Welcome to the May 2024 Hills District Business Network event building better business relationships.

This week's meeting will feature a keynote that exposes the risks of buying property as part of a family or business partnership and how to set up such partnerships. It will also discuss stress self-care strategies for business owners.

Business INSIGHT - Stress and self-care for Business Owners.
Anxiety and depression for business owners are often caused by having to comply with unreasonable standards, relentlessly over-filled schedules and the ceaseless daily demands of business, home and family. It's a seemingly endless ride on the rollercoaster of modern-day living.

The negative energy you generate by constantly rushing to get things done keeps accumulating, you are on perpetual overload and your physical well-being can respond in adverse ways. But there are coping mechanisms. This INSIGHT will explore and help you implement stress management to improve your life and that of those around you.

SPEAKER
Sophie De Vries |Sydney Hills Counselling | E: sydneyhillscounselling@outlook.com | Ph: (02) 9159 6277 | W: https://sydneyhillscounselling... |
Sophie is an approved Victims Services counsellor, a registered NDIS provider, and a verified counsellor with Psychology Today, Australia.
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KEYNOTE

Parents wanting to help their children to buy a property or become involved in a business partnership risk losing their own home or property if a "good faith" style arrangement fails at any time during the mortgage or ownership period.

This keynote will expose the risks and what you should do to ensure your is set up correctly to protect you, particularly if you intend using your home or money as collateral.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Ralph Rintoule | Property Specialist and Real Estate Coach at GEM Developments and Marketing | E: ralph@gemdevelopments.com.au | P: 0418 340 701 | https://www.facebook.com/ralph.rintoule |
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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

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