Eureka network ‘getting on with business’

WITH twenty-six members, BNI Eureka is Ballarat’s latest business networking group, having launched seven weeks ago.

President, Kay Jackson said the Business Networking International chapter is about “givers gain,” for local member enterprises needing support more than ever.

“It wasn’t difficult to launch the new chapter. People still need businesses’ services during the pandemic, and others are taking the opportunity now to work on their business, so when things lift, they’re ready to go,” she said.

“If I refer business to others in the network, and other businesses and their clients are serviced by my business, then they’re going to want to do that for me in return.

“We’re refusing to get caught up in the downside of COVID and refusing to have a recession. Our clients still need us, or the other professionals in the group, and I know the network will look after them.”

Ms Jackson said BNI Eureka gives professionals an opportunity to check-in weekly, workshop ideas and develop friendships. It’s a “normal in a world of chaos.”

“From a business owner’s mental health perspective, we can jump on every week, I can tell people about the clients I’d like referred to me, and see what I can do to help other businesses,” she said.

“When times are tough, like they are now, you really are helping each other through. You become more than work colleagues, it’s an empowering feeling, and it’s getting on with business.”

BNI Eureka has one representative from each area of business and is seeking a solicitor, more allied health professionals, a builder and removalist.

Contact 0438 347 137.