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BAMBI ENTERPRISES – FROM GARAGE TO GLOBAL SUCCESS

Not much for Coast in State Budget Gosford Council ushers in new era of leadership Stevens Group to start work on Narara subdivision

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Entrance 14 Filtered water business sold 14 Finding sports events online 15 Local Scotsman invests in Gosford City Centre

7 Gosford Council ushers in new leadership era

15 Edogawa Rotarians visit Gosford

8 Who will join Business Excellence Awards alumni?

17 Chicken processing company buys at North Wyong

8 2013 Awards Winners now Finalists in Telstra Business Awards

22 Award wage increase – What do I do?

9 Stevens Group to start work on Narara subdivision

22 Turning your service into a product

10 Central Coast Community College transforms for the future 10 Aldi set to open a Lake Haven Shopping Centre 11 Electric bike retailer happy at Long Jetty 11 Wyong Council secures airport and employment lands 12 Obituary – Kerrie Guest 12 Great news for small business 13 Julie Goodwin opens cooking school in Gosford

16 Positive talks in Canberra

22 Robson Partners innovate with XERO 23 What the Central Coast got from the NSW Budget

Regular features 6 Edgar Adams’ Editorial

Not much for Coast in State Budget 14 Business Briefs 17 Property Reports 20 Commercial Industrial Properties for sale / lease 21 Prestige Property Report 22 Business Tips

13 National Tier 1 ranking for busy Pacific Link

25 Events Calender

14 New owners for surf shop at The

26 Funny Business.

Contact

25 Eating Out

Front cover: Peter and Janita Witney

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Bambi Enterprises – from garage to global success 35 YEARS IN business and just getting stronger, Bambi Enterprises is proof that a great product, entrepreneurial flair, hard work, passion and a few other key ingredients can transform an interest into a strong, sustainable business. Managing Director of the family owned and operated manufacturing business Peter Witney credits “liking what you do” as the number one prerequisite for business success. In fact, if it weren’t for the ‘fun factor’, Mr Witney could still be part of the profession in which he was working before starting the business. To understand why, it pays to know how the Bambi story unfolded.

The story began in the late 70’s when Witney, like so many Central Coast residents, was commuting to Sydney for work as a commercial accountant. The first spark of the Bambi business idea was ignited in 1979 while Witney was working with a company that manufactured lambswool car seat covers. He observed three things about the manufacturing process – it was relatively simple, it appealed to him as something he could enjoy, and it produced a lot of offcuts. So Witney decided to salvage the lambswool offcuts and take them home at the end of each working week. Known for his entrepreneurial spirit, it came as no surprise to family and friends when Witney and his wife Janita began transforming the offcuts into lambswool baby car seat covers from the garage of their Tascott home.

As demand for the product grew, local

Bambi Enterprises CEO, Ross Stuart with Peter Witney stitchers were contracted to assist, materials were purchased as opposed to being salvaged from off-cuts, and what began as a weekend hobby quickly turned into a growing national business venture.

Witney credits the early success of the business to Janita who juggled raising four young children and managing the household with running the business while he continued to work in Sydney. “Bambi would simply not have happened without her,” he says. In fact it was Janita who singlehandedly secured the national Target account after making a trip to the retail giant’s headquarters in Melbourne to pitch their baby seat covers to the buying team. This was the impetus the Witneys needed to move out of the garage and into a factory. And so Bambi Enterprises was born.

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Evolving with ever changing consumer demand As the market drew away from lambswool baby car seat covers towards lower priced, vibrantly printed seat covers, Witney knew it was time to rethink the business’ core product.

“I’ve always followed where the business and the profits are,” he says. “As the Chinese took over the manufacture of car seat covers we moved more and more into bedding.” Ironically now Bambi Enterprises is exporting their bedding products to China. The company kicked off the evolution into bedding products with a range of woollen under blankets. But despite producing a high quality product, there was little consumer interest until, as luck would have it, a well-known television personality began advertising a New Zealand woollen under blanket. Almost overnight, the phones started ringing and they were inundated with orders.

The next turning point in Bambi Enterprises’ evolution came when Witney made a submission to Harvey Norman at the time when the chain was just launching its manchester range.

Bambi submitted a new washable woollen quilt and, despite scepticism that their product wouldn’t sell due to its high quality and price tag, it was an instant hit with Harvey Norman’s clientele. Fast forward fifteen years and Harvey Norman remains one of Bambi Enterprises’ best clients. In fact the two companies share a great mutual respect. Bambi Enterprises has won numerous Harvey Norman Supplier of the Year Awards and Witney openly praises Harvey Norman for being one of the few major national retailers that genuinely supports Australian manufacturers.

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Today the Witneys employ around 30 staff and supply a full range of bedding products for bedding specialist retailers, who are now their core buyers. The manufacturing side of the business has gradually reduced over the years from 100% to about 40% today.

Passionate about innovation, Witney places a great emphasis on research and ongoing product development. Bambi has continued to move with consumer demand and the company takes pride in evolving its range, especially in the area of renewable, eco friendly and anti-allergy fibres. Bambi has also successfully developed markets in New Zealand, Korea and China (their main international market due to the Chinese people’s love of Australian wool). The company recently appointed a distributor in China who is contracted to purchase a quarter of a million dollars worth of product annually.

A true family affair The Witneys have four children, three of whom who are actively involved in Bambi Enterprises. Their eldest daughter Louise is a teacher/psychologist, Greg is Operations Manager, Emma is Assistant Operations Manager and Tim is Sales Manager. But the family connection at Bambi Enterprises

The Witney Team: Operations Manager Greg, Peter, Assistant Operations Manager Emma and Sales Manager Tim doesn’t end there. Emma’s husband Ian works in despatch and logistics, while Louise’s husband Kevin installs patterns for the quilting machines.

In terms of a succession plan, Witney says it is a work in progress. While admitting to being ready to slow down, he still comes to the office four days a week. “When you run a business it’s hard to let go of the risk,” he says.

Peter Witney’s top tips for business success • Love what you do.

• Always strive for quality products and exceptional service.

• Ongoing research and development to stay ahead of product innovations and market trends.

• Be persistent, sometimes you pick up business by just being there.

Expansion plans Bambi Enterprises has grown to the point where the company has outgrown its current premises at West Gosford. They have opened a warehouse in Perth to take the immediate pressure off and are currently investigating potential sites at Somersby that are large enough to house a facility that’s twice the size of their current factory.

• Have your finger on the financial pulse of the business at all times. “Being an accountant has definitely been one of the keys to our business success.”

• Build strong great relationships with your buyers.

• Listen carefully to what your retailers and their customers want and follow through by delivering it.

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EDITORIAL

Edgar Adams discusses local issues

Not much for Coast in State Budget

Thanks to the performance of our 3 Amigos the former Member for Wyong, David Harris, has thrown his hat in the ring and the ALP has endorsed him. Why not?

He was a very good local member and in just one term achieved more than his predecessor did in nearly 20 years.

Harris will walk in and while he will be in Opposition he will be a strong voice for Wyong as well as the region.

This month our Cover Story is about a family business started in a garage at home 35 years ago by Peter and Jacinta Witney.

Its a great story of a local business that has prospered through thick and thin due to hard work, passion and sound business practices.

As with all our cover stories this year there is a lesson for all of us in it.

Last month our Cover Story featured Kerrie Guest, until recently Managing Director of Walker Bros. Sawmills Pty Ltd. It was a story about, family values, commitment to the business she inherited – a responsibility she took very seriously, strong management principles and resilience. She was also an advocate for the industry she worked in.

Kerrie Guest died on the 17th June after a long illness. We were privileged to talk to her only a few weeks earlier.

We asked John Halkett an international advocate in the forest industry and respected in the timber industry in Australia to write an Obituary to Kerrie Guest who he knew quite well over many years.

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LAST MONTH’S STATE Budget was all about Western Sydney with billions flowing into a raft of projects at the expense of the Central Coast and makes one wonder about the Baird Government’s commitment to our region.

We may have voted for the 3 Amigos who are now in hot water with the ICAC but that was because the previous government was on the nose and the local Libs threw a huge and unnecessary amount of money into their campaign. We now know how they got it!

Meanwhile, the roads budget is mostly for continuation of work already started plus 2 new projects at Terrigal and Warnervale (total $20 million), some for planning the widening of Pacific Highway from Narara to Ourimbah and through Wyong, new school buildings at Point Clare, $2.7 for redevelopment of Gosford Hospital (somewhere along the line $350 million for Gosford over the next number of years was left for the Health Minister to announce at a future time but this was quite obscure) and a few dollars for a Renal Dialysis unit at Long Jetty Hospital.

