BNI Business Decision Makers - Plan to Succeed

FRIDAY BUSINESS NETWORKING

We have three professional and fun networking events with booking links below.

We start the month with (1) Virtual Networking opening up to a global stage, followed by the rest of the month with (2) In-person networking. Once every few months we hold a popular skit "(3) Messed Up Murray Express", with everyone from our members to attendee's working together to solve personal and business issues, it's a SELL OUT so book in advance today!

1. VIRTUAL NETWORKING
(Global Reach)
~First Wednesday Monthly

2. IN PERSON NETWORKING
(Local Connection)
~ Weekly

3. MESSED UP MURRAY EXPRESS
(Interactive and Collaborative)
~Once every two (2) months

Can you afford not to turn up? The event is designed for SMB and SME business directors, partners, and CxOs to engage in business networking, growth, and success over a coffee and great breakfast. The event aims to create a structured, professional, fun, and friendly environment that guarantees new connections with ~40% of visitors transacting with new referrals to grow businesses.

Do you want to grow your Business and network, bring business cards and be ready to present a 20-second elevator pitch. The event features a rapidly growing group of like-minded business professionals who meet weekly to pass referrals across various industries. Special events include unique presentations and guest speakers to keep things interesting and social events are regularly open for building on growing trusted professional networks.

Come along to find out more...

WHEN AND WHERE

Time:	7am start, finishing at 8.45am
Where:	Dorsett Melbourne - 615 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
What to Bring:	A stack of business cards (~30) to hand out to people you connect with on the day. Be ready to tell us about you with a 20 second infomercial (elevator pitch) based on who you are, what you do and what you would like to get out of the morning
Cut-off Times:	We have a team of our members that prepare to welcome you on the morning along with event seating & catering deadlines with our venue. Event registration, time to receive a confirmation of an adjustment or cancelation is 12:00 PM on the Wednesday before this event. If you miss this cut off registration our next event will be available for you to book, and we look forward to welcoming you then.

BNI Business Decision Makers - Welcome Visitors

LEADERSHIP TEAM

President | Paul Kingston

OVERVIEW

PRE-NETWORKING	Before we start, you will have the opportunity to network with members and other visitors in the room. The start of the morning is a welcoming and enjoyable group of businesses, expect to have a laugh, exchanging stories and get to grow your own network. The opportunities happen when business naturally flow between our members and guests because of the relationships formed over time.
REGISTRATION	You'll be greeted, provided info on all our members, and a name tag (we all have them). Either someone from our group or I will introduce you to people we think you'll benefit meeting.
BREAKFAST	There will be a breakfast for all attendees, and you'll be spoilt with a barista made coffee to kick to start your day. If you are filling in on behalf of a member who was unable to attend, DO NOT REGISTER HERE as they have paid in advance, so you will receive their breakfast as a thank you from them, if you have dietary requirements the member must let our team know no less than 2 days prior to the event.
MEETING	At around 7:10am we will sit to start our meeting as Paul Kingston, our President MC's the meeting. You'll be welcomed to the group and provided 20 seconds to introduce yourself with name, business and what you do. eg. “Thanks for inviting me along today, I'm Bob Smith from Smith Electrical, focused in Domestic and Commercial Electrical work. I’m looking to connect with ” Our Vice President Jake Taylor will discuss the flow of business and the opportunities for other business decision makers to join our thriving business community. Members will introduce themselves with each member giving a ~60 seconds intro to let you know who they are before we pass business cards around the room for anyone you wish to connect with after the meeting.
FEATURE PRESENTATION	Each week a different member of our group will do a 10-minute presentation on their business or instead we may have a special event to show how multiple business work together, which could open opportunity for others to se how they could benefit from joining our business networking group. On occasion we run meetings with VVIP speakers which replace this section and sometimes other parts of the meeting. We also run a comical skit every few months called "Messed Up Murray", where members will show how businesses in the room (and possibly include visitors) can help to resolve business challenges in life and business.
POST-NETWORKING	After our official meeting, you will be provided some further information about our BNI group. There is never pressure to join or to do business with anyone, it's more about growing your network of good and reliable businesses. There should be additional time to continue to network with others.
Q&A	You don't know what you don't know, and the most powerful shift can be when you know what you don't know. Similar when one person you didn't know can change your business. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me before, on or after the day. I hope you enjoy your time with us.

PARKING & TRANSPORT TIPS with Hyperlinks

BY TRAIN

From Southern Cross Station it is a 400 meter (6 minute) walk down Little Collins Street.
Flagstaff Station, 350 meter (5 minute) walk down Little Lonsdale Street from William Street.
Southern Cross Station, Bourke Street exit, it is a 500 meter (8 minute) walk down Spencer Street Station to Little Lonsdale Street.

BY TRAM

From the Spencer Street | #86 Tram only
- La Trobe St & Spencer St
- 120-Lonsdale St/Spencer St
From the La Trobe Street | #30 Tram only
- Spencer St & La Trobe St

BY CAR

First Parking | 558 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000400 meters (5-minute walk) | ~$23.20 Pre-register Online (Flexable Parking)

Queen Victoria Market + EV Charging (Friday Rate FREE 6am - 9am, $7 from 9am-11am) (Great Short-Term Parking)
- Free tram down La Trobe Street (Approx 15 min walk/tram/walk)

Southern Cross Station (Click to pre-book) ~$22 Pre-book Online (Restrictive Early Bird Conditions)

Public Parking on the street may also be an option which can be an advantage starting early, be careful to read the sign

** Prices are the last best known to try and help those attending the event, please check signs, costs and entry conditions before parking.

* The information in this email is based on when we looked up the details as a guide to help assist you on the morning. Any prices may change without notice. Please ensure that you check with the suppliers directly before using their services / parking.