl Soon.

Thanks as usual to the Australia China Business Council team for putting this on, Virginia Birrell (MC), Madison Cahill, Isabel Stewart, Hugh Congleton and great to catchup with James Scullin 孙正途, host of the China Path Podcast which you can listen to via https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

#CIIE #Trade #Experience #Learning #Dairy

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"If you don't vote, we don't care" - join me in discussion with David Blake, Partner for Tax - Corporate & International at BDO in Australia, as we go through a brief history of political economics and strategies, recovering 3 dollars to 1 for a billion dollar investment in tax evasion, class warfare, housing affordability, negative gearing as an invented term, the targeting of singular asset classes and conversations that would be good for the nation right now, plus more!

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This interview was conducted as part of BDO in Australia's Federal Budget review dinner, featuring Joe Aston, Zara Ritchie, Jason de Boer and David Blake.

Thank you to Sarah Ristrom and Mark Schiavello for the opportunity to be involved as an interviewer for the evening.

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#taxpayers #taxreform #negativegearing #budget #ausPol #election #bdo #bravocharlie

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Join me for a discussion with Zara Ritchie, Partner and Head of Global Transfer Pricing, as we dive into the elements of transfer pricing, the politics of taxation and the media, the 'individual vs the corporation', morality, Australian Director Liability, risk and compliance.

We touch on the Panama Papers and Exchange of Information laws, Single payer payroll and country by country reporting.  After this we look in more detail at the budget announcements and the recent track record of the ATO and what it means for dealing with them.

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#TransferPricing #Budget #Auspol #BravoCharlie

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Introducing Philomena Manifold - Geologist, Author, Illustrator, Photographer and Philosopher - join us for a journey back through time along the Great Ocean Road, discussing geology, science, engaging the younger generation, deep time and what it means to be an author.

How do you connect to the land and oceans?  What are the major factors to crowd funding success?  What's next?  Have a listen!

If you are into supporting art, the environment & want to see Philomena do more of this, please like & share this video to help spread the work :)

Learn more via https://www.facebook.com/writteninsto..., order the book online at the website https://www.writteninstone.net.au or visit a host of quality bookstores in Melbourne and along the coast that are stockists, including;

Aireys Inlet Market
Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre
Australian National Surfing Museum
Avenue Bookstore
Blarney Books & Art
Brunswick Street Bookstore
Camperdown Visitor Information Centre
CERES Environment Park
Collins Booksellers Warrnambool
Cow Lick Bookshop
Dymocks Waurn Ponds
Fairfield Books
Galapagos Bookstore
Great Escape Books
Hill of Content Bookshop
Ironbird Bookshop
Lorne Beach Books
Lorne Visitor Information Centre
Mcgains Nursery
Melbourne Museum
Readings Carlton
Torquay Visitor Centre
+ more, check FB for complete list

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The reality of a macro slow down in China, commonalities of the 20 biggest cities, real-term comparisons to what that would mean in Australia and a geo-political comparison of Eastern and Western markets, on both individual and government levels - what do you think about this? 

Do you agree with Guy Thompson and I's comments and what it means for the Australian market and companies seeking business partners in Asia?

Get the report via https://betradeready.anz.com/Document... - and check out ANZ’s Be Trade Ready platform - https://betradeready.anz.com - a useful tool for exporters, designed with the Export Council of Australia.

It will be exciting to see how active Australia-Asia agencies can collaborate in future; EY Sweeney, Australia China Business Council, Global Victoria, Asialink, Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) et al.

This is the 3rd of 3 interviews with Guy Thompson, International Business Initiatives Manager for ANZ on discovering the Next Stage of Growth in Asia - thank you for watching - please like & share this post !

