Highfields & District Business Connections in Highfields | Community organisation

Highfields & District Business Connections

Locality: Highfields

Phone: +61 428 154 880

Address: Highfields Cultural Centre 4352 Highfields, QLD, Australia

Website: https://hdbc.org.au

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25.01.2022 Our November breakfast speaker will be talking about Mental Health and Small Business Welcome DR MICHELLE ANIFTOS, Michelle began her career initially as a Special Education teacher and later held roles including Education Advisor, Guidance Officer and School Principal.... Later, Michelle held a three-year lecturing position at the University of Southern Queensland while completing her Master of Psychology degree. For the past 15 years she has provided mental health services for children and adults in her role as the Clinical Director of a well-regarded private mental health practice in Toowoomba, which now employs 7 team members. Michelle has recently been recruited by the Southern Queensland Rural Health (part-time) to support and expand the rural mental health workforce. Ensure you RSVP for the breakfast on the 1st of November

24.01.2022 HDBC member Kat from Foodie Shots received some press about their pasta class this month. Always great to see local businesses supporting each other.. #golocalfirst https://www.facebook.com/636662790135786/posts/1043548539447207/?d=n

24.01.2022 If non members are thinking of coming you really need to rsvp via email available in the event today!!!

21.01.2022 Natalie Fogarty was announced today as a finalist in the Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards...we wish her well at the awards on the 12th of Dec.

17.01.2022 This year has been let’s say a little ... different for business. Whether it is pivoting, struggling, scaling, it all has had a transformational impact. This may have had an impact on your mental health and those around you. ... Take a minute to check in with yourself or someone you know and ask... how are you really doing? Sometimes just stopping is enough to acknowledge how we are doing and work out what is next. This month 1st of November at our breakfast meet up we will be having a guest speaker on this topic. Make sure you RSVP. Visitors are welcome however we must be notified for numbers. #hdbc #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #supportsmallbusiness

16.01.2022 Keep an eye out for events in our local area. This one is coming soon. Community Christmas Tree & Christmas Bauble Project Council is finalising a Community Christmas Tree and Christmas Bauble project for regional communities. The idea is to have lighted Christmas trees installed in central locations with community members able to decorate a bauble and installed them on the tree. The Highfields Library is the location for our tree this year with baubles available for pick up... soon. Youth Connect has created a Home Project video detailing how to decorate your bauble! It will be up on TRC’s website soon but the Facebook link is: https://www.facebook.com/YouthConnectTRC/videos/707685263518573/ In the new year, members can collect their bauble from Council. Once I have a flyer, I will email this through.

08.01.2022 Privilege to be among passionate businesses. Today Mary Reid spoke about #golocalfirst. Mary invited us all to spread this tag on all our social media to increase the engagement and awareness esp coming into the festive season. Wendy Allen spoke about #bushchristmas running from 25th Nov til the 4th Dec at the Masonic Centre beside the Empire Theatre which is a great way to support local. Michelle Aniftos from Southern Queensland Rural Health was our visitor speaking about ...support mechanisms for businesses around mental health and wellbeing. It was a great check in and something we all can be mindful of.

05.01.2022 #MEET Stephen Rasmussen from Tailored Lending Concepts What’s your business? Finance and Mortgage Broker (Australian Credit Licence 389088)... Based in Gowrie Junction no geographic restrictions; can work with and assist clients wherever they are based (local, national or international) What are some of your services? As a broker, I: Review, advise on and arrange finance for the full range of clients and situations. All types of SME finance (business expansion / acquisition; equipment & vehicles; inventory; working capital; franchises, private mortgages) Commercial and SMSF investment loans Retail home and investment loans, including for first home buyers Personal loans Good and poor credit records Assist with personal budgeting, analysis of business financial statements, development of cash flow projections and business plans. Arrange referral and introduction to other professional service providers (accountants, solicitors, real estate agents etc.) that can assist our clients achieve their nominated goals and objectives What makes your business stand out? Dedicated one-on-one service. Unbiased advice. One stop avenue for all finance needs. Highly level of customer satisfaction (evidenced by referrals and repeat business). What are some tips you would give customers? If you need finance of any type, personal or business, talk to your broker first. Review your loans and finances, regularly. If you are experiencing tough financial times, don’t put off talking to the tax man, your accountant or your bank - keep them informed. What is the most common question you get asked? How much am I able to borrow? (this comes from all types of clients business, first home buyers, investors) What do you enjoy most about your business? Teaching people about how finance works and then helping them achieve their goals. Do you have a special or something exciting happening? This year I led the development and launch of a new (national) broker training course for seniors Reverse Mortgages. Have you been awarded lately or maybe hold an appointment? I am a Director of FBAA (Finance Brokers Association of Australia) the national industry body for finance brokers How can the community help you? Talk to me and use my services. Also, I am only too happy to help review your current finances, or even give a second option on a new offer from your own bank - obligation free.

03.01.2022 In business we start off all guns blazing and wanting to change the world. As we move into the next stage of business sometimes our motivation wanes or changes. What motivates you as a business to grow.... How do you stay motivated? What are some tips you can help businesses just starting out to grow and stay motivated? When we share our knowledge we help others to grow. #golocalfirst #supportsmallbusiness #hdbc #supportlocalbusiness

01.01.2022 Next meeting is Tuesday at The Cafe at Abbie Lane If you are a local business - home-based, micro, small or enterprise, you are welcome to come along and be part of a HDBC Breakfast before considering membership. VISITORS YOU MUST EMAIL YOUR RSVP TO [email protected] to let us save your seat. Please note - numbers are limited due to Covid restrictions at present.