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Make a plan to be energy efficient every month of the year with our monthly energy-saving tips.
Don’t forget to book for our free webinars on www.tcfaustralia.com/calendar

JUNE
Keep the Cold Out – Plug energy leaks with weather stripping and caulking, and be sure your office is properly insulated to save up to 20% on energy bills.

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BPW Business Incubator project providing online support to women in business anywhere in Australia
Would you like to access free mentoring and free business webinars to assist your business growth and development? Register at www.belmontbec.com/bpwbiform

Procrastination is Your Enemy
Dennis Chiron reports: Everyone procrastinates sometimes, but did you know that 20% of people chronically avoid difficult tasks and deliberately look for distractions? If you have any difficulty with your business, contact us. We may just have the right solution for you to focus on what really mathers for your business.

Better protections for vulnerable clothing industry workers
From May 15th, outworkers in the textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) industry will have their unpaid entitlements protected if their employer goes into bankruptcy or liquidation. "Employees are often given little to no warning when a company goes  under," Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Bill Shorten, said. The Fair Entitlements Guarantee locks in financial assistance for workers when their employer goes into liquidation and is unable to pay employee entitlements. For more information, visit the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations website

4th International Fashion Incubators Conference Toronto, October 21-23, 2013
The award-winning Toronto Fashion Incubator (TFI) hosts 4th IFIC 2013, welcoming delegates from around the world to learn about the business of fashion and share best practices in fashion incubation. The conference will also include networking socials, a tour of TFI (the world's first and foremost fashion incubator) and complimentary access to TFI's Press & Buyers Brunch boutique trade show which will take place under the tents at World MasterCard Fashion Week. For more info contact us

Global Platform for Action on Sourcing from Women Vendors
If you would like to register for this program as buyer to source from women owned businesses in developing countries or perhaps register as a seller (51% owned or managed by women) then you may be eligible to link with Fortune 500 companies for a % of their procurement budget.   An International Trade Centre (ITC) program in conjunction with WEConnect and BPW International – target Industry sectors are IT, Telecomms, BPO, Clean & Green Technologies, Construction, Mining, Coffee, Garments & Apparel, Office Products & Services, Suppliers to Major International Events, Shipping & Logistics. For further information email carol.hanlon@tcfglobal.com or join our free info webinar on www.tcfaustralia.com/calendar

Commonwealth Business Women
A program of the Commonwealth Business Council and launched during CHOGM Perth 2011 in conjunction with BPW International and British Association of Women Entrepreneurs.  Commonwealth Business Women will assist you to link and network with women in business from their 54 country members of the Commonwealth email carol.hanlon@tcfglobal.com  for further linkages and information.

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International Masters Programme - Sustainability in Fashion
ESMOD Berlin is pleased to announce a Call for Applications for their hessnatur Scholarship 2013 to attend the International Masters Programme - Sustainability in Fashion at ESMOD Berlin International University of Art for Fashion. Application deadline is June 30. Contact us for more info.

Blogger looking for Ethical designers to promote
They have a team based in Paris and London and are looking for new and established designers to feature. All products areas welcome. Send us your profile and Media Release

Wanted: Small business photos
The Office of the Australian Small Business Commissioner (ASBC) are looking to create a library of small business photos which can be published on the ASBC website and used in marketing material by the ASBC. The collection of photos will not be used to promote individual businesses, but to showcase small businesses conducting their everyday business. Send us your photo with short profile and contact details and we will onforward.