And that’s all folks. Unless there other bits hidden away, to be announced in the lead up to the Election.

All other funding attributed to the region is simply smoke and mirrors. (Read the Minister’s Media Release on Page 23.)

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GENERAL NEWS

Gosford Council ushers in new leadership era GOSFORD COUNCIL HAS welcomed three leading senior local government directors on board as part of its revamped executive leadership team.

Council’s Chief Executive Officer Paul Anderson has been joined by the new Director of Governance and Planning Danielle Dickson, Director of Community Growth Judy Jaeger and Director of Construction and Operations Stan Antczak.

“Earlier this year we agreed on a new organisational structure that is designed to help create a long-term sustainable future for Council,” Anderson said. “This included a major recruitment drive to make sure we have the very best senior executives setting the direction for our region and driving change throughout our organisation.

“All three bring with them years of best practice and knowledge from other councils and organisations, and I’m confident they will provide a significant boost for this Council and the community. I’ve already tasked them with helping us bring in a new era of internal and external service delivery standards, including better business practices for our organisation and customer service for our community.”

Following eight months as Council’s Director of Environment and Planning, Danielle Dickson now accepts additional responsibility by heading up the newly created Governance and Planning Directorate, which includes development, compliance, corporate and city planning, and governance and business services.

“I welcome the opportunity to continue

L-R: Stan Antczak, Judy Jaeger, Paul Anderson, Danielle Dickson and Janine McKenzie delivering great initiatives with Council that will revolutionise our relationship with the community. In particular, the one-stop online portal for planning and development services, with stage one due to be launched in July,” Dickson said. “Making sure the region and our community are supported by long-term, sustainable and coordinated planning is something I am also very passionate about, and with the help of the new leadership team and our staff I’m sure we can deliver it.”

Judy Jaeger comes to Council following eight years as a senior manager at

Newcastle City Council and will lead the new Community Growth Directorate, which includes libraries, community and economic development, and corporate business operations.

Stan Antczak joins Council from a senior role with Queensland’s Local Government Infrastructure Services organisation to oversee the new Construction and Operations Directorate, which includes construction planning and management, and the operation of water, sewerage, road and waste assets.

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Who will join Business Excellence Awards alumni?

ENTRIES HAVE CLOSED, judging is near completion, trophies are being tempered, certificates are being printed and the final creative piece has been added to the gala programme. Who will win in 2014 and join our Central Coast Business Excellence Awards alumni?

The Coasts leading manufacturers have enjoyed huge success at these Awards but can they continue that trend or will another industry come to the fore? The IT segment is growing, retail services have shown a strong resilience in a tough market and organisers have received a more diverse entry list.

Kerry Ruffels of Centre Stage Events and organizer of the Awards said “Our theme this year is an extension of our ‘Engage.

Grow. Celebrate.’ from 2013. We want our businesses to ‘Think Bright. Shining Lights.

One Night’. Our finalists are those businesses that have been thinking brightest, resulting in them becoming our Shining Lights, and together we celebrate their ongoing success on One Night.”

The 4th Annual Central Coast Business Excellence Awards are being held in the Grand Ballroom, Crowne Plaza, Terrigal on Saturday 16 August.

Kerry Ruffels added “we have an idyllic venue, a wonderful group of key sponsors and partners led by Coast Star Motors and CCBR and we have thirteen awards of excellence in addition to business of the year and a life time achievement award.” Ruffels added, “The Awards always produce a few surprises and we expect 2014 to be no different. Very

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few guests had heard of Wiggle & Giggle prior to last year’s event and now we get reports of where their W & G car was last seen!”

Somersby based Bub’s Customs was another surprise winner and the Harley Davidson specialists put their stamp on the 2012 event.

The Awards also showcases some of the Central Coast’s finest young musical talent and it is here that the highly acclaimed duo of Rod McCormack and Gina Jefferies provide their own piece of excellence. Rod and Gina have introduced us to some outstanding performers who have literally stole the show.

A sell-out audience is expected and tickets are available by contacting Kerry Ruffels on 0410 494999 or kerry@ccbea.com.

2013 Awards Winners now Finalists in Telstra Business Awards After taking out the Service Excellence Award at last year’s Central Coast Business Excellence Awards Wiggle and Giggle Music have been nominated as a Finalist in the 2014 Telstra Business Awards in the Micro Business Category.

Wiggle and Giggle Music provides interactive, fun and engaging music classes for babies and children up to five years old.

Christina and Darren Jones combined their skills and music qualifications in childcare and business to establish Wiggle and Giggle Music six years ago.

With a focus on customer service and enhancing the client experience the Jones’

Christina and Darren Jones au. The Crowne Plaza has put together an Awards winning accommodation package for Awards guests.

are seeing a high retention rate with more than 95 per cent of business coming to them by word of mouth.

Wiggle and Giggle Music are dominating the Central Coast market with more than 330 children currently enrolled in 38 classes over 13 locations.

Commenting on their success, Christina Jones said, “The biggest thing that has driven our company’s success is the numerous obstacles that have been put in our way. I look at every obstacle as a challenge rather than something that is going to stop me.

Winners of the 2104 Telstra Business Awards will be announced on the 7th August.

BUSINESS NEWS

Stevens Group to start work on Narara subdivision ERINA BASED PROPERTY developer, Stevens Group, is planning on commencing work on the first residential subdivision in the Gosford Council LGA in twenty years at Narara this month.

The 42 lot subdivision in Narara Creek Road which is being marketed by Raine & Horne Gosford has seen the first stage, which comprises 31 lots, sold off the plan within 3 weeks of coming on market and all at full price from $270,000 to $280,000 for level blocks from 572 sqm and larger.

Managing Director, John Stevens, said, “these early sales show that there is a strong demand for quality land in Gosford.”

The second stage release comprising the remaining 11 lots are expected to be released in September.

Meanwhile Stevens Group are awaiting development approval from Gosford Council for Kings Estate Terrigal, a premium residential subdivision comprising 135 lots ranging in size from approximately 580 sqm to 3,435 sqm.

Stevens acquired the 15 hectare Parkside Kings Avenue, Terrigal property, formerly owned by Crighton Properties, in early 2014 and subsequently acquired a further adjacent 4 hectares providing an opportunity to develop a picturesque community title subdivision close to Terrigal Beach and other lifestyle amenities.

It will be the first major residential subdivision in Gosford in more than twenty years.

Stevens Group have been busy with a number of projects across the state in recent years and the pace for the next few years appears to be accelerating.

Stevens Group Managing Director, John Stevens Last month saw the opening of a $4 million 7-Eleven service station at Plumpton in Western Sydney while at North Wyong they are about to start work on a $10 million project redeveloping the former Eaton’s Hardware site that will see a 7 Eleven service station plus McDonald’s Restaurant and four bulky goods retail outlets. At Lisarow a joint venture with the Brand Group has seen the earthworks completed on extensions to the Lisarow Shopping Centre for a 3,200 sqm Woolworths Supermarket and 1,500 sqm specialty shops. Completion of this project will be the end of this year.

Over the years Stevens have developed the land they have owned adjacent to

Mingara Club and presently planning extensions to the BP service station which will include a new convenience store.

Some years ago Stevens acquired the memorial park business of the Palmdale Group and have invested substantially to ensure it maintains its leadership in the industry on the Central Coast. The Group recently purchased a five hectare property adjacent to the Palmdale Lawn Cemetery and Memorial Park at Ourimbah to extend the property and guaranteeing its future.

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Central Coast Community College transforms for the future IN AN EXCITING move, the new Executive Director of Central Coast Community College, Jonathan Davis, has announced a restructure that will position the College for the future.

“The NSW State Government recently introduced Smart and Skilled which provides funding for vocational education and training aligned with community needs. We have restructured to maximise our core strengths and enable a greater focus on a number of key areas that will build on Smart and Skilled and provide just what the people of the Central Coast want from their community college,” said Davis.

The College will offer programs in growth areas such as aged care and disability and will continue to build on its successful business training unit that provides customised training as well as courses in business administration, management and training and assessment.

“Customised training is a growth area with many employers investing in their staff with content relevant to their particular business, and delivered on site or on campus depending on their preference”, said Davis.

President of the Central Coast Community College Board, Monique Webber, said “The College is set for a transformation that will ensure its relevance to the community for another 32 years and more. Our mission to champion lifelong learning has never been more relevant than today as unemployment rises.

