CELEBRATING FAMILIES IN BUSINESS make-up of our towns and streetscapes. Family businesses are entrepreneurial and generally their strategic business plan is long-term which provides stable jobs. Often, profits are returned
back into our very own community through sponsorships and donations which helps our schools, services clubs and organisations to thrive. Family businesses help to provide a choice, drive
Barossa Bowland helps us out on weekends with general duties such as assisting on the front desk, clearing and cleaning tables and rubbish clearing and is continually learning new skills.
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Andrea, Deb, David, Lauren, Andrew, Liam, Ryan, Miranda and Matthew. Which family members work in the business, what is their role? Andrew and Deb manage and share the everyday running of the business together. Deb also takes care of the book-keeping and admin tasks as well as stock control whilst Andrew works on much of the behind the scenes planning and organisation for future endeavours combined with the maintenance of both the machines and grounds. He also oversees our OH&S for the business. Our son, David assists us both with our tasks and decision making as well as the general running of the business – he is also one of our main wood oven pizza cooks. Our daughter, Lauren is a qualified graphic designer and works one day a week as our main designer of our web page, social media and she also handles our advertising and brochures. Our youngest son Ryan, who has autism,
We all bring our own strengths to the business which has worked really well for us. We also have a son Matt, who isn’t involved in the business but loves to come and have a bowl!
What are the challenges of working with family? We are fortunate to have a good working relationship – in saying that, we are all different personalities so we don’t always agree!
We have learnt to respect each others differences and appreciate our individual strengths. The biggest challenge for me is running a business that is open 7 days a week – it makes getting together as a family outside of work extremely difficult so quality time for us, our children and their partners is special.
We are really blessed with an awesome crew of staff who are like family – they support us and make coming to work each day something to look forward to. They have enabled us to celebrate some significant family occasions together such as weddings, engagements and 21st birthdays which can be difficult in our business.
competition and demonstrate a high level of customer service. It's important to think local and try to buy local whenever you can to continue to support our local, families in business.
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Lambert Estate Wines
Tell us a bit about your business... Decribe your role. Our family’s real passion is to make wine and create memorable experiences for everyone to enjoy. It’s also about celebrating this amazing Barossa region we call home. Which family members work in the business, what is their role? Kirk & Vanesa are the Winemakers, Pam looks after the accounts and Jim is the
Agrihaul
What is the history of your business? How did it begin? Agrihaul began in 1989 as a small agricultural carrier carting grain, gypsum, cow manure, cleaning chicken sheds and selling the manure mainly to market gardeners and vineyards. Over the past 10 years the poultry industry has gone through quite an expansion and as a result we have come to specialise almost entirely on manures mainly
When was your business established?
Steiny's Smallgoods was started in 1980 by David Steinborner and his family.
Steiny's Smallgoods is now known as Steiny's Tradition Mettwurst and became a company in 2016 with the current owners, Scott and Natashe Goldsmith.
Boutique, family owned winery, delicious regional dining, stunning views, gallery, accommodation & function centre. RESTAURANT OPEN Wednesday to Sunday 12pm till 3pm I Bookings essential CELLAR DOOR AND PLATTERS Monday to Sunday 11am till 5pm I Subject to availability HOSTED TASTING EXPERIENCE See our website for more details 55 Long Gully Road, Angaston (08) 8564 2222 | lambertestate.com
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CHICKEN MANURE - RAW OR COMPOSTED Cow manure gypsum AG-lime chicken and more recently cow manure. Even though we aerobicly compost on average 7500 cubic metres for the vegetable, almond and citrus industry, the majority now goes to broadacre cereal farmers, in the Mid North and York Peninsula districts. What is your competetive advantage as a family business? The advantages of having a family business are that when things go a bit pear-shaped you can call on family to step in and help. Even though we don’t employ either of our daughters, they are never too shy to jump in a machine or operate a tele-handler. Truck driving is not out of the question either as our youngest daughter is an MC licensed driver. What are the challenges of work with family? The hardest part of being a family business is trying to keep a work-life balance as business can easily overrun your life.
Steiny's Traditional Mettwurst
Scott and Tash Goldsmith and Paul Pozzan.
A sensor y Barossa experience not to be missed
Tell us a bit about your business... Steiny's is a 100% authentic Australian family business that uses small batch artisan crafting techniques to make exceptional quality mettwurst, bacon, flavoured sticks and beef jerky. Over the years the recipes have been transferred from one owner to the next ensuring that the integrity and flavour remain the same. Which family members work in the business, what is their role? Scott, my husband is directory/sales representative with myself as office/shop manager and brother Paul Pozzan our production manager. What are the strengths as a family business? We have an understanding of each other and know each other's strengths. We all work for the long term benefit of the business's successful future.
