sunshine coast women entrepreneurs presenter kit 2016

Presenters’ Information Kit

© 2015 Alex Mitchell

The Sunshine Coast Women Entrepreneurs (SCWE) is a relaxed and yet focused group of women entrepreneurs who have connected regularly over the past eight years to share their experiences, inspire and support each other. It’s not a ‘salesy’ type environment, more one for connecting with like minded people and finding how we can help each other.

We are all in business together in this beautiful corner of the world, helping each other to reach our potential and share our unique messages. Many member are solopreneurs, often working from home in service based businesses.


The group is not-for-profit. My facilitation of the group, as well as the speakers' time, is donated in the spirit of sharing. We believe the sharing of wisdom and the support of other women entrepreneurs cannot be bought or sold, it is something we gift each other because we care.

The group size is capped at 38 women to retain the intimate feel, and events always sell out in advance.

Dress code is business casual or smart casual.

Speakers are chosen based on their suitability for our niche – that is, providing business building skills with tangible take home tools. This niche provides a point of difference amongst networking groups.

The presentation is 1.5 hours and is presented in a workshop, discussion or hands-on format.


Ladies attend the event expecting to have a high level of interaction during the session, and take home tangible skills to assist them in taking their business to the next level.

Handouts, exercises and reflection opportunities get a great response. Asking 38 women to sit quietly and listen is unlikely to be successful

There is a 1 - 1.5 hour time slot for the speaker, including Q&A or other discussion.

You are welcome to set up a trade table and also to mention any upcoming workshops or relevant services should the ladies wish to follow up.


If you would like to be considered as a speaker, please send through an outline of your session so we can assess whether it’s a good fit for our group. Applications can be emailed to [email protected]

In your proposal, please include:

√ An outline of the workshop showing timing of segments and

interactive activities √ Three to five specific take home skills and tips participants will learn √What makes you different to other speakers on your business subject √ Equipment requirements (see Venue details for available equipment) √ Details of your special offer if you will be making one

A sample session can help me understand the unique aspects

of your work


mailto:[email protected]

Advertising is only through Facebook, so we have space for a few paragraphs about the presentation on the invitation (see example opposite), then we are down to a few sentences for posting on various walls.

Please send the following info for advertising, three months before the event:

A paragraph or two about the session A sentence or two about how fabulous you are

and how well qualified to be sharing this information

Three to five dot points about the tangible skills and knowledge the ladies will be taking home

A cover image - 851 pixels wide and 315 pixels tall. This will appear on the Facebook event page and Eventbrite page. High resolution please.

Details for joining your affiliate program should you have one.

Please advertise the session through your own networks to maximise the success of the event for you and us!


Events are organised through the Facebook group Sunshine Coast Women Entrepreneurs

There is no email list

Tickets usually sell out well ahead of the event as our meetings are extremely popular

Tickets are $30 per person and are non-refundable

You are encouraged to share the event details with your own email list or Facebook following

If you are advertising to a non-Facebook audience, please use the Eventbrite link, however this can create some confusion as people turn up not entirely aware that they are at a 'members only' event.


Be appreciated by a super-involved group with almost 1500 members

Event tickets are highly sought after and sell out fast

Your two course a la carte lunch is complimentary, along with hot beverages

You are welcome to promote your events and products as part of your workshop

We don’t take any commissions for your sales during or after the event

We will love you

Amici Café is located in the Aspect Building, corner Knox Ave and Lower Gay Terrace, Caloundra. Google map: http://goo.gl/maps/zhnY9

Layout is L shaped table set for lunch, with the speaker in the corner of the L.

The venue has two cordless microphones, a white board and display table available.

A television screen is available for digital presentations with html cable for connection to your laptop. If you have a Mac, please supply your own cables

Please let me know what setup requirements you have so I can ensure everything is ready for you. All AV requirements require advance notice.


All meetings are 1-4pm Saturday

All the year’s meetings are pre-booked but speakers are not announced in advance

Dates for 2016 ◦ 6 February ◦ 19 March ◦ 30 April ◦ 18 June ◦ 30 July ◦ 10 September ◦ 22 October ◦ 3 December


12.00pm I arrive at this time, and suggest you do also, to set up and get to know the venue.

12.45pm Guests arrive and mingle. 1.15pm Once everyone is seated we start with a round table introduction of 30

seconds each. This is when everyone has a chance to let the group know who they are and what services they offer. This format can change depending on my mood.

2.00pm Next we enjoy a two course lunch which offers options for omnivore,

vegetarian and gluten free diners. Hot beverages are included throughout the day. The speaker's lunch is complementary. You may wish to place your lunch order on arrival to ensure your meal is served before you speak.

2.30pm We then move to the guest speaker of the day (that’s you). You have

been allocated 1.5 hours for your workshop and any question time. 4.00pm The session finishes. Although we must vacate the room on time to

allow the restaurant to set up for dinner, there tends to be informal networking on the verandah, which allows you time to get to know the ladies.


The presenter agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Sunshine Coast Women Entrepreneurs, its members, officers and agents and attendees or participants of the event, the venue and venue staff for any costs, claims or losses, including reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, which may arise, in whole or part, from the speaker’s presentation.


Thanks so much for considering presenting for Sunshine Coast Women Entrepreneurs. We appreciate your support!

Please don’t hesitate to contact me should

you have any questions

Alex Mitchell Book coach and editor

Author Support Services www.AuthorSupportServices.com

[email protected] 0434 088 742


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