Business Connect Bus
Businesses in and around the Hunter and Port Stephens will have access to fully subsidised expert business support aboard the Business Connect Bus between 9am and 3pm on Saturday 27 October until Friday 2 November 2018.
The bus is travelling across NSW with expert Business Advisors to share advice on business strategies including marketing, financial planning and legal advice.
All Business Advisors aboard the bus have owned and operated their own business and are experts in their respective fields.
The Business Centre CEO, Pierre Malou said each of our Business Advisors know the hurdles of being a business owner and are there to share their years of experience.
“At the Business Centre we see the potential in people and work with them to realise their business dreams. This is what gets us out of bed in the morning and working with our clients, throughout their business journey,” said Pierre.
The thing that really blew my mind though, was how socially conscious the businesses were.
From the mining company desperate to change stereotypes, whose workforce is 75% indigenous and 35% female, to a coffee shop banishing straws, disposable cups and recycling coffee grinds to help the environment, it was evident to see that the new breed of entrepreneur really cares about the world around them.
There was one business owner whose major goal was to get a local sporting team to the Paralympic Games, and another who was a former mining employee now committed to creating regenerated local landscapes for recreation and tourism. Without exception, every business we interviewed, had a social or environmental mission included in their overall business plan. The socially conscious approach looked to be paying off financially as well, with one business starting out with twenty grand capital and growing to a multi-million dollar company in less than two years, confirming that a clear sense of purpose can set an enterprise apart from the competition.
The level of the hospitality and tourism businesses in the region is phenomenal, representing a showcase of quality local produce, stunning scenery, clever branding and a service standard equal to any major city or tourist destination.
Small and micro businesses make up 80 percent of businesses in NSW (according to ABS data 2015) and are crucial for the local and national economy.
Find a Business Advisor and the Business Connect Bus at:
Saturday, October 27, 2018 | Branxton | |
Monday, October 29, 2018 | Maitland (Maitland town) | |
Tuesday, October 30, 2018 | Maitland (Greenhills S/C) | |
Wednesday, October 31, 2018 | Singleton | |
Thursday, November 01, 2018 | Raymond Terrace | |
Friday, November 02, 2018 | Salamander Bay |
The Business Connect Bus gives these small business operators the chance to access free professional advice that will help these vital businesses grow.
Find business guidance at any stage of your business journey – from idea, to start up, expansion, or even an exit plan is crucial.
Book a free session now by calling (02) 4925 7700 or visiting www.gobookings.com/au/clients/05031795927071.
For more information on services offered at the Business Centre, call (02) 4925 7700 or info@businesscentre.com.au