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Phone 0408 826 932 agrihaul@bigpond.net.au
DI S T I NC T I V E LY B A RO S S A Steiny's is a 100% South Australian authentic family business that uses small batch artisan crafting techniques to make exceptional quality mettwurst with a distinctive flavour that is all about the Barossa Valley. Made to delight, it is perfect with premium Australian wines. Red gum smoked
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The Lamberts, Kirk and Vanesa with son and daughter Sebastian and Juliette and Pam and Jim.
CTO (Chief Tasting Officer) and head gardener.) What is your most memorable experience to date? The arrival of our junior wine makers Sebastion and Juliette. What is your competitive advantage as a family business? We are committed to a shared vision and identity and can talk, discuss and disagree more openly and freely. What are the challenges of working with family? Always being on the same page. What are the strengths as a family business? See every day as an opportunity to make a positive difference somewhere or to someone’s life. Who or what inspires you to operate the business? Jim Lambert - Love and passion abounds in every aspect of his life.
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Craig Fenton, Joshua Fenton and Joshua Booth-Naylor. Which family members work in the business, what is their role?
Following in the footsteps of his father in 63 successful years of business, Craig is hands on - machine operator, truck driver, organiser, supervisor and repair man. Licensed as a general concreter foundation contractor but these days
try to limit myself to de-construct, civil, preparation and earthworks. 43 years combined experience, father and son business for the last 8 years. Joshua, my son, served his civil contractors apprenticeship with me and received two awards for excellence, one state and one federal. As a successful business, what advice could you give to other family businesses? Trust, co-operation and communication are the key with a fair bit of patience thrown in and a lot of give and take. What is your most memorable experience to date? Pouring a house slab behind the old Hutchins Hospital, Gawler on what was to be a fine sunny day when we recieved a 40mm of rain deludge. We worked to well after dark, 19 hours straight then finished the slab successfully the following day. Another 10 hours.
Barossa Real Estate
Peter Fairweather. What’s the history of your business? How did it begin?
As a market leader in the Barossa, Barossa Real Estate is an independent agency, proud of it’s, “Innovative, professional and progressive reputation.”
Peter Fairweather’s experience is invaluable before you sell, as his knowledge is undisputed. His commitment to the Barossa community has enabled the company to become a major sponsor of events, such as The Barossa Vintage Festival, local radio and sporting teams and community associations and projects. He can advise on price expectations and all aspects of presenting your home, business or winery for sale, ensuring time and money is spent effectively to achieve the most cost effective result. Founding Barossa Real Estate Pty Ltd in 1987, Peter has spent the last thirty plus years building Barossa Real Estate into a thriving local business as well as a trusted name within property for the region. Why choose us? With our staff living and working locally, we consider ourselves a group of enthusiastic locals who are heavily involved in the immediate community. This gives us tremendous insight into the local market.
We can move the earth for you!
Craig Fenton Contracting Commercial & Domestic
Serving the Barossa and surrounding rural district since 1986
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Rock Breaking | Hole Boring | Demolition Concrete Preparation | Retaining Walls Base Prep | Driveways | Septic & Soakage
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EXPERIENCE COUNTS Call us for an APPRAISAL today! Barossa Real Estate can help you, it is really easy, with our 3 step appraisal, here is how it’s done: STEP 1: Contact us at Barossa Real Estate phone 08 8563 3511 or email sold@barossarealestate.com.au STEP 2: As your local Real Estate expert we will arrange a time suitable to appraise your property or investment. STEP 3: After your appraisal, we will then come back to you with a presentation of what your home is worth and a market report of similar homes that have been sold in your area. This opportunity will give you an idea of what price your home may attract. This appraisal is totally free of charge and there is absolutely no obligation whatsoever.
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Vineyard Mates
The Vineyard Mates Team. VINEYARD MATES has been helping medium to large-sized vineyard owners be sustainable and successful since 2008. Whether they are dissatisfied with their current vineyard management and lack of results or simply want to maintain growth, we can help. What does your business provide? We specialize in vineyard management and operational solutions supporting Barossa vineyard owners to identify, plan and manage their vineyards in order
to produce and maintain quality wine grapes. There are many growers out there that need support in their vineyard and the right equipment to do the complete job. With great experience in this area, our services include grape harvesting, machine pruning, post knocking, rotary hoeing, irrigation, vineyard spraying and all aspects of vineyard management. Who or what inspires you to operate the business? Brett and Trina are very passionate about working in the vineyard. They strived to build a sustainable and successful business based in the Barossa Valley supporting growers and wineries to maintain their vineyards. They are constantly working towards sustainable solutions to improve productivity and efficiencies within their vineyard practises optimising the benefits that each vineyard input can extract.
