Networking for Growth

Networking for Growth A semi-informal, friendly networking group serious about helping others.

Thank you everyone who attended our last networking breakfast on Friday 30th January 2026. We had 16 attend including 2 ...
04/02/2026

Thank you everyone who attended our last networking breakfast on Friday 30th January 2026. We had 16 attend including 2 new attendees. Thank you to Jacque Gravesande from Loan Market for her very informative presentation.

Our next networking breakfast will be on Friday, 13 February. If you have not yet attended and would like an invitation please email [email protected] for details.

Our final Networking for Growth breakfast of the year and honestly, what a ride it’s been! 🎉A massive thank you to every...
05/12/2025

Our final Networking for Growth breakfast of the year and honestly, what a ride it’s been! 🎉

A massive thank you to everyone who’s supported us since we took over the group in May from the fabulous Jade Varley. This community has become so much more than a networking event, it’s a space where real relationships form, businesses cheer each other on, and where warmth, generosity and belly laughs are pretty much guaranteed at every catch up.

I’m genuinely grateful for every single person who’s been part of this journey. Your energy, commitment, ideas (and caffeine-fuelled banter) have made showing up every fortnight something I’ve looked forward to, not just ticked off.

And now, a giant shoutout to my partner in crime, confidante, and fellow chaos coordinator Fiona Napier. I truly wouldn’t have wanted to do this with anyone else. You’re a powerhouse, a steady hand in the storms, and an absolute inspiration to me. We’ve navigated a very interesting year (to phrase it politely), and we’ve done it with friendship, professionalism, mutual support, and an unwavering commitment to doing business with integrity. And look at us now, still standing, still laughing, and still lifting others up along the way.

I cannot wait to see what we build next year, and the goals we help others smash. If this year was the warm-up… the main event is going to be incredible.

Now, bring on Jingle & Mingle tonight, may there be dancing, jingling, mingling, and possibly a few questionable choices! 🥳

P.S. We were having such a good time this morning that we completely forgot to take a group photo… 🤦🏼‍♀️✨

Such a fantastic event last Friday! A big thank you to our resident physiotherapist, Primrose, for an insightful and eng...
29/10/2025

Such a fantastic event last Friday! A big thank you to our resident physiotherapist, Primrose, for an insightful and engaging presentation. We all walked away a little smarter (and sitting up straighter!) 👏💪

Join us at our next event on Friday 7th November - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/networking-for-growth-tickets-1910496669969?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=d9f607076ec5f4119020d345df8f782b321f6c669953fc185d3e9e3bd67901c9357cd339029d0c3aa381c4edf8b3a5f53f1474ffcbafa0acf51e2796b4d4223630ede06e99c18a8b5df8d8b7b6

What a great morning connecting and building relationships at this month’s Networking for Growth event. A big thank you ...
01/08/2025

What a great morning connecting and building relationships at this month’s Networking for Growth event.

A big thank you to Wendy Gordon from ABL IT Business IT Specialists for her detailed presentation on cyber security. Wendy shared practical tips and strategies to help protect our businesses from the ever-growing threat of cyber attacks—an important and timely topic for all of us.

If you're interested in learning more about this networking group and how to get involved, feel free to reach out—I’d love to tell you more.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed today. It was a fantastic group, and we all walked away knowing a little more about each other.




With mixed emotions, today I officially handed over the leadership of my small business networking group, Networking for...
09/05/2025

With mixed emotions, today I officially handed over the leadership of my small business networking group, Networking for Growth. When I took over the group two and half years ago we were just five people. Since then, the group has grown to 29 members, with 15-20 attending each event on average. Beyond the numbers, what I'm most proud of is the culture we've created together.

This group has become a place where genuine relationships are built and people support one another with warmth, generosity and lots of laughs. I want to sincerely thank everyone who has been part of Networking for Growth. Your energy, commitment and contributions have made it what it is today.

