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Manly Business Network | Connect. Collaborate. Grow.

Manly Business Network | Connect. Collaborate. Grow.

Wed, Nov 11, 11:30 PM
From Manly Business Networking Meetup Group
4.7

Manly’s monthly networking event bringing local business owners and professionals together. ## **Great Business Starts with Great Connections!** Looking to grow your business network without the awkward introductions, endless elevator pitches or hard sells? Welcome to **Manly Business Network (MBN)**, where local business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals come together for genuine conversations, valuable connections and new opportunities. Hosted at the iconic **Hotel Steyne in Manly**, MBN is a relaxed, welcoming and engaging networking event designed to help you meet the right people and build relationships that go beyond exchanging business cards. ### **Networking with a Difference** We believe the best business relationships start with a conversation, not a sales pitch. That’s why we’ve created a networking experience that combines the relaxed atmosphere of casual networking with just enough structure to make sure you actually meet people. **Here’s what you can expect:** * **Meaningful Connections:** Meet a diverse mix of local business owners, professionals and entrepreneurs. * **Structured Networking:** Our rotating networking rounds help you connect with different people throughout the event. * **Relaxed Atmosphere:** No pressure, no awkward pitches, just genuine conversations. * **Business Opportunities:** Discover potential clients, collaborators, referral partners and new ideas. * **A Growing Community:** Become part of a supportive Northern Beaches business network. ### **Event Details** 📍 **Where:** Hotel Steyne, Manly 📅 **When:** Second Thursday of every month 🕥 **Time:** 10:30am – 12:00pm Whether you’re new to networking or a seasoned business owner, you’ll find a welcoming group of people who understand that building a business is easier when you’re surrounded by the right connections. ### **Come for the Connections. Stay for the Community.** Manly Business Network is proudly hosted by **Andy Sephton from Creative Kiwi Animations** and **Jonathan Sharp from Team Fun**, bringing together a shared passion for business, community and making networking genuinely enjoyable. **No fluff. No hard sells. Just great people and great conversations.** Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today. We look forward to seeing you in Manly!

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Fast Friends 🤝 Meet New People | Ages 21–40 | Happy Hour 🍻

Fast Friends 🤝 Meet New People | Ages 21–40 | Happy Hour 🍻

Sat, Nov 21, 8:00 AM
From Sydney Professional Singles Meetup (4500+)
4.0

Want to meet new people in Sydney but don't want to leave it to chance? Fast Friends is a professionally hosted social experience where we actually help you connect. You'll be guided through short conversations and rotations, so you get to meet different people instead of walking into a room and trying to figure out who to approach. Whether you're new to Sydney or simply ready to expand your circle, come along, meet 15–25 new people, and see who you click with. 🎟️ Book online & save: [https://sydney21stnov.eventbrite.co.uk](https://sydney21stnov.eventbrite.co.uk) Booking in advance helps us plan the right group size and reserve the appropriate space. Early Bird – A$5 Regular – A$10 On the Door – A$15 cash (payable to Shelly) ✨ *What Makes Fast Friends Different?* Sydney has plenty of social events — but here, you don't have to do all the work yourself. 🤝 Your host guides the evening and helps everyone get connected. 💬 Meet a new person every few minutes through structured conversation rounds. ✨ Themed Connection Rounds add fun prompts to help conversations flow and uncover shared interests. 🙋 Coming alone? That's completely normal. Most guests attend solo. 🍻 When the hosted rounds finish, stay for drinks and continue chatting with the people you connected with. 🍻 Happy Hour & Drinks Enjoy the relaxed pub atmosphere at Shark Hotel, with drinks and food available to purchase throughout the evening. We've reserved a quieter space exclusively for our group, so you can actually hear the person you're talking to rather than competing with a busy bar. 🕖 Your Evening 7:00 PM — Welcome & Drinks Meet Shelly, grab a drink and settle in. If you're coming alone, she'll help you get connected. 7:30 PM — Fast Friends Meet different people through short, guided conversations and rotations. ✨ Themed Connection Rounds Fun prompts and interactive activities to help you move beyond the usual small talk. From 8:30 PM — Drinks & Mingling Stay, relax and continue the conversations with your favourite new connections. ❤️ Why People Join ✔️ Meet 15–25 new people in one evening ✔️ Professionally hosted experience ✔️ Guided conversations — no awkward approaching strangers ✔️ Themed connection rounds ✔️ Most guests attend solo ✔️ Quieter reserved space ✔️ Food and drinks available at the venue ✔️ Friendship-focused, not a dating event 👋 Who Is It For? Ladies & gents aged 21–40 Whether you're new to Sydney, a long-time local, an expat or simply looking to make new friends, you're welcome. Members from our other Sydney Meetup groups may also attend, so the final group can be larger than the RSVP count shown on this page. 🌍 About Fast Friends For over 10 years, Fast Friends has been helping people build genuine friendships through professionally hosted social events in 30+ cities worldwide. Come solo. We'll guide the experience. You make the connections. ❤️

