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Sales Success – Flavio Hangarter
Sales Success Lessons from High Growth Companies adding over $2M of Recurring revenue Featuring Flavio Hangarter, Selfstarters Academy The lessons
Flavio Hangarter Speaker Announcement April 2021
April Speaker Announcement Visit Previous Next Flavio Hangarter – Selfstarters Academy Join us April 20th (Please register on #meetup) Like
How to Get Yourself Out There – Monique Bradley, Pete Ward, Katherine Steffensen
How to Get Yourself Out There Business Strategy Networking Mar 2021 Featuring KAtherine Steffensen, Monique Bradley & Pete Ward How
Katherine Steffensen Speaker Announcement March 2021
March Speaker Announcement Visit Join the Business Strategy Networking community to network, learn and build commercial relationships with like-minded people.
How to Get Yourself Out There – Monique Bradley & Pete Ward
YourFIX Communications – Monique Bradley & Pete Ward One of the most common challenges people face when getting started with
Creating Wealth from your Business Event – Lisa Dudson
Creating Wealth From your Business Business Strategy Networking Nov 2020 Featuring Lisa Dudson Lisa Dudson – Investor, Mentor, Entrepreneur In
BSN November 2020 – Simon Angelo
BSN Albany 2 November 2020 Event Review Wealth Morning Simon Angelo – Alistair Bilkey – John Ling Simon Angelo with
Lisa Dudson Speaker Announcement November 2020
November Speaker Announcement Visit Join us November 17th (Please register on #Meetup) Lisa Dudson’s Books Like Business Strategy Share on
Our Time to RISE with author Steve Pipe Livestream – Business Growth Networking
Live-ONLINE Steve Pipe – Our Time to RISELive Web Event Visit B1G1 Get your copy – Our Time to RISE
Social Enterprise – The Business Norm we all want – BSN CBD Event
Featuring Sathya Mithra Ashok and Farah Herbert Social Enterprise Auckland In this talk, Sathya Mithra Ashok, Executive Director at Social
Simon Angelo Speaker Announcement November 2020
November Speaker Announcement Visit Join us November 2nd (Please register on meetup) Like Business Strategy Share on Linked-in Share on
The Circular Economy – BSN Event
Featuring Geradline Tew – The ReCreators The ReCreators Story The ReCreators is a Social Enterprise based in Auckland, New Zealand,
Farah Herbert Speaker Announcement October 2020
October Speaker Announcement Visit Join us October 20th (Please register on meetup) Like Business Strategy Share on Linked-in Share on
Sathya Ashok Speaker Announcement October 2020
October Speaker Announcement Visit Join us October 20th (Please register on meetup) Like Business Strategy Share on Linked-in Share on
Business as a vehicle for Impact – BSN North Shore Event
Featuring Gill Bredl and Gaelene Adams Wood The Charity Tea Story In New Zealand, it is estimated that between 25,000
Our Time to Rise – Get the book
Time to RISE Purpose, impact, contribution BSN Time to RISE Get the book Thank you for your interest in Time
Gaelene Adams Wood Speaker Announcement October 2020
September Speaker Announcement Visit Join us October 5th (Please register on meetup) Like this Announcement Like Business Strategy Share on Linked-in
Geraldine Tew Speaker Announcement October 2020
September Speaker Announcement Visit Join us October 20th (Please register on #meetup) Like this Announcement Like Business Strategy Share on
Gill Bredl Speaker Announcement October 2020
September Speaker Announcement Visit Join us October 5th (Please register on meetup) Like this Announcement Like Business Strategy Share on Linked-in
The new Trusts Act, and its implications for business owners – September 22 Livestream – Business Growth Networking
The new Trusts Act, and its implications for business owners September Live-ONLINE Andrew Skinner & Loren Gerbich BSN Community Invitation
Wayne Forrest Speaker Announcement September 2020
September Speaker Announcement Visit Check out Wayne’s Youtube Channel No registration needed to join Youtube or on our livestream page.
