Business Referrers

Cryptocurrency: What is it. Why it’s important for you to understand how it works
2022-02-15 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.

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
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