Meet Hurstville and St George business owners, explore referral opportunities and learn practical ways to attract more customers.About this Event
- For: Local small and medium business owners and decision-makers
- Featuring: Facilitated networking and a practical panel on attracting customers, generating word of mouth and building valuable referral relationships
Agenda
You don’t have to find every new customer yourself
Info: The right relationships can help introduce you to the customers you’re looking for.
Word of mouth remains the most powerful driver of business discovery, with 64% of Australians finding businesses through personal recommendations (CommBank 2026 study).
When budgets are tight and attracting new customers takes a lot of time, a trusted recommendation from your network can help you start warmer business conversations. So, let’s start building your local network!
Come along and meet your fellow Hurstville and St George business owners. Learn how to turn local connections into referral opportunities, productive relationships and real business growth.
Why Attend?
Info: · Meet people who could help your business grow. Discover potential referral partners, learn about their businesses and help them understand yours.
· Learn how to make your network work for your business. Get practical ideas for building trust, recognising referral opportunities and following up after an introduction.
· Build relationships close to home. Connect with people who understand running a business and explore how you could support each other.
Make local connections work for your business
Info: Facilitated by local business owner Belinda Smith, this practical panel discussion will explore questions that truly matter to your business:
· How can I attract more of the right customers?
· How can I generate more business through word of mouth?
· How can I build relationships with people who can introduce me to potential clients?
· How do I make networking worthwhile rather than just swapping business cards?
Hear businesspeople share their real experiences and take away practical ideas to apply to your own business.
What you’ll take away
Info: · New local business contacts and potential referral partners
· Ideas for attracting more of the right customers through word of mouth
· Practical ways to help others understand your business and recognise valuable introductions
· Ways to turn initial conversations into ongoing business relationships
· Facilitated networking activities will help you get started, with afternoon bites and beverages served along the way.
Bring plenty of business cards and be ready to share what you do!
Who should attend?
Info: Hurstville and St George business owners and decision-makers who want to grow through relationships and referrals.
All industries and business stages are welcome, including:
· Business services
· Trades services
· Marketing services
· Health services
· Real estate services
If your industry isn’t listed, you’re still welcome! Meeting businesses outside your field can introduce you to different customer networks and opportunities.
Meet your Hosts
Host: Christopher Melotti - Melotti Content Media
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Why attend?
Info: · Meet people who could help your business grow. Discover potential referral partners, learn about their businesses and help them understand yours.
· Learn how to make your network work for your business. Get practical ideas for building trust, recognising referral opportunities and following up after an introduction.
· Build relationships close to home. Connect with people who understand running a business and explore how you could support each other.
Event venue
Above 8 Rooftop Events, 6 Cross Street, Hurstville, Australia
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