Business Referrers

Smart home foundations- smart devices
2022-05-24 07:00 - 08:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | 345 Art Creative, 345 Mont Albert Road, Mont Albert 3127, 345 Mont Albert Road,, Mont Albert, Victoria, 3127, Australia
Each week there is a Business Referrers meeting which provides a friendly and productive meeting opportunity for local small business owners to share referrals and grow their businesses using the membership as a platform for new ideas, products and services. We have a guest presenter each week who provides information from their areas of expertise.

This week Jeffery Feng from Smartech will be presenting a brief talk about smart home foundations and smart device examples.

About the Presenter

Jeffery Feng, Smartech

Jeff has been in the IT industry for about 15 years and is always learning to adapt to rapidly changing and developing technology. His company Smartechs provides IT support for business, computers, cabling, and security. It also provides automation including CCTV, alarms, intercom, antenna, home threatre – not only in the traditional way but also for smart homes, office, family home or construction sites.

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Optimism: The Business Superpower of the 2020s
2022-05-17 07:00 - 08:30
Each week there is a Business Referrers meeting which provides a friendly and productive meeting opportunity for local small business owners to share referrals and grow their businesses using the membership as a platform for new ideas, products and services. We have a guest presenter each week who provides information from their areas of expertise. This week we have Victor Perton.

You’d think it was self-evident that optimistic business owners and entrepreneurs do better than pessimists.

However, many Australians including businesses now operate in an atmosphere of “What’s Wrong?” rather than “What’s Right?”

It’s a worldwide phenomenon. A “lack of optimism could create a vicious cycle of disillusionment and social unrest.” A quote from Victor Perton, radical optimist? No, it’s from one of the most influential global business organisations, The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2022, prepared by world leaders in risk.

In this very-interactive workshop, Victor Perton will ask you “what makes you optimistic?” We’ll ask you to share a story of optimism and hope from your business – from a customer, a staffer or someone in your business community.

Victor will share the science of optimism to empower you to make the case and be more persuasively and infectiously optimistic yourself.

Victor will share the business basis for optimism in leadership, strategy, innovation and resilience. Victor will share 4-5 very practical habits of an optimist, one of which you and your team could apply today to improve culture and increase sales

About the Presenter

Victor Perton The Centre for Optimism

Victor Perton is the Chief Optimism Officer of The Centre for Optimism. The Centre for Optimism you ask? Chief Optimism Officer? A title you’d like to introduce in 2022 in your business or the Business Referrers’?

The offspring of stateless refugees from the Baltics, Victor’s early working years were spent in the law, politics and public policy culminating in 18 years in Parliament.

After politics, Victor worked as Commissioner to the Americas working across North and South America on Foreign Direct Investment and Export Promotion. This was followed by service as Senior Advisor to the Australian G20 Presidency.

Returning to Melbourne, Victor was surprised by the negativity around Australian leadership and increasing levels of anxiety and depression in our community. This led to the founding of The Australian Leadership Project and, after a Eureka moment, the founding of its offspring The Centre for Optimism which now has over 5000 members and subscribers in 90 countries. Today Victor’s work centres on asking people the question “What makes you Optimistic?

Renovating and Extending your Heritage Home
2022-05-10 07:00 - 08:30
Each week there is a Business Referrers meeting which provides a friendly and productive meeting opportunity for local small business owners to share referrals and grow their businesses using the membership as a platform for new ideas, products and services. We have a guest presenter each week who provides information from their areas of expertise. This week Peter Gionfriddo from Peter Gionfriddo Architects will be presenting.

Architect Peter Gionfriddo believes that heritage ‘belongs’ to all of us and that today’s home owner is also a custodian for the future. He therefore has a responsibility to protect and enhance the heritage value of a property whilst also providing for the owners contemporary lifestyle of today. “It’s a great balancing act” he says requiring creativity, knowledge and practicality.

From successfully dealing with council town planning requirements, matching decorative period features and designing seamless contemporary extensions – Peter has delivered great results for his clients since establishing his current business in 2012.

Through use of illustrated case studies Peter will describe some of the highlights and challenges of renovating and extending a heritage home.

