March sees a host of opportunities for print business owners and managers to increase their knowledge, with four PIAA hosted educational events on the cards.
First up on is a light breakfast session on Thursday 7 March, with an introduction to Twitter for Printers and #PrintChat. It will be overview of how to use Twitter, and a live #Printchat. The event is being held at PIAA Melbourne, unit 3, 5-7 Compark Circuit in Mulgrave. Book in by 6 March.
Monday 11 March the association is hosting an after work seminar Direct Mail – the real digital disruptor, from 5pm-8pm in Brisbane. Attendees will learn the secrets to creating outstanding direct mail with two of the worlds’ best practitioners - Australia’s Malcolm Auld, and the UK’s Steve Harrison. It will be held at Flight Centre HQ, level 15, 275 Grey St in the CBD. You have until 4pm on the day to book in.
March will also see two sessions on the hot topic of casual employees, in the spotlight thanks to a push to give them the same benefits as permanent staff, which employers argue are already accounted for in their higher hourly rate.
The PIAA's new industrial advocate Sam Puri will lead the seminar and discussion in Melbourne, while PTW Lawyers and Notaries will run the Sydney event. Melbourne takes place Thursday 14 march, Sydey Tuesday 19 March. Bookings will open soon.
Email events@piaa.org.au for more information.