Great little bar in Crows Nest. It opens out onto the street so you can watch passers by as you enjoy a quiet drink. The interior has lounges and other comfortable furniture and the staff are very friendly.

Approximate cost: $20

A great networking service for small business owners. They hold a networking event on the Last Thursday of every month, with educational and motivational speakers. It's a great way of learning and meeting people for small business owners. They often have prizes at their events as well.

Approximate cost: $49

A fantastic business education and networking service for women in business. I have attended a couple of their events and been entertained and educated by some fantastic speakers, and met some really great professional women at the same time. They also actively support charities.

Approximate cost: $100

A shocking service. When I joined I got a whole 7 matches in Sydney sent to me, despite putting a very broad criteria in my request. I sent them an email about it and asked how many members they actually had in Australia and the email reply was that they were unable to tell me their membership numbers! When I replied to their email, I got a bounceback email. I don't believe they even have an office in Australia, but run their Australian website out of America. Stick with Australian owned websites that know their market!

A fantastic shop. Every time I have a BBQ or picnic to go to, I always buy a platter from this shop. They have a huge array of cheeses that are to die for and that people love. The staff are also very friendly and can arrange a platter with a quick turnaround.

A great shop with reasonably priced clothes. Most of the shops in Mosman are excessive in their prices so it's great to have a shop in Mosman which caters to the average income earner. On top of that, the clothes themselves are great. I bought a dress there that only cost me $40 and every time I wear it, I get a huge amount of compliments.

Approximate cost: $40

It's a great website for getting your own company near the top of search engine results in that Hotfrog listings tend to be listed near on the front page. On the down side though, when you list something with Hotfrog, they send an incredible and annoying amount of spam to you.

Approximate cost: $free

Great pub. The food is fantastic and very good value. They often have a buy one get one free lunch special. The staff are also very very friendly and they make an effort to know the locals.

Approximate cost: $18

A fantastic accommodation find in Newcastle! I have stayed in many hotels and hostels in Newcastle and this was a great discovery. It lies somewhere in between a hostel and a hotel. It is affordable, clean, new, and but for the fact that there are shared bathrooms I would have thought that I was in a hotel. The room contains a bathrobe, fresh fruit and is very clean. The staff are extremely friendly and very customer-orientated. There is a fantastic tapas bar and restaurant underneath it and the establishment itself is run by a really nice couple.

Approximate cost: $100

Fantastic Hostel! The staff are friendly and you are often greeted by a staff member you have seen there before and who remembers you. The place itself is clean, the bathrooms are gender specific and they have a fantastic lounge area to chill out. By far one of the best hostels I have stayed at. Highly recommended. Also close to the beach, train station and cafes.

Approximate cost: $60