Event description
Welcome to the Local Area Marketing & Networking Group's Blacktown Business Network (BBN) where we build better business relationships.
Our meeting begins at 6.30pm at Workers Blacktown where there's always plenty of parking!
PROGRAM
This Month we focus on some of the most annoying aspects of doing business that challenge and waste a lot of your time and resources - technology.
We go 'behind the screen' with a Member INSIGHT to reveal 10 'secret' AI tools that can boost your business. Our KEYNOTE provides tips for solving annoying IT issues including a 'plain English' guide to cyber security.
Bring along your questions and problems and let our expert speakers solve them for you!
KEYNOTE
Mark Street is a computer consultant and owner of CTSP - Creative Technical Support Professionals. His IT industry career spans some 35 years of trouble shooting and maintaining IT systems.
His topic: DIY Tech Solutions: DIY hacks and tips that users can easily implement to fix common Problems + Simplified Cyber Security Guidelines for Everyone.
Mark Street | Computer Consultant & Owner | CTSP - Creative Technical Support Professionals | M: 0424 886 030 | E: mstreet@ctsp.com.au
Business INSIGHT
10 Secret AI Tools to Make Your Brand GO Wow! is the featured Business INSIGHT from Terence Kam, Director, Stratigus.
Discover how you can simplify your marketing efforts simply by knowing the right tools that can give you the edge with how your business products and services are presented to the world.
Terence Kam | Director, Stratigus | M: 0412 586 716 | E: terence.kam@isecurityguru.com | W: https://stratigus.com/|
Our networking group is designed to help you on your business journey by introducing you to like-minded business owners. We provide a welcoming and friendly environment for you to showcase your business and build good, solid and profitable relationships.
Potential clients/customers will always buy or refer others to those people and businesses they have a good relationship with.
We facilitate those relationships in a friendly environment where everyone has a voice and opportunities.
In addition, we run Small Business Knowledge programs, provide individual business research programs and mentoring. We also proactively market your business via our Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter social media platforms to help you achieve maximum success.
ABOUT US
Blacktown Business Network (BBN) is part of the Local Area Marketing & Networking Group (LAMNG). The Greater Western Sydney group also operates in the Hills district, Parramatta, Penrith and the Lower Blue Mountains.
All groups meet monthly in alternating weeks. You can attend the group of your choice or move around our network to expand your business network in a familiar environment.
Each Group has its own Facebook page where you can advertise your business, keep up to date with group promotional posts and keep in contact with other members. (You must be a regular group attendee to receive access. Behavioural standards apply to all groups). Blacktown | Hills District | Parramatta | Penrith & Lower Mountains.
OUR MEETINGS
All attendees have the opportunity to introduce themselves and their business. Depending on numbers, introductions are between 30-60 seconds - so it would be a good idea to make a note of the key points you want to make!
You get to meet like-minded people, exchange ideas, learn, socialise, collaborate, gain knowledge, form new relationships, get fresh business ideas and tips and, of course, expand your introduction-based business network.
Whether your business is shop, office, industry, home based or in a shared space, you will meet motivated owners and entrepreneurs to share your passion and grow your business with.
WHAT WE DO
Our online and face-to-face meetings are identical for all groups. They begin with:
1. Opening welcome.
2. 60-second Business Primers (all attendees).
3. Member Business INSIGHT* (up to 10 minutes when pre-booked).
4. Group photo.
5. Business Card Exchange (We do that online too!)
6. Five-minute break
7. Member Business INSIGHT* (up to 10 minutes when pre-booked).
8. Member Keynote* (up to 20 minutes when pre-booked).
9. Five-minute 1-1 Collaboration Discussion rotations. (Online – members auto rotate via private virtual meeting rooms.) Additional 1-1 meeting time is always available at the end of meetings.
10. Meeting ends.
(Nervous about presenting? Don't worry - we will coach you through it.)
MEMBERSHIP FEES
Unlike many groups, we do not charge a membership or joining fee. Instead we charge attendance fees for all online and in-person meetings to cover costs and ensure small business owners are not dissuaded away from business networking by cost.
Every meeting has an attendance fee contribution to catering costs. Group sponsorship opportunities are also open to significantly boost your business profile.
Online meeting fees are set at $7.50 per attendee (Booking fee and GST inclusive). Face-to-face meeting fees (Inclusive of breakfast, morning tea or evening snacks - depending on the Group) $30 per attendee. Blacktown Group (BBN) $20 thanks to the generous sponsorship of Workers Blacktown. (Booking fee and GST inclusive).
Email networking@localareamktg.com.au for details or call 0404 767 482.
Group inquiries to:
Joe Kowalewski
Group Facilitator, Chief Marketing Officer, Local Area Marketing & Networking Group E: networking@localareamktg.com.au Ph: 0404 767 482