Small Business Alliance

16/08/2026

"Hands up if you've been to an SBA meeting before...."
....Half the room raises their hand 😂😂

What a bloody great moment that was at the BMCC event on Thursday last week 😃😃 a plus of it being on the same night as our monthly Meet and Greets 👌

It was great to see so many familiar faces, and since the event more people have joined this group so big welcome to them and hopefully we'll get to know them better at future events.

And big thanks to Blue Mountains City Council for putting on such a well organised event, yummy canapes, goody bags and well stocked bar 😃

In other news. keep an eye out for;

- News re: the website www.sbalocal.com.au it willsoon be migrated to a completely new platform better suited to our needs, everyone who has already signed up will get an email with login details so you can make any changes you like to your profile

- Monthly Meet and Greets: We will be mapping out the next 6 months so people can mark them in their calendar

- Virtual Meetings - Coming Soon (for those who can't make the in person events)

- Community Events for consumer focused businesses - Watch this space!

11/08/2026

** LOCAL BUSINESS AWARDS FOR BLUE MOUNTAINS - VOTING NOW OPEN **

Register your business using the link below, choose a category, and invite your network to vote for you..

If you get enough votes you become a FINALIST which in itself is a badge that represents a business doing things properly..

Who knows you may even win!!

https://thebusinessawards.com.au/

Best of luck all

17/07/2026

Looking forward to this!

📢 Are you a new local business?
You’re invited to our special welcome event. It’s a fantastic opportunity to network with business support groups, organisations and other new local business owners.

🕔 5.30pm for 6pm start, concluding 8pm
📅 Thursday 13 August 2026
📍Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub, Springwood
👉 Secure your spot now: https://WelcomeBMBusinesses2026.eventbrite.com.au

12/07/2026

** New Registrations Now Added **

www.sbalocal.com.au

We are working on a way to categorize the listings effectively so your business type can be found easier.

👉To any new businesses that haven't listed yet;

This is a free resource, managed by volunteers and is designed to connect the Blue Mountains community with true local businesses that have committed to do the right thing by the customer by agreeing to a voluntary code of conduct.

Register for free here: https://sbalocal.com.au/register-for-free

Join the Small Business Alliance for support, resources, and community services tailored for Blue Mountains businesses.

10/07/2026

"The Business of Well Being" article written by Coach Lynda Roger for the Small Business Alliance || Blue Mountains NSW

10/07/2026

Such a fantastic evening yesterday at the Small Business Meet and Greet - Focus on Well Being at our home base Club Lawson !

​I absolutely loved this month's event because it was less about the nuts and bolts of running a business, and more of an opportunity to learn how people manage their physical and mental wellbeing amidst the stress of being a small business owner.

​As usual, we went around the table for introductions and elevator pitches, which brought out some very candid and inspiring stories on how others are managing themselves to stay strong.

​It was also great to see so many new businesses in attendance, with a great deal of networking happening after the discussion!

​A very special thanks to Coach Lynda Roger for taking the time to prepare her 'Wellness Wheel', which was incredibly well received, as well as the article she wrote especially for this event (I will share this in a separate post).

​And a big thank you to Michelle from Streamliners who kindly volunteered to read the article to the group and kept everyone intently engaged while doing so!

👉 ​Regarding next month's event: This actually coincides with a council small business event in Springwood. I will share those details soon, as it will be highly worthwhile for members—especially new business owners—to attend. I'll post about that shortly.

👉 ​Also, if you haven't registered on the SBA website yet, I highly encourage you to do so! It's a completely free, volunteer-run directory for Blue Mountains businesses to list on, designed to connect the community with true local businesses that commit to doing the right thing by the customer.

​Register here: www.sbalocal.com.au

(All outstanding registrations will be uploaded this weekend, promise!)

​Thanks again for an awesome event. I love the local small business community we have here and look forward to many more to come! ✨

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08/07/2026

** Key Contributor Confirmed **

Small Business Meet and Greet - Focus on Well Being - tomorrow 6.30pm at Club Lawson

While Coach Lynda Roger will not be available in person, she has prepared some materials for us to consume that will be read out by an SBA member.

** Lynda's Bio **

Lynda Roger is an MBA-qualified leadership and wellbeing coach, registered nurse, health coach, speaker and facilitator with more than 40 years of experience helping individuals, leaders and organisations navigate change with clarity, confidence and resilience.

Her career spans healthcare, executive leadership, organisational development and international non-profit leadership, giving her a depth of experience to her work.

As Founder and Director of the Blue Mountains Leadership and Wellbeing Centre, Lynda has developed a unique approach that combines leadership development, health science, behavioural change and human wellbeing into one evidence-based coaching approach—helping people perform at their best without compromising their health.

This combination enables her to work with the whole person—not only improving leadership capability and organisational performance, but also supporting the health, resilience and sustainable wellbeing that underpin long-term success.

Lynda works with business owners, executives, emerging leaders, professional teams and individuals experiencing significant personal or professional transition. Whether her clients are leading through change, managing workplace conflict, preventing burnout or rebuilding confidence, she provides practical strategies that create lasting behavioural change.

Clients describe Lynda as warm, insightful, and deeply practical. They experience greater self-awareness, stronger communication, healthier relationships, renewed confidence, and the ability to lead and live with purpose. Her coaching equips people to make better decisions, manage pressure and their energy more effectively and achieve meaningful, sustainable results without sacrificing their wellbeing.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndaroger
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachLRoger
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachlroger

02/07/2026

Thanks to all the local blue mountains small businesses that have registered their business for free on the new SBA Local website.

By being listed on this site, you are proving that you are a true local company, and have made a commitment to do a right thing by the customer by agreeing to the voluntarily code of conduct.

This is a free resource with no catches, and we are on a mission to get funding to help promote it to the wider community to connect consumers with excellent local businesses.

www.sbalocal.com.au

P.s. when there are enough businesses listed we will begin categorising so consumers can find your specific business easier 💫

Join the Small Business Alliance for support, resources, and community services tailored for Blue Mountains businesses.

28/06/2026

*** 10 DAYS TO GO UNTIL THE 10TH MEET AND GREET *** I asked our creative copywriter Alfred Ingleburt (aka AI 😅) to list the three main reasons why small business owners and sole traders should join the monthly Small Business Meet and Greets.. here's what they said:

1. Build Powerful Local Referral Networks

Word-of-mouth is everything in the Mountains. Meeting face-to-face with other local operators builds the genuine trust needed to trade direct client referrals and grow your business organically.

2. Share Knowledge and Solve Hyper-Local Challenges

From navigating local council regulations to managing seasonal demand drops, peer business owners offer practical, real-world advice because they are dealing with the exact same regional market conditions.

3. Combat the Isolation of Solo Operations

Running a business or working as a sole trader can be incredibly isolating. These regular monthly catch-ups provide essential community support, fresh motivation, and a space to celebrate wins with people who truly understand the grind.

I must say I think they pretty much nailed it! 💪

If you plan to come please don't forget to hit GOING on the Facebook event page (linked to this post), as. SBA volunteers set up the tables and chairs in advance so knowing numbers is a great help 👍

Hope to see many new and familiar faces there!

Thanks as always to Club Lawson for being great hosts and supporting the blue mountains small business community.

Link here:

Small Business Meet and Greet - Focus on Well Being