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Newcastle Lantern Walk a major success
This year’s Light up Newcastle Lantern Walk celebration of Chinese New Year was a major success attracting some 20,000 people.
Hunter Valley Electric Vehicle Festival
The Hunter Valley Electric Vehicle Festival EVFest is all about thinking of sustainable transport in fun and innovative ways that support the development of electric vehicle industries in the region.
Let’s talk with Craig “Rosie” Rosevear
1. In a few words tell us about your current role. Principal of Rosie’s School of Rock: I lead a great team of musicians who teach & mentor kids to perform in a band. 2. How have you reached this point in your professional life? I have been fortunate enough to be taught and mentored…
A new financial year and new tax concessions for small business
Changes to tax rules from 1 July 2016 will significantly broaden the landscape for Small Business owners to restructure with generally no immediate tax consequences.
7 steps to finding out the strength of your online competitive position?
Have you ever been in a position of competitive strength with your digital marketing?
Don’t tell me to be socially responsible!
“Corporate Social Responsibility is what the big organisations say they have, to make themselves look good”, “Don’t tell me I have to be responsible for anything, it’s giving – I’ll do what I want.”
New appointments
GREEN ST PROPERTY Siobhan Maybury has joined the team at Green St Property Sales. Siobhan manages client services for sales and property management. Siobhan has recently completed the Certificate of Registration in Property, Stock and Business Agents. EMERY HR EMERY HR has appointed Donna Gould to the role of General Manager, further strengthening their ability to…
New tax rules for property sales
Australian residents buying or selling real property with a market value of $2 million or more need to be aware of new rules which come into effect on 1 July 2016.
Mid life change – buying that business you always wanted
I have a friend (to preserve his privacy, we will call him Terry). You may think this story sounds familiar; you may even know a Terry in your life.
Training in the art of communications
Former radio personality David Collins has established a business to help clients improve
their oral communications skills.
ME Program building a STEM workforce
Globalisation and smart technology is changing the way we live and shaping our future.
More choice in education pathways critical for regional growth
Educational pathways are more diverse and accessible with the traditional areas of higher education, vocational (VET)and lifestyle learning providing plenty of choice, improved pathways and fee assistance.
TAFE Awards showcase skills
Skills that are helping shape the region’s employment and business landscapes have been highlighted in the annual 2016 Hunter TAFE Awards.
HVTC Excellence Awards
Minister for Regional Development, Skills and Small Business John Barilaro, was special guest at HVTC’s Excellence Awards presentation in April.
Strategy – Does your business have clear purpose and market appeal?
With the current Global business environment and potential competitors worldwide, every business action needs to have specific goals and purpose in mind to ensure long term prosperity.
Building an entrepreneurial enterprise: Seven pillars of success
Many small businesses start with a great idea and nothing to lose. But as they find success and grow, scale can be both an opportunity and a hindrance.
Be innovative with your business plan
Grants and Tax concessions – have you thought about them as part of your business plan and strategy?
Developing a business blueprint
Failing to plan is planning to fail. It’s an old adage that we’ve all likely heard, but nonetheless remains hugely relevant in the world of business.
Why do we put more effort into planning our holidays than our businesses?
It’s funny how when I ask business owners where they are going on holiday, their response is so certain.
Healthy, wealthy and wise
Your wealth can be taken away in an instant. As can your health.
Local dental service company branches out to set up third new surgery.
Deneng Pty Ltd has been operating in
Newcastle for over 35 years supplying
and servicing dental equipment and has
recently become part owner of three
new dental surgeries, the latest being at
Stockton.
Chiropractors –Helping You ‘Back Your Inner Athlete’
Spinal Health Week 2016 was held in May and this year the chiropractors at Total Balance Chiropractic are encouraging you to ‘Back Your Inner Athlete’.
Why your workplace should be mentally healthy
According to Beyond Blue the cost of mental health issues in business is huge and is often underestimated by managers.
2016 Industry and Suppliers Awards
NSW Mining 2016 Industry and Suppliers’ Award Winners Announced Representatives of the mining industry and supplier businesses from across NSW joined with MPs from across the NSW Parliament at the 2016 Industry and Suppliers Awards Dinner.
Massive rail maintenance improves coal chain
The Hunter Valley coal chain received improved performance thanks to a multi-million dollar network maintenance shutdown from 31 May to 3 June by Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC).
Coal’s massive contribution to Eastern Australia continues
Coal continues to underpin the economic strength of Eastern Australia, directly injecting over $26 billion into Queensland and NSW last financial year.
From The Editor
With the Federal election approaching the 2016 Federal Budget was economically responsible, highlighted by significant tax changes for small to medium businesses and a lack of short term vote buying expenditure measures that we are accustomed to in the lead up to most elections.
AMP Advisory Group recognised
The AMP Cancer Council Pro Bono Program is a joint initiative with the Cancer Council to assist cancer patients and those close to them, in dealing with the financial impact of diagnosis of and treatment for cancer.
$130 million dual tower mixed use building for Newcastle
A Development Application has been lodged with Newcastle City Council for the construction of this multi-storey, mixed used building at 464 King Street Newcastle.
Award-winning law firm opens office in Newcastle
Award-winning law firm, Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA), has opened an office in Newcastle to provide on the ground support for businesses in the region.
WHO Printing supports Environmental Award Winner
Grace Liley has won the prestigious WHO Printing Environment and Sustainability Award in the 2016 NSW/ACT Young Achiever Awards.
2016 Hunter Manufacturing Awards Nomination period opens
The launch of the 2016 Hunter Manufacturing Awards Inc. (HMA) nomination period was held on 6 April.
Greater Building Society to become Greater Bank
The Hunter-based Greater Building Society will change its name to Greater Bank in May after receiving approval from its regulator, APRA.
Let’s Talk With Lisa Sutton Gardner
1. In a few words tell us about your current role. Managing Director – Enigma I get up every day to solve problems for my clients on how they can grow their business and sell more products to reach their goals. I’m also the leader of 60 talented creative people across both our offices in…
Business planning: Getting the right people on board
Do you do any S-T-R-A-T-E-G-I-C thinking and planning in your business and life?
Inclusivity – The Overlooked Resource of Change Management
When rearranging work structures, introducing new technology or moving office change management is often seen as the silver bullet, however this costly (and often ineffective) process could be avoided if staff were consulted earlier.
New Appointments
VARIETY Jason Bourke has joined Variety – the Children’s Charity as Regional Director. Jason has spent the past 10 years as the Executive Officer of the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation where he oversaw the Foundation’s philanthropic operations. Prior to that Jason was the Executive Manager – Tourism and Promotions for Orange City Council. Jason joined…
Hunter real estate agent ranked highest in regional Australia
The principal of PRDnationwide Newcastle has been ranked as the top real estate agent in regional Australia.
Kooragang Service Centre
Located at the corner of Cormorant Road and Egret Street, the Kooragang Service Centre is a unique estate with main road exposure with 30,000 vehicles passing each day. The site is conveniently located in the heart of Kooragang Island, less than 15 minutes from the Newcastle CBD and Newcastle Airport. It has direct access to…