About the Presenter

Peter Gionfriddo

Peter Gionfriddo Architect

Peter Gionfriddo is a highly experienced registered architect with over 25 years of successful projects to his name.

Peter has acted as both an architect and as a project manager on large and small-scale projects. His broad industry experience gives him a valuable insight into the development process and allows him to provide the inspired design with great outcomes.

Since 2012 he has lead a small team of creative designers at Peter Gionfriddo Architect providing exceptional residential and commercial projects.

The Planned Homes Design Process
2022-04-26 07:00 - 08:30
Each week there is a Business Referrers meeting which provides a friendly and productive meeting opportunity for local small business owners to share referrals and grow their businesses using the membership as a platform for new ideas, products and services. We have a guest presenter each week who provides information from their areas of expertise. This week Chris Arnold from Planned Homes will be presenting on the Planned Homes Design Process.

About the Presenter

Chris Arnold

Chris Arnold Planned Homes

Drafting, architecture, project management, construction. Chris has the training and expertise to see any project – whether it’s a bathroom or a complete build – through from beginning to end. His honest and upfront nature means his clients are armed with the knowledge they need before diving into what is often a life-changing experience. Chris’ years of drafting and architectural experience, combined with his construction background, means the projects he oversees run smoothly, to time, and to a very high standard.

Landscape Design Definition, Process, Benefits
2022-04-19 07:00 - 08:30
Each week there is a Business Referrers meeting which provides a friendly and productive meeting opportunity for local small business owners to share referrals and grow their businesses using the membership as a platform for new ideas, products and services. We have a guest presenter each week who provides information from their areas of expertise. This week Diane Beddison will describe what Landscape Design encompasses, the design process from consultation to installation of the garden, and the benefits of using a Landscape Designer.

About the Presenter

Diane Beddison

Diane Beddison Beddison Garden Designs

Diane Beddison is the owner and Landscape Designer for Beddison Garden Designs based in Canterbury. She has been in business for 10 years and loves to see the pleasure a well-designed garden gives.

Diane studied Landscape Design at the University of Melbourne after many years as a passionate home gardener. She also has qualifications in Science, Education, and Information Technology.

She started her career as a Mathematics and Science teacher and later moved to Information technology. For 20 years she worked for government and large corporations, including technology outsourcers, mainly in the areas of database and operating system support, initially on mainframes and later major Unix systems.

Diane enjoys visiting open gardens and specialist nurseries, especially those in country Victoria. She can’t wait to get back to enjoying those beautiful and well-constructed spaces. Also hoping to be in Italy during their summer to enjoy the wonderful landscape, visit some special gardens, and come back with new ideas for her client’s gardens. She is married with two daughters and has five wonderful grandchildren.

Why choose an independent specialist over the dealer?
2022-04-12 07:00 - 08:30
Each week there is a Business Referrers meeting which provides a friendly and productive meeting opportunity for local small business owners to share referrals and grow their businesses using the membership as a platform for new ideas, products and services. We have a guest presenter each week who provides information from their areas of expertise. This week Rod Berkelmans from German Auto Werke will present on “Why Choose an independent specialist over the dealer?”

About the Presenter

Rod Berkelmans

Rod Berkelmans German Auto Werke

Rod is the director of German Auto Werke who are automotive mechanics specialising in German Cars including Audi, VW, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Porsche

The Benefits of an Agent-Preparing your home for sale
2022-04-05 07:00 - 08:30
Each week there is a Business Referrers meeting which provides a friendly and productive meeting opportunity for local small business owners to share referrals and grow their businesses using the membership as a platform for new ideas, products and services. We have a guest presenter each week who provides information from their areas of expertise. This week Jonathon O’Donoghue who is a partner and auctioneer at Jellis Craig Real Estate Agents will present on the benefits of an agent-preparing your home for sale.

About the Presenter

Jonathon O’Donoghue Jellis Craig Partner

Jonathon O’Donoghue Partner and Auctioneer, Jellis Craig

From a long line of real estate professionals, Jonathon – a former St Kevin´s College student who remains connected to the school via its Old Boys´ Football Club – has worked in property throughout his entire career. Whether his clients wish to sell via auction, private sale, or even off-market, Jonathon´s urbane, confident approach and established local networks produce the required outcome.

