Last week, Michael Coward of Essential Technologies – and a Local Director in BforB Networking Brisbane CBD, Fortitude Valley and Bowen Hills – closed a $380,000 referral, completely smashing the previous record set by Gold Coast Franchisee Jay Stewart of $206,057.

“Michael thanked Andrew Konefal at the most recent group lunch for the referral. We were both so excited when he called, and when I asked him what this meant for him and his business, he excitedly said ‘this has taken my business to a whole next level!!’ said Sarah Cobb, Managing Director of BforB Australia.

“Across BforB in recent months I have been very focussed in working through our Franchisees and Local Directors to establish 3 financial goals with each of our members – our break even goal, our what I would be happy with goal, and our wow goals. I asked Michael if he had achieved his wow goal – we had to stop and check together and it was $250,000 so he is well and truly over! He is off to consider what his new wow goals for 2018 will be.

“This is what I so love about BforB; anything is possible, and it is all about making a real difference, and the ability to change people’s lives.

‘Between the growing network of Members across the eastern states and into South Australia, the focus on very clear and compelling goals, and the support through our local directors, franchisees and initiatives like the Member Development Day, I am confident that more and more life changing deals will be made by the very clever and passionate business people that are part of the BforB movement’ said Sarah.

Members who want to get clear on their financial, professional development and personal goals for 2018 will be able to participate in a range of Your Best Year Yet workshops to be announced very soon.

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Curious about finding the best networking group? Come along and find out how we do it differently! Locations and bookings here.

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On Tuesday 15^th August, Sarah Cobb, BforB Australia Managing Director, together with Jacqueline Nagle, Strategic Advisor, will be in Melbourne as special guests at Glen Waverley.

Sarah has consistently asked the question not just what do we want for our businesses, but what do we need.  What we want is relationships.  To do business with people we know, well, and trust, at the highest levels.  What we need is results.  Business referrals that drive consistent business growth.  This is your opportunity to be amongst the very first to see deep inside the plans for BforB, its future direction, and the initiatives that will change the game for you as not just a member or guest, but as a key collaborator in the future success of an entire community.

Come along and feel free to invite colleagues or friends who would like to network, and do bring your business cards!

The group meets over breakfast every second Tuesday, 6.45am start for an 8.30am finish and we follow a structured agenda for our meetings focused on generating referrals.

The cost is $27.50 and includes your breakfast, for catering purposes please book your attendance here.

On Wednesday 16^th August, Sarah Cobb, BforB Australia Managing Director, will be in Melbourne as a special guest at Moonee Ponds.

Come along to Moonee Ponds Wednesday breakfast group where we are seeking like minded businesses in the Moonee Ponds/Essendon area that wish to be part of a friendly and dynamic group of businesses keen to grow through referrals, strategic alliances and shared business opportunities.  We effectively follow the BforB principle of getting to know, like and trust our colleagues, so we are confident in passing quality referrals. BforB provides a supportive and fun professional environment, with coaching and guidance, and an environment which is about helping each and every one of us develop the skills we NEED to take our businesses to the next level.  All geared to achieving a successful, high performing group of businesses!

Come and meet other local businesses who are keen to grow their businesses. Feel free to invite colleagues or friends who would like to network, and do bring your business cards.

The group meets over breakfast every second Wednesday, 8am start for a 9.45am finish and we follow a structured agenda for our meetings focused on generating referrals.

The cost is $27.50 and includes your breakfast, for catering purposes please book your attendance here.

Hope to see you there!

Warm regards, 

Sarah Cobb

Director BforB Australia

 0412 618 723 | [email protected] | bforb.com.au

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Do you want more business, more customers, and better referral partners?
Do you want to be part of a networking group which is proven to grow your business?

We can help you!

And there is no obligation to join – just come along, and see what you think!
BforB is a modern & progressive networking group which helps you grow your business by providing the format for you to generate quality referrals and potential strategic alliances for your business to improve profitability and growth.
And we are not all about rules and regulations like some other networking groups.

What have you got to lose?
Come along, we KNOW you will love it. You only need pay for the cost of your coffee!

Thursday July 6 | 11.45am-1:30pm | Virginia golf Club

Book your spot here.

