A key feature of our regular member meetings other than group discussions about new marketing initiatives, the sharing of business ideas and networking is the presentation of supplier offers and deals, some exclusive to newsXpress.

A range of products for Father’s Day, Christmas and general sale from preferred suppliers such as Cheeki Trading, Ikon Collectibles, Hallmark and Arlec was presented and keenly sought by members as they recognised the value of group trading terms and ‘new money’ categories.

The photo to the left shows several Queensland members milling around a table of sample products, the important part of this interaction is the ability to see and feel the product rather than purchase blind from a catalogue or on a sales reps advice.

newsXpress is hosting member meetings next week in Brisbane and Perth:

• QLD – Tuesday, 18th May, 2010 – 10.00am – Virginia Golf Club 1 Elliott Road, Banyo
• WA – Thursday, 20th May, 2010 – 10.00am – Inter City Country Comfort Hotel & Apartments 249-263 Great Eastern Hwy, Belmont

We will present new product opportunities, outline exciting marketing initiatives and engage in a business building discussion.  newsXpress members and prospective members are most welcome to attend.

newsXpress is hosting two important member meetings next week:

• New South Wales: Tuesday, 11th May, 2010 – 10.00am – The Lakes Golf Club Corner King Street & Vernon Avenue, Eastlakes
• Victoria: Thursday, 13th May, 2010 – 10.00am – Hallmark Cards Australia, 10 Caribbean Drive, Scoresby

Bookings can be made via the newsXpress website.  We have a packed agenda with several value-based announcements as well as some excellent business building content.  newsXpress members who want to get the most from their group involvement will be there.

We have scheduled a regional member meeting for Mackay (QLD) for April 20.  This will provide an opportunity for newsXpress members in the region and others to get together and discuss newsXpress strategies and opportunities.  An early check with members indicates that this will be a popular meeting.

newsXpress members got together in Brisbane on Tuesday to look at new product, talk strategy and network.  A feature of the meeting was a presentation on how to make money from calendars.  One of our key suppliers outlines new opportunities which will help newsXpress members make good money from this lucrative category in the 2011 calendar season.

The newsXpress member meetings are an excellent place for discussing business ideas and learning together.

newsXpress is hosting member meetings in Brisbane and Perth this week:

• Brisbane: Tuesday February 23rd 10am (Virginia Golf Club 1 Elliott Road, BANYO, QLD)
• Perth: Thursday February 25th 10am (ANF/NGBB Offices 13 Kitchener Avenue, BURSWOOD, WA)

We have product offers and business building strategies to share.  The three meetings so far have gone very well.  Bookings are essential for catering.

The newsXpress members meeting in Victoria yesterday was a full house with more than forty members participating in a terrific business discussion, networking and checking out some excellent product deals. Ernest Hillier kindly provided is space at their North Coburg facility. They followed the meeting with a guided tour of the factory.  This member meeting tour is helping us better connect with key newsXpress suppliers like Ernest Hillier.

The meeting was following by a tour of the Ernest Hillier factory tour where our team members got to see how this wonderful company makes their much loved chocolates. It was good to see so many skilled people working creating the chocolates by hand.

newsXpress hosted its first members meeting for 2010 yesterday, in Sydney at the offices of preferred supplier 3M.  In addition to welcoming new members, we had a terrific turnout of existing members.  We are grateful to 3M for once again welcoming us to their excellent facility.

We enjoyed a valuable half day together discussing business, looking at new product deals, working on traffic generating ideas and ways to build healthier margins.  Best of all, the members meeting provided and excellent opportunity for good networking among this group of happy and proactive newsXpress members.

Our next member meeting is in Melbourne this Thursday at the Ernest Hillier factory.  It includes a delicious tour.