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Beyond 9–5 | Life, Business & Meaningful Connections 🌿

Beyond 9–5 | Life, Business & Meaningful Connections 🌿

Fri, Nov 20, 11:30 PM
From Beyond the 9–5 | Life, Business Ideas & Real Conversations ☕

Life is more than just work, bills and the daily routine! Are you looking to meet new people, exchange ideas, grow personally and professionally, and explore opportunities beyond your 9–5? Join Beyond 9–5 Life & Business, a welcoming community for people who believe there is more to life than simply working and going home. ✨ What we’re about: * Meeting like-minded people and building genuine friendships * Sharing business ideas, career experiences and opportunities * Personal development and learning new perspectives * Networking in a relaxed and friendly environment * Creating a more balanced, interesting and fulfilling life Whether you’re a professional, entrepreneur, student, or simply someone looking to expand your social circle, you’re welcome here! No pressure, no formal presentations — just good conversations, fresh perspectives and meaningful connections. 🌟 Beyond work. Beyond routine. Beyond limits. Come as you are, bring your curiosity, and let’s grow together!

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7 attendees
Beyond Numbers: Business Referral Network for Accountants, Bookkeepers, Planners

Beyond Numbers: Business Referral Network for Accountants, Bookkeepers, Planners

Wed, Nov 11, 7:00 AM
From Referral Network for Accounting and Finance Business Owners
4.6

**Beyond Numbers Business Referral Network** for Accountants, Bookkeepers, Lawyers, Planners and Brokers is designed for business owners in the Accounting, Legal, Bookkeeping and Financial Services Industry to connect with likeminded finance professionals, build meaningful and authentic relationships in a positive and supportive environment. Business owners in accounting and financial services often struggle to find networking opportunities tailored to their industry. **Beyond Numbers Networking Events** are dedicated to bring together accounting and finance professionals who truly understand their unique challenges and provide a platform for them to build connections, and trusting relationships and explore potential strategic referral partners. At Beyond Numbers Business Referral Network, our primary goal is to foster authentic connections among business owners in the accounting and financial services industry. Our event aims to facilitate the formation of strong relationships based on shared values, interests, and experiences. #### **Who is it for:** * Accountants in practice * Bookkeepers * BAS agents * Tax agents and advisors * Commercial Lawyers * Financial planners and advisors * Mortgage brokers operate over 2 years * Insurance brokers #### **What to expect:** 6:00 pm - Doors open and welcome in to network 6:30 pm - Event start, intro and topic discussion 7:30 pm - Discussion and Q&A 8:00 pm - Event closes (Drinks and finger food will be provided) Please be on time, as there is no late entrance after 6:30pm. #### **Why Join Us?** Being part of an accounting and financial services community means you’re not alone on your journey. You’ll meet potential strategic referral partners who not only understand the unique challenges in the finance industry but also share your drive to grow and succeed. Together, you can exchange valuable insights, build trusted relationships, and uncover new opportunities to expand your client base. This community is designed to foster collaboration, offering peer support and expert connections to thrive in a competitive market. Join us to create meaningful connections, explore collaboration opportunities and secure lasting success for your business and beyond. PS: Participation certification can be issued for you to claim 1 CPD hours with your industry body, if applicable. ##### **Event Photography Disclaimer** ##### ##### **By attending this event, you acknowledge and consent to being photographed and/or filmed. These images and videos may be used for promotional purposes, including but not limited to social media posts, website content, marketing materials, and future event promotion.** ##### ##### **If you prefer not to be photographed, please inform event organisers upon arrival and we will make every effort to accommodate your request.** ##### ##### **For questions about photo usage or to request removal of your image, please contact the event organisers.**

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Connecting Business, Real Estate & Finance Professionals - Network

Connecting Business, Real Estate & Finance Professionals - Network

Fri, Nov 20, 7:30 AM
From Business, Real Estate, & Finance Network - Novia Private

