USQ Corporate Club - 16 September 2009


Kim O'Mara (1300 Towing), James Deck (1300 Web Pro) and Letitia O'Mara (1300 Towing)


Monita Falknau (1300 Web Pro), Suzanne Bolte (Discover Financial Planning) and Emma Manteufel


Page 58 of the Toowoomba Chronicle on 25 September 2009 (Click to Enlarge)


1300 Web Pro was proud to host the USQ Corporate Club September Networking Event on 16 September 2009. James Deck presented a brief educational moment regarding websites, while 1300 Web Pro was showcased using the latest touchscreen technology kindly loaned by Visual Focus, Toowoomba. For more information on how to join the USQ Corporate Club please phone 1300 932 776.

Extract from USQ Corporate Club Newsletter September 2009

The USQ Corporate Club would like to thank the staff of 1300 Web Pro for hosting the September Corporate Club function. Thanks also for organising the lucky door prize of a basket gift pack which was won by Ms Deb Hanfeld - Toowoomba Chronicle.

1300 Web Pro hosted the evening to inform members that they are a locally owned and operated business with a national capability.

The key points addressed at the presentation were;

  • Started as NGE Pty Ltd in 2004
  • Rebranded just over a year ago to 1300 Web Pro
  • Our Vision: to have the name 1300 Web Pro synonymous with growing businesses using on-line marketing in Toowoomba.
  • Providing excellent customer service
  • Website consultants that are entrepreneurs and not technical/design people. Dedicated consultant for each customer for face to face and phone contact.
  • Flexible products - $500 to $5000.
  • 21 day turnaround
  • Great after sales support and training.
  • Free SEO (search engine optimisation)
  • Online marketing is low cost (comparatively) and it’s easy to manage campaigns.
  • Free 1hr website consultations available for a limited time

Feedback from members re the presentation has been very positive and a new awareness of the capabilities of 1300 WebPro was evident in discussions. Members were very appreciative of the concise and clear presentation delivered. 


Guide Dogs Queensland

To give back to our community, 1300 Web Pro donates 10% of all hosting fees charged back to charity. For the period 1 January 2009 to 30 June 2009 we have donated to the Guide Dogs Association of Queensland, in honour of our new Labrador puppy, Maeby. 

We would like to thank our customers for their continuing support, without our customers we would not be able to support our community in these ways.

If you would like to suggest a charity for us to support please contact us. We will be making our next regular donation in December this year, all registered gift recipients wil be considered.




Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, Young Ambassador Program 2009

1300 Web Pro was proud to support Emily Marsh of Abbertons Human Resources in her entry in the 2009 Carnival of Flowers Young Ambassador Program.

This year, the Carnival of Flowers celebrates it's Diamond Anniversary, so as part of her fundraising efforts, Emily Marsh raffled off a Gold and Diamond ring, valued at $1,150, donated by 1300 Web Pro. The ring is 18ct gold and has five .05 ct diamonds.

All funds raised went to support the Pyjama Foundation and The Toowoomba Hospital Young People at Risk. The raffle was be drawn at Emily's fundraising 50's themed dress-up 10 Pin Bowling Evening which was held on Friday 21st August.



The diamond ring donated by 1300 Web Pro


1300 Web Pro's Monita Falknau won 'best dressed'


Young Ambassador Entrant Emily Marsh and 1300 Web Pro's Monita Falknau with the proud winner of the ring!


Emily Marsh with her sponsors, James Deck and Monita Falknau from 1300 Web Pro


Emily, Monita and the gold and diamond ring


Clever Cookies - 28 July 2009


Lorraine Harman (left) from Acumen Accounting with the lucky door gift basket that she won, courtesy of guest speaker, Monita Falknau (far right) and one of Clever Cookies organisers, Tess Woodall (centre)

Many people have a great idea for an online business, but how do you turn that idea into reality? What are the steps you should take and how much will it cost? This was the topic Monita Falknau, from 1300 Web Pro, presented at the July Clever Cookies Meeting.

Clever Cookies is a Commonwealth Bank initiative, helping business women network and learn about business in a fun and friendly environment. If you would like more information about attending Clever Cookies please contact us and we will put you in touch with the organisers.

If you are setting up your own online business and would like a copy of the slideshow presentation from the night, please download your copy below. If you have any questions please phone Monita on 0422 847 539.


