April 2014
Business excellence awarded in Lake Macquarie
Get ready to shine Lake Macquarie, entries are now open for the 2014 Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards.
NeW Space: UoN’s $95million campus
Early concepts have been revealed for University of Newcastle’s $95 million CBD education precinct.
Jayco opens in Heatherbrae
Jayco Newcastle recently opened a new dealership in Heatherbrae.
Funding boost makes miracles happen
The Miracle Babies Foundation, a community organisation that provides important support for 1,100 families with prematur...
What price will you pay to reach your goals?
As a business coach, I am often asked about the difference between dreams and goals.
Conference to highlight defence opportunities in the Hunter
The 2014 Hunter Defence Conference, to be held at the Fort Scratchley Function Centre on 21-22 May
New book launched by local business woman
Did you know that it only takes nine seconds to make a positive impression?
End of financial year tax tips
As the end of the financial year approaches, here are some helpful tax planning tips that it’s important to be aware of.
FROM THE EDITOR
The Government announced some good news for businesses in March with the introduction of legislation
State Government considers $400 million urban renewal proposal
$400 million urban renewal proposal for the CBD of Newcastle.
Greater commits two more years to NHRU
The future of Newcastle & Hunter Rugby has been secured for the next two years following an injection of sponsorship mo...
Celebrity style welcome for largest ship to visit Newcastle
Luxury cruise liner, Celebrity Solstice, made a record breaking maiden visit to the Port of Newcastle in March.
Rapsey Griffiths celebrates a year of rapid growth
Newcastle-based insolvency and advisory firm Rapsey Griffiths celebrate their first anniversary
HMRI and HVRF update agreement
An expanded Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the HMRI and HVRF has been signed.
Singleton saleyards to benefit from mining royalties
Resources for Regions has committed $8.9 million to the improvement of Singleton Regional Livestock Market
New CBD address for Moray & Agnew
The firm relocated to the new premises at 45 Watt Street on 3 March.
UON Civil Engineering 45th in QS World University Rankings
University of Newcastle’s Civil and Structural Engineering discipline has entered the Top 50
Chocolate boutique opens on Honeysuckle
Chocolate lovers beware, there’s a new temptation in town.
Cessnock voted top tourist destination
Fresh country air, excellent wine, quality food, and internationally renowned musicians.
Local ME Schools awarded at prestigious national event
Merewether High and Maitland Grossman High school took home several awards at the F1 in Schools National Finals..
$5 million Memorial Walk
ANZAC Memorial Walk , secures funding required to create a cliff top walk that will rival any other in Australia.
Jeff McCloy
On The Job
EUAs – an attractive way to upgrade building stock
Environmental Upgrade Agreements (EUAs) are an initiative of the NSW Government
Selfies and copyright
Samsung gives a smartphone to Ellen with the intention of her taking a “selfie” at the Oscars for their own publicity.
Technology
New Business Technology
DiG Festival attracting interest
The 2014 DiG Festival, in Newcastle on 16-17 October, will discuss all things design, interactive and green-tech.
Digital divide widens between online-savvy and online-cautious SMEs
As more small and medium business operators experience revenue growth due to the use of online technologies
Five steps to successful mobile app development
Businesses are coming under increasing pressure to develop and deploy mobile applications.
Konica Minolta
TOTechnology announced that its Konica Minolta multifunction range has won the BLI A3 MFP Line of the Year award
National construction decline slows in March
The national construction industry contracted at a milder rate in March with the seasonally adjusted Australian Industry...
LJ Hooker Toronto ranks amongst best of the best
LJ Hooker Toronto has secured a position on Australia’s prestigious Top 50 Sales Offices’ ranking, cementing them as one...
Betty - ADRI House visits Tocal
Australia has one of the highest rates of asbestos related diseases in the world.
Williamtown Aerospace Centre
a major economic driver for the Hunter
Raytheon to expand presence at Williamtown
With more than 30 employees based in Williamtown, Raytheon Australia has played a key role in the local defence industry...
Mecure hotel for Williamtown
The $8 million, four-storey Mercure Newcastle Airport currently being constructed will incorporate 95 rooms, a restauran...
First two buildings at WAC commercial precinct taking shape
The first two buildings on the commercial precinct at Williamtown Aerospace Centre are under construction, with a number...
BAE Systems committed to the Hunter
Since 1998, BAE Systems Australia has been a trusted Defence partner in the Hunter region from the base at Williamtown.
Further expansion for Newcastle Airport
Newcastle Airport’s 20-year Master Plan, provides a framework for ongoing managed infrastructure and development growth.
Lockheed Martin Australia becomes first anchor tenant
Lockheed Martin Australia has formally signed on as the first tenant for Hunter Land’s Commercial Precinct at the Will...
Get Super benefits for your business
There’s no question that superannuation is becoming increasingly complex.
SMSF and BRP – a winning combination
More business owners are considering moving their superannuation into a Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF).
Save thousands by claiming commercial property depreciation
Commercial building owners remain unaware of the taxation benefits their property can generate.
Superannuation update – changes ahead
Stronger Super is the name given to a range of changes to super legislation and employer obligations introduced by the L...
Member voluntary liquidations can yield numerous tax advantages
MVLs are solvent “winding-ups” that can provide shareholders with a number of benefits
Investing in Property through Super
Growth in the use of selfmanaged superannuation funds (SMSFs) over the last few years has been staggering.
Correcting mistakes in BAS reporting
Most taxpayers intend to get their business activity statements (BAS) right and do, but mistakes can happen.
You own your business but will you own your retirement?
Most business owners go into business with the expectation of building value over time