Join PSWIB for our end of year Christmas celebration cruise on the beautiful yacht IMAGINE - a 54ft sailing catamaran!

It is time to relax, reflect and reminisce about a very interesting and challenging year. Join your fellow PSWIB members to sail the beautiful waters of Port Stephens while enjoying a glass of bubbles, some gourmet appetizers and friendly conversation.

Wear your best boat attire - with your favourite Christmas accessory of course! Remember it can get windy so go for comfort rather than your best Christmas frock. Flat sneakers or shoes you can easily kick off are best for sailing.

Please arrive at 4:45pm as the yacht will leave promptly at 5pm to Dock C, d'Albora Marina in Nelson Bay.

Limited numbers so don't miss out - we can only allow 30 sailors.

Gourmet appetizer boxes are provided by one of our members: A Little Bit Fancy Private Catering Website

$50 pp includes two hour cruise, welcome beverage and gourmet appetizer box.

Women looking after women in the community

Guest speaker: Brooke Vitnell, Solicitor from David Vitnell Solicitors

The fastest growing cohort of homeless people in Australia today are women 65-74 years old. Within this group, homelessness increased by 51% in five years to 2016.

This data may be more confronting than many of us realise because for many older women, homelessness manifests itself in relatives’ guests’ rooms, spare bedrooms with friends or on a sofa - you might have a family member or friend who has been through or is currently going through this.

In this presentation you will learn about:

• Escaping a domestic violence situation

• Family law proceedings

• Domestic violence – the rise during covid-19 and local support available

• Practical steps for women leaving domestic violence relationships

• Financial risk and women – the surprising cohort of homeless older women after leaving abusive relationships / or pursuing divorce later in life

• Local statistics – domestic violence, homelessness in our region

• The most vulnerable in our community – the rise of elder abuse - signs to look out for, practical steps and things that family and friends can do

Brooke has helped shape policies on domestic and family violence, child sexual abuse and the NDIS along with other policy areas and Federal Government experience: National Redress Scheme into Child Sexual Abuse, The National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and Their Children, Stop it at the Start Campaign.

She says: “We are a family owned and operated law firm with two locations - Nelson Bay and Medowie. I love achieving outcomes for my clients. There is nothing more rewarding than assisting people during what is most often one of the most stressful periods of their lives.”

Guest speaker: Christine Blosdale is an International Amazon #1 Best Selling Author, Motivational Speaker and Intuitive Business Coach who guides her clients with an internal wisdom that’s garnered her the nickname “The Idea Coach.” 

She’s an award-winning Radio Personality with two decades of experience who has raised over 18 Million Dollars for non-profit organizations and private companies.

In addition to being the Host of Out of The Box With Christine: The Podcast For Conscious Folk - she recently was named an “Icon of Influence” and has been a featured speaker for events and seminars - both live in person and online.

Currently she is promoting her latest #1 Amazon International Bestselling book, “Your Amazing Itty Bitty Podcast Book: The Top 15 Reasons Why You Need To Tap Into the Power (and Profits) of Podcasting” and continues to expand her global intuitive and podcast coaching business at ChristineBlosdale.com

Members will be sent the Zoom link, non members can join here and first timers are FREE. Email info@pswib.com.au to be sent the Zoom link.

Communication is a vital skill. It can make or break a relationship, a deal, or an opportunity.

There is not a waking moment that goes by when we aren't communicating to another person or unconsciously communicating to our self. While language and grammar are taught formally in our early years, we are not taught the power of verbal and non-verbal communication as a means for creating betters relationships, businesses and outcomes for ourselves.

In this interactive presentation Fiona will cover 3 key tools to help get your message across and have it land the way you intend it with the outcome you are looking for. Presentation, networking and supper included. Drinks available for purchase.

Guest Speaker: Fiona Brown from YOUtopia Wellbeing.