I'm also excited to introduce the group's new leaders Renee Bailey and Fiona Napier. Two ambitious, community-minded professionals who are both committee members of the Brisbane North Chamber of Commerce. I have every confidence they will continue the group spirit and bring fresh new ideas to take the group to the next level.

A special thank you also to Ben Lucht from Tech Repair Outpost for your fascinating presentation on the technology behind game consoles today. If you ever need a game console repaired quickly, Ben's your guy!

In April, we had the talented Yohan and Denham from Kwik Kopy Stafford speaking and you would be shocked at the huge num...
21/04/2025

In April, we had the talented Yohan and Denham from Kwik Kopy Stafford speaking and you would be shocked at the huge number of products that they can produce for you. From marketing materials such as business cards to client gifts such as drink coasters, calendars, fridge magnets to banners and vehicle wraps. There is very little that Yohan and Denham can't do. Kwik Kopy

On 14th March we had the fantastic  Christie from Travel Managers speak.  Karen has a wealth of knowledge regarding trav...
16/04/2025

On 14th March we had the fantastic Christie from Travel Managers speak. Karen has a wealth of knowledge regarding travel and has been to many countries herself. Karen mentioned that one of the benefits of having a travel agent is that you can get insights and recommendations on places or accommodation you probably hadn't even thought of. These little extras may not necessarily cost much more but could make a big difference to your holiday.

If you're thinking of booking a holiday, Karen is worth consulting first.

Good Afternoon Everyone,A big thank you to all of you who attended the Networking for Growth Christmas Party on Friday a...
16/12/2024

Good Afternoon Everyone,

A big thank you to all of you who attended the Networking for Growth Christmas Party on Friday and especially to Howard Jones from Yellowstone Financial for organising such a fun event.

Thank you also to all NFG members for your continued support of the group; attending, bringing guests and making the group what it is. Also those that took these photos!

Our first breakfast event of the year will be on 17th January and we run a one per industry policy. If you're keen on finding out more details please send me a DM.

Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year Everyone.

Thanks to those of you that came to NFG last week.  It was my turn to speak and we also broke into two's so that everyon...
28/10/2024

Thanks to those of you that came to NFG last week. It was my turn to speak and we also broke into two's so that everyone could really get to know each other and find ways to refer each other business.

Have a great rest of the week. Next event is 8th November.

Thanks to Will Swann from Continuum Insurance for his great presentation on the value of business insurance. I think Wil...
15/10/2024

Thanks to Will Swann from Continuum Insurance for his great presentation on the value of business insurance. I think Will made us all a bit nervous explaining the consequences of the unexpected. Some key takeaways were:

- Cyber security is becoming an increasing problem with targets across all sizes of business. Cyber insurance would be worth having.
- It is always worth having a broker check over the policy wording of your insurance. The devil is in the detail when it comes to insurers paying.
- If you don't have professional indemnity insurance and public liability insurance you probably need to.
- Just because it is the cheapest, does not mean it is the best cover. In fact it is often the opposite.
- Contrary to popular opinion, Will believes that if you have a fair case insurers will generally pay up. Will is there to support you to put the best case forward should the worst happen.

If you need advice or guidance on business insurance Will would be worth talking to.

Thank you to Rob Seare from the Kombi Counsellor for his great talk last week. Rob cleared up a lot of misconceptions ar...
01/10/2024

Thank you to Rob Seare from the Kombi Counsellor for his great talk last week. Rob cleared up a lot of misconceptions around conselling, including that it is expensive and difficult to stop once begun. Rob starts with clear goals and what the client wants to achieve.

Today, at Networking for Growth, we had Fiona Napier from Thrive Commercial and tenant advocate talk about how to get th...
19/07/2024

Today, at Networking for Growth, we had Fiona Napier from Thrive Commercial and tenant advocate talk about how to get the best deal on your commercial lease. She recommends discussing the terms with your commercial landlord up to 12 months before to allow time to negotiate and move if need be.

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