VINEYARD MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS SOLUTIONS Contact Brett to discuss your vineyard needs 0412 473 649 / admin@vineyardmates.com
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Juncken Builders & Joinery building side to what we have today that is extremely modern machinery and facilities with dedicated and loyal staff. Which family members work in the business, what is their role?
WE’VE WORKED HARD TO BUILD OUR BUSINESS TO BECOME ONE OF THE MOST TRUSTED NAMES IN THE INDUSTRY. NOW ITS TIME TO BUILD WITH US.
Tracey Billing helps out with the payroll and administration when needed. Regan Billing is employed as an apprentice carpenter. What is your most memorable experience to date? Regan, Tracey, Jason and Tyler Billing. Tell us a bit about your business... Describe your role. Juncken Builders and Joinery currently employees 19 Staff. We are a locally based business servicing the Barossa and Mid North area. We specialise in a range of Commercial, Industrial and Domestic Projects along with all types of Joinery work ranging from Solid Timber Windows and Doors to custom made Kitchens. What’s the history of your business? How did it begin? Juncken Builders and Joinery started in 2016 when myself and wife, Tracey bought the Building and Joinery side from CO Juncken Builders and relocated to 4 Kalimna Rd Nuriootpa. We steadily improved the joinery workshop and
This would have to be by far the new Barossa Community Helpers Building located on Murray St, Nuriootpa. With this project we employed all local trades and suppliers to help make this a locally built project. The response from the client on handover was overwhelming to see. Their new premises is first class and to see them enjoying the large warehouse and office area is extremely satisfying. This is one project that I will remember. Who or what inspires you to operate the business? In business the people that inspire me are the clients. To see their reaction when handing over a new addition or a new kitchen and knowing that your team has completed this for them. Staff is a another key to a successful business and without loyal and dedicated staff it would be hard to be in business.
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Nuriootpa Chicken Centre free-range chickens using a traditional recipe. This helps to achieve a succulent and flavoursome product that has a genuine following for customers who appreciate the quality of flavour. In more recent years, Amira has valueadded to the business through the introduction of traditional, Mediterranean cuisine. Amira and Kamiel Hamzy What's the history of your business? How did it begin?
Following her passion to prepare the foods that she loves to make, the business continues to be re-invented to appeal to an even wider customer base.
Nuriootpa Chicken Centre was founded in
What separates your business from the next?
the shop as a deli.
We’re famous for the freshness, quality and variety of food that we offer. Together, we proudly prepare everything on-site daily with our own hands. It really is a labour of love, but we wouldn’t have it any other way.
1989 when Kamiel’s father (Fred) operated Kamiel soon joined him in the family business followed later by wife, Amira.
Which family members work in the business, what is their role?
Today, the shop is operated by Kamiel and Amira Hamzy. Together, they lovingly prepare a large range of fresh salads,
beautifully seasoned hot chickens and
Mediterranean cuisine to complement their extensive menu.
For more than two decades, Kamiel
has been famously seasoning fresh,
Who or what inspires you to operate the business? Our loyal customers are a daily inspiration to us. We pride ourselves on the comfort of our surrounds, the quality of the food and we genuinely like to offer our customers a unique experience. It is our tradition to aim to provide the highest level of satisfaction.
Indulge your senses on a discovery of lively flavours from the
TAKEAWAY | DINE IN | CATERING Now serving local beer, wine & cider Open Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 8.30pm 8562 3110 57 Murray Street, Nuriootpa www.nuriootpachickencentre.com.au
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Gibson Wines
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Kelly, Kim, Charlotte and the grandchildren help out on event days such as our Sunday Funday and Gourmet weekend. What is your most memorable experience to date?
Our first customer and the latest customer. What is your competitive advantage as a family business?
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As a successful business, what advice could you give to other family businesses?
Breakfast at 9am followed by all day lunch Food by Andre’s Cucina & Polenta Bar Music by Cousin Leonard accompanied by Cloudy & Gian
Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th September 9am - 5pm
Giving personal family service as a family that works for love...not money!
Rob and Anne Gibson of Gibson Wines. Which family members work in the business, what is their role? Rob and Anne Gibson are owners/ Directors of Gibson Wines with Adam Fiegert, Operations Manager.
Watch your cash flow and think about the future.
