Over 100 Licensees and Mail Contractors came to the POAAL Business Seminar in Melbourne on Sunday 3 March.We welcomed Licensees and Contractors from all over Victoria, along with Licensees who had travelled from Tasmania, NSW and South Australia.Tor Bowen gave a comprehensive presentation on the finance options available to Contractors and Licensees for their businesses, including vehicle finance and refinancing LPOs.[caption id="attachment_5703" align="aligncenter" width="398"]
David Bates from Workforce Guardian addresses the multitude at POAAL's Melbourne Business Seminar[/caption]David Bates from Workforce Guardian opened Licensees' and Contractors' eyes to the full responsibilities that employers have under current workplace relations laws. He detailed some of the penalties that can be imposed upon employers for seemingly trivial breaches of employment legislation.Cameron Bott from GWS Network spoke on risk management options available to Licensees and Contractors, especially with regard to staff issues.Juen Phie rounded out the day with a presentation on the taxation considerations when preparing to sell your LPO. There are many considerations for Licensees when preparing to sell their LPO - something that every Licensee will eventually do![caption id="attachment_5704" align="aligncenter" width="398"]
John Ackfield from A.P.E. Distribution with Licensees at POAAL's Melbourne Business Seminar[/caption]There were two exhibitors present - A.P.E. Distribution showed their passport photo systems, and Cathie Fletcher from Poems From The Heart showed her new range of frames and gift cards.Licensees took the opportunity to ask our expert speakers many questions.