Technology Trends on 16 August was a feature event of Victoria's Small Business Festival 2012.
It was an informative half day presentation featuring leading technology experts, James Thomson of SmartCompany, Carolyn Miller of Moon Communications and business futurist Craig Rispin. The speakers provided advice and insights from personal experiences specifically for small businesses.
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James Thomson
- View James Thomson's Small Business Festival presentation on low cost and scalable nature of new technology
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Carolyn Miller
- View Carolyn Miller’s Small Business Festival presentation on best use social media in small business
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Craig Rispin
- View Craig Rispin’s Small Business Festival presentation on latest trends in technology and strategic planning
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Panel Discussion
- View Small Business Festival panel discussion and question & answer session
Testimonials from participants at technology trends 2012 via tweets
Belinda Weaver @copywritemattrs
James Thompson from @SmartCompany is delving into how technology is helping SMEsto level the business playing field #vicbizfest
Carrie Newbold @reCHARGEclass
A great session with @Cazz50 at Vic Small Business Festival #vicbizfest thank you!
Synchra @Synchragroup
@craigrispin Thanks for insightful, inspiring and enjoyable talk this morning. #vicbizfest
LaVida Health @LaVidaHealth
V interesting talks this am by @cazz50 & @craigrispin on #techtrends. Thank you! Can't wait to build in new ideas to my practice.
Belinda Weaver @copywritemattrs
@cazz50 That was a fantastic presentation Caroline. I'm a big social media fan but you got me all excited again! #vicbizfest
#vicbizfest good intro from David Southwick. James Thompson providing good tips now.
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Technology Trends 2012 speakers:
Carolyn Miller is a highly regarded and well known figure within the Australian creative industry. As a regular panellist on the ABC's The Gruen Transfer, she is a recognised authority on creative persuasion and is a writer for both Drum Media and Design Federation.
James Thomson is the publisher of Leading Company, StartupSmart and Property Observer and editor of SmartCompany part of the Private Media online media group (also publishers of Crikey). Prior to this, James was a senior editor at news and commentary website Business Spectator and editor of BRW's Rich 200, Young Rich and Executive Rich editions.
Craig Rispin is a business futurist, trends tracker and innovation expert with insights into emerging business, people and technology trends – and how companies can profit from them. With an innate ability to spot trends and create new markets, Craig has designed and launched hundreds of products for major