“We will continue to support our youth, unemployed and people living with disability by providing relevant training to prepare them for the future. These are very exciting times for the College and the Board fully supports the consolidation and ultimate transformation of the College under Jonathan’s leadership.”

Central Coast Community College, located close to the train line at Ourimbah, has a proud

Jonathon Davis tradition of connecting with students, business and industry to create local opportunities that make a difference to the region and the people in it.

Treehouse shines a spotlight on local volunteers Terrigal based agency, Treehouse Creative hopes their latest project will put the spotlight on some of the Central Coast’s unsung heroes.

Titled ‘The Bank of Goodwill’, it’s premiered as the Central Coast’s first Community TV channel, an online platform that houses a series of short films that celebrate local community and is dedicated to sharing stories about goodwill.

Local community organisations can find out how to apply for a Goodwill Grant or their own Goodwill Story by visiting the Bank of Goodwill website (www.bankofgoodwill.com. au) or if you’re just in need of an inspirational top-up follow their Facebook page (https:// www.facebook.com/goodwillbank) to get your regular dose of goodwill

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ALDI set to open at Lake Haven Shopping Centre CONSTRUCTION IS ABOUT to commence at Lake Haven Shopping Centre for a 1470 square metre ALDI store.

The development represents an investment of $6.8 million by the shopping centre’s owner.

During the construction phase, approximately 250 jobs will be created.

The ALDI store is expected to open in April 2015.

An ALDI spokesperson said, “ALDI Lake Haven will provide highly rewarding career opportunities to the local community. Later in the year positions will be offered for up to 15 enthusiastic and motivated candidates who would like to join the ALDI team. We are always on the lookout to expand and provide more customers with the opportunity to experience ALDI’s exclusive product range.

Lake Haven was the perfect fit and we are very confident in its long term potential and are looking forward to providing the community with alternative shopping options.”

Lake Haven Shopping Centre, Centre Manager, Mike Cochrane said, “An ALDI store is certain to be popular with customers from the Lake Haven and surrounding suburbs. ALDI will complement our existing fresh food specialties and Woolworths and Coles and add to the centre’s overall everyday shopping offer.”

This latest addition to Lake Haven Shopping Centre continues to ensure that the Centre meets the needs of the existing and future communities of the area.

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Electric bike retailer happy at Long Jetty Council secures airport and employment lands

Wayne and Jill Nixey A FEW YEARS ago Wayne and Jill Nixey made the decision to move back to the Central Coast after ten years in Fremantle, Western Australia where they had established a business selling electric bikes and folding bikes.

They acquired a property on The Entrance Road at Long Jetty where they established a showroom for their range of bikes. The location of the property just happened to be very close to the Tuggerah Lakes Cycleway that runs from The Entrance to Chittaway along the edge of the lake as well as a car park for cyclists and it provided an opportunity to set up a bike hire service that has proved to be highly popular.

When they left Fremantle they left the business in the hands of a stockist who has expanded the outlets in WA to seven.

Meanwhile Nixey has recently appointed a stockist in Sydney and Newcastle as well as in Tasmania.

Nixey says that electric bikes are gaining in popularity particularly in hilly areas however their range includes folding bikes and

mountain bikes and they also sell conversion kits.

He says that electric bikes are also popular as there is no license or registration required and no motor vehicle insurance is needed either.

From their Long Jetty headquarters Wayne Nixey designs and modifies their bike range which they have manufactured to their specifications in China and imported and assembled ready for distribution.

The Nixey’s employ four people in the business.

“Its been a good first year, we are quite happy with the move back to the Coast,” said Nixey. But he attributes his success to the things that sets them apart from their competitors, “we have been established for many years, we know what our customers are looking for – the best bike at an affordable price.”

“We understand that not all electric bikes are the same, that’s why we are constantly researching the latest worldwide trends and take great pride in the premium quality of our bikes,” he said.

AT ITS 25TH June meeting Wyong Council agreed to purchase over 230 hectares of strategic land holdings for the Shire for $17 million.

Mayor Doug Eaton said both holdings were of strategic importance to job creation in the Shire, one for the proposed regional airport and the other for future employment and environmental offset lands.

Council will invest $10 million in over 87 hectares of land in the Warner Business Park at Jilliby formerly owned by Terrace Tower Group. The land covers around one third of the regional airport investigation site identified in November 2013. It also contains an existing Part 3A approval for an industrial subdivision.

“This is the biggest single land holding in the investigation site,” said Mayor Doug Eaton. “Securing this land now shows how serious we are about establishing a regional airport by 2020 to help grow the local economy and boost jobs on the Coast.”

Council will also purchase over 144 hectares of land at Doyalson for $7 million.

The Woodbury Park land, also owned

by Terrace Tower Group is adjacent to the Freeway Link Road at the northern boundary of the Shire and will provide opportunities for future employment and environmental offset lands.

“Both holdings are important for sustainable economic development in the Shire,” said Clr Eaton.

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Kerrie Guest:

Great News For Small Business

Many mourn loss of Central Coast business leader and much-loved daughter of timber industry

By John Halkett, Forestlands Consulting A THIRD GENERATION member of a pioneering NSW sawmilling family, Kerrie Guest, aged 67, passed away recently in Gosford after a long illness.

The family business Walker Bros was established in 1933 when brothers David and Alex Walker purchased Tom White’s sawmill at Ourimbah Creek on the Central Coast. Kerrie was CEO of the company and one of four women, all descendants of the founders, involved in the directorship of the timber business based at North Gosford. She was the granddaughter of Alex Walker and had been associated with the business since birth.

Kerrie Guest also had a powerful influence on the NSW timber industry and was loved and respected throughout the wider industry.

She was a strong supporter of industry organisations and played a key role in the growth and development of Timber and Building Materials Association (TABMA) Australia. CEO of TABMA, Colin Fitzpatrick, said Kerrie was a member of the board of TABMA for a number of years. “She was a strong supporter of TABMA values and ideals and Walker Bros have always employed trainees and apprentices through the TABMA group training scheme.� “As a board member Kerrie provided valuable input as a representative of the timber merchant sector. Her opinions were always carefully considered and constructive,� he said.

Kerrie had been instrumental in the commercial success of Walker Bros. She was a believer in sticking together and kept the

Kerrie Guest company running successfully through the toughest of times, including the massive fire, which burnt most of their buildings and equipment to the ground in 1995.

Kerrie was a great advocate for forestry and the timber industry across Australia. In a recent interview she said: “Timber’s sustainability is what we all should be focusing on.

When we operated our sawmill we worked the same areas of forest for 60 years.� “Nothing will convince me that steel is more viable than timber. Just look at the difference in manufacturing energy consumption – and timber actually stores carbon – not the case with steel or concrete,� she said.

Kerrie’s interests outside her busy business life revolved around travelling when she could. She also liked to read, have some time at the beach and play with the grandkids. Kerrie is survived by her husband Richard and three children, all girls, and six grandchildren.

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A POLITICAL PARTY to represent the interests of small business was registered as an association in February this year and launched in April with 50 members so far and is now seeking to find 500 other like-minded people to join so that it can be registered as an official political party.

The Small Business Party of Australia (“SBPA�) is the brain-child of long time, self-employed Business Consultant John Codrington of Ourimbah.

Codrington says that he and the initial members of the SBPA recognise that the major parties no longer satisfactorily represent the interests of the Australian populace, especially those of the near 60% of the Australian workforce employed in Australian small business. Rather than cutting Government services and jobs, the SBPA believe the Government should be cutting the red tape which puts unnecessary burdens on small business and hinders business growth. “Of the numerous Associations throughout Australia representing small business, most of these associations are ‘apolitical’, their lobbying of the government to obtain benefits or changes in legislation, killing off redtape and regulations tends to fall on deaf ears, because these Associations lack the necessary political muscle to make themselves effective because of this stance� Codrington commented.

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BUSINESS NEWS

Julie Goodwin opens cooking school in Gosford National tier 1 ranking for busy Pacific Link

Pacific Link CEO Keith Gavin (left) with Chairman David Bacon on site at Dunbar Way – the North Gosford estate due for refurbishment Guests at the opening of Julie’s Place in June AUSTRALIA’S FIRST MASTER Chef, Julie Goodwin, has opened her own cooking school and special events and function venue, Julie’s Place, in Mann Street, Gosford.

Julie’s Place was launched last month attended by some of Australia’s leading cooks including Kumar Periera and wife Sally and Billy Law from the Master Chef series and the Coast’s leading politicians and Councillors.