Great wine, warm fires, marquee for comfort, gardens and lawn Come meet the family
How do you manage your work/family life balance?
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Always be sure that there is a holiday booked.
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Kevin Bartsch, Erica Bartsch, Tom and Kristee Semmler and Daniel Bartsch.
What’s the history of your business? How did it begin? Barossa Nursery has proudly been a part of the Barossa Experience since 1951. From its humble beginnings - my Grandfather started Barossa Nursery by growing and supplying seedlings to local florists and stores and slowly but surely we have grown into what you see today. What is your most memorable experience to date? Winning South Australia’s Best Group Garden Centre 2014 followed by the
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National Best Group Garden Centre for 2014. Unfortunately these awards no longer take place, but it was great to be recognized for all our hard work and passion in the industry. What are the strengths as a family business? Daniel and I have grown up in this business. From weeding jobs in our school holidays to running the business today. We’ve worked our way up the ladder, experienced and celebrated all the achievements and hardships as a family. This business and plants are in our blood. Seeing this business grow has given us amazing first hand experience, we have a great understanding and are able to support each others roles. I hear my mum often say to people, “it’s a great honour to work with your kids”, but I think it’s been a great honour for us to work with our parents and have them share their extensive knowledge and passion for this industry with us.
(08) 8562 2288
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24/7 EMERGENCY GLASS REPAIRS What are the challenges of working with family? Juggling family and business is not easy. Our children are still quiet young. Being flexible is a key to making it all work somehow.
Hannah, Nicole Cara and Jerome Semmler. Photo by For ABEL Photgraphy. We are a locally owned and operated family business that proudly offers quality workmanship and the latest products and designs for all glazing. Barossa Glass provide a professional approach to individual and custom needs servicing work places, new homes, buildings and extensions. We specialise in energy efficient glass, double glazing, mirrors, shower screens, kitchen splashbacks, glass etching, pool fences and balustrades.
As parents and business partners we often find ourselves on complete different pages, yet together running an extremely strong team in our business and at home.
Things change daily and it is one continuous learning curve.
What are the strengths as a family business?
Strengths in a family run business I believe would be the drive and passion that comes within. Our children keep us focused and other families that are also in business remind us how important it is to support local businesses.
• Glass kitchen splashbacks • Shower screens & mirrors • Glass pool fences & balustrades • Energy efficient glass • Glass cut to size
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jerome@barossaglass.com.au www.barossaglass.com.au Unit 1/29 Magnolia Street, Tanunda
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Water Quality & Pumping Solutions water treatment installation. During the past seven years it has acquired the relevant plant and equipment required for the installation and maintenance of bore pumps and pipework. The pump side of the business has grown substantially with the supply and installation of multiple bore pumps throughout the Barossa and mid-north regions, commercial and residential pumps, transfer pumps, commercial pump sets and web-based monitoring and control systems. WQ&PS are the number one dealer in South Australia for Franklin Electric, the pioneers of the submersible motor and a worldwide leader in pump design and manufacture. The company was founded by Lindsay Browne following his tenure of 10 years as a contractor and employee of a Barossa-based irrigation business. Connor Browne, Mat Wilson, Lindsay Browne, Aedan Browne & Josh Kerr. What’s the history of your business? In 2012 Water Quality & Pumping Solutions commenced business operations servicing both retail and commercial customers mainly in the irrigation sector. As the company name suggests, the aim of the business was to become
more involved in the areas of water quality and the installation and maintenance of pumping equipment. To this end WQ&PS have grown to include the construction of winery waste water treatment plants, desalination plants and filtration systems as well as UV and magnetic
Recognising the need for a locally based company that specialised in water treatment and pumping equipment as its main focus rather than a side line to the business, Lindsay founded WQ&PS. Water is a precious resource and treating it so it can be utilised for a meaningful purpose makes good economic and environmental sense.
Which family members work in the business, what is their role?
As the business grew Lindsay’s youngest son, Aedan joined the company as a school-based trainee attaining qualifications in Certificate II and III in Water Operations, specialising in Water Treatment. Another of Lindsay’s sons, Connor has also joined the family business. Connor had also been previously involved in the irrigation industry for the past 10 years both here in the Barossa and W.A. In 2017, Mat Wilson joined the company. Mat has been involved in the irrigation industry for around 12 years both in the Barossa and Adelaide. In addition, the company has also employed another trainee, Josh Kerr. Josh will also be completing Certificate III in Water Operations specialising in Water Industry Treatment.
What’s your motto as a business operator?
