Frequently Asked Questions

How can Pittwater Business Limited help me?

Pittwater Business Limited is a not-for-profit company formed to support the growth and development of sustainable and successful businesses in Pittwater. Pittwater Business Limited will help you to take your business to the next level.

The company was formed in mid-2005 as a joint initiative of Pittwater Council and local Chartered Accountant and entrepreneur, Andrew Blunden when they saw the need to help, support and encourage local businesses. Although greatly assisted by Pittwater Council, Pittwater Business Limited is independent of the Council.

The inaugural directors of Pittwater Business Limited were Andrew Blunden , the late Geoff Mullins and, Ian Thompson. These were local business owners who shared a passion for business growth in Pittwater.

Pittwater Business Limited helps businesses through its meetings, presentations and newsletters. It plans to broaden the range of services available to members including: arranging business expo's to promote Pittwater businesses to the community; accessing cost-effective support services for your business such as IT, administrative, financial, and professional; and providing training services in key business skills for all levels of business.

We are committed to growing and developing successful businesses in Pittwater!

How does PBL differ from the Chambers of Commerce?

Pittwater Business Limited is a not-for-profit company that was incorporated in 2006 to support the growth and development of sustainable and successful businesses in Pittwater.

We provide opportunities to network with many other Pittwater business people. We also provide local opportunities to hear and meet business leaders and other experts talk about business, financial, employment and other topical issues that are relevant to running your business in Pittwater. Pittwater Business Limited aims to help you take your business to the next level.

Where will the events be held?

Pittwater Business Limited events are held in the Pittwater region. Our breakfast meetings are held every six weeks at a range of local and inspiring venues including the Royal Motor Yacht Club, the Monash Country Club, the Terrace Restaurant (Newport Arms Hotel) or the Bayview Golf Club on a Wednesday morning.

What are the Benefits of Becoming a Member?

• Invitation to regular networking events with other Pittwater Business owners and managers
• Member Only access to an interactive website where your business can be promoted to other members
• An opportunity to share ideas and solve problems with other local business owners who have had similar experiences
• Invitation to seminars and functions to learn new tools, techniques and methods from business experts
• An opportunity to actively promote your business within Pittwater
• Hear from some of our well-known and respected business leaders in a local setting
• Member only access to the Pittwater Handshake™ program that offers discounts from member businesses to member businesses
• Join with other businesses to deliver a single business voice in the region
• Actively support the growth of business in Pittwater
• 1/2 Page ad on the PBL website with a link back to your website