Your True Ability – Wayne Forrest – September 8 Livestream – Business Growth Networking
September Live-ONLINE Your True Ability – Wayne Forrest Live Discussion Visit Wayne Forrest Coaching Event Check-in Event check-in for this
Andrew Skinner Speaker Announcement September 2020
September Speaker Announcement Visit Join us September 14th East Auckland – Applejack’s Bar & Eatery (Please register on meetup) Like this Announcement Like
CBD Innovation and Entrepreneurial Systems – August 18 Livestream – Business Growth Networking
August Live-ONLINEBusiness Strategy Networking Event Gage Keenan – Cybercraft Debra Chantry-Taylor – EOS Business Traction Live Discussion Visit Cybercraft Visit
Personal & Professional development – BSN East #BusinessNetworking
Featuring Tibor Mackor and Direshen Naidoo Our topic of Personal & Professional Development resonated with business networking attendees on Monday
Take charge of your Time, and your Business – BSN North Shore Event
Featuring Debra Chantry-Taylor and Helen Corban Take charge of your time, and your business. Business Networking in Albany in high
Gage Keenan Speaker Announcement August 2020
August Speaker Announcement Visit Join us August 18th Auckland CBD – Longroom (Please register on meetup) Like this Announcement Like
Tibor Mackor Speaker Announcement August 2020
August Speaker Announcement Visit Join us August 10th East Auckland (Please register on meetup) Like this Announcement Like Business Strategy
Direshen Naidoo Speaker Announcement August 2020
August Speaker Announcement Visit Join us August 10th East Auckland (Please register on meetup) Like this Announcement Like Business Strategy
Business Trust, growth, and effective decision making models with Robert C Robertson and Anthony McMahon
Featuring Rob Robertson – Unboxed PerformanceAnthony McMahon – IT Psychiatrist Our first CBD event since lockdown, also our first event
Helen Corban Speaker Announcement August 2020
August Speaker Announcement Visit Join us August 3rd North Habour (Please register on meetup) Like this Announcement Like Business Strategy
Debra Chantry Speaker Announcement August 2020
August Speaker Announcement Visit Join us August 3rd North Habour (Please register on meetup) August 18th CBD / Ponsonby (Register)
Adapting to Digital life through COVID – East Auckland July 2020 BSN Meetup with Tony Liu
Featuring Tony Liu – PC Onsite Local Business Owner, and community contributor Tony Liu gave a fantastic presentation tonight, showing
The Importance of Networking – the BSN Story with Gary Barzilay and Grant Finer
Featuring Grant Finer and Gary Barzilay Join Keynote Speaker and Motivational expert Gary Barzilay and I as we explore the
Rob Robertson Speaker Announcement July 2020
July Speaker Announcement Visit See the 4 Business Trust Engine steps for growth: Join us July 21st (Please register on
Anthony McMahon and Will Lainson – Digital Business & Strategic Problem Solving – Albany July 2020 BSN Meetup
Featuring Will Lainson and anthony mcmahon High growth networkers took the opportunity to come out and invest in creating connections,
Tony Liu Speaker Announcement July 2020
July Speaker Announcement Visit Get your copy of Is your business ready for remote work? by PCOnsite Join us July
Will Lainson Speaker Announcement July 2020
July Speaker Announcement Visit Join us July 6th (Please register on meetup) Add to Google Calendar Like this Event Like
Anthony McMahon Speaker Announcement July 2020
July Speaker Announcement Visit Join us July 6th (Please register on meetup so we can keep you up to date
Monthly Strategy Roundup – Technology Infrastructure & Applications – ONLINE
July Live-ONLINEBusiness Strategy Networking Event Business and technologyExpert Round-table Live Discussion Visit Zesty Design Visit Unboxed Performance Visit The IT
Workplace Wellness Forum July 2020
