7 May Blacktown City Networking (BCBN) - Building Better Business Relationships

Welcome to the Blacktown City Business Network (BCBN) part of the Local Area Marketing & Networking Group, a select business group where we create opportunities and everyone has a voice, enhancing and nurturing strong business relationships.

Please note that our 7 May meeting is sponsored by Creativus Design and accordingly has a discounted attendance fee of $15. Thank You Jeffrey Fazel and the Creativus team!!

PROGRAM
We have a great program for May with a Keynote, The World’s Gone Mad—But Your Business Can’t Hit Pause, and Business INSIGHTS to help you prepare for your EOFY tax returns and on improving your product or service sales. All presentation include a Q&A.

KEYNOTE
The World’s Gone Mad—But Your Business Can’t Hit Pause. If the world feels upside down — economies shifting, technology racing ahead, expectations changing overnight —you likely feel a bit shut out and it may all seem confusing. 

But in reality, your business doesn’t get to pause. Jeffrey Fazel will dive into how you can stand strong, adapt fast, and make decisions with confidence—even when everything around you feels uncertain.

SPEAKER
Jeffrey Fazal | Director | Creativus Design | P: 02 9188 4953 | M: 0419 772 323 | E: jeffrey@creativus-design.com | creativus-design.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyfazal 
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BUSINESS INSIGHT - End of Financial Year (EOFY) is Coming Up Fast - Let's Get Ready!
The end of financial year is just around the corner, and what you do between now and 30 June could make a real impact on your tax position. Now’s the time to check in on where your business stands, look at some practical ways to minimise tax, and get organised before the rush hits. 

Preeti will discuss how a little planning now means fewer surprises later—and possibly more money in your pocket! Preeti will guide you through the best way to review your financial position, and provide ideas to guide you to make the EOFY work better for you and not stress you out!

SPEAKER
Preeti Sharma | Director | Sharma & Co Accountants & Financial Planners.| E: preeti@sharmaco.com.Au | www.sharmaco.com.au | P: 04 3962 4714 |  https://www.linkedin.com/in/pr...
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Business INSIGHT - The Art of Sales of Sales Success - Unwrapped and Untapped.


SPEAKER
Ralph Rintoule | Property Specialist and Citrine Property & Coaching Specialists| E: ralph@citrinepc.com.au| P: 0418 340 701 | https://www.facebook.com/ralph.rintoule |

Check out our 25th Anniversary post-event wrap-up and story's currently only on Blacktown City's Facebook page. You will see our new branding, read about Blacktown group's first Life Membership presented to Robyn Atkins, a message from the Federal Minister for Communications and much more.
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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