[SiliconBeach] Re: Finding a business mentor

2009-04-14 Thread Michael Specht
plus one for me, also in the market for a business mentor also in melbourne. On Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 1:15 PM, Pieter wrote: > > Hi Beachers, > > This may have been covered in previous posts, but I couldn't find > anything obvious. > I've recently been convinced of the value of a business mentor

[SiliconBeach] Re: Melbourne Silicon Beach Drinks this Friday 6th 5pm onwards

2009-02-02 Thread Michael Specht
I will not be there, girlfriends birthday so we are going out. Have fun. Michael Specht Principal Consultant Phone: +61 3 9017 1865 | Mobile: 0418 212 041 | Skype: mspecht Email: mich...@inspecht.com.au Web: inspecht.com.au Want to know the latest trends in HR, Recruitment and Technology

[SiliconBeach] Re: Silicon Beach ground rules

2009-01-28 Thread Michael Specht
Now I wonder if I ever introduced myself when I join the list? Anyhows it doesn't matter. Here are go. Name: Michael ASL: 37, Male, Melbourne What do I do?: Well good question. Background in dev, databases. Moved into project mangaement and org change management. Focus has been HR, Payroll, Recru

[SiliconBeach] Re: Jobs / Vacant Positions.

2009-01-22 Thread Michael Specht
for a BA at Virgin, so I went to check it out. I was presented with the Optus job site. Now the culture of Optus & Virgin are very different, even though Optus owns Virgin Mobile. Rgds Michael Michael Specht Principal Consultant Phone: +61 3 9017 1865 | Mobile: 0418 212 041 | Skype: mspech

[SiliconBeach] Re: Jobs / Vacant Positions.

2009-01-22 Thread Michael Specht
Warren you would be surprised how many organisations don't check labelling & culture when they do job ads. It is so surprising! Michael Specht Principal Consultant Phone: +61 3 9017 1865 | Mobile: 0418 212 041 | Skype: mspecht Email: mich...@inspecht.com.au Web: inspecht.com.au Wan

[SiliconBeach] Re: Jobs / Vacant Positions.

2009-01-22 Thread Michael Specht
an eBook on this stuff for purchase as well, sorry Noony I couldn't help it ;-). Michael Specht Principal Consultant Phone: +61 3 9017 1865 | Mobile: 0418 212 041 | Skype: mspecht Email: mich...@inspecht.com.au Web: inspecht.com.au Want to know the latest trends in HR, Recruitment and Tech

[SiliconBeach] Re: Workplace / employment legislation

2009-01-20 Thread Michael Specht
Honestly I get professional advice, probably your best bet is to look at using a service such as Workforce Guardian http://www.workforceguardian.com.au/ who provide a whole range of services for SME's. Michael Specht Principal Consultant Phone: +61 3 9017 1865 | Mobile: 0418 212 041 |

[SiliconBeach] HR and Technology Event

2009-01-18 Thread Michael Specht
://hrfutures.inspecht.com.au/. Includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, I hope to see some Silicon Beachers there. Regards Michael Michael Specht Principal Consultant logo_200x47 Phone: +61 3 9017 1865 | Mobile: 0418 212 041 | Skype: mspecht Email: mich...@inspecht.com.au Web

[SiliconBeach] Re: Xero vs MYOB - Accounting Packages

2009-01-15 Thread Michael Specht
Hi, I am also a Saasu supporter. Went to them after being frustrated by MYOB and Quickbooks, really love the service. Oh it works the way business does, not the way accountants think :-), which might confuse you if you are use to working the way accountants think. Rgds Michael Michael

[SiliconBeach] Re: Job Board

2008-12-14 Thread Michael Specht
around. Rgds Michael Michael Specht Principal Consultant Phone: +61 3 9017 1865 | Mobile: 0418 212 041 | Skype: mspecht Email: mich...@inspecht.com.au Web: inspecht.com.au Want to know the latest trends in HR, Recruitment and Technology? Attend the Inspecht HR Futures Conference

[SiliconBeach] Re: Recomendation for hosting providers

2008-12-09 Thread Michael Specht
Have to agree with Ashley. For 5 years I kept using Australian hosting providers only to either have them go out of business, provide very poor service or charge 5 - 10 times what similar services are in the US. I am using SliceHost & really satisfied. Michael Michael Specht Princ