About **Novia Private** Network **Novia Private** is a Exclusive Private Network for Professionals and Decision-makers across **Business, Real Estate, and Finance.** It is designed to foster high-value connections, share market insights, and open doors to strategic collaborations. The network brings together **Brokers, Accountants, Lawyers, Real Estate Agent, Entrepreneurs, Developers, Investors, and Advisors** who are shaping the future of the industries. Whether you're expanding your Network, portfolio, growing your business, or seeking trusted partners, Novia Private offers a casual focused environment to ***connect, Referral, exchange business , ideas, and build lasting professional relationships.*** **Event Introduction** Welcome to tonight’s Novia Private Networking Event — an exclusive gathering of professionals from the worlds of **Business, Real Estate, and Finance**. This is more than just a networking session — it’s a space for genuine conversations, new perspectives, and shared ambitions. Whether you’re a business owner, developer, advisor, or industry professional, tonight is about building valuable connections with peers who understand your world. **Join us** in a casual focused environment to ***Connect, Referral, Exchange business , ideas, and Build lasting professional relationships.*** We’re excited to have you here and look forward to the opportunities and relationships that will grow from tonight’s event. Contact: lily@noviaprivate.com #BusinessNetworking #FinanceProfessionals #RealEstateInvesting #PropertyNetworking #SydneyNetworking #PrivateNetworking #ProfessionalNetworking #NoviaPrivate

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AzNConnecT Syd Networking Drinks - Unlock Your Extra Income Streams

AzNConnecT Syd Networking Drinks - Unlock Your Extra Income Streams

Fri, Nov 20, 7:00 AM
From AzNConnecT - Sydney Young Asian Professionals Network
4.5

💰 **AzNConnecT Sydney Networking Drinks: Unlock Your Extra Income Streams** **\(Friday 20 November 2026 \| Haymarket\)** Interest rates are up again and the cost of living keeps climbing. Is your income keeping pace? Join us for an evening of drinks, canapés and real conversations with **industry leaders and experts** who’ll share how they’ve built extra income outside the 9-to-5. Expect practical strategies you can act on straight away, and good company over a drink. **Why come?** 🔑 Ideas for building extra income you can start on now 🤝 Meet like-minded professionals, investors and business owners 💬 Ask the experts your questions face to face 🥂 A relaxed Friday night: drinks, canapés and great conversation 📅 **Date:** Friday, 20 November 2026 🕡 **Time:** 6:00pm – 9:00pm 📍 **Venue:** Dynasty Karaoke, Level 1/63 Dixon St, Haymarket NSW 🎟️ **Tickets** ✅ Members: **FREE** 🔥 Early Bird (Non-Members): **$25**, first 10 tickets only! ✅ General (Non-Members): $35 ✅ At the Door: $50 🍷 Includes canapés & a drink ⚠️ **Strictly limited to 70 guests.** Early bird spots go fast! 👉 **Lock in your spot now:** [https://tinyurl.com/aznsydNov2026](https://tinyurl.com/aznsydNov2026) Or AzNConnecT ISO App [https://tinyurl.com/Aznconnectapp](https://tinyurl.com/Aznconnectapp)

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Frequently asked questions

Meetup is designed to help people discover and engage with local groups and events, based on shared interests or professional goals. It's a way to meet new people and participate in activities near you.

You can search for 'Sydney networking' on Meetup to find after-work events, join groups focused on professional development, and see upcoming gatherings in the area. This helps in expanding your career contacts.

Yes, Meetup provides a platform to connect with professionals by joining career-focused groups and attending networking events where you can meet industry peers.

Creating a Meetup account is free. However, some groups may charge a fee to join or to attend specific events to cover costs, but participation in many events can be free.

To RSVP, log into your Meetup account, find the event you're interested in, and click the RSVP button to secure your spot. This signals your attendance to organizers and other attendees.

No, you are not obligated to attend every event. You can choose events that fit your schedule and interests, making it convenient for you to meet like-minded professionals.

Networking events typically attract professionals across various industries. It's a diverse crowd, including job seekers, business owners, and corporate professionals looking to expand their network.

While Meetup covers a vast range of interests, there might not be a group for every specific interest in every city. However, you can often start your own group if there's enough demand.

Meetup provides the platform for individuals or groups to organize events, but Meetup itself doesn't plan or host events. These are arranged by group organizers.

Meetup focuses on helping people connect through group activities. While one-on-one connections can occur, it is not the primary objective of the platform.

Yes, some Meetup events may be held online, providing flexibility for participation. Check event details for location specifics as this depends on the organizers.

The frequency of networking events varies and depends on each group or organizer. It's beneficial to join multiple groups to increase the chances of regular engagement.

Networking groups are quite diverse, encompassing various industries and interests, inviting participation from a wide range of professionals looking to connect.

Absolutely, Meetup is a great way for newcomers to Sydney to meet people, establish business connections, and learn more about local professional communities.

While many networking events are scheduled after traditional work hours, it's good to check event details as timing varies by group and organizer.