2020Workplace Wellness Forum The 2020 Workplace Wellness Business Forum Sponsored by Scottish Pacific Business Finance is to be held on 22 July
Gary Barzilay and Kristin Harper – Sales & customer service – 16 June Webinar Livestream
June Live-ONLINEBusiness Strategy Networking Event Gary Barzilay – Barzilay Keynote Kristin Harper – Nesian Network Live Discussion Visit Barzilay Keynote
Sales and Customer Service – 8 June Webinar Livestream
June Live-ONLINEBusiness Strategy Networking Event Jim Bennett – James J Contracting Live Discussion Visit James J Contracting Important: Before you
Gary Barzilay Speaker Announcement June 2020
June Speaker Announcement Visit Gary Barzilay sharing is experience, tips, journey at our upcoming Business Strategy Networking #meetup Join us
Kristin Harper Speaker Announcement June 2020
June Speaker Announcement Visit Join us June 16th (Please register on meetup, we will be providing Live Meeting details to
Nick Hoyle with Grant Finer – BSN Criticality of Networking (Online Chat)
Featuring Grant Finer and Nick Hoyle This was a live chat recorded for members the hugely popular New Zealand Small
Jim Bennett Speaker Announcement June 2020
Live-ONLINEJune Speaker Announcement Visit Click the video to learn more about Jim’s unique message for sales professionals building out of
Wayne Semmens Speaker Announcement May 2020
Live-ONLINEMay Speaker Announcement Visit Click the video to find out how Scottish Pacific Working Capital Solutions can help you and
Finance Cashflow & Accounting – 19 May Webinar Livestream with Jay Changlani & Wayne Semmens
May Live-ONLINE Business Strategy Networking Event Jay Changlani – Orb360 Wayne Semmens – Scottish Pacific Finance Live Discussion with Jay
Finance Cashflow & Accounting – 4 May Webinar Livestream
May Live-ONLINEBusiness Strategy Networking Event Karan Gosain and Geoffrey Hughes Live Discussion Visit OFX Visit Hughes Judd Important: Before you
Personal and Business Resilience with Go To Girl
Personal and Business Resilience with Natalie Cutler-Welsh – Go To Girl Livestream panel chat Natalie Cutler-Welsh – the Go To
Geoffrey Hughes – Ask An Expert May 2020
Geoffrey HughesLive-ONLINEAsk an Expert – April Visit Join us May 4th, 6:30pm (Please register on meetup, we will be providing
BSN Business Resilience Presentation
Featuring Grant Finer and lucia xiao This was a webinar recorded for clients of Finax – Lucia Xiao about business
Jay Changlani Speaker Announcement May 2020
Jay Changlani Live-ONLINEApril Speaker Announcement Visit Join us May 19th ONLINE (Please register on meetup, we will be providing Live
Karan Gosain Speaker Announcement May 2020
Live-ONLINEApril Speaker Announcement Visit Join us May 4th ONLINE (Please register on meetup, we will be providing Live Meeting details
Mel Rowsell People & Culture April 21 Webinar Livestream
April Live-ONLINEBusiness Strategy Networking Event Mel Rowsell and Jake Barker Live Discussion Visit Wisdom at Work Visit HR Matters Business
Jake Barker – Ask An Expert April 2020
Live-ONLINEAsk an Expert – April Visit Join us April 21th ON LINE (Please register on meetup, we will be providing
Mel Rowsell Speaker Announcement April 2020
Live-ONLINEApril Speaker Announcement Visit Join us April 21st ON LINE (Please register on meetup, we will be providing Live Meeting
Gaelene Adams Wood Webinar Livestream
April Live-ONLINEBusiness Strategy Networking Event Gaelene Adams-Wood Live Discussion Visit Team Fusion 30 Ways to Renovate your team culture quiz
Accelerate with NGINX Livestream Event
Unit App ServerLive-ONLINE Event Accelerate with NGINX Auckland – Investigate NGINX Unit Accelerate with NGINX Auckland held our first online
Magnetic Marketing – CBD March 2020 BSNZ Meetup
Featuring Chelsey Ritson, Monique Bradley & Pete Ward Guidance, best practices and insight this evening from our business presenters this
Gaelene Adams Wood Speaker Announcement April 2020