We are actively seeking like minded businesses that wish to be part of a friendly and dynamic group of businesses keen to grow through referrals, strategic alliances and shared business opportunities. We operate on the principle of getting to know, like and trust our colleagues, so we are confident in passing quality referrals. We are particularly looking for the following businesses to pass referrals to currently:

Printers / Designer
Employment Agency
Marketing Consultant
Event Co-ordinator
Wedding Planner
Personnel Manager
Photographer
Stock broker
Immigration Agent
Plumber
Computer and I.T
Business coach
Handyman
Import / Export Agents
Property Developers Agents
Estate Agents

Hope to see you there!

Contact : NOEL BOTHA | 0455463695 | [email protected]

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Terri Cooper, former small business owner and advocate has been appointed to the role.
Terri provides engagement and support to Brisbane’s small businesses, developing an understanding of the challenges they face and how these might be addressed.

Come along to hear Terri speak and meet our wonderful group who are passionate about their businesses!

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We are so excited to be launching new groups!

Starting June 6th!

You’re invited to a coffee meeting to find out about starting BforB networking and referral groups in the Glen Waverley, Essendon, Virginia & Banyo, Springfield Central and Redbank areas.

There is no cost to attend, just buy your own coffee when you arrive!

BforB brings together business owners, professionals and executives from diverse sectors to develop business contacts, build networks and create referrals. BforB provides a supportive and fun professional environment, with coaching and guidance, the rest is up to you. Come and meet other local businesses who are also interested in finding out more about the opportunity and do bring your business cards.

Please click here  to confirm your attendance and you are most welcome to invite a guest to come with you if you would like. If another date would be better,  there is a drop down option of other dates and you can select to come on a day more suitable to you.

We look forward to welcoming you to BforB!

Sarah Cobb

Director BforB Australia

0412 618 723 | [email protected]

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In addition to being the director of BforB Australia, Sarah has had extensive experience in business management and strategic growth and development in the private, franchise, not-for-profit and government sectors.

This is a two part webinar series which will look at strategy and risk through the eyes of a small to medium business director. We will examine the key challenges in developing and monitoring the implementation of strategy and risk management systems with constrained resources, as well as the common risks encountered in this sector and how to measure and monitor them.

Register for the individual webinar of your interest or register for the Series and receive a 10% discount (this is already applied to Series pricing). Series registrations are exempt from bundle and save promotion.

Session 1 Overview

In this webinar we will look at strategy development and implementation. We will examine the key challenges in developing and monitoring the implementation of strategy with constrained resources, as well as the common challenges encountered in the SME sector.

What you will learn

• The importance of a clearly articulated direction.
• Supporting management – what and how?
• How to make your strategy operational – setting milestones, KPIs and effective communication and reporting.
• Common implementation traps and how they may be avoided.
• Lost direction? How to get back on track.
• Monitoring performance.

Session 2 Overview

In this webinar we will examine common risks within the SME sector and the management and reporting of risk with constrained resources.

What you will learn

• Establishing the risk appetite and risk profile of your organisation.
• To oversee the key (strategic, operational, compliance, governance, financial, branding and reputational) risks.
• Documenting risk strategy, risk policy and developing a risk matrix.
• Establishing and monitoring the risk culture and how to influence this.
• Crisis Management and disaster recovery.

This series includes the following sessions

Strategy and Risk for SMEs series Part 1: Strategy Development and Implementation

Thu, 8 June 2017, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Strategy and Risk for SMEs series Part 2: Risk Oversight for Directors of Small to Medium Enterprises

Thu, 15 June 2017, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Don’t miss out – Register here!

Can’t make this session at the scheduled time?

A recording of this session is available. Simply choose the recording option when registering for this session. An email with a link to view the recording will be sent within approximately 48 hours of the live session.

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We had started planning to be in Moonee Ponds, but the group chose this venue to meet at in future. We are now at the third meeting just for a coffee and meeting each other, and if you missed the first ones please feel free to be in touch and come along to this meeting. At this meeting we continuing to work on the structure of the group (we are one person per industry sector and already have several applications received so do not miss out) and will be confirming the start date you would like and planning the launch.

Rory would like to start this group and is interested in meeting other businesses in the area who would like to find out more about it.

We would love to see you, come join us for a coffee and chat!

If you would like further information please contact:
Sarah Cobb
[email protected]
0412 618 723

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Tuesday | May 2 | 11:45 AM

We are opening our doors and inviting all business people to come and check out what we are all about! The cost covers the cost of your sit down lunch!

