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How to Write a Business Plan for a Non-Profit Venture
Many Australians who set out to launch a charity or community organisation start with passion but quickly discover that goodwill alone does not keep the lights…
A Practical System For Managing Multiple Breakout Sessions
Attending several breakout sessions can turn a valuable conference into a blur of room changes, rushed notes and missed conversations. A simple organisation…
Crowdfunding campaigns for Asian startups: breakout session highlights
The 2019 BYU Management Society Asia Pacific Conference in Mongolia features a breakout session focused on crowdfunding campaigns for Asian startups, bringing…
How to Approach a Speaker for a One-on-One Conversation
A brief conversation with a conference speaker can become one of the most valuable parts of attending an event. The goal is not to deliver a polished sales…
Why bringing your team to the conference multiplies every outcome
When a manager travels alone to a major business event, the benefits often fade quickly. Notes sit in a drawer, contacts drift away, and the office hears only…
Building anticipation on social media before your next talk
The weeks leading up to a conference session are rarely quiet, even for seasoned speakers. Audiences now expect a steady stream of previews, sneak peeks and…
Protecting startup intellectual property across Asia
Startups in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney increasingly look north when they raise their first institutional capital, and the 2019 BYU Management Society Asia…
Planning Your First International Business Trip on an Australian Budget
Stepping onto an overseas flight for the first time on company business can feel like a huge leap, especially when the bills land back home in Australian…
How Mongolian Phrases Enrich Your Conference Experience
Travelling from Australia to Mongolia for a business event involves more than booking flights and preparing a presentation. A few Mongolian phrases can make…
Scouting picture-perfect spots for group photos at the conference
The 2019 BYU Management Society Asia Pacific Conference in Mongolia draws delegates from across the region for a few days of learning, networking, and the…