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Purpose of Group

Our Highfields Better Business Group exists to make members’ businesses more profitable and rewarding. Our Highfields Better Business Group will achieve this through helping us build closer relationships, assisting us become more competitive and by keeping us informed of relevant council activities and decisions.

Activities of Group  

  • Hold monthly meetings of Business Owners and Managers living and/or trading in the Highfields or surrounding districts
  • Provide an equal opportunity for all members to introduce themselves and educate other members about their business
  • Invite guest speakers to help educate us on to how to improve our businesses and become more competitive
  • Invite council representatives to provide updates on matters relevant to the local business community
  • Clearly distinguish between financial members and non-member
  • Fund all administration and other expenses via membership fees
View Presentation: 
Highfields Better Business Working Charter Highfields Better Business Working Charter (144 KB)
 


Breakfast Meeting Details


It is proposed that Highfields Better Business Group meetings be held:
First Tuesday of every month (excluding January)
6:30am for 6:45 am start (sharp)
Duration 1.5 Hours
Finish time 8:15 am (sharp)


Cost: Non-Members $25.00 (Members discounted). Tickets available by contacting Ingrid Russell: 0411532957, Secretary@betterbusiness.org.au Bookings are essential.

Better Business Group is interested to hear your feedback.


Benefits of Membership  
  •  More sales from word of mouth marketing because more people will know who you are and what your business offers
  • Stronger personal relationships with your fellow Highfields business owners that may result in business opportunities
  • Increased profits from applying the ideas and knowledge of guest speakers to your business
  • Awareness of council initiatives and decisions so that appropriate action can be taken to minimise negative impacts
  • Knowledge of upcoming seminars, events and courses that may help in your business
  • Forum for you to make important announcements and promote your business to fellow business owners 
How to Join
  • Attend a meeting as a visitor to see whether you would like to join the group
  • Obtain an application form from the Vice President, or download an application form, and confirm that you are eligible to become a member (ie. a business owner or manager living  and/or trading in the Highfields or surrounding districts)
  • Complete an application form and submit it to the Treasurer with payment of $290 (cash, cheque or direct deposit)
  • Receive confirmation of your membership, tax receipt and personalised name tag at next meeting
For more information email info@betterbusiness.org.au, PO Box 72, Highfields, Qld 4352. 

Committee Members

 

 

For membership enquiries please email Membership@betterbusiness.org.au

 

Chairperson

Heather Welch
Suncorp

0411106786
heather.WELCH@suncorp.com.au

 

Vice Chairman

Bob Hollands
Holland Wines

 

hollandcrowsnest@bigpond.com.au

Secretary

Ingrid Russell
iEmbroider

0411532957
Secretary@betterbusiness.org.au

 

Treasurer

Denzil Mills

 

0447674128
Treasurer@betterbusiness.org.au

 

Events Co-ordinator

Leanne Gillam
Pure Indulgence Day Spa

0400968319
plgillam@bigpond.com

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2008 Business Excellence Awards Evening

2008 Business Excellence Awards Evening
Photograph courtesy of Anna Singleton

 
 
Literature Items of Interest 
 
Highfields Better Business 2012 AGM Nomination Form Highfields Better Business 2012 AGM Nomination Form (237 KB)
  Highfields Better Business 2012 AGM Nomination Form and Position Description
 
Business group goes from stength to strength Business group goes from stength to strength (104 KB)
  Highfields Herald, Monday 12 July 2010
 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, STANDING COMMITTEE ON PETITIONS PUBLIC HEARING HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, STANDING COMMITTEE ON PETITIONS PUBLIC HEARING (181 KB)
  Proof Transcript - Thursday 8 April 2010, Brisbane

View Better Business Group Member Profiles

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kerry Shine
Toowoomba North Electorate Office
Suite 2, ABC Building,
297 Margaret Street,
TOOWOOMBA 4350 QLD
www.kerryshinemp.com 
 
 
Greg Tucker
Deputy Principal
Highfields State School

07-46996222 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            07-46996222      end_of_the_skype_highlighting
www.highfieldsss.eq.edu.au