Lindsay states, “I don’t profess to know everything about moving water or treating it, that’s why I work closely with engineers and professionals who do. Coupled with our operational and hands-on experience, we make a formidable team.”
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ü ON SITE SERVICE ü FULLY EQUIPPED WORKSHOP
ü Pressure & Bore Pumps ü Irrigation ü Filtration ü Desalination & Waste Water Plants AVAILABLE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS A WEEK www.wqps.com.au
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Office National Barossa the business. Their sons Darcy and Isaac are currently attending University. Darcy is undertaking a Teaching degree and Isaac a Graphic Design degree, they also work on a part time basis in the business on some Saturday mornings and in peak periods as well where required.
Anthony and Joanne Semmler. Office National Barossa has evolved into a comprehensive digital solutions provider to Barossa Valley businesses and beyond. As authorised dealers for Canon, Ricoh, Epson and Brother business machines we have the expertise to provide advanced scanning and workflow solutions to help businesses become more efficient, productive and ultimately increase profitability. In addition we are experts in the field of ergonomic furniture fit outs for every office environment. Being part of a large national buying group in Office National, we have access to the largest range of high quality office furniture for every business. Which family members work in the business, what is their role? Joanne and Anthony Semmler are owners and directors of Office National Barossa. Anthony’s role is general manager and Joanne manages the service division of
Which family members work in the business, what is their role? There are two families in the business, the James family and the Woodards family. Both families have had a long association together in the insurance industry, one as a broker and the other as an insurer. These two families combine to bring an unrivalled knowledge and over 90 years’ experience in the insurance industry. Kerrie holds the role of Corporate Account Executive, servicing our major clients. Shaun (senior account executive) specialises in complex and large farms. John is the operations manager, overlooking the day to day running of the business. John’s son, Ben and wife, Brigitte recently joined the team and assist in the daily processing and customer service.
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What are the strengths as a family business? We are the second generation of a proud family owned business that has been part of the region and community for well over 20 years. Our business is continually evolving to assist the growth of all the businesses we support. Who or what inspires you to operate the business? Our desire is to assist and be part of the growth of everyone of our clients so we can all be successful in this beautiful region. What’s your motto as a business operator? It’s in our tagline – ‘Above and Beyond’. We want to help our customers’ businesses expand and flourish, while also training and supporting our great team of employees to broaden their skills within our business and contribute to the wider community. Essentially, we want to add value to the lives of everyone within our circle of influence.
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Kerrie Woodards and John James with (back): Sam Hood, Alex Reincke, Jack Miles and Shaun Woodards.
Proudly helping local businesses succeed for more than 25 years
Along with two families, the other key staff involved in running the business are Alex (senior account executive), specialising in complex and placement of risks. Jack, who oversees our Business Insurance portfolio, and Sam who looks after the Home, Contents and Private Motor portfolio and marketing. What is your most memorable experience to date? Whilst claims are not often talked about as a memorable experience, we pride ourselves in handling claims from the most minor to the extreme and complex. Which is really when you need your broker the most. On a more individual note, this year John, our operations manager won the Community Broker Network Authorised Broker of the Year award. This was a fantastic result in such a short period of time for John, highlighting what he brings to the business. What is your competitive advantage as a family business? We have the benefit of being a small, tight knit team who work well together. Being in a small office means that we are on top of the main issues that we face as an industry. What’s your motto as a business operator? Our newly released mission statement and who we are “your local insurance professionals, protecting you for your today and tomorrow”.
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Barossa Renovations
Aaron, Caroline, Grant and Jarrod Wodson.
Tell us a bit about your business... Describe your role. We are the Barossa’s ‘one stop shop’ for all home renovation needs... With an impressive local showroom to assist with ideas and selections, we also offer all tiling supplies to the trades from glues, grouts and tiling tools to waterproofing, tile trims and more. Which family members work in the business, what is their role? Caroline is Project Manager and Grant is Building Supervisor. Aaron is the
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Showroom and Warehouse Manager and Jarrod is an apprentice builder with his father. As a successful business, what advice could you give to other family businesses? We are just one of many local family businesses in the region and for that reason we believe it’s so important to support other local businesses too. If we all support each other by using each others services, we are building our local economy. What are the strengths as a family business? Working with your family makes it feel less like a job. It really doesn’t feel like a chore to come to work everyday. Everyone is 100% committed to the business and the model works well. Everyone plays their role and at the end of the day you know when ‘push comes to shove’, you can rely on your team to get the job done. What’s your motto as a business owner? Customer service comes first and we strive to provide the best!
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0427 633 440 barossarenovations.com.au 61 Basedow Road, Tanunda Find us on Facebook BLD193358
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Country Air & Electrical
Which family members work in the business, what is their role?