Please click below to download 'How to start an Online Business'

Starting_an_Online_Business.pdf

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James Deck & Monita Falknau with the lucky door prize recipient. The lucky door prize was donated by sponsor, 1300 Web Pro.


James Deck with Presenter and Business Book Author, Brett Chamberlain.

Business Advisor Network - 21 July 2009

1300 Web Pro was a proud sponsor of the Business Advisor Network when they held their seminar in Toowoomba on 21 July 2009.

Brett Chamberlain presented his tips on business success during an economic downturn to interested local business people.


1300 Web Pro First Birthday Celebrations

1300 Web Pro was launched on 1 July 2008 to meet a growing demand for top quality small business websites. After 12 months of trading as 1300 Web Pro, proud owner James Deck, celebrated with a Pancake Breakfast Party in the carpark.

Team members from 1300 Web Pro and Endeavour volunteers served pancakes, bacon and sausages to raise money for the Endeavour Summer Challenge Team. Over the next few months, the Summer Challenge Team needs to raise their $3,000 nomination fee plus find sponsorship for their team uniforms.

Sunny the Clown was on hand to provide balloon twisting and entertainment to the little ones while the grown ups enjoyed coffee and hot chocolate from the guys at Cruisin Cappucino's. The delicious sausages and bacon were provided by The Gourmet Butcher, visit their website for more information on their great products.

Thank you to all of the 1300 Web Pro supporters that turned out to help us celebrate. With your continuing support, 1300 Web Pro will continue to grow and support our local community. If you would like copies of any of the photos below, please contact us.


Sunny the Clown, Monita Falknau, Boyd Paye & James Deck serving a Canadian Breakfast to raise money for the Endeavour Summer Challenge Team.







Women on the Move launch their 1300 Web Pro Website



On 10 March, 2009, Women on the Move gathered at Fibber's to celebrate the launch of their new website www.wotm.org.au. Women on the Move help promote business in the Toowoomba Community by helping businesses showcase what they have to offer and by bringing our membership to them. Their motto is Meet someone new, learn something new and have fun.

Liz McClymont from Bush Christmas won the 1300 Web Pro Business Gift Basket. The Bush Christmas concept was launched as an outlet for talent lying often unnoticed in rural and remote areas of Eastern Australia. Innovative ideas came both from need and also the desire to be creative. Bush Christmas has helped market these innovations and culinary delights to a wider audience.

Today, Bush Christmas has achieved a degree of recognition never thought possible at its conception. The wide artistic range and the degree of excellence and diversity of talent has helped to promote the products on display and to foster a greater understanding and interest in the bush and its people from admiring audiences across Australia.

Bush Christmas exhibitions held in Toowoomba and in Brisbane have showcased the work of over 150 artisans from far north-west Queensland to deep south-west New South Wales since 1997.

1300 Web Pro is proud to sponsor Women on the Move and look forward to helping them build their online presence.



James Deck presents at PBA meeting


www.pba.org.au


James Deck

PBA (Professional Business Alliance) has recently undergone a facelift and James Deck had the privilege of being the first guest speaker.

If you missed his informative speech on how to make the most of your website, increase Search Engine Optimisation and avoid common traps, please contact us and we'll forward you the information for FREE!


Gardenfest Toowoomba 2009



1300 WEB PRO was a proud sponsor of Gardenfest 2009, a spectacular three day event showcasing Toowoombas local gardening talent.

Running between May 2 to May 4, Heritage Gardenfest offers the best in gardening products, nursery items, furniture, décor and food and wine to help enjoy your outdoor space.


Out and About


16 April 2009 - Website Consultant, Monita Falknau, meets Shane Webke at a Future Leaders networking event which was kindly hosted by PhilpBrodie Grains - Toowoomba.


Latest Technology


8 April 2009 - The BNI Toowoomba website is launched!

www.bnitoowoomba.com.au showcases the talent of local businesses involved in the BNI The Range Chapter, such as 1300 WEB PRO. For more information about BNI or The Range chapter please visit the website.

This is the first 1300 WEB PRO website to include a fully integrated media streaming function, provided by Hello World. For more information please contact us.


Toowoomba Show, March 2009




Miss Fundraiser Monita Falknau with major sponsor, James Deck from 1300 Web Pro and corporate sponsors, Andrew McLintock from Downs Financial Services and Liz & Dean Iddon from James and Neil Sts Optometry