TOGETHER EVERYONE ACHIEVES MORE
Have-A-Chat Coffee Catchups are about sharing information, building relationships and working together. The end result is the creation of a large pool of collective knowledge and the ability to refer business to each other. That's where traditional networking groups end.
Collaborative Chatting goes one step further. It shares that pool of knowledge with the community and becomes a "Knowledge Destination" attracting attention and trust in the people who provide the information. The result is: -
Collaborative Chatting goes one step further. It shares that pool of knowledge with the community and becomes a "Knowledge Destination" attracting attention and trust in the people who provide the information. The result is: -
- The group gets recognition, the members are more trusted and people come to you.
- You create a collective brand and save you time, energy and money on marketing.
- And, if you choose to market, you can share the costs. Now that makes cents.
- Here are Seven Simple Steps to get you started.
1. ATTEND A FREE HAVE-A-CHAT MEETING
Attend a "Have-A-Chat Coffee Catch Up" from 11.00 am on the last Friday of each month - There is no fee to attend, but you can buy yourself a coffee and grab a snack at the counter. Come along and share information about your business and dreams for the future. Membership is free. Members who wish can access the following collaborative features for just $125 per six months.
2. JOIN THE HAVE-A-CHAT BUSINESS DIRECTORY
The Have A Chat directory is the cornerstone of the group. It allows members to easily find each other, even if they have only met once. That means you're left out if you can't attend every single meeting. It also lets you engage with members you've never met.
3. SHARE NEWS AND START BUILDING YOUR BRAND
Start to use our online publishing platform for free to tell people about your upcoming events, latest book, next seminar, some important local news, or a special promotion you are running to attract more custom. In addition you can publish training videos here and charge people money to view. You can also access shared marketing collateral as per simple example below.
4. MEMBERS CAN SHARE GROUP MARKETING MATERIAL
5. COLLABORATE WITH YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY PAPER
Eastern Suburbs Life is all about helping people work together. We bring businesses together with charities and help everyone collaborate. Above is an example of 12 organisations working together to promote themselves, and each other.
6. HELP SUPPORT LOCAL CHARITIES
Have-A-Chat brings together both Commercial and Community Organisations and allows them to help each other. We do this by donating 10% of commercial member's directory fees to registered charities. Supporting charities really helps the community and also helps promote the group. Two local charities are now part of the group. Charities can join the group for free.
7. SAVE MONEY WITH YOUR FREE MEMBERSHIP GOLD CARD
Every Member receives a free Membership Goldcard - This gives benefits such as a 10% Discount on Food and Beverages when presented at the Golden Sheaf in Double Bay. Members can also publish their own Special Offers for Free
WE WARMLY INVITE YOU TO BECOME A MEMBER
TODAY FOR JUST $125 FOR 6 MONTHS
To become a Collaborative Member for 6 Months Click on the JOIN NOW button and pay securely by credit card. This will set up your account allowing you to update your membership details at any time and also manage your credit card details.
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL ROSE ON 0493 499 264 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS
ABOUT EASTERN SUBURBS COLLABORATIVE
Eastern Suburbs Collaborative is about bringing people together — whether you’re a business owner, community group, charity, or just someone who loves being part of a strong local network. It’s a place where connections happen, ideas are shared, and support flows both ways.
At its heart, this initiative helps people meet, collaborate, and grow—both professionally and personally. Members can join smaller groups (or "collaboratives") that focus on specific interests or local areas. If there isn’t already a group that fits, the platform helps create new ones, as long as there’s someone willing to lead the way. These private groups allow members to share knowledge, promote each other’s work, and make meaningful connections.
Collaboration is more than just being friendly and helping each other, it's about actively sharing resources and ideas. We work to help members collaborate and use their ideas, contacts and resources to help each other. In addition we make our own publishing resources available to members to help them share information with each other and the community. Just let us know how we can help.
The benefits go way beyond business. While companies can see a 20% to 40% boost in marketing success through collaboration, this initiative is just as valuable for the wider community. It helps local charities gain more visibility, supports community events, and even provides resources like local news, training courses, and design services.
Most importantly, the Collaborative is built on the Australian values of mateship and giving everyone a fair go. It’s about supporting each other, sharing opportunities, and making the Eastern Suburbs a stronger, more connected place to live and work.
Whether you're a business, a local organization, or just someone looking to get involved, this is your invitation to be part of something bigger!
At its heart, this initiative helps people meet, collaborate, and grow—both professionally and personally. Members can join smaller groups (or "collaboratives") that focus on specific interests or local areas. If there isn’t already a group that fits, the platform helps create new ones, as long as there’s someone willing to lead the way. These private groups allow members to share knowledge, promote each other’s work, and make meaningful connections.
Collaboration is more than just being friendly and helping each other, it's about actively sharing resources and ideas. We work to help members collaborate and use their ideas, contacts and resources to help each other. In addition we make our own publishing resources available to members to help them share information with each other and the community. Just let us know how we can help.
The benefits go way beyond business. While companies can see a 20% to 40% boost in marketing success through collaboration, this initiative is just as valuable for the wider community. It helps local charities gain more visibility, supports community events, and even provides resources like local news, training courses, and design services.
Most importantly, the Collaborative is built on the Australian values of mateship and giving everyone a fair go. It’s about supporting each other, sharing opportunities, and making the Eastern Suburbs a stronger, more connected place to live and work.
Whether you're a business, a local organization, or just someone looking to get involved, this is your invitation to be part of something bigger!
