2020 Events
Be at home with us.
As a small business owner, you've got to learn many things in order to be on top of your game.
The best way is to learn from others.
Come to our Micro Business Forum events to:
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learn from the best coaches at MBF Meetings
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connect with other businesses at our Coffee Connect to engage and grow
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participate in deeper learning to succeed
Small Business Month: Passion to Profit.
As small business owners, we start a business because we are passionate about our craft. But how do we turn this passion into a profitable business? Join us for a discussion led by Kylie Short of Magnify Up and Treasurer of MBF.
Interactive: Art therapy for clarity and well-being.
Port Panthers
Fri, 2 October 2020, 9am to 12nn
$30 for MBF Members and $45 for visitors
Christmas Meeting: A season of Giving. A good sales conversation is about giving not asking.
How do we master the language of gifting in order to sell.
Members Christmas stalls.
Port Macquarie Golf Club
Fri, 4 December 2020, 9am to 12nn
$30 for MBF Members and $45 for visitors
Keynote: Achieving 2020 business goals and keeping them.
Most people suck at keeping their New Year's Resolutions, so why do we need to set business goals and keep them?
Interactive: 3 smart ways to recognise new business opportunities. Are you ready to grow?
Port Macquarie Golf Club
Fri, 7 February 2020, 9am to 12nn
$30 for MBF Members and $45 for visitors
Online Q&A: May Day is Pay Day.
The Micro Business Forum continues to help small business owners during this challenging time. Let's ride the storm together by joining this Q&A on 1st May from 9am to discuss and share ways you can save money, take advantage of the stimulus package, do better marketing so you come out happier.
via Zoom meeting
Fri, 1 May 2020, 9am to 10.30am
FREE
Keynote: Effective Finance Management.
Money priorities are critical for small businesses. Let’s talk cash flow, investing to grow, tax and more importantly paying yourself.
Panel Discussion: Confidence with Money
via Zoom meeting
Fri, 5 June 2020, 9am to 10.30am
FREE
Annual General Meeting: Entrepreneurs speak on World Entrepreneur Day.
Panel speakers will share about their start up experiences, failures and successes, time management, health etc
Interactive: Adopting technologies to grow your business.
Port Macquarie Golf Club
Fri, 7 August 2020, 9am to 12nn
$30 for MBF Members and $45 for visitors
Get found on page 1 of Google search page.
Don't spend money on ads until you optimise your online channels.
Zoom Online Training
Wed, 23 September 2020, 6pm to 8pm
$30 for MBF Members
Presenting yourself well in business.
As a small business owner, you are your business brand. So how do you present yourself in a positive light so that you make a good impression of your yourself and your brand?
The Hub & Co-Working Centre, 143 Gordon St, Port Macquarie
Wed, 18 March 2020, 6pm to 8pm
$30 for MBF Members
Sales and Marketing guide to finding new customers and selling to them.We’ll show you ways you can find new customers through your websites, social channels and Google my Business. We’ll also find out how you can position your products and services for sale and how online referrals work.
via Zoom meeting
Wed, 20 May 2020, 6pm to 8pm
FREE
Sell Better with Instagram.
Learn tips and tricks to better Instagramming.
The Hub & Co-Working Centre, 143 Gordon St, Port Macquarie
Wed, 15 July 2020, 6pm to 8pm
$25 for MBF Members
Coffee Connect: Invite others.
Chop and Chill, Port Macquarie
Thursday, 10 September 2020, 10am
FREE event. Order and pay for your own morning tea.
Coffee Connect: Give a referral.
2444 Cassegrain
Thursday, 8 October 2020, 10am
FREE event. Order and pay for your own morning tea.
Coffee Connect: Ask for a referral.
Drury Lane Cafe, Port Macquarie
Thursday, 12 November 2020, 10am
FREE event. Order and pay for your own morning tea.
Coffee Connect: Network more.
Waters Edge, Port Macquarie
Thursday, 9 July 2020, 10am
FREE event. Order and pay for your own morning tea.
Coffee Connect: Get to know other businesses in the area.
Brooklyn Cafe at Sovereign Hills, Port Macquarie
Thursday, 16 January 2020, 10am
FREE event. Order and pay for your own morning tea.
Coffee Connect: Engage deeper.
Abundance Cafe
Thursday, 13 February 2020, 10am
FREE event. Order and pay for your own morning tea.
Coffee Connect: Form collaborative partnerships.
Rivermark Cafe, Port Macquarie
Thursday, 12 March 2020, 10am
FREE event. Order and pay for your own morning tea.
Online Coffee Connect: Make a new friend.
via Zoom meeting
Thursday, 23 April 2020, 10am
FREE event. Bring your coffee or tea and chat with other business owners online.
Coffee Connect: Tell others what you do best.
via Zoom meeting
Thursday, 14 May 2020, 10am
FREE event. Bring your coffee or tea and chat with other business owners online.
Coffee Connect: How you can help others?
Sheathers Cafe, Wauchope
Thursday, 11 June 2020, 10am
FREE event. Order and pay for your own morning tea.
Coffee Connect: Give value.
Tapp at Port Panthers
Thursday, 13 August 2020, 10am
FREE event. Order and pay for your own morning tea.