Outside of work Jonathon loves to spend time with his family, wife Alicia and two boys Ben and Tom. A keen golfer and passionate Collingwood supporter when he is not keeping an eye on the sport, he is in the garden which is how he turns his mind off the non stop work mind that you need in real estate.

What Goes into Making a Great Video
2022-03-29 07:00 - 08:30
Video Product Case Studies

Each week there is a Business Referrers meeting which provides a friendly and productive meeting opportunity for local small business owners to share referrals and grow their businesses using the membership as a platform for new ideas, products and services. We have a guest presenter each week who provides information from their areas of expertise. This week Keith Rhodes, Chief Videographer at Clips That Sell, will show us through a number of recent projects. What the client was seeking to achieve, the challenges and results.

About the Presenter

Keith Rhodes is the director and chief videographer (See Linkedin) of Clips That Sell. Keith established the business in 2012 to pursue his passions for filming, script writing, helping businesses tell their story and achieve their communication goals.

He has a Master of Business (Marketing) and previously worked in corporate and government marketing, sales and project management roles.

In the last 10 years he has made hundreds of commercial videos, filmed events, telling stories.

LinkedIn for Business Owners
2022-03-22 07:00 - 08:30
Each week there is a Business Referrers meeting which provides a friendly and productive meeting opportunity for local small business owners to share referrals and grow their businesses using the membership as a platform for new ideas, products and services. We have a guest presenter each week who provides information from their areas of expertise. This week Sue Ellson Independent LinkedIn Specialist, Author, Educator and Practitioner will be providing her top 10 tips for your LinkedIn Profile and how to manage your LinkedIn activity in 20 minutes per week.

This Week’s Presenter

Sue Ellson – Independent LinkedIn Specialist, Author, Educator and Practitioner

Sue Ellson is an experienced trainer, professional learner, careers and business consultant in practice and an Independent LinkedIn Specialist.

Sue was born in Adelaide, South Australia in 1965. Sue was married in 1985 and moved to Melbourne in Victoria, Australia in 1994. She had two children in 1995 and 1997 and was granted a divorce in 2006. Sue enjoys the simple pleasures of life – like being able to walk and breathing fresh air.

Sue has completed a Bachelor of Business in Administrative Management from the University of South Australia (2000), is a Member of the Institute of Managers and Leaders (IML) (previously Australian Institute of Management (AIM)) (since 2001), a Member of the Melbourne Press Club (since 2008), a Member of the Career Development Association of Australia CDAA (Associate since 2015, Professional since 2018), a Member of the Australian Society of Authors ASA (since 2015), a Member of Writers Victoria (since 2018), and a Member of the Small Press Network (SPN) (since 2019).

Sue has a varied range of professional experience in banking, training, recruitment, career development, human resources, marketing, networking, online publishing, social media and business. Sue’s first social enterprise, Newcomers Network was started in 1999 and her first website went live in 2001. Newcomers Network and Sue’s close circle of local and international friends have helped her understand the needs of people from many different cultures and countries.

Sue joined LinkedIn on 21 December 2003. Sue has been consulting, training, speaking, writing and advising on the topic of LinkedIn since 2008.

In 2012, she created Camberwell Network and her own website SueEllson.com and in 2014, she created 120 Ways Publishing.

In 2016, she authored and independently published three 80,000 word books ‘120 Ways To Achieve Your Purpose With LinkedIn‘ which was launched on 23 February 2016, ‘120 Ways To Attract The Right Career Or Business‘ launched on 24 May 2016 and ‘120 Ways To Market Your Business Hyper Locally‘ launched on 23 August 2016.

In 2019, she wrote and published the 45,000 word book ‘Gigsters – Any Age or Ability Employees, Experts and Entrepreneurs‘ which was launched on 17 May 2019 at The Wheeler Centre in Melbourne and in July 2019, it was announced as a finalist in The Australian Career Book Award. ‘LinkedIn for me and my career or business‘ was launched online on 23 November 2020 and ‘Poems for lovers to read to each other’ and ‘Poems for me to truly be’ will be published in 2022.

More information about Sue is online at SueEllson.com.

LinkedIn connections are welcome at LinkedIn.com.

