Real Business Connections Networking Group

📢 MEETING UPDATE – NEW DATE FOR OUR GUEST SPEAKER!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our guest speaker meeting with Shane Seymour from TV Magic has been postponed to Wednesday, 4 November.

The good news? If you missed out on joining us this morning, you now have another opportunity to come along! 🙌☕

This morning, we enjoyed a group discussion around the table, sharing ideas, reflecting on our businesses and talking through the challenges and experiences we face as business owners.

Sometimes, the most valuable insights come from simply getting together, listening to one another and learning from the experiences of those around us. 🤝💡

We’re looking forward to welcoming Shane on 4 November, when he’ll share the foundations of TV Magic — his business journey, what has worked, what hasn’t, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

📅 New date: Wednesday, 4 November
⏰ 6:45am – 8:15am
☕ Breakfast and coffee provided
🤝 First two visits are FREE!

If you’ve been thinking about coming along to RBCNG, take this as your sign! Come meet some great local business owners, share ideas and build valuable connections.

📲 Save the new date and we’ll see you there!

🌟 MEMBER MONDAY – SANDRA HANSEN | South QLD Air Conditioning 🌟

This Monday, we’re shining the spotlight on our RBCNG member Sandra Hansen from South Queensland Air-Conditioning! ❄️

Whether you’re looking to keep your home cool in summer, stay comfortable in the office, or improve the air quality in your space, Sandra and the team can help!

South Queensland Air-Conditioning specialises in the supply, installation and maintenance of air-conditioning and air-purifying equipment for both residential and commercial premises.

From keeping your home comfortable to ensuring your workplace has the right climate-control solution, they’re a great contact to have in your network! 🏡🏢

📞 Contact Sandra and the team: 07 3808 6699
🌐 Website: https://sqldaircon.com.au/

🤝 At RBCNG, we love supporting our members and connecting local businesses with the people who can help them thrive.

If you need air-conditioning services or know someone who does, keep Sandra and South Queensland Air-Conditioning in mind!

🎤 We’re excited to welcome Shane Seymour, founder of TV Magic, as our guest speaker at our next RBCNG Business Networking Breakfast on Wednesday, 21 October! ☕🤝

Shane founded TV Magic in 2003 and has built a business specialising in TV wall mounting, antenna installations and home entertainment systems.

But behind every successful business is a journey filled with lessons, challenges, wins and a few things you might do differently next time!

Shane will be sharing the foundations of TV Magic, his journey as a business owner, what has worked well along the way, what hasn’t, and the lessons he’s learned throughout the process.

💡 Whether you're just starting out, growing your business or have been in business for years, there’s always something to learn from someone who has been there and done it!

📅 Wednesday, 21 October
⏰ 6:45am – 8:15am
☕ Breakfast and coffee provided
🤝 Your first two visits are FREE!

Come along, meet some great local business owners, share ideas and take away some valuable insights for your own business.

📲 Find out more about Shane and TV Magic at www.tvmagic.com.au

Bring a friend, bring your questions, and start your Wednesday with great connections and conversation! 🙌

💙 MONDAY MEMBER SPOTLIGHT – PRAV FROM CORNERSTONE LAW OFFICES ⚖️

This Monday, we’re celebrating Prav from Cornerstone Law Offices and recognising the incredible impact she has made through her volunteer work! 👏

After an amazing 13 years volunteering with Women’s Legal Service Queensland, providing thousands of hours of legal advice and making a difference in countless lives, Prav has officially hung up her hat in that role. What an incredible contribution to the community! 🙌

But for Prav, volunteering is far from over! 💙

She will continue her work as a volunteer mediator, her involvement with Rotary, and providing complementary initial legal advice through Cornerstone Law Offices.

Prav’s passion for empowering others, sharing her knowledge and skills, and giving people hope is a wonderful example of what it means to make a difference beyond your day-to-day business.

At RBCNG, we love celebrating members who not only support their clients but also give so much back to the wider community. ❤️

Thank you, Prav, for the incredible work you do and the lives you continue to impact!

👏 Congratulations on 13 amazing years of service, and here’s to the next chapter of making a difference!

📣 WE’RE NOW ON INSTAGRAM! 📣

We’re excited to announce that RBCNG is now on Instagram! 🎉📱

If you’re already part of our Facebook community, you’ll still find us here — but now you can follow us on Instagram too for more updates, member spotlights, networking opportunities, event reminders and a look at what’s happening within our business community. 🤝

Follow us on Instagram and stay connected! 📲

https://www.instagram.com/rbcnetworkinggroup?stkn=MWhibjA3aDk1OG9pdw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

RBCNG — connecting local businesses, building relationships and growing together. ❤️🤝

🚨 ROUND TABLE TOMORROW! 🚨

Just a reminder that our next Round Table Business Networking Breakfast is happening tomorrow morning! ☕️🤝

These sessions have been getting a fantastic response, with great conversations, fresh ideas and plenty of valuable insight being shared between local business owners.