'Live' Webinars - Online Training from your office or home
Improve your business skills to move into the new era of business!
11 Jun Pricing, Costing & Cash Flow
11 Jun Marketing for Small Fashion Business
12 Jun Interpreting your Business Energy Bills
12 Jun Buying and Selling a Small Business
12 Jun Make Customer Experience Your Competitive Edge
13 Jun Specification Sheets for Apparel Manufacture
14 Jun How to Licence your Trademarks & Designs Webinar
14 Jun TCF Global Sourcing Opportunities
14 Jun Strategies for Off Shore Sourcing
14 Jun Global Platform for Action on Sourcing from Women Vendors
17 Jun Tips on Starting you own Fashion Label
17 Jun Be aware of Manufacturing Pitfalls
17 Jun Tips for Business Facilitators
17 Jun Quality Control in Apparel Manufacturing
18 Jun Writing Your Business Plan
18 Jun Get noticed by the Media
18 Jun Tips for Building a Successful Business
19 Jun Implementing Energy Efficiency at your Business
19 Jun Business Opportunities in Energy Efficient Innovation
19 Jun Marketing on a Budget
20 Jun Preparing for a Trade Event
20 Jun What Buyers Are Really Looking For
20 Jun Dealing with Agents or Retailers
21 Jun Customers Matter
24 Jun Time Management
25 Jun Importing & Exporting
25 Jun Grow Your Business Strategically
25 Jun Creating an Online Shop
26 Jun 7 Essentials to creating Massive Success
26 Jun Balancing Work & Life
27 Jun Dealing with Difficult Clients
27 Jun Fashioning Sustainability
To book for upcoming events visit www.tcfaustralia.com/calendar or contact us on 08 9479 3777. All our Webinars are live presentations that require you to have internet access with audio or can be accessed via telephone linkage.
Never attended a webinar? visit our user friendly guide available online

Kick start the new financial year with a business plan…
Plan for your success the next financial year with the Business.gov apps, developed by business experts. Create well-structured plans, tailored to your business that you can access anytime, anywhere. If you do not have an iPad join our Business Plan Webinar or contact our business experts at support@tcfaustralia.com

What is the Microenterprise Loan Program?

This Loan is an unsecured business loan for those that are unable to access mainstream business finance.  The key features: Loans from $500 to $20,000; Interest Rate of 5.99% fixed; Up to 3 years repayment history; 90 day interest and repayment free access period; For businesses with five or fewer employees. Contact Geoffrey for more info.

For more information on those topics or Business Assistance contact us: support@tcfaustralia.com

Hong Kong Fashion Week, 8-11 July
Join our TCF buying missions and you may be eligible to receive 3 nights free accommodation or travel subsidy.  Contact us for registration

India International Garment Fair, New Delhi, 15-17 July
Join our TCF buying mission and you may be eligible for airfare & accommodation sponsorship.  Contact us for registration

Fiji Fashion Week, 1-5 October
TCF CEO Carol Hanlon will be attending Fiji Fashion Week as Guest Speaker at FFW Fashion Forums and also delivering fashion business seminars for designers and meeting with TCF Industry association leaders in Fiji for the development of the fashion industry.  If you would like to link with designers and/or Fiji manufacturers for corporate and sportswear production, contact us for event activities and linkages

Taipei IN Style, Taiwan, 15-17 October
TCF AUSTRALIA will be 4 hosting designer exhibition stands sponsored by Taipei In Style to this fashion trade event held in conjunction with the Taiwan Textile Federation Trade Expo.  Contact us to register your interest... Applications are closing soon!

COMING SOON...
TCF Global will be co-ordinating a group designer exhibition at World Boutique Hong Kong, January 2014, application forms will soon be available to reserve your space in our International Designer Showcase attracting thousands.

ADVANCE NOTICE:
India International Handwoven Fair, Chennai India – 12-14 March 2014
Airfare & Accommodation sponsorship available to join our TCF Group Sourcing Mission – registrations now being accepted. Contact us for application form

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Intertextile Shanghai Home Textile 27-29 August
More than just textiles - An evolution towards lifestyle shopping and the 'whole-home' design concept – contact us for further information on the International home textile event or visit 
www.intertextilehome.com

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, 21-24 October
China International Trade Fair for Apparel Fabrics and Accessories
www.messefrankfurt.com.hk

World Boutique, Hong Kong, 13-16 January 2014
TCF will be hosting designer exhibition stands and buying mission to this fashion trade event held in conjunction with Hong Kong Fashion Week.  Contact us to register your interest