NBA Circle, August 2026

August 2026

Welcome to the NBA Newsletter Your Monthly Circle to the Noosaville Business Community

RIVERSIDE BUSINESS LUNCHEON Noosaville’s Biggest Business Lunch

Noosa Waterfront Restaurant & Bar by Zibros

The Noosaville Business Association proudly presents the event everyone is talking about:

This is the lunch to be seen at. Limited tickets. High demand. Expect it to sell out fast.

Riverside Business Luncheon at the newly renovated

Full details and booking link inside this edition.

Good Morning Noosaville!

Last Chance To Register!

The Noosaville Business Association warmly invites you to our next Business Over Brews — a relaxed morning where local business owners can connect over great coffee and even better conversation.

There’s no formal agenda. Just easy networking, meaningful chats, and the chance to build valuable connections in a supportive local business community.

Free to attend. Coffee is proudly sponsored by Bank of Queensland, Noosaville. Feel free to bring your own reusable cup or mug to help us support sustainability in our local business community.

Registration is required so we can give the Affinity team a heads-up on numbers.

Event Details

Come along, meet some of the NBA Committee, connect with like-minded locals, and support our fantastic Noosaville businesses — all while enjoying one of the best coffees in town.

Friday, 28 August

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Affinity Coffee Collective

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Shop 5/47 Gateway Drive, Noosaville Industrial Precinct

If you haven’t discovered this hidden gem yet, you’re in for a treat — their coffee has everyone talking!

NOOSA TWILIGHT RECAP This month, the Industrial & Art Precinct on Gateway Drive truly came alive.

The Noosaville Business Association partnered with Sunshine Coast Music & Events for a fantastic evening of markets, food vans, live music, kids’ activities, and the chance to explore the many art studios lining Gateway Drive. More than 2,500 locals and visitors turned out, transforming our Gateway to Art into a buzzing, glowing celebration.

Food vans, market stalls, live music, captivating glassblowing demonstrations, and family-friendly activities filled the streets as the community gathered and enjoyed every moment.

What a success. What a vibe. We’re still buzzing!

We’ve received an overwhelming amount of positive feedback from locals, visitors, and businesses alike many of whom are already eager to be part of the next one.

CLICK HERE: NOOSA TWILIGHT VIDEO

Save The Date As we mark our 26th year since formation, the Noosaville Business Association invites all members to the 2026 Annual General Meeting. This is an important opportunity to acknowledge our history and the collaborative spirit that has defined the NBA’s work.

Meeting Details Date: Tuesday 29 September 2026 Time: 4:30 pm sharp Location: Land & Sea Brewery, 19 Venture Drive, Noosaville Cost: Free – includes your first drink Full details of the AGM Agenda 2026 and the Minutes of the 2025 AGM will be emailed in the first week of September. The Financial Statement will be available to attendees for review and formal acceptance.

Management Committee Elections Nominations for the Executive Management Committee will be made available. If you are interested in getting involved with the NBA Committee, we would love to hear from you.

Proxy Voting If you are unable to attend in person but wish to have your vote counted, proxy forms will also be made available.

Registrations for the AGM will open in the first week of September.

We look forward to welcoming you to this year’s AGM and inviting you to join us afterwards for a very special BA5 – Business After Five networking event at Land & Sea Brewery.

Business After Five An evening of relaxed networking and great conversation at Land & Sea Brewery.

Stronger Connections. Stronger Business.

Founder David Rogalsky, a Peregian Beach local, had the vision to buy a block of land and build Noosa’s first craft brewery and distillery. Despite Noosa’s massive reputation for beach culture, it didn’t have a single local craft brewery until this site opened in 2018 right here in Noosaville.

Join us as we network amongst the classic motorbikes, surfboards and cosy fireplaces.

This is one networking event you won’t want to miss.

Important: If you are attending the AGM beforehand, you still must register for the BA5 event.

Event Details Date: Tuesday 29 September 2026 Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm Location: Land & Sea Brewery, 19 Venture Drive, Noosaville Cost: AGM member attendees – FREE Members – $25 Non-members – $35 CLICK HERE TO BOOK

Bring a friend along at the member’s price!

New to NBA events? No problem at all – we’d love to welcome you and show you what our community is all about. We look forward to seeing you there!

Welcome  New Month, New Members:

Why Join the Noosaville Business Association?

Welcome to the Community

Stronger Together

The Noosaville Business Association is excited to welcome four outstanding new members to our growing network this month.

Be part of the community that helps Noosaville businesses thrive. Joining the Noosaville Business Association (NBA) is about more than just membership — it’s about connecting with other local business owners, building valuable relationships and having a stronger voice on the issues that matter to our business community. Since 2000, the NBA has proudly supported businesses across hospitality, retail, trades, professional services, tourism and more through networking opportunities, business updates, mentoring and direct advocacy with Council and government. For just $120 a year, you’ll gain new connections, support, friendship and opportunities to grow your business, while playing an active role in shaping a vibrant and successful future for Noosaville. Join the NBA and be part of a local business community that connects, supports and champions each other.