Live-ONLINEApril Speaker Announcement Gaelene Adams-Wood Visit Team Fusion 30 Ways to Renovate your team culture quiz Join us April 6th
Monique Bradley Presents Magnetic Marketing – East Auckland March 2020 BSNZ Meetup
Featuring Monique Bradley & Pete Ward How can you create engaging, magnetic marketing using the latest in social media and
Magnetic Marketing – North Harbour March 2020 BSNZ Meetup
Featuring Monique Bradley & Pete Ward When it comes to sprinkling gold dust on your marketing, it’s important to remember
Chelsey Ritson Announcement March 2020
March Speaker Announcement Chelsey Ritson Explore Social Media Coaching Book an Introduction Session with Chelsey Join us CBD March 17th
February 2020 Business Strategy Meetup Featuring Filipo and Nats Levi
February 2020 Business Strategy Networking Event featuring Filipo and Nats Levi Attendees were treated to a physically and mentally engaging
Monique Bradley & Pete Ward Speaker Announcement March 2020
March Speaker Announcement Monique Bradley & Pete Ward Click Your Fix Now Join us Albany March 2nd @NewBrew Pakuranga March
ABS East Auckland February 2020
Featuring Kerry Dell & Marieke Fourie Thanks to the fresh and energetic business connectors who attended this great meetup for
Business Connections Community 2020 – February Movement Newsletter
February Community News Community News
Filipo and Nats Levi Speaker Announcement Feb 2020
February Speaker Announcement Filipo Levi & Nats Levi Power-Up with Nats Connect with Filipo Join us February 18th, 2020 @TomTom
February 2020 ABS North Harbour – Gagan Rayat and Kerry Dell
Featuring Gagan Rayat and Kerry Dell Thank you to our community, with a fantastic mix of both new faces and
Marieke Fourie Speaker Announcement Feb 2020
February Speaker Announcement Marieke Fourie Visit Ability 2 Work Join us February 10th, 2020 @Applejacks Business Promotions from Ability 2
Gagan Rayat Speaker Announcement Feb 2020
February Speaker Announcement Gagan Rayat Visit Gagan Rayat Join us February 3rd, 2020 @New-Brew Business Promotions from Gagan Like this
January 2020 ABS CBD featuring Catherine Sherwood
Featuring Catherine Sherwood Our BSNZ community enjoyed a huge welcome to 2020 with a record turnout of business professionals at
Kerry Dell Speaker Announcement Feb 2020
February Speaker Announcement Kerry dell Visit Workforce Vitality Join us February 3rd, 2020 @New-Brew February 10th, 2020 @Applejacks Business Promotions
Catherine Sherwood Speaker Announcement Jan 2020
January Speaker Announcement Catherine SHerwood Catherine Sherwood is a passionate and entrepreneurial-minded businesswoman. She has had consistent success in start-ups
2021 Business Networking Themes
2021 – A year for rebuild, reconnect and focus on what is most important. Every month we will be creating
Successes of 2019 and our 2020 Objectives
Well here we are everyone! We have a great deal to celebrate from 2019 – a year in which we
November 2019 Business Speed Networking Event
Thanks to the business owners from many industries who joined Business Speed Networking, November 2019. The event was a true
November 2019 Founders Round Table with presentation from Cameron Arsenault
Our final Founder’s Round-Table event of 2019 was held on Monday 25th November. Cameron Arsenault – Bold Entrepreneurship Cameron Arsenault
Entrepreneur Global Citizen
Shape Tomorrow Together How will you thrive in tomorrows world where every aspect of life is transforming? This year, the
November 2019 CBD Business Networking with Presentation from Paul Thompson
Featuring Paul Thompson Our final business networking social event of 2019 brought together a large and diverse group of entrepreneurial
November 2019 ABS East Auckland featuring Lucia Xiao from Finax
Featuring Lucia Xiao Thanks to the committed group of business builders who joined our final East Auckland meetup of 2019.