No formal presentation — just an open discussion where you can ask questions, share a challenge, get different perspectives and learn from others around the table. 💡

📅 Tomorrow – Wednesday, 7 October
⏰ 6:45am – 8:15am
☕ Breakfast & coffee provided
🎉 First 2 visits FREE!

Have a business challenge you’re working through? Bring it along! You never know what ideas or solutions might come from the conversation. 🙌

Come along, pull up a seat and see what the hype is all about! 🤝

We’d love to see you there! 🌟

💬 ANOTHER ROUND TABLE THIS WEDNESDAY! 💬

Our Round Table meetings have been getting such a great response that we’re doing it again! 🙌

We’ve had some fantastic conversations around the table, with members sharing their experiences, asking questions, bouncing around ideas and offering different perspectives on the challenges we face as business owners.

There’s so much value in getting a group of local business owners together and simply having an open conversation. You never know what insight, idea or solution someone else might bring to the table! 💡🤝

So, if you’ve been thinking about coming along and seeing what our Round Tables are all about, **this Wednesday is a great opportunity to join us!

📅 Wednesday, 7 October
⏰ 6:45am – 8:15am
☕ Breakfast & coffee provided
🎉 First 2 visits FREE!

Come along, bring your questions, your ideas and your business challenges — and pull up a seat at the table! 🤝

We’d love to see you there! 🌟

🌟 MEMBER MONDAY 🌟

This week we’re proud to introduce Reyad Hage from Swanborough Funerals. 🕊️❤️

Reyad is an experienced Funeral Director, Funeral Care Provider and Funeral Celebrant, with over 16 years of experience in the funeral industry.

Reyad’s journey into funeral service began when he was asked to help a friend who owned a funeral home. From there, he discovered a passion for supporting families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

Throughout his career, Reyad has worked with families from all walks of life and is known for his caring, empathetic and respectful approach.

He can assist families with every aspect of funeral care, from preparing and presenting their loved one through to planning the service and ensuring every detail is taken care of.

As a Funeral Celebrant, Reyad has a deep respect for different cultures, religions and traditions, creating meaningful and personalised services that honour the life and legacy of each person.

❤️ Respect. Compassion. Dignity. Care.

These are at the heart of the service Reyad and the Swanborough Funerals team provide to every family they work with.

📞 1800 100 411
🌐 swanboroughfunerals.com.au

Please join us in supporting Reyad Hage and Swanborough Funerals, and the important work they do for families throughout our community. 🤝🕊️

🏆 CONGRATULATIONS TO SWANBOROUGH FUNERALS! 🏆

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Swanborough Funerals, valued members of the RBCNG, on winning this year’s Logan City Business High Achiever Award! 🎉👏

Accepting the award on behalf of Swanborough Funerals was Reyard, who was presented with the award by Prav & Bob Pillay from Cornerstone Law — also valued members of the RBCNG. 🤝

Swanborough Funerals provide compassionate and professional funeral services for families from all walks of life. Their experience extends across a diverse range of funeral services, including local funerals, specialised cultural funerals and bringing loved ones home from overseas, along with many other individual funeral requirements.

Their commitment to supporting families through what can be an incredibly difficult time is truly valued within our community. ❤️

It was wonderful to see a few of our RBCNG members businesses coming together to celebrate this fantastic achievement.

🌟 Congratulations to Reyard and the entire Swanborough Funerals team on this well-deserved recognition! 🌟

We’re proud to have you as part of the RBCNG community! 🤝🏆

🌟 WHAT A GREAT MORNING OF CONNECTION & CONVERSATION! 🌟

Yesterday’s networking breakfast was another fantastic morning, with great attendance, plenty of conversation and some really valuable insights shared around the table. 🤝☕️

We were also lucky enough to hear from Faizey Greaves, Life Coach, who spoke about something that is incredibly important for every business owner — finding a healthy balance between work, family and health. 💛

Faizey shared some great reminders, including:

💼 Delegate where you can — taking some pressure off yourself while also giving your employees the opportunity to learn, grow and shine. It also means your business can continue operating when you need to take time off or aren't available.

🏡 Switch off from work when you can — being present at home and giving yourself permission to step away from the business.

❤️ Make time for your partner — whether it's a date night out, a night in together, or simply spending some quality time together once the kids are in bed.

👨‍👩‍👧 Make time for your kids — attend their sports and activities, or simply sit down and check in with them. Those little moments can make a big difference.

😴 Look after yourself — prioritising good sleep, healthy food and regular exercise, even if it's just during the week.

The big takeaway? A healthy body and healthy mind contribute to a healthier, more balanced life — and that benefits both you and your business. 🌱

A huge thank you to Faizey for sharing such an important and relatable message with our group. 💫

Business is important, but so is the life you're building outside of it. ❤️