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Welcome To Ovations
Ovations is delighted to welcome Michael Taylor as their new COO - (Chief of Ovations).  Previously GM of a division of one of Sydney’s largest event companies, and past President for ISES Sydney chapter, Michael brings his experience, enthusiasm & drive to the Ovations team.  Michael says:
"I am extremely excited to be joining Leanne and the team at Ovations.  Team work, a great culture and a focus on client satisfaction have always been my core values in business, and finding this in spades at Ovations was instrumental in taking this exciting position.    
I also look forward to meeting our clients and speakers and continuing to build upon  the great relationships Ovations already has."

Your Chance to enjoy a
Little Luxury in Your Life
The showcase at the new Pullman in Homebush Bay was, according to those that attended, "The best of the best"
With seven great speakers a magnificent lunch and all in the luxurious surroundings of the Pullman it was fantastic.

Now the Accor are giving you the chance to experience their luxury Pullman Hotel in Cairns at their expense!.  
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Siimon Reynolds

Siimon's expertise and marketing creativity might be just the spark your business needs to move ahead at a time when others are standing still.
He is the co-founder of Photon Group, which in just over 8 years has grown from zero to 44 marketing companies employing over 5,000 full and part time staff.  He speaks on "Business Success", "How to massively increase your profits through marketing" and "The amazing power of branding".

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Hard Times or Good Times? Taking Advantage of Chaos
Everyone has heard the expression "Every cloud has a silver lining" and that is true of the economic clouds as well.   Many of the great companies and individual fortunes have grown from the type of financial chaos we are currently experiencing.   It is those companies and individuals that keep their head and educate themselves on seeing and taking advantage of these difficult times that will be the powerhouses of tomorrow. Ovations introduces you to the experts who can help you do exactly that.   
Bernard Salt
Bernard speaks on the business implications of demographic and social change, writes for The Australian, and is author of the best-seller The Big Shift. Bernard tackles the social and demographic questions currently facing Australia and looks at the motivational forces, that shape the Australian community.
Essential information to prosper in changing times! 
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David Koch
Just back from Wall Street, David's insights can bring great value to your next conference. David’s extensive knowledge of both money and business has seen him create successful and diverse enterprises including a financial news wire service, an abstract news service as well as providing radio and television bulletins, with all electronic mediums constantly being updated throughout the business day.    Read more
Phil Ruthven
Phil Ruthven, founder of  IBIS World, provides companies with forecasting and strategic services. Phil contributes regularly to radio, TV, newspapers and magazine on business, economic and social issues. He is possibly Australia's most respected futurist on business, social and economic matters. Utilise Phil's insights to take advantage of the economic challenges in the coming year..  Read more.



How will the financial turbulence effect your business ?
Two great articles from Tim Harcourt
Tim Harcourt AusTrade's chief economist
 looks at the following questions.

1. Are our present financial upheavals
   about economics or mass psychology?

2. Will China save the (financial) world?
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Here at Ovations we have the privilege of working with many great economic, marketing and business leaders and providing their services to our clients.
Here are a few gems that they have shared with us. 
 
1.    A good marketing strategy is paramount.

2.    Value is more important than price.

3.    Connect with your customers and provide exceptional service.

4.    Leadership - Provide your teams with vision and direction and
       communicate it constantly .


5.    Re evaluate your goals to match the changing environment.

6.    Make sure your goals are specific, measurable, achievable,
       realistic and timely, and market market market.   

Booking international speakers and facilitators that are already coming to Australia can give you a great draw card for your event, a fresh point of view, as well as a considerably reduction in the costs normally associated with bringing in an international speaker or facilitator. 
Marcus Buckingham
Marcus graduated from Cambridge in 1987 with a master's degree in Social and Political Science and is widely considered one of the world's leading authorities on employee productivity.
A wonderful resource for leaders, managers, and educators, Buckingham challenges conventional wisdom and shows the link between engaged employees and productivity, profit and  customer satisfaction.
 
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Eva Orner
 Eva is an amazing and  inspiring Aussie who has enjoyed success and some incredible experiences overseas. Recently winning an Academy Award for her unique work, Eva speaks on Women in Business, Making it as an Aussie in the US and the film business. She is an entertaining and engaging speaker so take this great opportunity to hear her while she is here in Australia.
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Barbara Glanz
Barbara works with organizations that want to improve morale, retention and service. The author of six best-selling HOW-TO books, including "The Creative Communicator" & "Building Customer Loyalty".   Showing you how you can keep  your customers returning, she is known as the business speaker who speaks to your heart as well as to your head, and she has presented to  organizations worldwide.  
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Ovations International Pty. Ltd
PO Box 1337  Rozelle
NSW 2039 Australia
Phone +61 2 9818-6622
 Fax +61 2 98186977
Email:  info@ovations.com.au