Scott Howell - Finance Broker

28/08/2026

𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗖 𝗔𝗜 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗗.
𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗗.

Businesses have access to more design tools, templates and automated content than ever before.

But when everyone uses the same tools, follows the same trends and publishes the same style of content, how does a customer know which business they are looking at?

Next Friday (4 September) at 𝗕𝗡𝗜 𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆, our Featured Presenter is 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 from 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻.

With more than 30 years of experience across 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁, 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻, 𝗘𝗗𝗠 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝘃𝗮, Matthew understands what separates content that merely fills a space from communication that strengthens a business.

Having transformed his own health, Matthew knows that meaningful change takes more than tools or good intentions. It takes clarity, consistency and informed decisions—the same principles he brings to transforming and elevating businesses through design.

He’ll take us behind the finished artwork and explore the things automated design and generic templates often miss:

• A clear message
• Information hierarchy
• Brand consistency
• Authentic personality
• Technical and production knowledge
• Knowing what to include—and what to leave out

Matthew’s work has included rebuilding historic identities, creating communication systems for organisations around the world, and designing the complete suite of communications for Deakin University’s award-winning workplace giving program.

This presentation is not simply about making things look better.

It is about transforming how a business is seen, understood and remembered.

If you own a business, ask yourself:

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱, 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀?

If you’re not certain, this is one Friday morning worth being in the room.

📍 Yering Meadows Golf Course
🕡 Friday | Networking from 6.45am

𝗗𝗠 𝗕𝗡𝗜 𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁.

23/08/2026

𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 — 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗚

There are some conversations you only get to be part of when you’re 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺.

This Friday at BNI Yarra Valley, our Featured Presenter is 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴, 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.

Mark brings extensive experience in investigations, legal compliance and prosecutions, and today works with individuals and families through some of the important legal decisions and situations life can bring.

From 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 & 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 and 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 to 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝘄 and other legal matters, Mark will be sharing more about his experience, the work he does and some of the situations where having the right legal advice can make an enormous difference.

𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺.

You’ll hear Mark’s presentation first-hand, meet the business owners and professionals around the table and be part of the conversations that happen before, during and after the meeting.

Because sometimes it’s one piece of information you didn’t know.

One introduction you weren’t expecting.

One conversation with the right person.

Or simply meeting someone today who becomes an important business connection tomorrow.

You can read about people online.

You can follow businesses on social media.

𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺.

📍 Yering Meadows Golf Club
⏰ Friday — networking from 6.45am, meeting from 7.00am

If you’ve been watching what’s happening at BNI Yarra Valley from the sidelines, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲.

𝗗𝗠 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿.

03/08/2026

📊 𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀... 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆'𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁?

Many business owners are passionate about what they do.

But staying on top of the numbers behind the business is just as important as delivering a great product or service.

This Friday at BNI Yarra Valley, we're looking forward to hearing from Melinda Koth, Director of The Bookkeeping Company.

Melinda has many years of experience helping businesses keep their financial records organised, compliant and up to date, giving business owners greater clarity and confidence in their decision-making.

One of Melinda's clients, Jenny from AutoCoupe, shared this remarkable testimonial:

"We wouldn't have had a business if it wasn't for Melinda and her team. Nothing was an issue. She was dedicated to our business and kept our cashflow going with the extensive business knowledge she had."

Whether you're looking to improve your financial processes, free up more time to focus on growing your business, or simply gain a clearer understanding of your numbers, this presentation will be full of practical insights.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸. 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆.

📍 Yering Meadows Golf Club
🕡 Friday | 6:45am start

DM me to register your visit.

21/07/2026

💰 𝗜𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵... 𝗼𝗿 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘆?

As business owners, we're often so focused on running our businesses that it's easy to put our own financial strategy on the back burner.

This Friday at BNI Yarra Valley, we're looking forward to hearing from Raphael Fernandez from Zeal Financial Services.

Raphael is an experienced financial adviser and business owner who works one-on-one with clients to create personalised strategies around financial planning, wealth creation, superannuation, debt management, personal insurance and retirement planning. His approach is tailored to each client's goals—because no two businesses, or business owners, are the same.

Whether you're growing your business, planning your exit strategy, protecting your assets or thinking about what comes after business ownership, Raphael will share practical insights every business owner should consider.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀—𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿.

Raphael Fernandez is authorised representative (1247873)
of Cobalt Advisers Pty Ltd (AFSL 512550)

17/07/2026

14/07/2026

🚜 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗼'𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀?

This Friday, we're excited to hear from 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹, Founder and Director of Impact Mortgage Brokers, as he delivers his featured 10-minute presentation at BNI Yarra Valley.

Scott's passion for helping businesses succeed is backed by years of experience across multi-site retail, franchise development, FMCG management and finance. His expertise in asset finance helps businesses secure the vehicles, machinery and equipment they need to invest, grow and move forward with confidence.

If you're a:

• Motor Vehicle Dealer • Car Detailer • Mechanic • Auto Electrician • Panel Be**er • Truck or Machinery Dealer • Earthmoving Contractor • Electrician • Plumber • Builder • Landscaper • Manufacturer • Business Equipment Supplier • Accountant
..or you regularly work with businesses purchasing vehicles or equipment, this is a presentation you won't want to miss.

Come and discover how BNI Yarra Valley connects local business owners, builds trusted relationships and creates opportunities through quality referrals.

🤝 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝘀 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁.

12/07/2026

PLAYERS WANTED - SENIOR MENS TEAMS

The Ashwood Cricket Club is on the lookout for new players to join our senior mens program for the 2026/2027 season.

Based out at Essex Heights Reserve in Mount Waverley, we are a proud family and community orientated local cricket club that has a program for everybody to enjoy!

Our senior mens program can offer you a unique experience by providing accessible options to both TURF and non turf grades, two day and one day and T20 cricket , as well as Saturday and Sunday teams. Our coaching staff are passionate about player development, growth, and enjoyment of the game, state of the art nets, bowling machine. So whether you are a seasoned experienced player or just keen to get back into the game, new to the area, there is a spot for everyone across the grades!

💬 Contact our page for more information on how to join!

Community cricket proudly supported by Safe As 3 Houses and Scott Howell - Finance Broker

12/07/2026

PLAYERS WANTED - SENIOR WOMENS TEAMS

The Ashwood Cricket Club is on the lookout for new players to join our senior womens program for the 2026/2027 season.

Based out of Essex Heights Reserve in Mount Waverley, we are a proud family and community orientated local cricket club that has a program for everybody to enjoy!

After a fantastic second year, our senior womens program is back this season and is looking to keep building a strong foundation. No matter your experience level, there is a spot for you. Come and grow your game, make new friends , develop skills and fitness with our coaches, expand your social circles, and be part of something fun and special.

💬 Message our page for more information on how to join!

Community women’s cricket proudly supported by Safe As 3 Houses and Scott Howell - Finance Broker