Welcome to the Blacktown Business Network (BBN) by the Local Area Marketing & Networking Group, a select small business group where everyone has a voice, enhancing and nurturing strong business relationships.

Our 3 July meeting will feature a one-hour masterclass to help you to "Transform Your Communication Skills" and boost your speaking confidence plus a Member Keynote on how to get more cash in your business in 60 days.

This meeting follows our successful and innovative June meeting featuring a workshop to help members create business growth and adaptation strategies using LEGO® Serious Play®. (See June wrap-up photos and videos here).

JULY PROGRAM
Renowned speaking coach, live event host and MC Luke Hannan, will run the hour-long masterclass covering the essential elements of business introductions and storytelling that every business owner needs to know, including - "um ahh" - avoiding bad habits!

Luke brings an energetic and often light-hearted presentation style guaranteed to both inform and entertain you.

His clients include NSW Police, IBM, Bupa, Westpac and countless other teams and individuals who have significantly enhanced their presentation and public speaking prowess under his guidance.

This Masterclass provides an amazing opportunity to benefit everyone, regardless of what stage their business is in. See Luke's Video here.

The Masterclass will cover:
Pitch Styles
Essential Elements
Storytelling
Mistakes to avoid
Body language
Rehearsal . . . and more!

Luke Hannan | Speaking Coach, Professional, live event host and MC | E: info@lukehannan.com.au | P: 0420 811 232 | https://lukehannan.com.au/
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Our Member Keynote is from Jeremy Carter, CEO (Chief Enthusiasm Officer) of Rapport Leadership in Australia.

His topic is: Instant Cashflow - Seven Easy Ways to Generate More Cash in Your Business in the Next 60 days.

Do you find it difficult at times to manage cash flow in your business? You're not alone and the solution may be easier than you think!

Jeremy will be sharing the secrets of how to quickly boost the cashflow in your business, and put systems in place to ensure your business will never be short on cash again.

He has spent the past 15 years as a leading business and executive leadership coach, trainer and entrepreneur.

Jeremy is a sought-after speaker and member of Professional Speakers Australia. He regularly travels across Asia delivering keynote and training presentations including the highly acclaimed business education programs for the Hills Shire Council for the past four years and for Blacktown City Council in 2020.

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