35 Years of Financial Market Observations.
2022-03-15 07:00 - 08:30
Each week there is a Business Referrers meeting which provides a friendly and productive meeting opportunity for local small business owners to share referrals and grow their businesses using the membership as a platform for new ideas, products and services. We have a guest presenter each week who provides information from their areas of expertise.

This week Chris Galanis from Galanis Financial Group will be presenting. Chris Galanis has been involved in financial markets for 35 years through his various work capacities. In this presentation Chris will takes us through what he was learnt, what has evolved over the years in financial markets and how he goes about managing clients’ money.

This Week’s Presenter

Chris Galanis, Galanis Financial Group

Chris Galanis has over 20 years’ experience in the managed funds and investment industry and has been a financial planner since 2012.

Chris specializes in superannuation, investment planning, retirement planning strategies, aged care and succession planning.

Chris started Galanis Financial Group in 2017 with the approach of giving people personally tailored advice and creating lasting relationships. His philosophy is to engage people and create awareness of how to accumulate wealth.

During his spare time, Chris can be found kicking the footy around with his two young sons. He does manage to sneak in some time to follow the stock markets and enjoys reading a little history.

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Empathy Marketing
2022-03-08 07:00 - 08:30
Each week there is a Business Referrers meeting which provides a friendly and productive meeting opportunity for local small business owners to share referrals and grow their businesses using the membership as a platform for new ideas, products and services. We have a guest presenter each week who provides information from their areas of expertise. This week Paul Thewlis from digital marketing agency Web Intelligenz talks about empathy marketing as a key to business success.

This Week’s Presenter

Paul Thewlis, Web Intelligenz

Paul Thewlis is the founder and co-owner of Web Intelligenz. Paul has over 30 years of experience in consulting, marketing and management in small business, corporate and not-for-profit organisations. Paul has consulted to hundreds of businesses, non-profits and personal investors during his career.

Paul holds a science PhD from Monash University, and has diplomas in Financial Services and Financial Planning.

While Paul has a broad experience and skillset in the technical aspects of digital marketing, his main role is in marketing strategy and project management.

Desire to Retire
2022-03-01 07:00 - 08:30
Each week there is a Business Referrers meeting which provides a friendly and productive meeting opportunity for local small business owners to share referrals and grow their businesses using the membership as a platform for new ideas, products and services. We have a guest presenter each week who provides information from their areas of expertise. This week Estelle Kelly from Desire to Retire will be presenting.

This Week’s Presenter

Estelle Kelly, Desire to Retire

The Meeting is on Zoom. Register here and you will receive a link to the Zoom meeting via email.

SWOT Analysis – How it Can Take Your Business to the Next Level
2022-02-22 07:00 - 08:30
Each week there is a Business Referrers meeting which provides a friendly and productive meeting opportunity for local small business owners to share referrals and grow their businesses using the membership as a platform for new ideas, products and services. We have a guest presenter each week who provides information from their areas of expertise. This week Rob Chiarolli from Grapes to Grange will be presenting.

A SWOT Analysis is a simple tool and process every business owner should undertake to increase the effectiveness of their business strategies to scale up their results. In this brief presentation, Rob Chiarolli, our resident Business and Executive Coach, will outline the various uses for a SWOT analysis, how to undertake one properly, and why it can then be that crucial process that leads your business to greater success.

This Week’s Presenter

Rob Chiarolli, Grapes to Grange

Rob has been coaching and consulting since 2008, after a 25 year sales, marketing and management career in the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical industry. Apart from his tertiary qualifications is Science and Business Administration, Rob is a certified Life Coach as well as being a credentialed NLP Master Practitioner and an Extended DISC consultant and trainer.

Rob uses his experience and training to provide a transformative coaching and consulting service to owners of small businesses with the focus of helping owners realise the importance of clear thinking and planning to help them set, reach and exceed their organisational sales, profit and productivity targets. He focuses on getting business strategy right, optimising business processes and systems, and getting the best out of the people working in the business.

Rob brings a well-rounded perspective to the table, blending the important people aspects of behavioural awareness with the business realities that are required to make businesses profitable, sustainable and scalable.

