{"id":268,"date":"2021-04-15T11:37:46","date_gmt":"2021-04-15T02:07:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smbitpro.org\/clone-of-faq-2\/"},"modified":"2024-03-15T12:03:44","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T01:33:44","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smbitpro.org\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"

About Us<\/h2>\n

We\u2019re the only peak body for IT service providers who specialise in small and medium business. We represent over 350 business owners and professionals.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Our members range from sole operators to <\/span><\/span>100+ employee<\/span><\/span> operations, from the brand new to those with decades in business<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Over a deca<\/span>de ago\u2026<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/h2>\n

Before there was <\/span>SMBiT<\/span> Professionals, there was the SBS User\u2019s Groups, based in a number of States around Australia.<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

As this group grew more active, it became clear there was a need for something more structured. In 2011, <\/span>SMBiT<\/span> Professionals was founded as a not-for-profit Association, run by and for members.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The once casual get-togethers are now monthly chapter meetings, with workshops, professional development sessions and vendor presentations. There\u2019s still plenty of time to mingle and chat.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The highlight event of our year is our national conference, held in rotating locations annually.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In between these events, the <\/span>SMBiT<\/span> Professionals Community Hub is where we network online.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This is where to find the knowledge and the contacts to level up and grow.<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Ethics, Professionalism, Integrity<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/h2>\n

Just about anyone can register an ABN and call themselves IT support. Being a member of <\/span>SMBiT<\/span> Professionals takes a bit more.<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

At the heart of this is our Code of Conduct. This sets a wide set of standards of diligence, honesty, transparency and fair dealing.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

All <\/span><\/span>our<\/span><\/span> members agree to this. If we find them in breach, they have to leave.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This sets our members apart.<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Technology for Business\u2019s Sake<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

We of course understand emerging trends<\/span><\/span> in small business technology. We also realise IT professionals tend to be strong here already.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Success isn\u2019t just about being good with computers. It requires real business skills: HR, communication, management and sales.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s also about increasing the value you give customers by understanding their business reasons for coming to you \u2013 to communicate and deliver your services in the way that best solves that problem.<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Want to Know More?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Feel welcome to click through to read about our management and honour board.  <\/span><\/span>[link to honour board]<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Or feel free to send us a message.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Contact us<\/h2>\n

Please complete the form and we will get in touch with you soon.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

About Us We\u2019re the only peak body for IT service providers who specialise in small and medium business. We represent over 350 business owners and professionals.  Our members range from sole operators to 100+ employee operations, from the brand new to those with decades in business.  Over a decade ago\u2026  Before there was SMBiT Professionals, there was the SBS […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smbitpro.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/268"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smbitpro.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smbitpro.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.smbitpro.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.smbitpro.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=268"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.smbitpro.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/268\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2311,"href":"https:\/\/www.smbitpro.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/268\/revisions\/2311"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smbitpro.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=268"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}