Your Daikin Specialists
Mike and Travis offer services to Domestic, Commercial and Industrial, electrical installations and repairs. Supply and install air conditioning including service and repairs.
Inverter Technology • Hi Wall Splits • Ducted Systems
Helen does the administrative duties, air conditioning quotes and finance.
Tell us a bit about your business... Describe your role.
Country Air & Electrical is a family owned business since 1982 starting out as an Electrical Contractor and then in 1997 started with Air Conditioning. Business partners Helen and Michael Zeunert employed their son Travis 20 years ago.
Travis’s wife Demelza has started learning the administrative duties.
For all your Air Conditioning and Electrical Requirements contact Mike or Helen
As a successful business, what advice could you give to other family businesses? Be honest and up front.
What does your business provide?
We provide local service and support.
Your job starts and finishes with us from checking out jobs to quoting to doing the work.
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Wednesday mornings have never tasted so good.
In a family business you are able to make your own decisions on the future of the business and can choose to do the duties that each family member specialises in.
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What are the strengths as a family business? Working in a family business provides the
Each generation has had the opportunity to build the family business further than what it was when they commenced work there themselves. What does your business provide?
In addition to printing and publishing The Leader each week, our business also has a full commercial printing operation where we produce a variety of work ranging from flyers, business cards, photo reprints from the newspaper, pullup banners, corflute signs, stickers and other marketing material. .
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Mt. Pleasant Butcher
Specialising in Mettwurst, ham, bacon and smoked meats. What does your business provide? Provides retail, wholesale, contract butchering of pigs, beef, lamb and goat and a supplier of mettwurst all over Australia.
Come and 'meat' your local, Pleasant, country butcher SPECIALISING IN: mettwurst • ham • bacon • smoked meats Award winning mettwurst, small goods & sausages
How do you manage your work/family life balance? Family come first, Katie and myself are a blended family with 10 children.
Tell us a bit about your business... Describe your role. I am the director of Jimmy the Butch Pty Ltd: Country Butcher Shop.
We are able to do this as we have the best staff who support and back us 100 percent.
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Just because we own a very busy business our children shouldn’t miss out on holidays and we always follow them in their sports.
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Barossa Clothing
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Chateau Dorrien
Vic, Monica, Jeanette, Ray & Levi.
Tell us a bit about your business & it’s history. Chateau Dorrien is a small family owned business, our name is synonymous with warm Honey Meads, Liqueurs & Fortifieds. Over 34 years we have faced many challenges, due to perseverance, hard work and the popularity of our Speciality products we run a very successful Cellar Door in the heart of the Barossa. We’re open 7 days for tastings & sales , 10 am till 5.00 pm. We started from humble wine making beginnings in the old cellar behind the Stockwell Pub in the late 70s. In a huge leap of faith my late husband Fernando Martin and l purchased the iconic Seppelts property at Dorrien midway between Nuri and Tanunda. After opening the doors in 1985 Chateau Dorrien soon became a well
known tourist hotspot for visitors from all over the world. We had markets , petanque courts, a restaurant with a licensed bar, souvenirs and a Heritage Gallery. So many fond memories. Our focus now is to continue producing wonderful , quality Mead Liqueurs, Fortifieds and Wines. The family is looking forward to an exciting future. Which family members work in the business, what is their role? I will always love catching up with friends and customers on busy weekends, but my primary role these days is running the business from behind the scenes. My son Ray is our wine and liqueur maker operating from our production facility at Twin Valley Estate in Lyndoch. My son Vic, grandson Levi along with, almost family, Monica, are the welcoming faces at Chateau Dorrien Cellar Door. I also have four other grandchildren born in Tanunda so who knows what the future holds? With family in business when a job needs doing you just switch hats and get on with it. There is never a dull moment. You are welcome to visit us personally or have a look at our website. You can also follow us on Instagram and facebook. All of our products are Cellar Door only , online or by phone.
CHATEAU DORRIEN
9 Seppeltsfield Rd, Tanunda • 8562 2850 www.chateaudorrien.com.au • Open 7 days 10.00am - 5.00pm
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Truro Agencies
Grace, Kristy, Daryl, Ollie and Charlie Sherwood.
Tell us a bit about your business.. Describe your role.
Truro Agencies is a family owned second generation business based on Rural and Farm supplies. Over many years a strong customer base has been built on the business’ focus of supply, installation and service of Wool Shearing and Pressing equipment in an area that stretches far outside a normal local customer base.