November ABS North Harbour featuring Paul Thompson
Featuring Paul Thompson A beautiful, warm evening under the awning at New Brew in Albany for our final North Harbour
November Newsletter
Business Strategy NZ Events, Insight, Connections Hi Website, Welcome to Inside Business Strategy for October 2019. Announcing Expert Profiles – BSNZ Business Member Directory Join
Speed Networking Engagement Tips To Put You Front Of Mind
Dial up your connection level Speed Networking Engagement Tips To Put You Front Of Mind Speed networking is one leading
October Business Networking CBD
Featuring Lucia Xiao Lucia Xiao Property Tutor – Finax Business Networking, learning, connecting in the CBD at our favourite casual
October 2019 East Auckland Business Social
Meetup Event Review Very exciting to see our passionate owners and business networking attendees choosing to get out in the
Entrepreneur 5.0 Business Transformation Event
Featuring Roger Hamilton From 2010 to 2019, we have seen the explosion of co-working, ride-sharing, crowdfunding and online video. Companies
Jake Barker Speaks at October 2019 Business Social North Harbour
Business Networking for connection & referral in an engaging environment – The North Harbour BSNZ event for October delivered for
September 2019 Founders Round Table
Innovitas Founders Round Table meets in a Mastermind format to share plans, experiences, best practice and insight around a topic
October Newsletter
Business Strategy NZ Events, Insight, Connections Hi Website, Welcome to Inside Business Strategy for October 2019. Announcing Expert Profiles – BSNZ Business Member Directory Join
Business Strategy NZ crosses 5000 members
Community Growth Announcement Wow! This just happened. 5000 Members Business Strategy Networking. Truly thrilled to play a part in the amazing
Business Profiles to go live shortly
October 2019 We are preparing to unveil a major new addition for the BSNZ community, our members directory. This will become
September Business Social CBD leading with Entrepreneur 5.0
Entrepreneur 5.0 is a new paradigm for success and growth in the new generation of business. BSN is all about
East Auckland September Business Networking
Serious East-Auckland Business Builders gathered this month for our second Business Networking social event held at Applejacks. Our presented was
September Newsletter
Welcome to Inside Business Strategy for September 2019. Thanks to everyone who has come out and made the most of their community membership
September Business Speed Networking Event
Thanks to the business owners from many industries who joined Business Speed Networking, September 2019. We had a line up
September Business Social North Harbour with Principal Connector Grant Finer
Speaking: Grant Finer – Principal Connector, BSN Business Networking made Social – The North Harbour community turned out at @New
August CBD Business Networking
What a great experience! For all of our intrepid business networkers who chose to look past a stormy Auckland evening
East Auckland August Business Social
Thank to the inspiring crowd for our inaugural BSN Business Networking social event in East Auckland, held at Applejacks. Our
2020 BSNZ Themes & Topics
Engage with us and help decide the key themes we will bring to community members throughout our 2020 Business Strategy
August Business Social North Harbour
Another engaging event hosted by our North Harbour community who turned out for a great event of Business Networking with
August Newsletter
Business Strategy NZ Events, Insight, Connections Welcome to Inside Business Strategy for August 2019. I’m so excited to share that we expand to
July Business Social CBD
Graeme Hogan 3 Years Out July Business Networking Business Social Bravehearts turned out to a fun, engaging and interesting community
July Business Social North Harbour
Congratulations to so many business community members who invested their evening in growing business connections, sharing about their passions and
July Newsletter
Business Strategy NZ Events, Insight, Connections Welcome to Inside Business Strategy for July 2019. A Very exciting month with many events ahead. I thoroughly
June Founders Round Table
Innovitas Founders Round Table meets in a Mastermind format to share plans, experiences, best practice and insight around a topic
June Business Networking Social CBD
An engaging if chilly evening for our passionate networkers attending the June 2019 Auckland Business Networking social Meetup. Thanks to
Review – June Business Social North Harbour
North Harbour Albany Business Strategy Networking June Review North Harbour business networking ran a fabulous evening, well attended by people
Introducing Flash Updates
About Flash Updates A Flash Update is a dynamite opportunity to quickly share with meetup attendees. This offers you the
June Newsletter
June Newsletter Business Strategy Networking Newsletter Business Strategy NZ Connect, Grow, Impact, Contribute Hi Website, Welcome to Inside Business Strategy for June 2019.
