The Roving Trainer

03/06/2026

Thank you Micro Business Forum for having me present STOP STRUGGLING WITH TECH recently at their May Forum.

We all know little things that make our life easier and take them for granted but when shared it makes us all contributing to efficiency of our business, our community and our country. I would suggest you look at what you know and share, it is so inspiring to encourage and uplift others.

For more information about what I offer please contact me. Happy computing. 😊 www.rovingtrainer.com.au

11/05/2026

Barbara is presenting a workshop for the Micro Business Forum on
Wednesday 20th May 2026 at 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm

The topic being Stop Struggling with Tech: Simple Tools to Save Time, Win Customers & Run your Business Smarter

Tickets available from the Micro Business Forum $35.00 for members $45.00 for guests. This includes a light supper.

https://www.microbusinessforum.org.au/event-details/20-may-2026-event

At Vermillion Pinstripes Office
5/157 Gordon Street, Port Macquarie NSW 2444 Australia

This is not about becoming tech savvy its about becoming more efficient, more confident and more in control of your business.

Join Barbara Smith of The Roving Trainer on Wednesday 20th May at CSU Port Macquarie to become more efficient, more confident, and more in control of your business with her Tech Tips.

27/08/2025

RIGHT TO DISCONNECT LAWS NOW APPLY TO MICRO BUSINESSES
Being a small business owner I thought this information from Flying Solo was interesting and may be of use to you.

Right to disconnect laws now apply to micro businesses
If you’re in the habit of firing off late-night emails to your team or contractors, here’s a heads-up: from 26 August, Right to Disconnect laws officially apply to small and micro businesses too. That means staff (and contractors you engage regularly) are within their rights to ignore after-hours calls, emails and pings — and you could cop fines of up to $18,000 if you push it.

The tricky bit? Research from ELMO shows plenty of people still feel pressured to be “always on”, even with legal protection. Younger workers are more likely to hit pause till morning, while older workers and women feel less comfortable switching off.
The good news for business owners is that compliance isn’t complicated. Set clear expectations, schedule emails for work hours, and lead by example. Not only will you stay on the right side of the law — you’ll also build trust and avoid burning out your best people.
Source

(20+) Facebook (27) Flying Solo: Overview | LinkedIn

31/07/2025

Apple Purchase History
I had reason to look up my purchase history of my Apple account recently and found some very interesting information.

I knew what subscriptions I had but then I had a large amount come out and needed to check it.
What Apple had done was add two subscriptions together. However, it did take me down a pathway I had not been before.

Go to Settings > click on your name that shows your Apple Account > then click on Subscriptions and they all will be listed even the inactive ones. You can also sort by App Name, Price and Renewal Date.

Hope this has been of some use
Barbara Smith
The Roving Trainer

28/07/2025

Wow what a fantastic day of learning and inspiration from Andrew Morello and the Entourage Team this week.

We learnt about the FY26 Revenue Roadmap
Scale with Precision & Clarity
Executive a Winning Growth Strategy

Another session also presented by Terence Sweeney and it was terrific.

Andrew was here for the Luminosity Summit at the Glasshouse but also squeezed in an invitation only day of training.

Winner of the First Australian Apprentice | Public Speaker | Property Investor | Venture-Capitalist | Author | Head Of Business Development at The Entourage

Also attending with me was Alison Carrol (The Turmeric Lady), Patrick Dale (Sweet Tooth Marshmallows), Veronica Lind (Brilliant Online Magazine and Vermilion Marketing) and Marianna Vozzi new owner of the Eastport Motel 56 Burrawan Street, Port Macquarie

06/08/2024

Greetings from the Olympic City of Paris 2024. Hope you are enjoying the TV coverage. Best wishes. Au Revoir

29/06/2024

Have you ever wondered about ACRONYMS well I have. Let me tell your about a story.

29/06/2024

Have you every wondered about Zooming from your home office. Well please have a look at the video.

14/05/2024

For local peeps I am feeling excited to have best selling author Liz Jarvis speak at the Micro Business Forum meeting tomorrow night Wednesday 15th May at Charles Sturt University.
Only $45.00 including a light supper, less if you are a member or a student.
Liz has just launched her book Financial Rebellion and is on the Amazon bestselling list.
About the Event
Liz Jarvis of Better Business Decisions is a trailblazer in Financial Rebellion
Liz Jarvis is on a crusade to help small business owners understand their financials and tax. Your finances is a story to help you make better informed decisions. Those decisions will help you as a business owner to grow your profit, save tax and build financial freedom. Liz Jarvis has been a Chartered Accountant since 1991 and can help you lower your lifetime tax. Yes, she'll be coming to Port Macquarie from Taree!
Come and hear her speak 15 May 2024, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Building 802, Room 1334, CSU, Building 802, Room 1334/7 Major Innes Rd, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
It's tax time soon! The more you know what you can do about your Tax, the more you can flex your Financial muscles. Wouldn't it be a dream
to make better profits, pay less taxes and be more efficient?
Seats still available but hurry. !!!
https://www.microbusinessforum.org.au/.../liz-jarvis...