Our September meeting is packed with practical business insights and knowledge. Keynote Speaker Ralph Rintoule, CITRINE Property & Coaching, will share smart strategies for building wealth through property — from choosing between old and new properties to buying with a cashflow-positive approach and reducing risk with a balanced portfolio.

Digital Marketing Strategist and podcasting guru, Tony Skinner, will show you how to generate a single idea and repurpose it into video, audio and blogs; plus Andrea Lord has tips on how best to secure a loan.

Missed the August meeting? Check out the photos and videos here and get some great tips: https://localareamktg.link/HillsDistrict-August2025

KEYNOTE: OLD VS NEW: FINDING YOUR CASHFLOW SWEET SPOT
Property investing can be one of the most powerful ways to build wealth - but it can also be one of the fastest ways to find yourself under financial pressure if you don’t have the right strategy.

In this session, Ralph Rintoule of CITRINE Property & Coaching will break down the essentials of smart property investing, starting with the pros and cons of old versus new properties and why understanding the differences is critical to long-term success.

You’ll learn how to approach buying from a cashflow-positive perspective, so you avoid the trap of becoming cashflow negative or creating a debt that’s difficult to manage. Ralph will also explore the importance of location - buying in the right area, and how having the right mix of old and new properties can help minimise your financial risks while balancing your portfolio.

Finally, he will discuss how family trusts can play a role in protecting your assets and building wealth for future generations.

By the end of this 20-minute Keynote, you’ll walk away with practical insights you can apply immediately – whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your current investment strategy.

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Business INSIGHT 1: THE GENESIS OF A CONTENT POST - From Spark to Story.

Every content post has a backstory. The spark that may come while scrolling through social media and noticing a question everyone’s asking, or from a late-night note jotted down after listening to a podcast that stirred your thoughts.

Sometimes it’s a blog idea from a casual chat with a client or a friend, where you realise others might be wrestling with the same challenge. That’s the genesis – the messy, human moment where inspiration strikes.

Digital Marketing Strategist, Tony Skinner from Content Made Easy, will share how you can turn your ‘spark’ into content with direction, voice, and purpose, and use multiple variations in presentation for different formats: video, audio, and the written word.

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Business INSIGHT 2: HOW A LITTLE PREP MAKES YOUR FINANCE APPLICATION SMOOTHER.

Getting ready to apply for finance is all about being organised, for example, having your tax returns, bank statements, and business numbers handy. Andrea Lord will guide you through the application process, covering the importance of clear goals, demonstrating your repayment management plan to lenders, and providing other tips to enhance your application.

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ABOUT US

Hills District Business Networking is part of the Local Area Marketing & Networking Group (LAMNG). The Greater Western Sydney group operates in the Hills district, Parramatta, Blacktown, 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. Our Blacktown group meets on a Wednesday evening from 6.30pm; Hills District from 9.30am; Parramatta group from 9.30am (New venue pending); Penrith and the Lower Blue Mountains from 9.30am.

Each Group has it's 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 Keynote* (up to 20 minutes when pre-booked).
8. 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.
9. 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