Married to Maria, who he met at Adelaide Uni, they have a daughter Steph, 33, who resides in Adelaide. Rob is an avid photographer and also runs a photo studio, Photos That Tell, focussing on professional headshots and portraits. Rob does most of the cooking at home and loves his traditional Italian recipes handed down by his mum….which means he also enjoys his other pastime of walking to keep the kilos down.

The Meeting is on Zoom. Register here and you will receive a link to the Zoom meeting via email.

Cryptocurrency: What is it. Why it’s important for you to understand how it works
2022-02-15 07:00 - 08:30
Each week there is a Business Referrers meeting which provides a friendly and productive meeting opportunity for local small business owners to share referrals and grow their businesses using the membership as a platform for new ideas, products and services. We have a guest presenter each week who provides information from their areas of expertise.

To many people, cryptocurrency can seem like learning a new language. But what exactly is it and how does it work? This week, Ernie Thai from Trident Financial will be covering the key concepts of cryptocurrency, it’s tax treatment and why it’s important to understand what it is.

This Week’s Presenter

Ernie Thai, Trident Financial

Ernie Thai is a Chartered Accountant with over 18 years experience in accounting and taxation advisory. Ernie specialises in providing accounting and taxation services to small, medium enterprises and private clients. He also has a unique specialisation in advising on international tax matters for expatriates.

Ernie shares a home in Heidelberg Heights with 4 housemates, the two and four legged kind. He is actively involved with his church community, enjoys reading, running, catching up for brunch with friends and going to the gym.

The Meeting is on Zoom. Register here and you will receive a link to the Zoom meeting via email.

Borrowing money during the Pandemic
2022-02-08 07:00 - 08:30
Each week there is a Business Referrers meeting which provides a friendly and productive meeting opportunity for local small business owners to share referrals and grow their businesses using the membership as a platform for new ideas, products and services. We have a guest presenter each week who provides information from their areas of expertise. This week Patrick Docherty from Melbourne Mortgage Centre will present on borrowing money during the pandemic.

This Week’s Presenter

Patrick Docherty, Melbourne Mortgage Centre

Patrick commenced mortgage broking in 2002. His first business was a Cheesecake Shop franchise in Hampton and then Chelsea. He previously worked as an accountant with ICI/ Orica before starting his self employment journey in September 1998.

Patrick has been a member of Camberwell Rotary for 11 years and has served on the board for several years. He was President in 2017/18 and is currently President 21/22. Hewas a team member on a recent water and sanitation project in Timor Leste. Patrick is a Paul Harris Fellow – Sapphire

He is married to Joanne, and they have two children- Grace 19 & Bradman 16. Patrick enjoys most sports including AFL, cricket and plays social tennis and golf. He enjoys gardening, food and travel.

The Meeting is on Zoom. Register here and you will receive a link to the Zoom meeting via email.

Naturelle Skincare Therapy 2022: Wellness solutions for you at home and in the Office
2022-01-25 07:00 - 08:30
Each week there is a Business Referrers meeting which provides a friendly and productive meeting opportunity for local small business owners to share referrals and grow their businesses using the membership as a platform for new ideas, products and services. We have a guest presenter each week who provides information from their areas of expertise.

Gillian Goodey of Naturelle Skincare Therapy will warmly welcome you to our groups meeting on Tuesday 25th January.

She founded her business in 2008 leaving Health Education to practice Natural Skincare and Aromatherapy. Supporting our Health and wellbeing using natural product and expert professional practices is her passion

As we enter our third year of COVID health related challenges she will give us some of her top wellness tips to support us and our families in 2022.

Come to relax and leave informed and rejuvenated by Gillian’s presentation.

This Week’s Presenter

Gillian Goodey, Naturelle Skincare Therapy

The Meeting is on Zoom. Register here and you will receive a link to the Zoom meeting via email.

Buying property is a journey, just like a very long bike ride!
2021-12-14 07:00 - 08:30
Each week there is a Business Referrers meeting which provides a friendly and productive meeting opportunity for local small business owners to share referrals and grow their businesses using the membership as a platform for new ideas, products and services. We have a guest presenter each week who provides information from their areas of expertise.

This week Mike McNamara will be presenting. His presentation will take attendees though the property buyers journey using the analogy of a 400 kilometre multiday cycling journey, that Mike has just organised and completed.

