Flying: In your seat pocket
This month, if you’re flying Virgin, reach into your seat pocket and you’ll find a huge report written by yours truly in the Virgin inflight magazine. It’s a comprehensive guide to setting up a small business. The guide starts on page 105. You can view the online version of the April issue here.
I'll pop into your life in the most unexpected places, even your airline seat pocket. (Photo: via @jbarouch)
Cuddling: Gus the Boxer at the Haul wrap party. Years ago, a dog called @GusTheBoxer started following me on Twitter. At first, I didn’t follow him back. I thought: “A dog. On Twitter. I mean really.” Plus, I was in Sydney. Gus was in Melbourne. It would never have worked.
But Gus was so funny and engaging that I ended up not only meeting Gus in real life, but also his human @scottkilmartin. Turns out that Scott was the brains behind sustainable streetwear brand Haul.
I’ve loved Haul products for years now so it was sad to see it close its doors recently. I was honoured to go to the wrap party, cuddle @GusTheBoxer, bid the Fitzroy store good-bye and wave owner Scott Kilmartin off on his next big adventure!
Speaking at: A $1 billion launch
Alas, that $1 billion isn’t mine. But it was great to be on a panel at ANZ’s big announcement that it is pledging $1 billion to startups in Australia. Held at the forecourt of Customs House in Sydney, the event was hosted by Anne Fulwood, and launched by Nick Reade, ANZ General Manager Small Business Banking.
I spoke on the panel with my friend, small business coach (and all round Renaissance man) Robin Dickinson.
(L-R) Anne Fulwood, Valerie Khoo, Robin Dickinson, Nick Reade
Dominating: Trevor Young’s book launch
Ok, I wasn’t doing the dominating but Trevor’s book will. I was thrilled to be part of the panel of “micro-mavens” (that’s what Trevor called us in his book) at the launch of his fab book microDOMINATION: How to leverage social media and content marketing to build a mini-business empire around your personal brand.
(L-R) Darren Rowse, Valerie Khoo, Nicole Avery, Trevor Young, Yvonne Adele
Loving: SMaC Talk
I’ve been having a ball with Kerri Sackville and Allison Tait recording our podcast SMaC Talk. Episode 4 is online and on iTunes.
See you soon at:
SYDNEY: I’m MC-ing Let’s Talk Business
What: Online collaboration tools are accessible, affordable and simple to use for SMEs.
When: Tuesday 16 April 2013
Time: 6pm to 8.30pm
Where: Lower Town Hall, 483 George Street, Sydney (enter via Druitt Street)
Cost: $55
Buy tickets here.
SYDNEY: I’m on a panel at Networx “The Power of Blogs”
What: Media panel with yours truly, blogger Christina Butcher (@hairromance) and Nuffnang’s David Krupp
When: 22 April 2013
Time: 6pm – 8:30pm
Where: Hotel CBD, 52 King Street, Sydney
Cost: $65
Buy tickets here.
For a $10 discount, use the PROMO CODE “socialcallout”.
BRISBANE: I’m on a panel at Networx “The changing face of PR: the rise and rise of blogger relations”
What: Panel with yours truly, blogger Natalie Birt *@mummysmiles) and Michelle Palmer from PR agency 360 Immerse
When: Tuesday, 23 April 2013
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Where: XXXX Ale House, Cnr Paten & Black Streets, Milton QLD 4064
Cost: $65
Buy tickets here.
For a $10 discount, use the PROMO CODE “socialcallout”.
BRISBANE: Australian Writers’ Centre meetup
Are you a graduate of the Australian Writers’ Centre? Or would you like to find out more about our online course and your publishing options?
What: A get together where I’ll host an informal Q&A on your writing/publishing questions.
When: Wednesday 24 April 2013
Time: 6.30-8.30pm
Cost: Free but you must RSVP here.