Concerned about rising costs, staffing challenges or maintaining profitability?

Survive to Thrive 26 is a practical evening for local small-business owners, bringing together experienced leaders, advisers & entrepreneurs to share useful strategies, answer questions & build genuine local connections.

About the evening

Running a small business can be rewarding, but it can also be tough & incredibly isolating. Rising costs, cashflow pressure, staffing challenges, compliance requirements & access to finance can quickly become overwhelming.

Survive to Thrive 26 is designed to cut through the noise. This is not another talk-fest. It is a practical evening for tradies, sole traders, professionals, entrepreneurs & owners of small and growing businesses who want useful advice, trusted connections & a clearer path forward.

You will hear from people with genuine business experience, take part in an audience Q&A & have time to connect with other local business owners over light refreshments.

The evening also launches BizConnect—Bulimba Community Centre’s business connection & support initiative, created to help local business owners connect, learn, share knowledge & grow stronger together.

Why attend?

· Learn practical strategies to strengthen cashflow, navigate compliance requirements, attract customers & build a more resilient business.

· Hear from business leaders, industry experts & experienced entrepreneurs.

· Understand the warning signs to watch in cashflow, staffing, compliance & finance.

· Ask questions & receive clear, useful guidance from experienced speakers.

· Leave with actionable ideas, new connections & practical resources you can use immediately.

Speakers

Dominique Lamb | MC & Moderator

Director of Community Affairs, Brisbane 2032 & former Queensland Small Business Commissioner. Dominique brings extensive leadership experience & a deep understanding of the pressures facing Queensland small businesses.

Christina Hull

Founder of The Outsource Boutique & Events & Marketing Lead at SEBCC. Christina brings more than 30 years’ experience in business administration, operations & events, with a practical understanding of what keeps small organisations moving.

Zac Hayes

Director of Business & Wealth Collective; business adviser, strategist & entrepreneur; 40 Under 40 Australia 2023. Zac helps business owners build clarity, structure & sustainable growth.

Program

6.30 pm Arrival, registration & informal networking

7.00 pm Welcome & introduction

7.10 pm Launch of the BizConnect Series

7.20 pm Evening framing with Dominique Lamb

7.25 pm Featured presentations

7.40 pm Expert discussion moderated by Dominique Lamb

8.15 pm Audience Q&A

8.30 pm Final takeaways & next steps

8.35–9.00 pm Networking & light refreshments

Tickets

SEBCC & Bulimba Community Centre members — $38.50 inc GST + booking fee

Non-members — $55 inc GST + booking fee

Bookings are essential. Capacity is limited.

Reserve your place today

Presented by

Presented by Bulimba Community Centre as part of the BizConnect Series, in collaboration with the South East Brisbane Chamber of Commerce (SEBCC).

Survive to Thrive NOV 26 | Practical Support to Help Small Business Grow

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MEMBER: SEBCC ticket

MEMBER: Bulimba Community Centre ticket

Non Member ticket

Donations

Bulimba Community Centre