[SiliconBeach] Re: Review our startup | WorkWhen Notifier

2008-12-08 Thread Michael Specht
for partnerships with HR & Payroll system integrators to promote your tool A final comment your pricing could be seen as a little high for a small business (5 or so employees). Rgds Michael Michael Specht Principal Consultant Phone: +61 3 9017 1865 | Mobile: 0418 212 041 | Skype: mspecht Email

[SiliconBeach] Re: Need help with DNS

2008-11-18 Thread Michael Specht
You need a CNAME record setup, not sure the best way to do it on your hosting accounts but a really good overview of what is needed can be found http://articles.slicehost.com/assets/2008/4/18/DNS_administration_v1.0.1.pdf Michael Specht Principal Consultant Phone: +61 3 9017 1865 | Mobile

[SiliconBeach] Re: FW: Internet Filtering

2008-11-10 Thread Michael Specht
t;[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 5:39 PM, Michael Specht <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Here is one of the many replies I have received from MPs about this issues, [...] > The Government regards freedom of speech as very important and the > Government's c

[SiliconBeach] Re: The Rudd Filter

2008-11-05 Thread Michael Specht
seems to understand that all of the items you referred to Bart will not be blocked. She forwarded my email onto Nick Minchin the Shadow Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy. Rgds Michael Michael Specht Principal Consultant Phone: +61 3 9017 1865 | Mobile: 0418 212 041

[SiliconBeach] Re: Regular Melbourne Friday Night Drinks - Starting 7th Nov

2008-11-04 Thread Michael Specht
Pieter, Great to see this going forward, I hope they become weekly so I can attend. Rgds Michael -Original Message- From: silicon-beach-australia@googlegroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pieter Sent: Monday, 3 November 2008 6:10 PM To: Silicon Beach Australia Subject: [Si

[SiliconBeach] Re: ISP filtering

2008-10-28 Thread Michael Specht
s Bizannes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Agreed. Media will drum this up if they are getting pageviews and will then make it bigger. Sent from my iPhone On 29/10/2008, at 1:11 PM, "Michael Specht" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: There is lots of discussion here, and on Twitter

[SiliconBeach] Re: ISP filtering

2008-10-28 Thread Michael Specht
There is lots of discussion here, and on Twitter about the filtering however the issue is starting to hit mainstream, make sure you also comment on these sites so the editors see this is a real issue that needs more discussion with the community. From: silicon-beach-australia@googlegroups.com [

[SiliconBeach] Re: ISP filtering

2008-10-26 Thread Michael Specht
e get a bit more organised, we could light up a fire with not at all much effort.  Michael Specht (Australia)  Andrew Barnett (Australia)  Nick Holmes a Court (Australia)  Jason Stirk (Australia)  Tom Voirol (Australia)  Jonathan Crossfield (Australia)  Jarryd Strafford (Australia)  graeme wilson

[SiliconBeach] Re: ISP filtering

2008-10-26 Thread Michael Specht
On Mon, Oct 27, 2008 at 5:28 PM, Nick Holmes a Court <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I've emailed Charles Firth at the Chaser and am awaing a reply :) On Mon, Oct 27, 2008 at 3:36 PM, Michael Specht <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi, I just got off my arse and did something, ema

[SiliconBeach] Re: ISP filtering

2008-10-26 Thread Michael Specht
Hi, I just got off my arse and did something, emailed a friend of mine about this shitty plan. He happens to be the Member for Werriwa and the Whip, Chris Hayes. While I don't expect much at least it is another email. Rgds Michael From: silicon-beach-australia@googlegroups.com [mailto:

[SiliconBeach] Re: Launching is all good, but once you've done that, how do you get customers?

2008-10-17 Thread Michael Specht
Sms go wit clickatel from South Africa. Easy setup & API's with prices starting at 6c/message. -Original Message- From: Geoff McQueen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, 18 October 2008 11:27 AM To: silicon-beach-australia@googlegroups.com Subject: [SiliconBeach] Re: Launching is all

[SiliconBeach] Re: It's Friday... so it's official Friday

2008-10-16 Thread Michael Specht
so it's official Friday Finally! You took too long Melbourne to start drinks down there! On Fri, Oct 17, 2008 at 4:42 PM, Michael Specht <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: If you are around Melbourne town, head down to Belgian Beer Bar on St Kilda Rd from around 5.30. A number of different groups

[SiliconBeach] Re: It's Friday... so it's official Friday

2008-10-16 Thread Michael Specht
g up to the Grace > > See you there! > > Bart & Kim > 0401984056 > > > -- Michael Specht http://inspecht.com.au YIM spechtmi MSN [EMAIL PROTECTED] AIM spechtmiaim --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed

[SiliconBeach] Re: Launching is all good, but once you've done that, how do you get customers?

