IBN Inc

20/02/2026

We had a fantastic kick off to our networking year with the fabulous The Real Em Gee presenting on "Save 10+ Hours per week using AI-without the tool overwhelm.

A fantastic session with so much information, so many hacks and useful tools.

I am sure no matter what level of AI usage members were at, we all would have taken away things we can implement into our business. 😍

29/01/2026

Last few days of the Earlybird membership discount - register before 31st January: https://independentbusinessnetworkinc.com/.../ibninc.../

We have some fantastic speakers already confirmed:
Feb 19 – The Real Em Gee: AI Marketing Expert
Mar 19 – NFP Ocean – How to grow profitable Not for Profit Customers as a For Profit Business
Apr 16 - TBA (most likely a Goals, Accountability, Get stuff Done session)
May 21 – Marketing Health Check – Deb Ricketts
Jun 18 – Your Story Matters: A StorySharing™ Experience – Nimarta Verma
Jul 16 - TBA
Aug 20 – LinkedIn - TBC

IBNInc is a network group where you can connect, grow and succeed. Come and Network with like-minded people for all your business growth and support

20/01/2026

Some dates for your calendar. If you are joining as a member in 2026, pop these dates into your calendar now so that you maximise the value of your membership and don't miss out on any of our fabulous speaker and networking sessions.

Looking forward to seeing you all at our first meeting on 19th February.

Join as a member for 2026 - Early bird price of $180 before 31/01/2026: https://independentbusinessnetworkinc.com/shop/

22/12/2025

Thank you for your support this year. We have had another amazing year of learning, support and growth. Enjoy the holidays and I look forward to networking with you again in the new year. 🎄

17/12/2025

Dates for your 2026 Calendar, lock these in now to maximise your membership next year. Exciting things coming, planning is happening already for the New Year.

12/12/2025

A great way to finish off another successful year of networking and learning with the & Designer Chicks groups with lunch at the . Thanks to all for your support throughout the year and I hope to see you all back in 2026. 🙂

01/10/2025

Some Council events happening for

🌟 Today marks the start of Small Business Month – a time to recognise our small business community, shop local and give back to the businesses who give so much to us through jobs, sponsorship and economic growth.

Council is proud to support this NSW Government initiative with a program of workshops and advisory sessions designed to empower local entrepreneurs and businesses to grow, innovate and thrive.

If you’re a small business owner in The Hills, I encourage you to take part in:

• 💡 A workshop on harnessing AI for marketing | 16 October | Norwest

• 👩‍💻 Personalised one-on-one sessions with a digital business advisor | 27 October (bookings essential)

• 🏢 Opportunities to meet with Council’s Economic Team at the Business Help Desk to explore how your business can grow and succeed in The Hills

Find out more here: thehills.nsw.gov.au/Business-Building/Business/Council-Business-Support

The Hills Shire Council
Sydney Hills Business Chamber
Dural & District Business Chamber
Hills District Business Women
The Hills Socialites
BNI Sydney NW & Penrith
HILLS BUSINESS GUIDE
Hills Business Network
IBN Inc
Powerful Empowered Women Community

05/09/2025

As many of you know, I have been working as a Business Connect advisor since 2020. The NSW Government is no longer funding this important program and it will be ending on 30/09/2025. I would really appreciate it if you could sign the petition in the link below to help bring this program back. 🥰

Attention Business Leaders!

We need your help to bring back Business Connect - the only free, tailored advisory service available to small businesses in the state.

Business Connect has helped 60,000 small businesses and created more than 40,000 jobs since it was set up by the previous Government in 2017.

Every $1 spent on Business Connect has brought in $1.50 in benefits back to NSW.

This vital advisory service should never have been axed by the Minns Government.

The state’s NSW’s peak business body Business NSW agrees, and the Sydney Hills Business Chamber is helping the fight with a petition that I will present to the NSW Government.

Please help us help NSW Businesses by signing this petition which can be found on my website: www.raywilliamsmp.com.au

Authorised by Ray Williams MP - Member for Kellyville. Funded using parliamentary entitlements.

28/08/2025

Government grants and support for small business:

With many small businesses facing high interest rates, inflation and flagging consumer demand, make sure your small business is taking advantage of all the government support available. Grants, loans, rebates and subsidies are available across a range of industries, business types and purposes, incl...

02/07/2025

As you may have heard in recent days, the Business Connect Program will only be funded up to the end of September 2025. This is such disappointing news at a time when so many businesses are struggling to stay afloat and need support services more than ever.

If you need support, please book in some sessions sooner rather than later to ensure the hours will be available. You can find our Western Sydney Business Centre advisors here: https://wsbusiness.com.au/advisors/

19/06/2025

Great session this week with Nicola Moras presenting her "Supercharge your visibility" workshop. Congratulations Robert from The Small Business Wizard , on winning a copy of Nicola's book "Into the Spotlight"

16/06/2025

The Hills Shire Council are asking for our support.

We are calling on the support of our Hills community to sign our ePetition calling on the NSW Government to provide the necessary funding for the provision of critical infrastructure.