Food for the evening was prepared at live cooking stations by the Central Coast’s young cooking talent with beer provided

by Erina brewery, Six Strings Brewery.c Speaking at the launch Goodwin said, “this is a dream come true, I want Julie’s Place to be a place where people gather to learn, to cook, to share and enjoy.”

“Our mission is to provide a premium food experience for our clients. We are committed to promoting our local area particularly its produce, its artisans and providores.” she said, Julie’s Place is being promoted as a cooking school to the Central Coast and Sydney market and to the business market for corporate team building activities. In addition it will be a perfect function venue for private functions and groups up to fifty people.

Goodwin said she wants Julie’s Place to become a tourist attraction in its own right The kitchen comprises six benches or cooking stations that can accommodate up to four people each and has been equipped by sponsors Westinghouse, Caesarstone, Benchmark Stainless Steel and House.

Goodwin has assembled a team of four cooking professionals to be Presenters.

They are: French trained chef Paul McDonald, Chef de cuisine at freshenup

Julie Goodwin and husband Michael Avoca, Food Consultant Michelle Tournier, who worked at Sydney Seafood School and resident chef Julie Wilson from The Sweetest Things at Terrigal. Business Coach Marcus Kroek will facilitate with corporate team building.

For more information about Julie’s Place visit the website: www.juliesplace.com.au.

Gosford-based Pacific Link Housing has emerged as one of the most active community and social housing providers in Australia under a new national certification program.

Housing Ministers across Australia agreed to a new National Regulatory System for Community Housing in March last year, with individual assessments for community and housing providers starting this year.

With over 900 properties and 2000 tenants, Pacific Link is a mid-sized provider with big plans for the future that have now been acknowledged under national provisions.

Tier 1 organisations are the most active and significant providers in the sector.

Last month Pacific Link Housing was one of the first in NSW to be awarded Tier 1 status.

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Edogawa Rotarians visit Gosford The Edogawa delegation included: Mr. Shinichiro Nakamura: East TokyoEdogawa Rotary Club, Business Consultant, Mr. Kunio Kido: East Tokyo-Edogawa Rotary Club, Manager of a sales and distribution company Mr. Fumio Shimamura: East TokyoEdogawa Rotary Club, Manager of transportation company Mr. Hiroki Iwakura: Tokyo-Edogawa Rotary Club, Obstetrician and Director of a leading Edogawa hospital

Mr. Fumio Shimamura, Michael Sharpe, Edgar Adams, Mark Ellis, Mr. Shinichiro Nakamura, Mr. Hiroki Iwakura and Mr. Kunio Kido A GROUP OF four Rotarians from Gosford’s sister city of Edogawa visited Gosford recently as part of a brief trip to Australia to attend the Rotary International Convention held in Sydney from 1-4 June 2014.

The group met with Gosford Mayor Clr Lawrie McKinna and CEO Paul Anderson and took in a tour of the Central Coast

Stadium followed by lunch at Ken Duncan Gallery and a visit to Gosford-Edogawa Commemorative Garden and a meeting with the Gosford Sister City Association.

In the evening they had dinner with members of the Society of Asian Pacific and local Rotarians, Edgar Adams, Michael Sharpe and Mark Ellis at the Ettalong Beach Club. Commenting on their visit Chairman of the Society of Asian Pacific Central Coast, Tony Sansom said, “it was an enjoyable and interesting dinner meeting. We had the combination of Rotary members from two different countries sharing Rotary and business stories, as well as local SOAP members sharing their stories of visiting Edogawa and building on the sister city relationship.”

After staying overnight at the Mantra Ettalong Beach they left for Sydney to return to Japan the following morning.

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Local Scotsman Invests in Gosford City Centre

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Scottish imported goods including kilts, bagpipes and all things Highland Dancing throughout Australia and the worldwide Scottish Community as well as cultural education.

McFarland is a strong believer in the future growth of Gosford, with change and transformation on its way he believes it is the ideal time to invest in Gosford. “Gosford is the heart of the Central Coast.

Finding sports events online

Stephen Brooks and Ray Moore Central businessmen, Stephen Brooks and Ray Moore have released a new web site that allows all sporting events in the region to be listed on the one site totally free.

The website, www.findsportsevents.com allows visitors to search for sports events in their area across any category of event (running, walking, cycling, water sports, triathlons, surfing, extreme and others) and for all levels of fitness.

“Living on the Coast and being just north of Sydney we wanted to launch it here initially and assist those event organisers get their sporting events out to the public in a one stop location”, both men explained. “It’s

the largest selection of social, endurance, fun and competitive events for your next physical adventure” FSE as it becoming to be known allows searchers to quickly select their sport on the front page and then look at each event in date order. The other useful tool with the FSE site is the ability to select events by experience and or date order if required.

Brooks and Moore are aiming to expand the site further into NSW and then Australia wide in the coming months with more and more sports being added.

Visit www.findsportsevents.com and list your upcoming event with the FSE team and also the chance to win a $500 sports gift voucher.

New owners for surf shop at The Entrance Adrift Surf has been sold. Operated by Leanne and Stephen Bond for the past eighteen years and established for over forty years, is one of the largest surf shops on the Central Coast, occupying 640 sqm. in the heart of The Entrance.

The business stocks all of the well known brands and is also well known for supplying exclusive brands in surf wear, skateboard and the eyewear.

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Filtered water business sold All Clear Water, one of the largest players in the filtered water business with customers on the Central Coast, Newcastle and Sydney has been sold.

Established for twenty years All Clear Water specialises in direct-feed chilled and heated filtered water and with an exceptionally large inventory the business has the flexibility to provide customers with a wide range of water coolers.

Bruce Bough who has owned the business for the past ten years has sold with the intention of retiring.

New owners are Trevor and Leanne Browning who have successfully owned a number of businesses over many years.

They plan to reinvigorate the business starting with a change of name to All Clear Cool Water The sale was negotiated by Graham McMullen of Argyle Estates Business Brokers.

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JobsOnTheCoast expands website Local jobs website JobsOnTheCoast.com. au is about to expand to make it more useful to look for specific skills and provide a forum for those who want to advertise their skills.

SkillsOnTheCoast.com.au was launched last month to let employers know there are those with skills and experience or in training and they are on the jobs market.

The value for employers is they can “shop” for the skills they want to recruit for free on the same website.

“Employers looking to recruit usually have to advertise a position then sort through many hopefuls as well as those who have the experience or skill in demand,” said JobsOnTheCoast Founder Tim O’Brien.

“This new site will allow them to see who is out there looking for work, advancement or a career change based on their abilities.”

Mr O’Brien said the changing jobs climate meant that some industries were retrenching people with experience and skills. These people can now list individually on SkillsOnTheCoast to be seen by potential employers.

The site has been developed because of feedback from employers and from those who want to “put themselves out there” to potential hirers.

As it gains momentum, it has the potential to save the money and time normally associated with recruitment, especially when specialised experience and skills are involved.

It has drawn support from NSW Trade and Investment, Regional Development Australia (Central Coast) and HunterNet Group Training.

Negotiations are proceeding with other training providers interested in a presence on the site.

Mr O’Brien said the same philosophy behind the success of the jobs website would apply, namely that people want to work in the region where they live so they look to find work, advancement or skills improvement locally.

“By bringing people with skills together on the one site, it affords those individuals and their potential employers more scope than would be possible by single employment providers,” he said.

These people have skills and experience that the Central Coast needs to retain to be competitive with regions and to ensure there is a speedy return to prosperity when the economy turns around, he said.

The site is accessed by a username and password on the JobsOnTheCoast.com.au website.

Positive talks in Canberra REPRESENTATIVES FROM WYONG and Gosford Councils were in Canberra in mid July for talks with the Minister for Education, Christopher Pyne and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Communication, Paul Fletcher, and representatives for the Treasurer Joe Hockey and Minister for Infrastructure Warren Truss.

Wyong Mayor, Doug Eaton, said the meetings had left the two Councils feeling positive about the future of the region. “So far our meetings have been really positive.

I think we’ve all come away with actions to progress some of the pressing issues facing the Central Coast. Minister Pyne was genuinely interested in the our plans for improving education on the Central Coast and renewed his commitment to election promises on education and agreed to provide technical support to both Councils to assist in our University proposals. The Minister also provided some welcome advice on these projects to ensure we get the best out of our proposals.” Mayor Eaton said.

