BLACKTOWN CITY: 7 September - Connect for Success!

At our 7 September meeting we explain the controversial new au. domain name changes; explore why SEO campaigns fail; look at minimising fuel costs; + the latest EXPO2202 updates.

PROGRAM UPDATES
KEYNOTE: Are you ready for Australian .au domain name changes?
Do you know what the new .au domain is about and what it could mean for your business?
There’s a lot of confusion surrounding its introduction, so this is the opportunity to have it fully explained and have your questions answered.
Speaker: Ben Cousins. Managing Director, Asperger Media.
E: ben.cousins@asperger.media

Business INSIGHT: What is SEO and why most SEO campaigns fail?
This INSIGHT answers the questions many business owners have about SEO, then takes a critical look at why most SEO campaigns fail! This is important information every business owners needs to know.
Speaker: Pulkit Agrawal. Founder & Managing Director of multi-award winning UR Digital.
**E: mailto:pulkit@urdigital.com.au**

Business INSIGHT: Minimising petrol pump pain.
Would you like your fuel to deliver: 1. Up To 20 per cent more economy, 2. Lower emissions for a cleaner environment, 3. have a cleaner engine with a longer motor life? This INSIGHT introduces an award winning innovation from the 1980s but only now being introduced to the public.
Speaker: John Brooking. In Your Pocket.
E: john.brooking@inyourpocket.world

EXPO2022 Blacktown planning is well underway for the 24 October at Blacktown Workers Club. There's a with a full day of activities, guest speakers, forums and exhibitor stands. Only a few stands remain. Get an update at our meeting.

Blacktown City (Blacktown Business Network) is a member of the Local Area Marketing & Networking Group which operates across Greater Western Sydney via business networking groups covering the Hills district through to Parramatta, Blacktown, Penrith and the Lower Blue Mountains.

We have a mix of online and face-to-face meetings.

You get to meet like-minded people, exchange ideas, learn, socialise, collaborate, gain knowledge, form new relationships, get fresh business ideas and tips and, of course, expand your introduction-based business network.

Whether your business is shop, office, industry, home based or in a shared space, you will meet motivated owners and entrepreneurs to share your passion and grow your business with.

WHAT WE DO
Our online and face-to-face meetings are identical for all groups. They begin with:
1. Opening welcome.
2. 60-second Business Primers (all attendees).
3. Member Business INSIGHT* (up to 10 minutes when pre-booked).
4. Group photo.
5. Business Card Exchange (We do that online too!)
6. Five-minute break
7. Member Business INSIGHT* (up to 10 minutes when pre-booked).
8. Member Keynote* (up to 20 minutes when pre-booked).
9. Five-minute 1-1 Collaboration Discussion rotations. (Online – members auto rotate via private virtual meeting rooms.) Additional 1-1 meeting time is always available at the end of meetings.
10. Meeting ends.

*Special Event Knowledge Program Keynotes and Business Health Insulation programs are extended presentations and may impact Member INSIGHT sessions.

Member INSIGHTS and keynotes are supported via a template format designed to help you tell your story, build personal relationships, promote your business and share your unique knowledge 'value-add'. They also help ‘fine-tune’ your presentation skills.

(Nervous about presenting? Don't worry - we will coach you through it.)

MEMBERSHIP FEES
Unlike many groups, we do not charge a membership or joining fee. Instead we charge attendance fees for all online and in-person meetings to cover costs and ensure small business owners are not dissuaded away from business networking by cost.

Every meeting has an attendance fee contribution to costs. Group sponsorship opportunities are also open.

Online meeting fees are set at $7.50 per attendee (Booking fee and GST inclusive). Face-to-face meeting fees (Inclusive of breakfast, morning tea or evening snacks - depending on the venue and time) $25 per attendee. Blacktown Group (BBN) $15 thanks to the generous sponsorship of Workers Blacktown. (Booking fee and GST inclusive).

Consider becoming a group sponsor, showcasing your business community support and benefit by having your business profile prominent in group and public marketing campaigns.

**Email networking@localareamktg.com.au** for details or call 0404 767 482.

Group inquiries to:
Joe Kowalewski
Chief Marketing Officer, Local Area Marketing & Networking Group E: networking@localareamktg.com.au Ph: 0404 767 482