Buying a property as homebuyer or investor requires a plan, a team, and a combination of expertise to produce success, without overpaying, especially in a hot market.

This Week’s Presenter

Mike McNamara, Director, Strategic Buyers Agents Pty Ltdns

Mike McNamara is an experienced Buyers Agent, a member of the REIV Buyers Agents Chapter, is licensed by Consumer affairs Victoria and has been buying property clients for over 8 years, as well and being a long-term property investor.

With several university qualifications in finance and business, Mike is an MBA, qualified as a Chartered Accountant, and a graduate of Victoria University’s Property Investment Course. Mike brings to clients, personal and professional property buying experience, appraisal expertise, negotiation/bidding skills, industry contacts and property success.

Personal Training & Emerging Trends from the Pandemic
2021-11-30 07:00 - 08:30
Each week there is a Business Referrers meeting which provides a friendly and productive meeting opportunity for local small business owners to share referrals and grow their businesses using the membership as a platform for new ideas, products and services. We have a guest presenter each week who provides information from their areas of expertise.

This week Teresa Brandau-Stranks will be presenting. Her presentation will cover her experiences with personal training as a profession and how new and emerging technology and trends have come out of lockdowns in Victoria in particular. This industry has had setbacks but also some great learnings and outcomes that have grown and seen new ideas be successful and innovative. Running a fitness and yoga business is all about creating space and accountability for clients and Teresa will share some of her journeys and learnings.

This Week’s Presenter

Brandau-Stranks , Wellness Transitions

Teresa has a passion for assisting clients with their health and fitness goals through personal training and yoga classes offering a tailored program. She brings the equipment and utilises weights, resistance equipment and cardio within your program. She also provides yoga and her exercise classes including Vinyasa Flow, Yin Yoga and Strengthening and Resistance classes for all age groups.

The Business Doctor
2021-11-23 07:00 - 08:30
Each week there is a Business Referrers meeting which provides a friendly and productive meeting opportunity for local small business owners to share referrals and grow their businesses using the membership as a platform for new ideas, products and services. We have a guest presenter each week who provides information from their areas of expertise.

This week Junha Jang (JJ) will talk about how a bookkeeper (or accountant) is a doctor for business. By clicking a few buttons in the software they can analyse the status of business health. Managing business accounts is just like an examination of someone’s body.

This Week’s Presenter

Junha Jang (JJ), Shoebox Books

JJ was born in a village in South Korea. After completing national service for 4.5 years as an air force policeman, he worked for the government for 10 years before moving to Australia in 2000. After completing his advanced diploma, he started his accounting career in 2005 and continued studying to become a CPA in 2014. Having worked for a few different organisations for 15 years JJ decided to work for himself and joined the franchise (Shoebox Books) after going through an eight-stage process.

Giving and Getting the Message
2021-11-16 07:00 - 08:30
Each week there is a Business Referrers meeting which provides a friendly and productive meeting opportunity for local small business owners to share referrals and grow their businesses using the membership as a platform for new ideas, products and services. We have a guest presenter each week who provides information from their areas of expertise.

This week catch Mary Unwin’s presentation to discover more about effectively getting across what you have to say. Unpack practical strategies for both listening and speaking. Unlock the power of your own colourful, heartfelt message-making. Enjoy the potential of selling your ideas and messages; and buying the ideas and messages of others. Discover how to create true heart connection and real communication and the sharing of ideas.

This Week’s Presenter

Mary Unwin , Walk Tall

Early in her working life as an adult literacy educator Mary appeared in local libraries in Essex and Manchester.

This love of language continued after a move to Melbourne in 1985 where Mary was able to add the local idioms of Melbourne to her language repertoire.

Mary has also lived in New Jersey in the US and Auckland in NZ.

After further training to become a life coach, Mary became walk tall Mary, working with people looking to create change and navigate transition.

Mary is all about our self-talk. Her coaching conversations drive us all to be aware of how our language creates our reality, lifting us up to greater things or down into the depths of procrastination and lost potential.

Internet, NBN and Wi-Fi
2021-11-09 07:00 - 08:30
Each week there is a Business Referrers meeting which provides a friendly and productive meeting opportunity for local small business owners to share referrals and grow their businesses using the membership as a platform for new ideas, products and services.