Which family members work in the business, what is their role? Taking over from Daryl’s parents Robert and Rosie, Kristy and Daryl manage and run Truro Agencies.
Robert still continues to help with the Woolpress service side of the business and Kristy’s dad, Trevor also works a couple days a week in the shop, along with other staff members Donna Lehmann and Linda Doecke.
For All Your Rural Needs
What is your most memorable experience to date? Watching and listening to our three children add their own ‘sales pitch’ to conversations when they are here occasionally on Saturday mornings. Kristy remembers her son Charlie, at the time had only just started school, heard a customer ask for a bag of dog food, then proceeded to ask the customer if he needed any of the dog treats we had hanging near the counter. It surprises her how observant the kids are of their surroundings. What is your competitive advantage as a family business? As a family business customers understand that we are going to do all we can to provide great service as our expertise and local knowledge makes a real difference. We make sure to give the right advice and products to suit what is needed to get the job done. What does your business provide? Our business being mainly rural merchandise crosses over from supplying basic farming consumables to larger equipment like Woolpresses and sheep handlers. We are a diverse store that stocks a range of Laucke Stock Feeds and popular brands of pet food. Truro Agencies also sell Ride On Mowers and power equipment such as brushcutters and chainsaws, pumps and irrigation supplies and some general hardware lines.
WEMS PTY LTD
• Agriculture • Shearing • Power Equipment • Mowers • Farming • Safety Equipment • Clothing and Boots • General Hardware ...and so much more!
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continue to keep active in their business, whilst daughters Leah Haseldine and Cassie Kerin get on with the day-to-day running of the accounts, administration and internal sales. Daniel Haseldine is Operations Manager and Fabrication Co-Ordinator, with Cassie’s husband, James Kerin, recently joining us as our Area Sales Manager and Workshop Assistant.
THE EXPERT TEAM AT WEMS
What is your most memorable experience to date? Back: Bruce McGregor, Daniel Haseldine and James Kerin. Middle: Erica McGregor and Leah Haseldine. Front: Cassie Kerin. What’s the history of your business? How did it begin? Bruce and Erica originally began the story of WEMS with Leo Nielsen, from whom they later purchased his half. Starting out on Stockwell Road, Angaston, with a small office and workshop, WEMS were predominantly doing on-site installations. It didn’t take long before our capabilities outgrew the location and we moved to our current site on Sturt Highway, Nuriootpa. We are now set up with a trade outlet as well as large workshop, offering multiple solutions – fabricated or off the shelf items – for our customers. Wems has continued to grow and are looking forward to celebrating 20 years in business. Which family members work in the business, what is their role? Bruce and Erica McGregor own WEMS and
We’ve been involved in a considerable amount of the Wolf Blass expansions over the years, installing many kilometres of wine lines, and we’re proud of the relationship we have built with them. Another project we embarked on more recently was a Lettuce Harvester for Rainbow Fresh at Lewiston.
This was a substantial sized project with the end product being a “one of a kind” lettuce harvester, designed and fabricated specifically to suit our customers needs. What are the strengths as a family business? We work hard on having great customer service and the satisfaction of our customers but we also strive to create a great culture where everyone contributes. As a family unit, we all work towards continuing to grow WEMS but know that all of our employees have important roles in our business and that succeeding as a team is what keeps us strong.
With our innovative approach to design and a commitment to excellent customer service, we offer tailor-made winery equipment to suit your needs
181 Sturt Highway, Nuriootpa | 8568 8000 www.wems.com.au | sales@wems.com.au
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Saxony Building director, building supervisor and project manager. Luke's wife Lisa is also codirector, she has a diploma in interior design, manages accounts and all office duties. Russell Doecke is Luke's cousin, he is our builder and onsite manager. We also have Liam Peel our carpenter, who technically isn't a family member but we are passionate about our employees being treated like part of our extended Saxony Building family. Luke and Lisa Doecke What's the history of your business? How did it begin?
Our passion for the building industry began 20 years ago when Luke first worked for a family business in construction. Overtime his knowledge and experience in the industry grew as did his desire to turn people's building dreams into a reality. After building many homes for himself and others, he decided to begin his own building company. This is where Saxony Building was created. The name Saxony pays homage to Luke's family heritage who migrated to Australia from Saxony in Germany.
Which family members work in the business, what is their role? We have Luke Doecke who is the co-
How do you manage your work/family life balance?