2008-10-16 Thread Michael Specht
se it. * Get a blog, and write, write, write about the issues you are solving. >From a product point of view, the UI needs and update, the site should automatically recognise mobile devices, it didn't with my Treo. Rgds Michael Michael Specht Principal Consultant Phone: +61 3 9017 1865

[SiliconBeach] Re: Another idea for start-up camp

2008-10-12 Thread Michael Specht
Phil, Good idea but didn't Full Code Press do that sort of thing last year? http://www.fullcodepress.com/. Maybe we need a 2008 version.. Rgds Michael Michael Specht Principal Consultant Phone: +61 3 9017 1865 | Mobile: 0418 212 041 | Skype: mspecht Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED

[SiliconBeach] Re: Blue Day 2008 in Sydney

2008-10-08 Thread Michael Specht
Ash, not yet I was chatting with @IanKath on Twitter about trying to get something organised, but no luck yet. I'd say if there is a regular place for folks to meet let's get the word out today. Michael Specht Principal Consultant logo_200x47 Phone: +61 3 9017 1865 | Mobile

[SiliconBeach] Re: Blue Day 2008 in Sydney

2008-10-08 Thread Michael Specht
There are also meetups for Blue Day in the following cities:- Melbourne - Oct 10 from 5.30pm at Fad Gallery more details http://tinyurl.com/blueday Perth - Oct 10 from 7pm at Queens Hotel - 520 Beaufort Street, Highgate Canberra - Oct 10, 2008 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm Verve Cafe/Bar Michael Specht

[SiliconBeach] Re: Big Online Company Looking For Developer Advocate

2008-10-07 Thread Michael Specht
engage with the community to find the right person. Rgds Michael Michael Specht Principal Consultant Phone: +61 3 9017 1865 | Mobile: 0418 212 041 | Skype: mspecht Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: inspecht.com.au -Original Message- From: silicon-beach-australia@googlegroups.com [mailto

[SiliconBeach] Re: Startup camp Melbourne - venue

2008-09-28 Thread Michael Specht
fi for non staff is an issue. On Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 1:18 PM, Michael Specht <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi, What would be best is if some who is attending startup camp could provide a venue. Also if anyone would like to assist in sponsoring some food that would be great. Th

[SiliconBeach] Re: Startup camp Melbourne - venue

2008-09-28 Thread Michael Specht
Hi, What would be best is if some who is attending startup camp could provide a venue. Also if anyone would like to assist in sponsoring some food that would be great. Thanks Michael -Original Message- From: Maxim Shklyar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, 29 September 2008 7:22 AM T

[SiliconBeach] Re: Shellbourne

2008-09-26 Thread Michael Specht
Actually web directions are going to the shelbourne. -Original Message- From: Sriram Panyam <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, 26 September 2008 4:51 PM To: silicon-beach-australia@googlegroups.com Subject: [SiliconBeach] Re: Shellbourne Geoff,    Thanks mate thats great.  I could despera

[SiliconBeach] Re: Shellbourne

2008-09-26 Thread Michael Specht
I reckon most people will be at the webdirections drinks :-). -Original Message- From: Sriram Panyam <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, 26 September 2008 10:44 AM To: silicon-beach-australia@googlegroups.com Subject: [SiliconBeach] Shellbourne All,    Is Shellbourne still on tonight?  Or

[SiliconBeach] Re: Startup camp Melbourne

2008-09-10 Thread Michael Specht
Hi, Sounds like a good weekend! Rgds Michael Michael Specht Principal Consultant Phone: +61 3 9017 1865 | Mobile: 0418 212 041 | Skype: mspecht Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: inspecht.com.au -Original Message- From: silicon-beach-australia@googlegroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

[SiliconBeach] Re: Startup camp Melbourne

2008-09-08 Thread Michael Specht
Elias, ha you got us all napping on a Monday it seems! Or maybe we are all too busying running our businesses ;-). Pending the exact weekend yeah I'm up for it! Rgds Michael -Original Message- From: Elias Bizannes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, 8 September 2008 7:06 PM To: Silicon