We have a guest presenter each week who provides information from their areas of expertise. This week Jeffery Feng from Smartechs will be talking about the internet, NBN and Wi-Fi.

This Week’s Presenter

Jeff Feng , Smartechs

Jeff has been in the IT industry for about 15 years and is always learning to adapt to rapidly changing and developing technology. His company

Smartechs provides IT support for business, computers, cabling, and security. It also provides automation including CCTV, alarms, intercom, antenna, home threatre – not only in the traditional way but also for smart homes, office, family home or construction sites.

Secrets of a successful home renovation – how to deliver a grand design!
2021-10-19 07:00 - 08:30
Each week there is a Business Referrers meeting which provides a friendly and productive meeting opportunity for local small business owners to share referrals and grow their businesses using the membership as a platform for new ideas, products and services. We have a guest presenter each week who provides information from their areas of expertise. This week Architect Peter Gionfriddo will present a review of his recent home renovation projects. He will reveal his creative approach to working with clients, council, builders and others to firstly create and most importantly deliver a great project.

During Lockdown we are meeting on Zoom. Register to attend a receive a Zoom link for the meeting.

This Week’s Presenter

Peter Gionfriddo, Peter Gionfriddo Architect

Peter Gionfriddo is a highly experienced registered architect with over 25 years of successful projects to his name.

Peter has acted as both an architect and as a project manager on large and small-scale projects. His broad industry experience gives him a valuable insight into the development process and allows him to provide the inspired design with great outcomes.

Since 2012 he has lead a small team of creative designers at Peter Gionfriddo Architect providing exceptional residential and commercial projects. These include our creative and highly skilled graduate architect Nicholas Ye.

Weekly Networking and Presentation
2021-10-12 07:00 - 08:30
Each week there is a Business Referrers meeting which provides a friendly and productive meeting opportunity for local small business owners to share referrals and grow their businesses using the membership as a platform for new ideas, products and services. We have a guest presenter each week who provides information from their areas of expertise.

During Lockdown we are meeting on Zoom. Register to attend a receive a Zoom link for the meeting.

This Week’s Presenter

Chris Arnold, Planned Homes

Mind your language! 7 Tools for Mindset Success
2021-06-01 07:00 - 08:30
Brief Summary

Confused? Overwhelmed? Stuck in lost focus or chaotic thoughts?

Unpack the importance and power of making up your own mind.

Get clear on how to develop your strength of mind, even in times of turmoil and trouble.

Discover how your thinking muscles really can enable discipline and success.

Create clarity of vision, supporting your path to your wildest dreams.

About the Presenter

Mary Unwin

Early in her working life as an adult literacy educator Mary appeared in local libraries in Essex and Manchester.

This love of language continued after a move to Melbourne in 1985 where Mary was able to add the local idioms of Melbourne to her language repertoire.

Mary has also lived in New Jersey in the US and Auckland in NZ.

After further training to become a life coach, Mary became walk tall Mary, working with people looking to create change and navigate transition.

Mary is all about our self-talk. Her coaching conversations drive us all to be aware of how our language creates our reality, lifting us up to greater things or down into the depths of procrastination and lost potential.

Heritage Gem to Modern Classic
2021-05-04 07:00 - 08:30
Brief Summary

Peter Gionfriddo is a highly respected architect and member of Business Referrers. At our next meeting Peter discusses the challenges and benefits of renovating period homes for a contemporary lifestyle

You’ll see some great examples of Peter’s projects on the Peter Gionfriddo Architect website

About the Presenter

Peter Gionfriddo

Peter Gionfriddo is a highly experienced registered architect with over 25 years of successful projects to his name.

Peter has acted as both an architect and as a project manager on large and small-scale projects. His broad industry experience gives him a valuable insight into the development process and allows him to provide the inspired design with great outcomes.

Since 2012 he has lead a small team of creative designers at Peter Gionfriddo Architect providing exceptional residential and commercial projects. These include our creative and highly skilled graduate architect Nicholas Ye.

Designing and Building Your New Home With Chris Arnold
2021-04-27 07:00 - 08:30
Details Pending
