November 2016
2016 Hunter Manufacturing Awards
With a theme of Past, Present and Future, the 2016 Hunter Manufacturing Awards showcased the region’s manufacturing sect...
Further expansion at Denton Engineering & Hydraulics
Denton Engineering & Hydraulics at Thornton has recently expanded their capabilities through the acquisition of a Bed Mi...
Industry transition or industry disruptors?
Over the past three years it feels like we have been bombarded by regular news articles associated with industries under...
Gold medal for local printer
WHO Printing is a 100% Australian family owned business that has operated within the Hunter for more than 30 years.
Major projects for manufacturer of recycled rubber products
Tyrex solutions is a locally owned business in Cardiff that has been servicing Australia for over 40 years with recycle...
The Innovation Matrix: Aligning business and IP strategies
Innovation is arguably the most important means of staying competitive in the marketplace.
Investing in HR systems
With the ever increasing complexity of the Australian employment legislative environment, investing in robust HR systems...
Toshiba opens Newcastle showroom
Global technology company Toshiba opened a showroom and direct branch at 426 King Street, Newcastle in August to serve H...
Purchase of Andor Systems by Pivotal Business Systems
Gerard Maher, Managing Director of Pivotal Business Systems Pty Ltd has announced the acquisition of Andor Systems Pty L...
Grants for innovative tech start-ups
Are you looking to develop a concept or prototype?
From start-up to cloud – a retrospect and vision
18 years in partnership, 20 years of Diamond ICT, a couple of visionaries, directors Robert Buck and Martin Thurgate rec...
2016 NEWi Awards
The Lunaticks Society Inc. has announced the recipients of the 2016 NEWi Awards for Digital Creativity.
Rethink Property Activity Intentions Report
Rethink Financial Group (Rethink)’s third annual Property Activity Intentions Report has highlighted the popularity of N...
Using intellectual property rights to protect your business
‘Intellectual property’ refers to anything which is a creation of the mind.
SME owners to plan for financial freedom
Financial independence, key person risk and being too busy to grow their business are some of the most common stresses f...
Does your business have a backup and disaster recovery plan?
We have had a fair share of disasters and bad weather in the Hunter and smart people know most businesses need a backup ...
Another win for Jayco Newcastle
For the second consecutive year Jayco Newcastle has been named Best Regional Dealer at the NSW Caravan and Camping Indus...
Business brokerage launched with focus on technology
Two local businessman, Shane Fox and Ian Jones, have joined forces to launch Merchant Business Brokers, a Newcastle-base...
McDonald Jones new stadium sponsor
Leading NSW builder McDonald Jones has signed on as the naming rights sponsor of Hunter Stadium. The company, which has ...
Wind turbines arrive in the Port of Newcastle
Eight wind turbines have arrived in the Port of Newcastle aboard the vessel MV Erna Oldendorff.
Lake Mac gets connected
There are about 7,000 businesses operating in the city of Lake Macquarie - but that’s a guess according to the city’s pe...
Last chance to join Club 139
The first of the fully-fitted Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service's AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters will arrive in the re...
Insight Wealth launches Wallsend office
Insight Wealth has a strategic objective to ensure they are conveniently placed for their clients, and as their business...
Virtual reality studio opens
A new virtual reality studio has opened in Newcastle’s East End providing the public with easy access to the immersive w...
From The Editor
The release of the new Hunter Regional Plan by the NSW Government has generally been welcomed by local business.
Don’t change your systems until you are willing to change your habits
Introducing new technology into any business can be incredibly exciting.