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Members

Great reasons to become a member of the BGC:

  • Fantastic networking benefits through Members Events
  • Marketing and Promotional opportunities
  • Assistance in growing your business – with advice, training and exposure to the marketplace
  • Discounts on BGC services – training, advisory and business services
  • Help us to assist the local business community and watch other small businesses grow
  • Optional membership levels to suit your needs and budget

 

Membership Levels

Membership level

Description

Benefits

Individual membership

 

$55 per annum including GST

 

 

For individuals, student, unemployed or retired people.

·  1 vote at AGM

·  Newsletters

·  Free attendance for 2 people at Member Nights

·  Invitation to member and social events

·  Attendance at  workshops and seminars at members rate

·  Name listed on BGC website

Tenant Membership

$55 for year 1

$125 for years 2 and 3

$250 for year 4 and beyond

 

 

 

·  1 vote at AGM

·  Newsletters

·  Invitation to member and social events

·  Attendance at workshops and seminars at members rate

·  Business name listed on website with link to URL

·  Complimentary copy of My Business magazine

Business membership

 

$250 per annum including GST

 

 

 

Any business including not for profits and charities, wanting to have an association with the organisation.

 

 

 

·  1 vote at AGM

·  Newsletters

·  Free attendance for 2 people at Member Nights

·  Invitation to member/social events

·  Business name listed on website with link to URL

·  Attendance at workshops and seminars at members rate

·  Initial consultation of up to 2 hours.

·  Complimentary copy of My Business Magazine

 

BUSINESS PARTNERS

 

Sponsorship level

Description

Benefits

Business Partners program

$550 pa

 

 

 

For businesses who want to support the work of the Centre.

 

Businesses who want to be placed on a referral list to have their products and services promoted to tenants, members and other associates.

·   Listing in Newsletters with short description of business services offered on a rotating basis

·   Free attendance for 1 person at Member Nights

·   Invitation to member/social events

·   Business name and logo listed on website with link to URL

·   Attendance at workshops and seminars at members rate

·   Placed on Preferred Supplier List for referrals

·   Business cards at reception and provided to people seeking business advisory assistance

·   Opportunity to speak at Member Night

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New members are always welcome – to become a member or find out more information contact the BGC on (02) 4942 3133 or email office@mybgc.org.au

Links

Thinking of Starting a Business

Helpful guides and templates.


ACCC Consumer Guarantee Laws

Consumer responsibilities as of 1 Jan 2011.


Starting a Business

Information on starting a new business.


Franchising

Everything you need to know.  


External Links

BEC Australia
NSW Trade & Investment
National NEIS Association
IBSA
New Hunter Business
Hunter Region BEC
Hunter Business Centre
Ausindustry
ASQA
DET
business.gov.au