We are a bunch of friendly and supportive business people who are looking to Network for a purpose. Our purpose is to build strong relationship to form a culture of KNOW, LIKE and TRUST, once these are achieved business referrals are encouraged to help each other grow.

Do you really want to miss out on the potential to grow your business? You are more than welcome to bring guests as well.

DISCOUNTED PARKING AVAILABLE! Just park at Queens plaza or Winter Garden Car parks. Bring your parking entry slip to the Tattersall’s reception to be validated to receive $20 all day parking!

ABOUT US

We are a membership-based networking group that meets every fortnight.

All are welcome! Come see what BforB is all about and meet our members. Find out how we can help grow your business through quality referrals.

$29.50 includes your lunch.
Pay and book here

Want to know more?

Contact Brendan :

Email : [email protected]

Phone: 0422 412 228

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Are you getting the the most out of your network and connections?

BforB Networking – Brisbane CBD, Fortitude Valley, Bowen Hills have spaces currently available in their group which is limited to one business per sector.
Tired of collecting cards? We don’t just swap cards at our meetings. Our members are improving their business through referral contacts that benefit. We are serious about helping business grow through our quality referral network and with people you know, like and trust.

Our group is seeking passionate people from these business sectors to join our group and network with a difference. We meet every other Tuesday at 11:45am for lunch at Tattersall’s Functions and Weddings.

• Family Lawyer/ Estate Lawyer / Conveyancing/solicitor (property)
• Accountant
• Printer
• Property Developer/Project Management
• Business Broker
• Content Writer
• Event Management/Coordinator
• Freelance Producer/Corporate Communications
• Photographer/Videographer
• Architect/Draftsman/Quantity Surveyor
• Commercial Cleaner/Property Maintenance

We are also seeking for our breakfast group:

• Business Broker
• Builder
• Property Developer/Project Management
• Bookkeeper
• Business Coach
• Architect/Draftsman/Quantity Surveyor
• Commercial Cleaner/Property Maintenance
• Management Consulting
• Interior Designer

Want to know more?
Conatct Brendan Felstead @ TIMG
[email protected]
Phone : 0733520125
Mobile : 0422412228

BforB Australia

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Ghana’s economy has outpaced overall growth rates in Sub-Saharan Africa for the past decade and more. Although the pace has slowed more recently, there remains the demand for higher education and a drive for businesses success within the country.

Founder of Business for Breakfast, Mel Fisher, said; “This new partnership is really exciting for Business for Breakfast and we welcome William, Richard and Albert to the team. The opportunities for us to bring a networking structure to an emerging market like Ghana is massive. With businesses working together, we feel as though there is an opportunity to make a real impact and become part of a new, modern outlook on businesses cooperation with the country.”

William Antwi, co-owner of the Ghana and Tongo BforB master licence, said; “It’s a really exciting time to bring a structure to networking in Ghana. Currently, the closest thing is asking your family or friends if you know someone. It’s all very informal and not at all measurable.

We believe that a structure like BforB will help bring a new form of internal business cooperation to Ghana that will help to secure a more sustainable future, whilst opening new doors, for a range of companies across the country.”

As the number of groups and members grow, William, Richard and Albert plan to recruit a French speaking franchisee to take the concept into Tongo. “Once we have a proven formula in Ghana, it will be great to take this outside our borders and develop groups elsewhere,” added William. “Both Ghana and Tongo really are perfectly placed to benefit from a structured networking programme. To be able to bring this support system and help other businesses grow and prosper, is the reason why we feel so determined and driven to make this work.”

Ghana’s economy has outpaced overall growth rates in Sub-Saharan Africa for the past decade and more. Although the pace has slowed more recently, there remains the demand for higher education and a drive for businesses success within the country.

Founder of Business for Breakfast, Mel Fisher, said; “This new partnership is really exciting for Business for Breakfast and we welcome William, Richard and Albert to the team. The opportunities for us to bring a networking structure to an emerging market like Ghana is massive. With businesses working together, we feel as though there is an opportunity to make a real impact and become part of a new, modern outlook on businesses cooperation with the country.”

For more information about business networking or franchise opportunities with Business for Breakfast, either in the UK or overseas, please visit www.bforb.co.uk or www.bforbfranchise.co.uk, call 0845 688 4445 or email [email protected].

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