BNI Mornington

BNI Mornington BNI is a business referral organisation whose primary purpose is to assist its members to find and exchange qualified business referrals.

BNI Mornington Chapter - meet every Thursday 6.45am at
Stumpy Gully Vineyard. All visitors welcome πŸ‘‹πŸ» BNI Mornington Chapter - meet every Thursday 6.45am at
Stumpy Gully Vineyard - 1247 Stumpy Gully Rd, Moorooduc VIC.

"Do I have to attend every single week?"Yes β€” and we're not going to dress that up.BNI asks for weekly attendance becaus...
04/09/2026

"Do I have to attend every single week?"

Yes β€” and we're not going to dress that up.

BNI asks for weekly attendance because the whole model runs on trust, and trust takes repetition to build. The member who shows up every Thursday becomes the one the chapter thinks of first when a referral opportunity comes up. That doesn't happen by dropping in occasionally.

That said, life happens β€” substitutes are allowed when you genuinely can't make it, so you're covered.

Is it a real commitment? Absolutely. Is it the kind that pays off for the people who make it? Ask any long-term member.

Come see what a Thursday looks like before you decide. Visitors always welcome.

7am, Mornington Football Club, Main Street.

Things from this morning worth keeping:🧹 Tess Brown shared a great reminder that sometimes, a new chapter starts with si...
03/09/2026

Things from this morning worth keeping:

🧹 Tess Brown shared a great reminder that sometimes, a new chapter starts with simply deciding you want something different.

After working as a prison warden, Tess decided to step away from the 9-to-5 and build something of her own β€” starting a cleaning business focused on Airbnb and commercial cleaning.

Her presentation was a great look at the journey of building a business from the ground up, figuring things out as you go, and creating a life you actually enjoy.

And of course, the prison stories and plenty of laughs made it a presentation worth remembering! πŸ˜„

First Thursday of September, and the chapter will not ease in gently. Full room, brilliant energy, and Tom will have eve...
02/09/2026

First Thursday of September, and the chapter will not ease in gently. Full room, brilliant energy, and Tom will have everyone rethinking what their time is actually worth. Spring will have arrived at BNI Mornington. 🌱

September is here and we're kicking it off with a cracker. πŸ‘‹Tom Tait is the founder of ROVR Outsourcing, a Peninsula-bas...
31/08/2026

September is here and we're kicking it off with a cracker. πŸ‘‹

Tom Tait is the founder of ROVR Outsourcing, a Peninsula-based business that helps Australian small and medium businesses hire skilled remote staff from the Philippines. Admin, customer service, marketing, bookkeeping. If you're drowning in tasks that are keeping you from working on your business, Tom helps you build the team that fixes that. He started ROVR after outsourcing transformed his own labour hire company, and his pitch is compelling: the businesses that scale aren't the ones doing everything themselves.

Come meet Tom Tait this Thursday β€” 7am, Mornington Football Club, Main Street. β˜•

"Is BNI a cult?" πŸ€”The weekly meetings, the structure, people who won't stop talking about referrals β€” we understand the ...
28/08/2026

"Is BNI a cult?" πŸ€”

The weekly meetings, the structure, people who won't stop talking about referrals β€” we understand the raised eyebrow.

Honest answer: it's a referral network with a format. You show up, you learn each other's businesses, you actively try to send each other qualified leads. That's the whole mechanism. No chanting, no initiation, and no one's living at the Football Club.

The reason some members get enthusiastic about it is simple: it works. When local business owners show up consistently, trust builds β€” and trust generates referrals that actually convert.

Come see for yourself. One Thursday as a visitor, zero obligation.

7am, Mornington Football Club, Main Street.

Sometimes, the smartest way to save money is to stop doing everything in-house.Last Thursday, Brittany Willard shared so...
27/08/2026

Sometimes, the smartest way to save money is to stop doing everything in-house.

Last Thursday, Brittany Willard shared some eye-opening examples of how outsourcing bookkeeping and admin tasks can save businesses both time and money β€” with some clients saving up to $60,000 a year.

From payroll and debt recovery to quoting and invoicing, having someone who does these tasks every day means they can often be completed faster, more efficiently, and without taking valuable time away from your key staff.

The takeaway? Your team doesn't have to do everything. Sometimes, outsourcing is the more cost-effective way to get more done.

What could your business save by outsourcing the right tasks? πŸ‘‡

Last Thursday of August. Full room, great energy, and the kind of conversation that follows you out the door and into yo...
26/08/2026

Last Thursday of August. Full room, great energy, and the kind of conversation that follows you out the door and into your week. This is why we set the alarm early. 🀍β™₯️

Kicking off August with two brilliant chapter members. πŸ™ŒTess Brown is the founder of Friday Luxe Co, a professional clea...
24/08/2026

Kicking off August with two brilliant chapter members. πŸ™Œ

Tess Brown is the founder of Friday Luxe Co, a professional cleaning business providing residential, commercial and Airbnb turnover cleaning services. Tess helps homeowners, businesses and Airbnb hosts maintain clean, fresh and welcoming spaces, with a particular focus on the details that are often overlooked. Friday Luxe Co stands out for its thorough, high-quality approach and its commitment to seeing what others miss.

Come meet Tess this Thursday β€” 7am, Mornington Football Club, Main Street. β˜•

The home office is efficient. It's comfortable. And it's very, very quiet in the ways that matter most for growing a bus...
21/08/2026

The home office is efficient. It's comfortable. And it's very, very quiet in the ways that matter most for growing a business.

No accidental conversations. No one who knows your work well enough to vouch for you without hesitation. No room where someone might say "actually, I know exactly who you should meet."

The referrals that change a business don't come from algorithms. They come from relationships β€” built over time, in person, with people who've watched you show up and decided they trust you.

If you're a solopreneur or small business owner on the Mornington Peninsula, come spend one Thursday morning in a room like that.

7am, Mornington Football Club, Main Street.

Three weeks into August and honestly β€” we can already feel the energy building! πŸ™ŒBrittany's presentation is coming up, a...
19/08/2026

Three weeks into August and honestly β€” we can already feel the energy building! πŸ™Œ

Brittany's presentation is coming up, and we're expecting plenty of nodding, a few lightbulb moments, and maybe even some "that's exactly what I needed to hear" reactions.

If you've ever felt stressed about your books, this is a morning you won't want to miss. β˜•πŸ˜„

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Mornington, VIC
3931

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