Gosford City Council’s Chief Executive Officer, Paul Anderson, said the meeting with Paul Fletcher had provided the Councils with options to progress solutions to the Central Coast’s mobile phone black spots and the need for better broadband services. “We’ll pull together an analysis of mobile coverage across our local government areas so that the Councils can submit a regional coverage map highlighting the black spots on the Central Coast. Along with Wyong, we will investigate what Council-owned infrastructure can be used, particularly in those rural areas that suffer

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Lucy Wicks MP (Member for Robertson), Cr Craig Doyle (GCC), Paul Anderson (CEO, GCC), The Hon. Jamie Briggs MP (Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development), Karen McNamara (Member for Dobell), Cr Doug Eaton (Mayor, WSC), Julie Vaughan (Manager Community Partnerships & Planning, WSC) the most, to deliver mobile and internet services. This is a great example of how Federal and local government can work together to deliver better services for the Coast ,” he said.

The Councils have also gained good support from the National General Assembly of Local Government, with two of Wyong Council’s items supported by the Assembly which was held in the same week.

This will see the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) call on the Commonwealth Government to establish a Regional Australia Tourism program to support and fund regional and rural councils tourism efforts. The ALGA will also call for a review of the structure, operation and fund-

ing arrangements for Regional Development Australia to ensure they align with the strategic directions of Local Government.

Wyong Mayor Doug Eaton and Gosford Councillor Craig Doyle met with Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss’ Chief of Staff to discuss plans for a Central Coast Regional Airport. “The Central Coast is the ninth largest region in Australia but the only one not to have a regional airport to support the local population and economy. The Federal Government’s support is essential to getting it built and operational by 2020 and today we got a strong message that this will occur which is fantastic,” said Mayor Eaton

PROPERT Y REPORTS

Chicken processing company buys at North Wyong

North Wyong industrial lot sold under the hammer

1 Amsterdam Circuit, North Wyong has sold under the hammer to a local investor for $895,000 plus GST. The property, on 4,485 sqm level site comprises a 385 sqm high clearance warehouse building and 3,750 sqm hardstand area The property was sold at auction under instructions from the mortgagor with six registered bidders interested in acquiring it by Richard Ellis from Raine & Horne Commercial Erina.

Cordina Farms processing facility nearing completion in Amsterdam Circuit, North Wyong ONE OF NSW’S leading chicken growing and processing companies, Cordina Farmers has purchased lots 41 and 43 Amsterdam Circuit and 3 London Drive, North Wyong totalling 10,431 sqm paying $1,325,000 plus GST.

The sale was negotiated by Ty Blanch and Mark Davies of J J Hooker Commercial Central Coast and completed in December 2013.

Cordina Farms are currently completing the construction of a new chicken processing facility across the 3 sites.

Owner occupier buys at West Gosford An owner occupier has paid $265,000 excluding GST for Unit 2, 7 Comserv Close, West Gosford.

The 180 sqm industrial unit with mezzanine is part of a 8 unit complex.

Craig McMullen from Citicoast Realty negotiated the sale.

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RECENT CITICOAST SALES 254 MANNS ROAD, WEST GOSFORD 304 MANNS ROAD, WEST GOSFORD 6 DAVIDS CLOSE, SOMERSBY 8 BOWEN CRESCENT, WEST GOSFORD 774 THE ENTRANCE ROAD, WAMBERAL 23/13 GIBBENS ROAD, WEST GOSFORD 351 MANN STREET, GOSFORD 2 / 7 COMSERV CLOSE, WEST GOSFORD

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WYONG C.B.D. OFFICE FACILITY – FOR LEASE Quality ground floor office space of 251 sqm approx. Carpeted & ducted a/c, 6 reserved onsite parking spaces included handy location close to transport. $50,000 p.a Net + GST

GOSFORD C.B.D QUALITY OFFICE SPACE – FOR LEASE Lift access, ducted a/c, some water views, quality building, NBN ready. Competitively priced: • 110 sqm $29,700 p.a. + part OG + GST* • 137.7 sqm $38,000 p.a. + part OG + GST* • 161.7 sqm $43,659 p.a. + part OG + GST* * above areas interconnectable totaling 409.4 sqm.

CITIGATE BUSINESS CENTRE – NORTH GOSFORD – FOR LEASE Top exposure to Pacific Hwy. Office areas available • 150 sqm & 176 sqm interconnectable first floor offices $185 psqm p.a. Net+ GST Quality existing tenants, ducted air con. & ample onsite parking.

GOSFORD C.B.D. PRIME SMALL OFFICE – FOR LEASE 76.4 sqm approx. office opposite Kibble Park. New carpet, new paint, self contained amenities, ducted a/c.

Quality professional space ready now, onsite parking & close to transport. $21,000 p.a. net p.a. + GST

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TUGGERAH 154 Pacific Highway

Level industrial site sold at North Wyong A 2,063 sqm level industrial site at 6 Naples Close, North Wyong has sold to a local builder for $280,000 plus GST. The site had been on the market since 2009 Mark Davies from L J Hooker Commercial Central Coast negotiated the sale.

One Reliance Tuggerah unit sold

SPECIALIST MEDICAL & PROFESSIONAL SUITES Ideally located on the Pacific Highway within the established Tuggerah Straight Commercial Centre, these Specialist Medical & Professional Suites are perfectly situated.

Ladies fashion retailer leases at Green Point A ladies fashion retailer has leased a 45 sqm retail space at Green Point Shopping Centre.

Terms of lease are 1 year with no options at a rental of $21,600 including Outgoings plus GST. Chris Watson from L J Hooker Commercial Central Coast negotiated the lease.

Gosford CBD shop leased

Neighbours include Healthscope Medical Centre, PRP Radiology, Pathology, Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy, Chiropractor, Dentist, Psycologists & more.

With a variety of suites available and plenty of parking, opportunities include both ground floor and level 1 suites.

Tuggerah Medical & Professional Rooms range from 13m2 to 24m2 and start from as little as $1,250 per month +GST. Level 1 accessed via lift or stairs hosts suites from 59m2 with the East Wing Professional Suites ranging from 73m2 to 103m2 there is a size to suit a variety of Professionals including Medical, Financial, Legal etc...

Other tenants include BCF, Super Cheap Auto and Romi’s Café and make this an ideal location with plenty of parking.

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Unit 6, a 855 sqm commercial warehouse with offices at 1 Reliance Drive, Tuggerah has been sold for $660,000 excluding GST to Sydney investment company.

The property which is part of a 21 unit complex known as One Reliance built eight years ago is leased to DHL on a 1 x 1 year lease and is about to enter the first option period of that lease.

The sale was negotiated by Ty Blanch from L J Hooker Commercial Central Coast.

West Gosford industrial unit sold on 7.98% yield Unit 8, a 307 sqm industrial factory unit at 13 Dell Road, West Gosford has sold for $405,000 (GST not applicable) to a local investor.

The unit which is part of a 8 unit complex is leased to a long term established tenant sold on a net yield of 7.98% pa.

Brad Rogers from L J Hooker Central Coast negotiated the sale.

Owner occupier buys Tuggerah unit A local business owner has paid $270,000 plus GST for Unit 9, a 260 sqm industrial factory warehouse unit at 7 Teamster Close, Tuggerah Business Park.

The property is part of a 9 unit complex of tilt slab construction built in 2006.

Ty Blanch from L J Hooker Commercial Central Coast negotiated the sale.

LEASINGS Fencing business leases at West Gosford Central Coast Fencing has leased Unit 3, a 225 sqm fully self contained industrial warehouse with 2 roller doors at 12 Young Street, West Gosford.

Terms of lease are 1 year with 1 year option at a rental of $18,000 including Outgoings plus GST The lease was negotiated by Richard Ellis from Raine & Horne Commercial Erina.

Douglas and Veronica McFarland have leased a 75 sqm retail shop at 123 Mann Street, Gosford (known as Wheeler House) and will retail Scottish and Celtic supplies under the name McFarland Scottish and Celtic Supplies.

Terms of the lease are $24,000 per annum gross plus GST with a starting incentive for 2 years with no option.

“We believe in the future of Gosford CBD and so have decided to relocate our business,” said Mr McFarland.

Rob Wilcox from Chapman & Frazer Real Estate negotiated the lease.

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NORTH GOSFORD FACTORY WEST GOSFORD - GREAT LOCATION

204m2 near level block with approx 35m street frontage, previous DA approval, ideal site to construct a premises to owner occupy or as an Investment!! Owner will also consider offers to lease.

FOR SALE $490,000 + GST

PRIME OFFICE SPACE @ RIVERSIDE PARK

Brand new office space, areas from 100m2 - 740m2 (approx) on level 2. This building has been designed for optimum efficiency, lift access, basement security car parking, ample on site customer parking, licensed restaurant on the ground floor & minutes to public transport & M1 Motorway LEASE FROM $250/m2 + GST

RARE LAND IN CENTRAL TUGGERAH INDUSTRIAL

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Prominent stand-alone building approx 553 sqm + fenced hardstand yard area. Engineering/ manufacturing style facility.

