Small Business Meetup - July 2024

Small Business Meetup is a vibrant and informative event dedicated to helping you connect, learn, and grow your business. 

Each month, we feature valuable presentations led by experts on relevant marketing and business topics.

July's Theme:

How YOU can stand out as a speaker or presenter

Special Guest Speakers:
Colin Williams,
Professional Public Speaker

Colin's Presentation will distill his proven theories on audience engagement and delivers them in easy-to-digest portions for the audience to adopt and use.

Drawing from his book, "Now That I Have your Attention". Colin's presentation is designed to be nonlinear and interactive, filled with both laughs and insightful information.

Attendees can expect to leave with practical tools that will transform their presence and audience engagement.

Find out more about Colin at his website.
https://www.colinwilliams.com.au/about/

Networking and social opportunities after presentation.

About our Special Guest Speaker

Colin is a speaker, author, poet and speaker coach. He spent a great part of his work life in the corporate world and was continually disappointed as he witnessed countless poor presentations where the =speaker squandered priceless opportunities. His aim is to remedy this situation and help speakers stand out and be heard. His book “Now That I Have Your Attention (How YOU can stand out as a speaker or presenter)  was published in 2021.

Agenda

• Presentation: How YOU can stand out as a speaker or presenter
  Special Guest Speaker: Colin Williams, Professional Public Speaker
  15 min group comments and questions
• Speed Networking
  Please feel free to bring products and flyers for the opportunity to show the group during this session.
  
• Free networking opportunities
• Small Business Meetup concludes at 4pm
  

More About Small Business Meetup

What to expect:

• Relaxed and friendly atmosphere: We foster a welcoming environment where everyone feels comfortable to participate and network.
• Short, impactful presentations: Each month, we feature valuable presentations led by experts on relevant marketing and business topics.
• Ample networking time: Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, share experiences, and build valuable relationships.
• Open dialogue and knowledge sharing: We encourage participants to discuss their projects, ask questions, and learn from each other.
• Fun and inspiring community: Enjoy the company of like-minded individuals and fuel your entrepreneurial spirit.

Who should attend:

• Small business owners of all industries
• Freelancers and independent contractors
• Solopreneurs looking to connect and collaborate
• Aspiring entrepreneurs eager to learn and network
• Students interested in exploring the world of business

Your host

Small Business Meetup is hosted by Jerry Liu and Dean Munro

Jerry Liu, Graphic Designer & Illustrator, MDigDes, Griffith University

Jerry Liu is a highly skilled Graphic Designer and Illustrator with over 15 years of experience in the industry. With expertise that spans across both print and the digital space, Jerry is equipped to support businesses with graphic designs, branding and illustrations. Known for providing excellent customer service, Jerry takes pride in delivering high-quality work while also maintaining a friendly and approachable demeanour. Furthermore, Jerry is a team player and thrives in collaborative environments.

"With over 15 years of experience in the design and marketing industry, I hope to exchange my experience and knowledge with like-minded people in a setting that will be fun and relaxing!" - Jerry Liu

www.jerry-liu.com

Dean Munro, Business Advisor.
Self-employment Assistance Program. ETC Ltd.

Dean is passionate about helping individuals gain their perfect lifestyle through the flexibility of being their own boss. He can draw from his own experience, where he started a consulting agency, providing support to various small to medium businesses, across a wide variety of industries, specialising in HR, Conflict and Operations.

After 11 years Dean decided to steer his goals more towards helping others. Dean’s experience also includes, Operations and Cost Accounting for Manufactures, Financial Controlling for Multi Million Property Development Projects, International Supply Chain Management, Chairman for a Large Industrial Credit Union, Managed/Implemented various projects and voluntary work to support workshops and groups.

Dean has a large family of five children and values the importance of building a business/career to suit the lifestyle we aspire too.

Meet up is located inside the Brisbane Square Library. 

Ground Floor Community Meeting room. Between the escalators.