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5 Hunter businesses that can skyrocket your growth

Jul, 2019 02

It’s tough to grow a business by yourself.

As an entrepreneur, yes, it is ultimately up to you to drive your SME’s growth and development (check out our 6-STEP BUSINESS GROWTH PLAN for more on that front), but that doesn’t mean you can’t collaborate with other people to give your business a boost. In fact, if you’re really serious about growing and expanding, that’s exactly what we recommend you do.

From website design to business accelerators to professional workspace hire, there are plenty of local companies and initiatives that can help you take your business to the next level. You don’t have to do it all alone! Collaborating with the right people and utilising the right resources can be key to achieving your business goals.

With that in mind, let’s take a look at five Hunter businesses that can skyrocket your growth.

1. BNI (Hunter Valley– multiple chapters)

If you are a business with predominantly local customers, BNI (Business Network International) is a great option for you. As the world’s largest networking and referral organisation, BNI has thousands of chapters located all around the globe. Members meet regularly to discuss business, network and build relationships, and share referrals to help boost each other’s business income.

In 2017, BNI Hunter Valley members reported more than $5 million in new business from BNI referrals, so the program is well worth checking out! BNI Hunter Valley encompasses a number of chapters throughout the region – find the closest one to you HERE.

 

2. ZimpleDigital

Digital strategy, design and management are so important in the business growth process. As THIS FORBES PIECE points out: ‘Design can be a powerful conversion tool with the ability to turn strategy into tangible business results’. Optimising your online presence through professional design and development is a sound investment in the long-term growth of your business.

Whether you already have a website that needs a bit of an update, or you’re wanting to revamp your entire online platform from scratch, a great agency like Zimple Digital can help you take your online presence to the next level. Based in Charlestown, they offer custom website development, strategic digital marketing campaigns and ongoing digital management services to help you reach the next stage of your business journey.

3. Dashworks Workspace

A coworking space like Dashworks offers a range of benefits for small business owners, especially those who are focused on growth. If you’re ready to move your SME from your home office to a professional workspace, while connecting with others in the local business community, a coworking space could be the perfect next step for you.

Located in Charlestown, Dashworks Workspace offers an enterprise-grade workspace and facilities, a commercial presence, networking opportunities and business development events – and, perhaps best of all, a community of friendly professionals who are growing their businesses alongside you.

Memberships are available month-to-month on a Pay-As-You-Go basis.

4. Your local business centre

One of your best ports of call when implementing a plan for business growth is your local business centre. We recommend that Novocastrians check out THE BUSINESS CENTRE, located at Newcastle West; for those in Lake Macquarie, Gateshead’s BUSINESS GROWTH CENTRE is your one-stop shop.

These centres are great for early-stage businesses. They offer advice, education and support for those building a business from the ground up – think: info evenings and networking events, courses (some of them free!), mentoring programs and business resources, all conveniently offered in the one place.

5. Slingshot Accelerator

Through their Accelerator program, Hunter-founded Slingshot connects startups with corporates who are looking to invest. They also provide access to seed funding, mentoring, business resources and an intensive education program – in short, an amazing opportunity for super-scalable startups that are ready to explode.

For certain businesses, Slingshot’s investment ability, coursework, mentoring, and network of corporates and investors can mean the difference between making serious money in the market after 10 years, or after just one. If you’re serious about growing your startup and ready to fast-track your success, it’s well worth checking out what they have to offer.

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