We love what we do so it's not hard to spend extra hours working and realistically work/ family life balance often doesn't exist. What we do know is that we aim to invest 100% of our attention to what we are doing at that time. If that is working in our business then that is where our energy goes and when it is family time we solely focus on our children and family. We try to avoid blending the two and quite often that means late nights working so that we can have family time too. What's your motto as a business operator?
shop... But this “helping” usually turns into a game of footy in amongst the landscape supplies followed by catching up on their Netflix episodes in the office. What is your competitive advantage as a family business?
A diverse range of products all under one roof and our strong customer service values. What are the strengths as a family business?
Tell us a bit about your business... Describe your role. Valley Enterprises supplies the Barossa with Rural/Farm produce, stock and companion animal feeds and supplements. We also offer Loam Sand & Metal for professional trades through to domestic gardens, a wide range of Bremick hardware (screws/ nails etc) and we also focus on equine supplies which includes transport both locally and interstate with our purpose built trucks. Which family members work in the business, what is their role?
Nicole is great moral support for me (Tyson) and also can be seen in store keeping the showroom clean & tidy. Jye & Nate can be seen on saturdays and school holidays helping out around the
We’re your local custom new home, extension & renovation specialist. For a free building consultation call Luke on : 0403 801 990
saxonybuilding.com.au • BLD 284352
In our business our priority is treating each home as if it were our own. We take so much pride in the projects that we complete and we are invested from the very beginning. Each project is a team/ family effort from builder, client, tradesmen and suppliers. Great things are achieved when we work together.
Valley Enterprises
The Gordon Family: Nicole, Nate, Jye and Tyson.
LOOKING TO BUILD A CUSTOM DESIGNED HOME?
We believe the strength of family business is that the customer is dealing with a family who appreciates the end user supporting their business. By having independence of operations, you aren’t dictated to by a corporate body. this allows for a friendly, happy and honest environment for our customers.
B U I L D I N G Barossa, Gawler & Light regions
ALL YOUR RURAL SOLUTIONS
UNDER ONE ROOF!
• Rural Fencing • Equine Supplies • Horse Transport (local & interstate) • Crop Chemical
• Stock Feeds & Suppliments • Animal Feeds & Accessories • Landscape Supplies (loam, sand & metal)
What does your business provide?
Rural fencing, stock feeds and supplements, companion animal feeds and accessories, equine supplies, horse transport (local & interstate), landscape supplies (loam, sand & metal), crop chemical (viticulture & broadacre) and hardware.
What’s your motto as a business operator? “Locals Supporting Locals” is a motto that couldn’t be more accurate when dealing with an independant, family owned business.
free barossa delivery (Tanunda, Nuriootpa, Angaston & Greenock) (excluding loam, sand & metal supplies)
63 Basedow rd, Tanunda
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Craig, Peita, Kane & Connor Johnson. Absent: Di Johnson. Tell us a bit about your business... Describe your role. CSJ Electrical is an Electrical contractor business. We specialise in the residential, commercial and industrial industries.
Anything from small like changing smoke alarms to more complex challenging projects like new fit outs, switchboards, upgrades and maintenance, just to name a few. Having such a great team of electricians that work well together allows us to provide our customers the best end result. What are the challenges of working with family? There are plenty of challenges working with your family. The main one would have to be that work issues can easily be taken home. It can also be difficult when we all want annual leave at the same time. How do you manage your work/family life balance? Managing a great work/life balance has it's moments and can be challenging, especially when the kids are sick. It does help having that flexibility if needed. On the other side it is also very rewarding and uplifting. Communication and time management between everyone plays a big part on how we get through it.
Austek Roofing
John Baldwin Jnr, Jyakin, John Baldwin Snr and Royston Baldwin. Austek Roofing (SA) is a professional roof contracting service with over five decades of experience in the building industry. As a family-owned and operated business, we take pride in keeping your family’s roof in good condition. Our services include re-roofing old homes, new roofing, replacing gutters and down pipes, restoring your tiled roof or any minor repairs your roof needs. We are a family company, and that’s how we’re able to deliver quality, made-to-measure
products at low prices. We will come to you to discuss your roofing needs and give you an accurate quote on the same day. At Austek Roofing (SA), we use only Australian products, including Colorbond BlueScope steel. All work comes with a tradesman guarantee, which means peace of mind for you, your family and our contractors. Austek Roofing (SA) proudly offers full gutter replacements on your home when cleaning or repair is no longer a long-term solution. What is your competitive advantage as a family business? As a family business, being run from our own premises, we do not have the overheads of larger companies and franchises, therefore we can keep our pricing at a more reasonable cost to clients, rather than needing large profits. Also, as each of the directors has actively put on roofs as licensed tradesmen, they know exactly what is required when quoting for jobs, rather than just being general salesmen.
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