436 Pacific Hwy Wyoming – approx 100m² display office + small covered display yard $36,000 pa net.

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Ground floor consulting rooms approx 90m², partitioned & air cond. + 2 car spaces. $26,000 pa net.

MAN CAVE OR WORKSHOP $199 000 GST N/A A rendered brick industrial unit approx 125M2 to suit Retiree or small business operator. Has small office; WC; translucent roof panels and flouro lighting.

COMMERCIAL KITCHENS

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N/A Currently has two monthly tenancies returning $27,600pa net. Suit owner occupier.

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WYOMING - GREAT LOCATION

Approx 909M2 incl air cond office area + large concrete yard. Has exposure to Barralong Rd. Make an offer.

GREEN POINT SHOPPING CTR - UNIQUE CORNER POSITION

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NORTH GOSFORD FREEHOLD OFFERS OVER $230,000 EXCL GST

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Land approx 430M2 with metal clad building approx 196M2. Has lock-up front yard.

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Areas available from 100m2 to 250m2 approx. Fantastic corner position with full glass frontage. Ducted a/c, ample customer parking directly at your door in highly successful growing centre.

Expressions of interest to lease.

High clearance approx 160M2 + mezzanine air cond office. 100amps 3 phase power $18,000pa gross excluding GST.

WEST GOSFORD - LOCATION, SIZE & PLENTY MORE!!!

Approx 894M2 on 1565M2 secure site. Many features, prominent location $85,000pa net.

Excellent large industrial premises approx 741m2 + approx 50m2 mezz, plenty of power, security system, 2 sets of amenities, great access, rear hardstand storage, insulated ceiling & 2 large roller doors. NBN access coming soon!

LEASE $70,000 pa net + GST

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PACIFIC HWY DISPLAY OFFICE & YARD FOR LEASE

This excellent fully serviced, level light industrial block of land is approx 1906m2 and is filled (with all documentation and certification) and ready to build on!

SALE $390,000 + GST Positioned at the gateway of one of the largest Car dealerships on the Coast, approx 90m2 with glass frontage, side roller door, kitchenette, air-conditioning and internal toilet. Customer parking at the door.

LEASE $1,698 per month inc outgoings & GSTPublisher: Central Coast Business Review

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698sqm (approx.) High clearance warehouse, 2 mezzanine area & courtyard, 3 car spaces, Zoning IN1 general industrial.

MORTGAGEE AUCTION Friday 25th July at 11.30am Onsite 4/6 Enterprise Close, West Gosford

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188sqm High clearance storage shed, dual roller door access, Easy access, Additional hardstand, gated security.

TUGGERAH LEASE

A brand new skills & business centre within the Tuggerah Business park offer space available from 49sqm to 356sqm. Suitable occupants will have access to the wide range of facilities the centre has to offer.

WAMBERAL LEASE Retail from 40 – 91.6sqm, Directly across from beach, Ability to lease one shop or both, excellent exposure with street parking.

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WYONG - PRIME EXPOSURE OFFICE / RETAIL

Large brick freehold building, great location in the centre of Wyong CBD, approx 270m2 of quality office/retail space on each floor, close to Wyong Railway Station.

Ground floor available for lease NOW!!!

SALE $820,000 + GSTor LEASE $38,000 pa net + GST

ERINA - REDUCED RENTAL

High quality 97m2 (approx) commercial suite within a well designed complex. 4 offices, excellent natural light, additional open area of reception, document storage area. Neighbours include Rivers & PRP LEASE $500 per week + GST

AVOCA BEACH - PREMIER OPPORTUNITY

Outstanding property with excellent exposure & professional presentation in the heart of Avoca Beach. Very attractive building with 194m2 over 2 spacious levels. Landmark building that will give your business the look , position & professional presence that rewards success.

LEASE $82,687 pa net + GST

MORTGAGEE AUCTION - WATANOBBI

Contemporary style, strata title space approx 136m2 with previous DA approval for General Store with grease trap, tiled floors & toilet. Positioned right next to a large public park & playground with off street common property parking.

AUCTION 17th July

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PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SUITE TO SHARE PLATINUM @ ERINA Newly renovated, well presented office has a spare office available, in a quite new and modern building being Platinum at Erina. Excellent amenities available as part of lease including meeting rooms, casual inter-office areas, kitchen facilites and conveniences, local food shops and cafes, well presented.

Office is partly furnished and may be room for additional staff, would need further discussions. Phone and internet connections are already in the rooom, just need activating. Some storage space is also available and rental is all inclusive.

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Refurbishment commencing mid 2014 New retail opportunities available Exciting changes in store in the Centre and in Gosford city.

$600 - $800 per week Contact Murray Vowless

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RESIDENTIAL PRESTIGE PROPERT Y REPORT

The Beach Meets The Country In Seamless Style!

20 ‘Scenic Residences’ for Terrigal

Aerial of Terrigal showing location of proposed development

Architect’s image of proposed development

The property: 6 Pearl Parade, Pearl Beach.

Regarded as one of Pearl Beach's finest properties this 4 bedroom beach house on a 606 sqm block is at once elegant, practical and very desirable.

Features include quality joinery, fixtures and fittings as well as high ceilings on both levels.

Integrated indoor and outdoor entertaining / BBQ and large immaculate lawn and skilfully landscaped, low maintenance garden The price: $2.94 million The buyer: A Melbourne businessman The sale: The property had been on the market for two years and was marketed through PRD Nationwide’s database and the internet.

It had previously changed hands in 2008 for $2.45 million The agent: Stuart Gan from PRD Nationwide Ettalong Beach

“Waterford” on Point Frederick

The property: 29 Albany Street, Point Frederick. This 4-bedroom easterly facing waterfront home is set on a 1,667 sqm level block in one of the Central Coast’s most

exclusive areas. With large open marble foyer leading into the lounge with expansive water views this home also features downstairs rumpus, media room, ducted

Property developers, Unique Living Australia Pty Ltd will build five boutique style townhouses plus 15 apartments at 65 Scenic Highway, Terrigal after paying $2 million for the 3,810 sqm site, zoned R, with Development Approval at auction in March.

The project, designed by award winning architects, Gartner Trovato will see all apartments with individual floor plans designed to capture the northerly aspect of the site with uninterrupted ocean views with outdoor entertaining deck.

The complex will feature a common property gymnasium plus sauna and media games room.

Commenting on the sale, auctioneer Brett Hunter from Raine & Horne Coastal said the property which had been on the market for sometime was sold After Auction.

air conditioning, wine cellar and in-ground pool with extensive landscaped gardens.

The price: $1.82 million The buyer: A Central Coast family The sale: The property was sold at auction on 21st June following a 4 week auction and internet campaign that attracted buyers from overseas.

The agent: Geoff Tilden from Raine & Horne Gosford who said that the market on the Central Coast is strong with over 200 people inspecting the property over the four week period. Interest from overseas and Sydney dominated the enquiry.

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ADVICE Award Wage Increase – What do I do?

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increase in award wages and the national minimum wage, can be missed, which can cause headaches for many businesses.

Last week the Fair Work Commission handed down its determination in regard to its annual national minimum wage review.

The Commission awarded all national system employees (excluding state government employees) a 3% increase on top of the minimum wage, effective from the first pay period commencing 1 July 2014.

Currently the minimum wage for a full time employee aged 21 and over stands at $622.20 per week or $16.37 per hour.

With the increase, the national minimum wage for a full time employee aged 21 and over will increase to $640.90 per week or $16.87 per hour.

The increase applies to minimum entitlements only. This means the increase will directly affect employees who pay their staff in line with the national minimum wage (and not in excess of it). It will also affect employees whose wage increases under collective/enterprise agreement where the annual increase is determined in line with the national minimum wage determination.

If you are already paying your staff in excess of the national minimum wage inclusive of the increase then you do not need to pass any further increase on to employees as it will already be absorbed into the above minimum wage payment.

Casual employees not covered by an award or agreement who rely on the national minimum wage will also now enjoy a casual loading of 25%. The increase to the minimum casual loading brings it

into line with that enjoyed by employees covered by modern awards. As discussed above with regard to the minimum wage increase, most employers will already be paying in line or above the minimum casual loading and will therefore not have to pass on any further increase to their employees.

It is important to take the time when the minimum wage increase is determined each year to review your rates of pay whether provided for in enterprise/collective agreements, industry awards, individual flexibility agreements or contracts of employment to ensure that your business is protected against any future liability or penalties that may arise for the underpayment of wages.

