In an effort to minimise the impact of interest rate rises and fuel prices and the impact on business owners of the amusement, leisure and recreation industry, the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA Inc. in partnership with AusIndustry) are conducting a series of business planning and management workshops throughout Australia.

Adelaide: 28th August

Melbourne: 14th October Hobart: 20th October

Albury/Wodonga: 27th October Freemantle/Perth: 1st December

Penrith: 9th December

The workshops will cover topics like understanding your customers really want and offer solution to help businesses weather the rising cost of living.

Participants will learn about business planning and business strategy, controlling costs, human resource management, marketing and safety and risk management. Case studies from the amusement, leisure and recreation industries will be presented.

For more information or to register for a workshop call the AALARA office: 07 3807 3508, go to the AALARA website: www.aalara.com.au or contact Kim Hackwood, General Manager on email: [email protected]

A one day investment that could lift your business and profits to exciting new levels.

REGISTRATION FEE: $45.00 per person (including morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, presentations by industry specialists and take home business planning work book and presentation notes)

• Business planning

• Strategic analysis • Financial and asset management

• IT and e-commerce • Marketing

• HR and OH&S • Business leadership

• Management for profit and growth

If you are a new or existing Small Business owner in the amusement, leisure, recreation or tourism industry and looking to improve your operation through effective business planning, this workshop will provide essential finance and marketing skills, case studies and information to grow your business and increase profitability.

REGISTER NOW: email [email protected] for a registration flyer