Looking to generate more business?

Want to really connect for conversations that matter and stop wasting time at networking events where you talk to the same people, about the same things every time?

The YTM Business Connect events facilitate connection and conversation between business owners and professionals who seek to strengthen existing relationships and open doors to new opportunities, personal and business.

Join us to connect with suppliers, clients, referrers and friends.

Following the introductions and insight have some fun and conversation.

BONUS Insight: How to find government grants for your business

Are you aware of all the government Grants that are available for you and your business? The start of a new year is an ideal time to understand your and your clients’ opportunities to grow your business via government grants and programs.

Many Business' may not have considered their eligibility when it comes to Tourism, Sustainability, Employment, Capital Works and Manufacturing opportunities, just to name a few. Staggeringly only 35% of Australian business’ and NFP’s apply for funding.

Once grants are identified, it is imperative that business' have a Grant Strategy implemented into any business plan within the company and that they are actually Grant Ready when it comes to application time.

Our Speaker:

Madonna Melrose, Melrose International

Director of Melrose International, Madonna Melrose, has experienced first-hand most facets of business throughout her 30 year career.

For the past decade she has assisted Australian companies gain access to some of the 4,000 State, Local and Federal funded grants and programs to assist with their growth, research and export opportunities. Having worked with some of the industries bigger exporters, manufacturers and developers , she is held in the highest of regards.

Specialising in The Export Marketing and Development Grant along with the Research and Development Tax Incentive, there are a plethora of other programs and grants available to Australian Business’ on any scale from Start-up/Entrepreneurs, Individuals and Not for Profits right through to small, medium and large companies.

Not only will you be prompted to think about your eligibility, and how you may be able to utilise these programs, you will benefit from our unique event format which combines learning and conversations that not only engage you easily, but will boost your confidence and transform your conversations from “awkward” to “awesome”.

Facilitated by Kerryn Powell, Founder of Your Time Matters and The Network Catalyst, you will experience a networking experience like none other as you:

· boost your confidence, gain clarity of your value and develop trust

· understand how to make networking a natural part of your life, personally and professionally

· help you identify and create infinite opportunities

· extend and strengthen your network through deeper conversations

You will witness transactions that flow from transformation. You’ll find that asking and answering questions helps you to not only clarify your own value and challenge your thinking, but also generate thought-provoking conversations that feel natural from the start and will continue after the event. It allows you to have a real and authentic opportunity to show how you can help to solve challenges that others may be facing.

Bookings close 24 hours prior.

No refunds.

Please note:

Covid restrictions apply and digital proof of double vaccination a requirement. Please stay home if you are unwell.
Photographs and video may be taken at this event or promotional purposes.