17/08/2026
Rainy weather calls for coffee, a comfy chair and something good to read โ๏ธโ๏ธ
The latest Business Connect Magazine is out now, with some great insights and stories from our local business community.
Enjoy!
๐ค "Go in with a person, not a pitch."
In this month's Business Connect Magazine, Kylie reflects on how much the culture at Business Port Macquarie events has shifted over the years โ from the awkward business-card sprint to a room where people just walk up, join a conversation, and connect like it's the easiest thing in the world.
Her advice for making the most of any networking event:
โ๏ธ Ask before you tell โ people are usually relieved to be asked instead of pitched at
โ๏ธ Give something before you ask for anything โ a recommendation, an intro, a useful bit of info
โ๏ธ Follow up while it's still warm โ a short message referencing something specific turns a chat into a real connection
โ๏ธ If you spot someone standing on their own, be the person who walks over
It's a great reminder of what makes our local business community special โ and why events like BA5 keep growing the way they do.
Read Kylie's full piece in this month's Business Connect Magazine ๐
๐ https://businessportmacquarie.aflip.in/BusinessConnect-Jul2026.html /16