Foresiight Software was pleased to attend the 2026 HBT National Conference at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney.
Connecting with independent hardware, building and trade businesses from across Australia.
Held from 13–15 October 2026, the conference brought together HBT National Buying Group members, suppliers and industry partners for an opportunity to connect, share ideas and explore solutions supporting the future of independent businesses.
For the Foresiight team, it was a fantastic opportunity to catch up with existing customers, meet new faces and hear firsthand about the opportunities and challenges facing businesses across the industry.
Staying Connected with the Businesses We Support
At Foresiight, we believe some of the most valuable conversations happen face-to-face.
The HBT National Conference provided an opportunity to speak directly with business owners and industry professionals about their day-to-day operations, changing business needs and the role technology can play in improving efficiency.
From inventory management and point of sale to purchasing, customer management and business reporting, having connected systems can make a real difference to how efficiently a business operates.
These conversations help us better understand the needs of independent businesses and continue developing our flagship solution ProfiitPlus Business Management Software with our customers in mind.
Innovation, Adaptability and the Trap of Momentum
One of the conference highlights was hearing from keynote speaker Gus Balbontin, who shared thought-provoking insights into adaptability, resilience and customer-centric innovation.
A particularly memorable takeaway was his message about the trap of momentum — the idea that just because something has worked well in the past doesn’t necessarily mean it will continue to deliver the same results in the future.
It’s an important reminder for businesses in every industry to remain curious, challenge established ways of working and stay connected to their customers’ changing needs.
For Foresiight, this message strongly reflects our approach to software development: listening to our customers, understanding their challenges and continually looking for ways to help them work smarter.
Showcasing ProfiitPlus and Integrated Tyro Payments
We were also delighted to welcome Justin from Tyro Payments to the Foresiight stand.
Together, we showcased how ProfiitPlus and integrated Tyro EFTPOS work together to provide a more connected point-of-sale experience for businesses.
By integrating EFTPOS payments with the ProfiitPlus point-of-sale system, businesses can streamline payment processing, reduce manual transaction entry and improve accuracy at the checkout.
For busy hardware stores, landscape supply yards and trade suppliers, these efficiencies can help staff spend less time on administration and more time serving customers.
The demonstration highlighted the value of connecting everyday business processes through technology designed around how independent Australian businesses operate.
Supporting Independent Australian Businesses
The HBT National Conference continues to be a valuable event for Foresiight, providing an opportunity to strengthen relationships and better understand the evolving needs of the industries we support.
With more than four decades of experience helping Australian businesses manage their operations, Foresiight remains committed to delivering practical, integrated business management solutions through ProfiitPlus.
A big thank you to everyone who visited the Foresiight stand, to Justin and the Tyro team for joining us, and to HBT National Buying Group for organising another informative and engaging conference.
We look forward to continuing the conversations!
Discover ProfiitPlus Business Management Software
Looking for a more connected way to manage your business?
ProfiitPlus brings together point of sale, inventory, purchasing, customer management, reporting and more in one integrated business management system.
Whether you’re running a landscape supply yard, hardware store or trade supply business, discover how ProfiitPlus can help streamline your operations.
Contact the Foresiight team to learn more or arrange a demonstration.