Fiona Brown is a passionate woman with an eclectic mix of skills, talents, wisdom, life experience and qualifications that make up the many strings to her bow. As a professionally trained and experienced Life and Personal Leadership Coach, Public speaker, NLP and Matrix Therapies Master Practitioner, Conscious Hypnotherapist, Registered Nurse, Reiki Master and a few other bits and pieces, she has the passion, tools and understanding to help you to create the life you imagine and get a renewed sense of self. More information can be found on her website.

Get your tickets here.

FREE for members and first timers. $26.50 for non-members.

NB: Members will be sent the Zoom link the day before the event. FREE for first timers, send your email address to info@pswib.com.au to be added to the list.

Have you felt like you’ve lost a bet when trying online ads?

Perhaps you’ve boosted a post and received no sales?

Worried you’re going to lose too much money if you run a paid ad campaign?

Whether you’ve tried online advertising or would like to, there are many businesses showing excellent results and enjoying the additional benefits from paying to advertise their business online.

Discover how to avoid common mistakes so you have the best possible outcome without losing time and money.

Guest Speaker: Kylie Smiley from Kylie Smiley Consulting (Mobile Marketing Link) I love helping Business owners and Managers of Organisations embrace the technologies which help them grow using strategies and techniques that produce FAST results. I provide support by way of a unique marketing mentoring programs along with 121 guidance, training and a ‘done for you service’ for FB, Google, YouTube and LinkedIn Advertising.

Does your business shine online?

Do you appear in the top few search results?

Are you proud of how your business is represented online?

Is your website optimised and consumer friendly?

Search Engine Optimisation is a critical factor for online success. It's confusing and complicated so many business owners bury their head in the sand when it comes to SEO. 

Does that sound like you? 

The problem is that your competitors may be all over this. In fact, your lack of SEO efforts could be holding your business back. Reduced online visibility and leads will have a massive impact on sales or bookings.

I've achieved amazing results for my clients going from 0 visibility in search results to top 3 positions. As well as, significantly increasing online leads and conversions. 

During this session I'll give the wonderful PSWIB group some ideas on what to do immediately to start improving results online. You don't need to be highly technical or from a marketing background to make the most out of this session. Just bring your enthusiasm and and open mind (an maybe a notepad).

Guest Speaker: Bec Smith from Gold Key Marketing

Rebecca is the Director of Gold Key Marketing, a consulting agency assisting small to medium businesses to navigate the complicated online marketing maze. Rebecca assists business owners to avoid making costly mistakes with their online marketing efforts while honing in on the most profitable opportunities to reach their business goals. She has expertise in B2C and B2B, strategic business planning, brand development, digital marketing, customer experience marketing, market research, budgeting, business development and staff management and development.

What are your nutrition and fitness goals for 2020? Do you need some inspiration? Then we have the event for you! Joy Flint from PT Fitness is our guest speaker.

Bring your yoga mat, a cup for your green tea, wear your active wear and let’s do this! Optional extra: do a 2 day food diary for Joy to review.

Supper and refreshments included.

FREE for first timers

FREE for members

$26.50 for non-members

Join the PSWIB Committee and members at beautiful Birubi Beach to hear about our 2019 results, vote on the Committee Positions of President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer, learn about our new membership benefits and discover what we have in store for 2020!

Finger food provided, purchase your own drinks.

RSVP by Friday 24 January. 

FREE for all attendees. Newcomers most welcome! .

Join us to celebrate the upcoming festive season with fabulous food, friends and fun! Buy your own food from the menu and festive drinks from the bar and enjoy the fabulous view over Fingal Bay!

FOC tickets required for booking purposes.

You are cordially invited to whats certain to be THE event of the year…..

Join us for a fabulous night of entertainment, dinner and dancing on Friday 20th September to celebrate our Ten year anniversary at our black tie Glitz and Glamour Ball.

Champagne on Arrival, Three course menu  and Music by Nick Filis

Proudly supporting Tomaree Breast Cancer Support Group

$95 pp /  $900 Tables of 10

http://tix.yt/pswib-glitz-glamour-ball

Please join us in your most festive finery for an evening of fun & festivities at our business speed date networking event.

http://tix.yt/christmas-in-july-speed-date-networking