Review – May Business Social CBD
Our May Social Business Networking attendees were treated to an engaging and fun talk about holistic health and the importance
Entrepreneur 5.0
Your VIP Invitation toget ready for 2020 Entrepreneur 5.0 Live Event in Auckland Monday October 7 Exciting news! Business Strategy
May Business Speed Networking Event Summary
Thanks to the business owners from many industries who joined Business Speed Networking, May 2019. We had a line up
Review – May North Harbour Social Meetup
Inaugural Event! Auckland Business Strategy commenced our first regional chapter with Business Social Networking at @NewBrew in Albany. The event
Review – April Social Meetup
Featuring Katharine Halberg – SEO Expert “Be genuine, be relevant, provide good information and get people to want to come
Review – March Founders Round Table
Founders Round Table meets in a Mastermind format to share plans, experiences, best practice and insight around a topic key
Review – March Social Meetup
This month we gathered at our favourite city pub venue, Tom Tom. The bar is undergoing renovation so this month
Review – Propel – With Mike Handcock
Business growth experts Mike Handcock and Landi Jac delivered their inspiring message on Prosperity, Freedom & Purpose in a session
Review – LEGO Serious Play Customer Connect Workshop
Lego Serious Play Works workshop with Mike Phillips
March Newsletter
Business Strategy NZ Events, Insight, Connections Hi, Welcome to Inside Business Strategy for March 2019. Our Meetup Community attracts purpose-led, entrepreneurial leaders at all
Review – Harness Technology and Scale Your Business
Our member workshop with Anthony McMahon from the IT Psychiatrist was a great success, and as our first event on
Review – February Founders Round Table
Founders Round Table meets in a Mastermind format to share plans, experiences, best practice and insight around a topic key
Review – February Social Meetup
February #meetup On Tuesday 19 February we held our second Auckland Business Strategy Social meetup, with around 30 purpose-led entrepreneurs
2019 Purpose & Goals Podcast
Recently I was a guest on the Leading to Prosperity podcast, hosted by BSNZ community member Deepak Daniel from Genesis
Is this group for me?
Welcome! When we get this question it’s often being asked by someone who has started in business relatively recently, or
Business Speed Networking Event Summary
February saw more that 40 passionate SME business owners and developers come together for Business Speed Networking, a special event
February Newsletter
Connect and Grow – BSNZ Business Networking in 2019 Welcome Website to our first BSNZ newsletter for 2019. Great information
Crowdfunding Your Startup Event Summary
January’s Crowdfunding Mastermind opened discussions on a good variety of options for attendees. There was some great experience sharing from
January Social Meetup Recap
Our first Social Entrepreneur meetup for 2019 happened on January 15th, with a fantastic turnout. It was great to see
Professional networking in a more social environment
The nature of almost every aspect of our work has changed or is changing rapidly. It’s common for services and
Make connections and friends in the NZ business community
Is it time to broaden your circle of connections and look for some new people to help you take next
January Social Meetup
Start 2019 January #Meetup Our first social meetup for 2019 is coming soon. Join likeminded business-builders at every stage of
Business Strategy Social Networking November 2018 Facebook tips from Vincent Lei
Vincent Lei – SMT Business Media How to create Facebook ads that don’t suck! An entrepreneurial gathering of purpose-led business
Community News BSNZ November 2018
Community Updatesinside Business Strategy NZ Hi Meetup Community, Welcome to Inside Business Strategy for November 2018 Our Meetup Community attracts people at all stages
“How To Create Facebook Ads That Don’t Suck” – BSNZ Social Networking Event
Ads that dont suck… Effective, practical Advice with SMT Business Media Welcome! Business Strategy NZ is a community of likeminded
B1G1 Impact World Tour Coming to NZ November 27-28
Business Strategy NZ is excited to support B1G1, an organisation for global giving. Join us at the Impact Tour this
Community News BSNZ October 2018
inside Business Strategy Hi Community Member, Welcome to Inside Business Strategy, community update #2 Our Meet-up Community attracts people at all stages of business
Business Speed Networking is coming 1 November
Join us on November 1st for a very special Business Community event. Business Speed Networking is for existing Owners, Managers and Business
Community News BSNZ September 2018
Community Updatesinside Business Strategy NZ Hi Everyone, Welcome to Inside Business Strategy Our Meetup Community attracts people at all stages of business looking to