#Trade #Asia #China #Australia #Business #Insights #Opportunity #Growth

NB: The opinions of Guy Thompson are his own & don’t necessarily reflect those of the Australia & New Zealand Banking Group.  Follow him on Twitter @GuyThompson

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For small exporters looking to follow the path of multi-national exporters, Asia provides a complex and challenging market; growing middle class consumption trends are providing opportunities for niche developers of popular product categories, ie Jamie Thurin and Slim Secrets.

Join me for the 2nd of my 3 part interview with Guy Thompson, International Business Initiatives Manager for ANZ Australia, discussing the "Discovering the next stage of growth in Asia" report – a survey of 1,000 Australian businesses conducted annually over the last 4 years, regarding their activities and intentions in the Asia market.

Get the report via https://betradeready.anz.com/Document... - and check out ANZ’s Be Trade Ready platform - https://betradeready.anz.com - a useful tool for exporters, designed with the Export Council of Australia.

It will be exciting to see how active Australia-Asia agencies can collaborate in future; EY Sweeney, Australia China Business Council, Global Victoria, Asialink, Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) et al.

This is the 3rd of 3 interviews with Guy Thompson, International Business Initiatives Manager for ANZ on discovering the Next Stage of Growth in Asia - thank you for watching - please like & share this post !

#Trade #Asia #China #Australia #Business #Insights #Opportunity #Growth

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ASEAN trade delegations and macro trend validation, food and beverage, fast moving consumer goods, identifying trading hubs and entry points, multi market negotiation, China trade alternatives in the ASEAN block, the need for 927,000 staff in the next 3 years regarding Asia expansion, product demand in general and the requirements for scaling, the once in a generation geo-political opportunity, free trade agreements, and the focus we need when creating products for Asia, so that Australia can get ahead.

Join me in an interview with Guy Thompson, International Business Initiatives Manager for ANZ Australia, discussing the "Discovering the next stage of growth in Asia" report - 4 years of research, case studies, 100+ white papers and a survey of 1,000 Australian businesses, their activities and intentions in the Asia market.

Guy would like to thank many folk including Jessica Miao, Jamie Thurin, Asialink, EY Sweeney, the Australia China Business Council and Global Victoria.

Get the report via https://betradeready.anz.com/Document... - and check out ANZ’s Be Trade Ready platform - https://betradeready.anz.com - a useful tool for exporters, designed with the Export Council of Australia.

#Trade #Asia #Australia #Business #Insights #Research #Learning #Opportunity

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Getting knocked down and getting back up(ple), overcoming depression, anxiety and failure to live and pursue a dream -

From football to the circus, being an animatronic wing for Angelina Jolie, ten years with the Creature Technology Company, the team behind King Kong on Broadway and Walking With Dinosaurs Arena Tour - Official, decades as a mold maker and creature actor, this is only the start of the story -

Join me for an interview with Richard Mueck, as we discuss his Lionhearted approach to manufacturing toys for kids, launching his new Upple toy, and using great design and story to fill the gap between between branded mass market and educational toys, using soul, principles and heart.

Signup for information via http://bit.ly/BecomeLionHearted and get behind the companies mission "..To entertain children and adults of all ages, inspire people to connect deeper within themselves, to promote positive ways to play, interact and communicate with our families and community.."

Lionhearted Toys is committed to supporting beyondblue, Black Dog Institute and Kids Under Cover.

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At the apex of social change, we exist as the possibility of world leaders in business, politics and society being engaging, powerful communicators, and work to accelerate the transition of our world into a more environmentally aware, sustainable and loving place.

Our best work is done with companies at a tipping point, with strong offerings, ready to launch into the next stage of their greatness.  The outcomes of our effort are a more harmonious society, empowering people with the resources and capabilities to lead good lives.

We specialise in:

- Documenting your Impact Measurement and Management
- Making complex businesses and technologies simple to understand
- Coaching senior executives to deliver at their best on camera
- Creating compelling pitches and content, to support Seed/series funding and IPOs
- Crafting digital marketing systems, engagement and growth strategies
- Capturing the passion of your team and clients

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