Here's what we're talking about this month:

Introduction to Foreign Payments:
the what, how and who of FX

Are you looking to grow your business and expand your professional network with authentic connections to people who love cheering each other on? Grab a ticket, a glass of something delicious and let's have a bit of fun joining our business dots.

In our increasingly interconnected world, making international payments has become a common necessity for businesses and individuals alike. Whether you're a company importing from overseas, an expat sending money back home, or an online shopper buying products from a foreign website, understanding and navigating foreign payments work is essential. Many people might want an alternative solution to banks and associated fees but are unfamiliar with the options available.

Join foreign payment expert, Glenn Fryers from Tasman Foreign Exchange for a discussion covering a market overview, understanding of the fees and rates, what to know about the world of foreign payments, solutions for businesses and individuals, questions to ask - and so much more.

Who should attend

Anyone in business likely to make a foreign payment - Sole traders, start ups, scale ups, SMEs, corporates
Curious, growth mindset people in business looking to expand their networks and connect with other business people
If you're in finance or investment or an industry needing to advise clients on foreign payments
Anyone interested in learning more about forex/FX/foreign exchange, whether you're an owner-operator or individual
Accountants and chief financial officers

There'll be time for socialising over drinks and nibbles, then BIO hosts Jon Sermon will kick things off with some intros before we get underway.

We're all about real connection and conversations, people and their stories, shared over a vino and a laugh. Our approach to business connections or networking is down to earth, supportive, all about how we can help - no name tags or cringey sales pitches here.
If you're new to this sort of event, relax - we're less about networking and more about connection. No need to stand up on a stage and present your elevator pitch, just share from the heart what you do, what you love about it and who your ideal client is as well as any help you'd like from the group.

Some helpful event details:

🎒 What to bring
Just yourself!

👔 What to wear
Business casual. You do you

🌟 A little more...
From the people you meet to the nibbles you nibble, at BIO we’re big into the little details. We are fanatical about all the facets that come together to make a brilliant meet up, because if you feel at home - you’re more likely to be yourself.

🤔 What does this mean?

- Be yourself, you’re you - not your Company
- Keep the chat interesting
- We don’t use name tags, because, well… just ask!

We can't wait to see you there.

A little more about BIO:

Here at BIO, we do networking a little differently.

You don't have to own your own business (but it’s cool if you do) or be an entrepreneur, you just need to be open to meeting new people, listening to their tales, connecting differently and sharing ideas.

We’re not leeches… so our members are not about sucking the business (or life) out of you. We work together to help our members solve problems, build their businesses, further their careers or develop themselves. We give people a platform to tell their story and make valuable connections.

We hold monthly events for our members, and if you would like to come along - meet new people and give us a whirl then come along and join us to see what all the fuss is about.

Talking’s great, but sometimes so is listening.

To make sure each BIO event is interesting, we introduce you to our host for the night. This person will take us on a journey throughout the meet-up and talk briefly on a trending subject that sparks interest. From wine-makers to corporate giants we’ve cherry picked topics that are relevant to all businesses - from retaining your talent to the ever looming robots and AI tech, there’s a little something for everyone.

Our Sponsors

A huge thank you to our event sponsor Tsingtao!

If it's a cold one (or two) you're after, Tsingtao have you covered. Crafted using malted barley, hops, yeast & pure mountain water, this crisp refreshing beer is a perfect match for the evening.

Cheers & a massive thanks to our event partner!