Failure to review the minimum wage increases and if underpayments occur, the FWC is imposing harsh penalties on any non-compliant businesses. It is important that you comply with increases at the beginning of each tax year and implement them into your payment procedures.

For further information on employment law, please contact Warwick Ryan on 9233 5544 or wpr@swaab.com.au

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By Troy Marchant, Partner, Robson Partners

CENTRAL COAST ACCOUNTANTS and Business development specialists Robson Partners recognise XERO as a world class accounting system that allows them to provide clients with more innovative solutions and support than ever before.

Director Troy Marchant says, “Business owners are looking for ways to improve internal efficiency and capitalise on innovative cloud based technology. We teach business owners that one of the ways to drive profit in their business, is to systemise and leverage new technology, that will lead to more time to focus on key drivers of asset growth, such as marketing, selling etc. We are seeing these efficiencies come through in client yearly profit results, by not only using products like XERO accounting, but also other cloud based applications.”

Robson Partners has been recently awarded Gold Partner status for XEROonline accounting software and is currently the CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW XXX 2014

only accounting firm on the Central Coast to achieve this recognition. XERO is the emerging leader of online accounting software that connects small businesses to their advisors and other services. It provides business owners with real-time visibility of their financial position in a way that’s simple, smart and secure. Being a Gold Partner means more benefits for small businesses, better pricing, and access to add-on applications that systemise their businesses.

Troy explains further, “XERO enables clients to slash processing time, so that as advisors we can have constructive discussions with business owners with up to date financial information. Be it for a finance application, pulling out sales data or to forecast up to 12 months tax planning in advance, analysing current information with XERO is helping owners make better, faster decisions that ultimately give them a competitive advantage over their opposition.”

Troy and Robson Partners have held over 70 workshops for small business in the last 4 years, teaching more than 600 local businesses how to grow their business and utilise the latest technology & cloud based applications.

Robson Partners client, Greg Stephenson from local food catering and events company, Cateraid, feels like he has more control and visibility of his business using XERO, “I know every day where my cash flow is up to and I can get daily turno-

ver and profit numbers. I rate the advice Robson’s gave me highly and tell other business owners that it’s the way forward.”

Robson Partners will be holding a 90 minute special presentation for businesses on the benefits of XERO. More information can be obtained by emailing troy.m@robson.com.au

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NSW BUDGET

What the Central Coast got from the NSW Budget ACCORDING TO THE Minister for the Central Coast, Rob Stokes “The Central Coast will share in a range of infrastructure initiatives and investment in frontline services to help the NSW Government get on with the job of rebuilding NSW. “ What the Minister didn’t say was that the bulk of these initiatives and investment would actually be going to Western Sydney and where and how much the Central Coast would share in other spending.

When asked to clarify some of the statements made in the Minister’s Press Release by CCBR we received no reply.

The following is the Press Release that CCBR had to ask the Minister’s office to supply: “This budget is good news for the Central Coast and further delivers on our election commitments, with new money and Programs for better transport in the region.

“Roads on the Central Coast have been allocated $119 million, with $70 million to be spent on new capital works.

“This includes $24 million to continue construction of the upgrade of the Central Coast Highway intersection with Brisbane Water Drive and Manns Road at West Gosford, and $12 million to continue construction for the replacement of the railway level crossing on Woy Woy Road at Horsfield Bay. “I’m excited that $2.7 million has been allocated to begin construction on the Gosford Hospital redevelopment and $500,000 to plan the Wyong Hospital upgrade.

“The redevelopment of Gosford Hospital will prioritise a new emergency department, ICU expansion, enhanced operating theatre capacity, maternity services and significant additional inpatient beds for medical, acute and sub-acute services. It will also include clinical and nonclinical support services and car parking.

“The NSW Government will establish a new Satellite Dialysis and Training Unit on the Long Jetty Health Care Centre site, with $1.3 million has been allocated in this Budget for the project.

“There will be capacity to accommodate 20 chairs, 8 of which would be commissioned initially and further chairs commissioned according to expected increase in demand.

“In education, we’ve allocated funding of $500 million for government schools, including money for new classrooms at Point Clare Public School.

“The Central Coast Region will benefit from around $24 million being spent on rail maintenance to improve safety and reliability on the rail network, including replacing sleepers, renewing bridges and modernising overhead wiring. “This is on top of more than $904 million of maintenance to trains and general rail network improvements across the state to improve safety and efficiency through signalling, communication and other systems improvements.

“The Office of Environment and Heritage will

work with councils to deliver at least 40 projects worth $4.1 million under the coastal, estuary and floodplain management programs.

“Over $1 million shared between the Hunter and Central Coast Regions to double hazard reduction in the State’s National Parks as part of the four year Enhanced Bushfire Management Program.

“We have also allocated $160,000 to fund conservation works along the World Heritage listed Old Great North Road.

“I am stoked at the record roads funding for the Central Coast and the start of a major upgrades for Gosford and Wyong Hospitals which will deliver better patient care across the region.”

Further highlights in this year’s budget for the Central Coast: ROADS AND MARITIME • $ 10 million to complete construction of a new intersection on Sparks Road to support the Warnervale Town Centre • $ 10 million to continue construction of the upgrade of the intersection of Terrigal Drive and Charles Kay Drive • $ 5 million to complete planning and commence early works for the Pacific Highway and Wyong Road intersection upgrade at Tuggerah • $ 5 million to complete planning and commence early works for the Wyong Road with Enterprise Drive intersection upgrade • $ 1.49 million for the Wisemans Ferry Road upgrade HEALTH • $ 846,000 to the Central Coast Local Health District for additional Clinical Nurse/Midwife Educators / Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialists at (6 FTE).

AGEING AND DISABILITY • $ 800,000 for construction in Booker Bay Gosford • $ 800,000 for construction in Kincumber • $ 500,000 for completion of a new co-located group home in Woy Woy JUSTICE •b uilding works including for disabled access and better amenity and security for court users on the Central Coast - $527,000 • y oung offenders cleaning up their act through the De Tag Graffiti Education Program (Umina and Bateau Bay).

ENVIRONMENT •w ork with grantees to deliver at least 12 projects with $320,000 in funding under the Environmental Trust’s grant programs • $ 360,000 to implement the Hunter and Central Coast Regional Pest Management Strategy, targeting priority pests in the parks and reserves of the both regions • $ 245,000 to deliver energy efficiency services and training for medium and large businesses Regional Infrastructure and Services The Central Coast Region will benefit from: • S tate Investment Attraction Scheme and

Regional Industries Investment Fund $550,000 • $574,912 for therapeutic counselling and support services to problem gamblers and their families • $20,000 provided by the NSW Government through Destination NSW for events including Chromefest Transport • the Central Coast region will share in the benefits from this year’s $193 million investment in the Transport Access Program, which provides a better experience for public transport customers by delivering accessible, modern, secure and integrated transport infrastructure where it is needed most o Opal is transforming the way people catch public transport and this year’s commitment of $157 million will see Opal available for customers on all suburban and intercity trains, ferries and bus services by the end of the year.

• this year we are investing $20.7 million in delivering better ways to help our customers plan journeys, as well as improving signage at stations, stops and wharves • Central Coast customers will benefit from a share of $128.5 million for a range of public transport customer improvements including: • over $283 million will be spent on the joint NSW and Australian Government Northern Sydney Freight Corridor Program to improve the capacity and reliability of freight trains between North Strathfield and Broadmeadow, reducing the impact of breakdowns on passenger services on the T1 Northern Line and Central Coast & Newcastle lines • this year around $5 million will be spent progressing the $2.8 billion delivery of 65 next generation intercity trains, due to start carrying customers to intercity destinations such as the Illawarra, the South Coast, the Central Coast, Newcastle and the Blue Mountains from 2019 • customers in the Central Coast will benefit from $61.7 million being spent across the Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink Intercity networks to refresh stations through deep cleans, better security, painting, new seats and lighting and improved landscaping • $63 million will progress the Fixing the Trains program to help reform rail maintenance and introduce improvement to the customer journeys across the Central Coast and other parts of the train network • $64 million will go towards refurbishing the Tangara fleet to boost reliability • Central Coast bus customers will benefit from a share in $8.6 million investment to purchase 19 new buses to grow the bus fleet and replace older buses being retired • the Central Coast will benefit from a share of the $67.2 million state-wide commitment for community transport to help people who cannot use regular public transport access shopping, medical and social activities.

