August 2014
Getting the most from team building activities
Businesses organise activities for their staff in a effort to build a effective team or as a reward
Supporting Services
Depending upon the nature of your business function, you are likely to require supporting services of some form.
We don't do group hugs
Our mission statement has endured the 11 years and we believe is still very relevant- “we don’t do group hugs”.
Benefits of engaging a destination management company
In most major event destinations you will find a local company who specialises in ‘destination management services’ for ...
Security for your function
Security must always be considered when organising your business function.
Businesses only use their IT systems to 40% of their full capacity
Small-to-medium sized businesses are only using 40% of their IT system’s full capabilities.
Nominations closing for NEWi awards
Nominations for the NEWi awards for Digital Creativity close on 1 September.
Transaction by smart watch
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank claimed an Australian technology first on 28 July
Hunter businesses need to get connected
Results of a HRF survey show that Hunter businesses are slow to engage with the growing digital economy.
Running a successful event
Choosing the right event space & understanding your clients’ needs vs their wants is one of the most crucial elements
Corporate motels supporting Upper Hunter Country
The Upper Hunters premium corporate Motels the Multi-award winning Scone Motor Inn and the Remington Motor Inn Muswellbr...
Natural light a feature of new conference venue
Newcastle’s newest conference and events facility, The Green House, features floor to ceiling windows as well as all the...
Successful theming of an event
Many events can be made more successful through the creation of a theme.
Presenting at a business function
A presentation by one or more people is the primary function of many business functions.
Key Steel River site sold
Bobby Suminoski of Fourwalls Commercial recently sold the key entrance site of the Steel River Industrial Estate.
Hunter Water building sold
Knight Frank has set a new record for dollar-per-square-metre real estate in Newcastle.
Property industry remains confident
Property industry confidence remains high despite concerns about the nation’s economic growth prospects
10 Commandments of Good Business
Small to medium enterprise (SME) under performance, or for that matter failure comes about for a number of reasons.
Significant property title reform to impact business
New legislation for both strata title and community title is currently being drafted by the Government.
Get on top of new aged care changes
When you think about it, aged care touches the lives of most Australians and many businesses.
Bean Counters support accountants of tomorrow
Local accountants have again joined forces with Hunter TAFE and Samaritans to assist accounting students during their st...
Locals have some bright ideas for Huntlee
The Huntlee team recently asked the people of the Hunter to share their ideas for what facilities they’d like to see inc...
Restaurant and catering winners announced
Almost 120 local caterers, restaurants and café operators in Northern NSW have vied for a title across 38 award categor...
From Boys Home in Spain to Maddison Square Gardens to Newcastle
Newcastle is to be the launching pad for Circus Australis.
Plain packs success proves power of branding
Researchers has found that smokers believed that the quality of their cigarettes had deteriorated following the implemen...
Collaborative business tourism marketing campaign
The Hunter Region is the Altogether Perfect destination for business tourism.
Building chief retires
Steve Jeffries, long term Executive Director of the Housing Industry Association (HIA) in the Hunter region, has announc...
Maxim sees business confidence improving
Maxim Accounting & Business Advisors believes that business confidence is growing in the Newcastle area
City Hall clock tower restoration
Work has commenced on the restoration of the Newcastle’s City Hall clock tower façade.
Work begins on $14.5m airport expansion
Newcastle airport is moving forward with its expansion with early work having commenced.
Key emergency manual released
Mines Rescue has released an updated manual on ‘Mines Rescue, Gas Detection and Emergency Preparedness’.
Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards – winners announced
2014 Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards were announced and celebrated in style at an Awards Gala Dinner
Polymer-based dust suppressant
Australian dust suppression and soil stabilisation company Reynolds Soil Technologies (RST) has secured a number of cont...
Hunter Water to open Newcastle’s #1 reservoir
One of the oldest reservoirs in Australia will be opened to the public next year, with tours venturing into the belly
Top awards for HVTC apprentices and trainees
Three exceptional young leaders from HVTC have been recognised at the 2014 HRATA awards.
Three regional shopping centres sold
Hunter Valley property developers GWH Group has sold three of their regional shopping centres to Brisbane based commerci...
Mine Rescue skills put to the test
The 31st annual Hunter Valley underground Mines Rescue competition was held at the end of July at the Hunter Valley Mine...
Ten years of supporting manufacturing excellence
This year marks the 10th year that HMA has supported “manufacturing excellence” in the Hunter Region.
Tin Man gets a heart
Researchers at the University of Newcastle have answered Tin Man’s plea for a heart
Mark Edmunds & Associates merges with Sidcor
Newcastle-based accounting firm Sidcor has announced a strategic merger with Mark Edmunds & Associates.
Scholarships for local athletes now open
Applications now open for the annual Greater Building Society Olympic Sports Scholarships.
Investor sought to revive Ocean Baths pavilions
City of Newcastle will seek expressions of interest for the redevelopment & use of the pavilion sites at Merewether and ...
Promoting the Upper Hunter to visitors
Upper Hunter Country Tourism, Muswellbrook Shire Council and Upper Hunter Shire Council are joining forces to promote th...
FROM THE EDITOR
The Business Council of Australia has released an interesting paper entitled Building Australia’s Comparative Advantages...
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