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Gosford Council ushers in new leadership era CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7

Executive Manager of Performance and Strategy Janine McKenzie, who will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer, joins council following seven years with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Sydney as Manager specialising in finance and performance management “With our new executive leadership team now appointed, we will be working as quickly as possible to recruit for our 12 new manager positions,” Mr Anderson added.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to recognise the efforts and achievements of our outgoing directors, and thank them for their years of valuable service to the community.”

Council’s outgoing directors are: • Director of Economic and Community Development Colleen Worthy-Jennings • Director of Water and Sewer/Director of City Services Rod Williams • Director of Corporate Services Nic Pasternatsky

Council secures airport and employment lands Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Jamie Briggs.

“The Federal Government’s support for this will be essential to getting it built and operational by 2020 and we had a great meeting in Canberra last week with senior officials and the Chief of Staff for Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Warren Truss.

“They were very supportive of our regional airport plans and we are to write to them to trigger Federal assistance regarding planning and technical approvals in line with the Coalition’s election commitment.

“They also saw the airport as being eligible for federal funding through RDA grants in upcoming years and we will be looking at all avenues for public and private funding,” he said.

Earlier last month Council also met with NSW Premier Mike Baird and Central Coast Minister Rob Stokes and took them on a visit to the proposed airport site and other projects in the north Warnervale area.

“The Premier was clearly blown away by

Stevens Group to start work on Narara subdivision Road and Pacific Highway at Pymble which they are redeveloping into an office for Creightons Funeral Service, a subsidiary of Palmdale Group.

The Group’s flagship property The Vintage in the Hunter Valley has been one of their most successful and a major expansion is currently being planned.

Elsewhere the Group has projects underway at Kurri Kurri on the Hunter Expressway with a service station, Red Rooster and Subway stores,

a signature development on the New England Highway at Rutherford with the development of a 2.5 hectare site for a service station and fast food outlets, a $20 million Highway Service Centre on the South Kempsey Interchange of the Pacific Highway and have plans for a 120 lot subdivision at Iluka.

They have also purchased 8 hectares of land at Bunderra in Lake Macquarie and have a DA pending for 90 residential lots which they will start marketing next month.

National tier 1 ranking for busy Pacific Link be recognized as a Tier 1 provider is a huge achievement – not just for us but also for the Central Coast and Lower Hunter regions which we serve,” said Pacific Link Chairman, David Bacon.

“Of more than 200 NSW-based providers, less than 15 have achieved Tier 1 status.

He attributes the Tier 1 ranking to three major aspects of Pacific Link’s work in recent years, including: • The appointment of a skills-based board to guide the organisation • Pacific Link research projects leading to evidenced-based planning • The development of new and innovative housing programs in close collaboration with Housing NSW and associated NSW Government authorities • The growth of operating surpluses that allow Pacific Link to reinvest in new housing initiatives.

Under CEO Keith Gavin, Pacific Link has gone on to develop innovative policies and develop new housing solutions recognised through a CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW XXX 2014

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number of State and National awards.

“We are now engaged in the refurbishment of the Dunbar Way Estate in North Gosford – updating an estate with more than 90 homes that might otherwise have fallen below standard,” said Keith Gavin.

“We are also working with Housing NSW on a number of Pacific Link initiatives to provide both affordable and social housing,” he said.

“The Central Coast has 30% fewer homes set aside for community and social housing than the average for NSW. Crisis centres are finding it extremely difficult to cope and people, including the elderly, disabled and young mothers with children are sometimes in desperate need.

“It’s up to us as an organization, and all of us as a community, to build a sustainable society that provides for those who need our help,” he said. “We need to plan for the future and we need to be active now.”

“Being recognized as a Tier 1 provider will assist in our endeavours.”

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our overall vision for the managed growth of this region and we’ve been very pleased with the support for the proposed regional airport expressed by both levels of government,” Cr Eaton said.

Gosford City Council’s Chief Executive Officer Paul Anderson said that establishing a new regional airport was a very important part of the Central Coast’s future.

“There’s no doubt that having an airport built and operating here in our region would be a major, long-term boost for the local economy,” Mr Anderson said.

“Not only will an airport help us tackle the huge demands facing the Central Coast’s transport systems in coming years, but it will also deliver positive flow on effects for local jobs, tourism and other investment.

“Along with Wyong Shire Council, we were very pleased to be able to highlight this regional priority at the national level during meetings with federal government ministers this month.”

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Central Coast Business Enterprise Centre

Financial Statements Explained in Plain English

Wed 16 July 2014

www.ccmentor.com.au

Digital Enterprise Central Coast

Online Marketing

Wed 16 July 2014

digitalenterprise-centralcoast.com

Central Coast Manufacturing Connect

Joint CCMC, NSW Business Chamber, UON

Fri 18 July 2014

www.ccmconnect.com.au

Central Coast Business Enterprise Centre

Managing your Cash FlowBudgeting for success

Wed 23 July 2014

www.ccmentor.com.au

Digital Enterprise Central Coast

Online Opportunities

Wed 23 July 2014

digitalenterprise-centralcoast.com

Digital Enterprise Central Coast

Online Transactions

Wed 30 July 2014

digitalenterprise-centralcoast.com

Digital Enterprise Central Coast

Online Marketing

Wed 6 Aug 2014

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Central Coast Manufacturing Connect

Corporate Golf Day

Fri 8 Aug 2014

www.ccmconnect.com.au

Central Coast Business Enterprise Centre

How to Write Content for Website / Wed 13 Aug 2014 Marketing Material

www.ccmentor.com.au

Digital Enterprise Central Coast

Business Best Practice Hub

Wed 13 Aug 2014

www.digitalenterprise-centralcoast.com

Central Coast Business Excellence Awards

Gala awards presentation

Sat 16 Aug 2014

www.ccbea.com.au

Digital Enterprise Central Coast

What Is In The Cloud

Tue 19 Aug 2014

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Digital Enterprise Central Coast

Building Websites

Wed 27 Aug 2014

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BIZ+

Networking Meeting

Every Thursday from 7.30am Erina Leagues Club

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East Gosford Chamber of Commerce

Members Meeting

Second Monday of the month

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Erina Chamber of Commerce

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Third Wednesday of the month

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Gosford District Chamber of Commerce

Members Meeting

Second Wednesday of the month

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The Entrance & District Chamber of Commerce

Members Meeting

First Wednesday of the month

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Northern Lakes Regional Business Chamber

Members Meeting

Second Tuesday of the month

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The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

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Second Monday of the month

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FUNNY BUSINESS

A CITY BOY, Rodney, moved to the country and bought a donkey from an old farmer for $100. The farmer agreed to deliver the donkey the next day.

The next day the farmer drove up and said, “Sorry son, but I have some bad news, the donkey died.”

Rodney replied, “Well then, just give me my money back.” The farmer said, “Can’t do that. I went and spent it already.” Rodney said, “OK then, at least give me the donkey.”

The farmer asked, “What ya gonna do with him?”

Rodney, “I’m going to raffle him off.”

Farmer, “ You can’t raffle off a dead donkey!”

Rodney, “Sure I can. Watch me. I just won’t tell anybody he is dead.”

A month later the farmer met up with Rodney and asked, “What happened with that dead donkey?”

Rodney, “I raffled him off. I sold 500 tickets at two dollars a piece and made a profit of $900.

Farmer, “Didn’t anyone complain?”

Rodney, “Just the guy who won. So I gave him his two dollars back.”

A lady was picking through the frozen turkeys at the grocery store, but she couldn’t find one big enough for her family.

She asked a stock boy, “Do these turkeys get any bigger?”

“No ma’am,” he replied, “they’re dead”.

A truck driver was driving along on the freeway and a sign comes up that reads, “Low Bridge Ahead.”

Before he knows it, the bridge is right ahead of him and he gets stuck under the bridge.

Cars are backed up for miles.

Finally, a police car comes along. The cop gets out of his car and walks to the truck driver, puts his hands on his hips and says, “Got stuck, huh?”

The truck driver says, “No, I was delivering this bridge and ran out of gas.”

The cop got out of his car and the kid who was stopped for speeding rolled down his window.

“I’ve been waiting all day for you,” the cop said.

The kid replied, “Yeah, well I got here as fast as I could.”

ogy as fast as computers did, we would be driving v-32 instead of v-8, our cars would get 5000 miles to the gallon, the top speed would be mach seven and the sticker price for a car would be 50 dollars.”

GM’s Chairman’s response: Sure, but would you really want a car that crashes 4 times a day!”

Quote of the month “Define your business goals clearly so that others can see them as you do”

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