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to:

Land and Sea Brewery landandseabrewery.com

Global Marine Business Advisors linkedin.com/in/maryanne-edwards-30026125

Sunshine Coast Art & Framing Gallery artframes.com.au

Leighton Contemporary

J O I N TO DAY, C L I C K H E R E

leightoncontemporary.com

0481 155 287 | hello@studioonenoosa.com.au 10/64 Gateway Drive Noosaville | Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 4pm

ART GALLERY ART CONSULTATION & HIRE FINE ART PRINT STUDIO

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If you’re looking to reach a local audience and promote your business, get in contact with us. Our NBA Circle is emailed to over 400 subscribers and shared across 1.8K members on our socials, giving you excellent exposure within the Noosaville Business Community.

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CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO Don’t miss your chance to get in front of a wider audience and give your business a boost!

Stop Wasting Time on IT Headaches:

Try These 7 Quick Cloud Productivity Hacks

If your team loses time to frozen systems, messy email trails, or password overload, the problem may not be your people. It may be your setup.

Article by Mathew Hoffman, Cloud Computer Company

Modern cloud tools are meant to simplify work. But when systems are disconnected, outdated, or poorly managed, they do the opposite. The fix does not need to be dramatic. A few smart changes can remove friction fast.

The Golden Rule If a tool slows your team down, simplify it, automate it, or replace it. That one rule solves more productivity problems than most businesses realise.

1. Cut App Chaos Too many apps create too many gaps.

When your team uses separate tools for email, files, chat, and meetings, information gets lost and work slows

down. A single platform like Google Workspace keeps everything in one place and gives your team one clear way to work.

Why it matters: Less searching. Less confusion. Faster collaboration.

2. Ditch Old Hardware A server in the back room is not a productivity plan.

Legacy hardware is expensive to maintain and painful when it fails. Moving to cloud-first systems means your

files and tools stay available without the constant worry of upgrades, crashes, or downtime.

Why it matters: Fewer interruptions. Less maintenance.

Better flexibility.

Need a structured move? Cloud consultancy and deployment services can make the transition smooth.

3. Automate the Repetitive Stuff If someone is copying information from one system to another every day, that is a warning sign.

Cloud automation can turn emails into tasks, send enquiry data into your CRM, and archive files automatically.

That means fewer manual steps and fewer avoidable mistakes.

Why it matters: Your team spends more time doing valuable work and less time doing admin.

4. Bring Communication Together

Cloud-based backups run in the background and protect your data if something goes wrong, whether that is accidental deletion, system failure, or ransomware.

Plain English: A backup is only useful if it actually restores when you need it. > Action Check: Test your restore process at least once a year.

For ongoing protection, managed IT support can keep backups and recovery plans on track.

7. Train the Team Good tools fail when people are left to figure them out alone.

When staff know the shortcuts, search features, collaboration tools, and security basics, they work faster and make better use of the systems you already pay for.

Why it matters: Better adoption. Fewer support tickets.

Stronger productivity.

Jumping between phones, chat apps, meeting tools, and inboxes drains attention.

User training helps teams turn cloud tools into everyday habits.

Unified communications puts voice, video, and messaging into one workflow, so people can connect quickly without hunting for the right platform.

Action Steps

Review how many apps your team uses for core work

Why it matters: Better teamwork, faster decisions, less communication fatigue.

Identify one repetitive task to automate this month

5. Turn On the Security Basics

Turn on MFA across all key systems

Check that backups are active and testable

Schedule refresher training for staff

Security is a productivity issue too.

A compromised account can stop work instantly. One of the simplest and most effective fixes is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Add role-based access controls and you reduce risk without making life harder for your team.

Plain English: MFA means users need a second step to log in, not just a password.

Why it matters: Fewer breaches. Better control. Less disruption.

6. Make Backups Automatic Manual backups are easy to skip and hard to trust.

The Bottom Line Cloud productivity is not about adding more technology.

It is about removing friction.

If you simplify your systems, automate routine work, secure the basics, and train your team well, daily IT headaches start to shrink quickly.

If you want help making those changes, reach out to the team at Cloud Computer Company. From ongoing support to smooth cloud migrations, we help businesses get more value from their technology.

considering whether it actually works for the business.

Before starting the search, take a step back and consider where the business is heading over the next five to ten years.

Will you need more storage? More staff? Additional parking? Customer access? Larger vehicles? More office space?

A property that works perfectly today may become restrictive surprisingly quickly if the business is growing.

The First Commercial Property: Where Do You Start?

The goal isn't simply to find a property that fits the business now, but one that gives the business room to grow.

Understand what you can afford The purchase price is only one part of the equation.

First-time commercial buyers need to consider the deposit, stamp duty, legal and due diligence costs, finance costs, building and pest inspections, valuation fees, body corporate expenses where applicable, rates, insurance and ongoing maintenance.

Written by Alanna Shapland Ray White Commercial

For many business owners, buying their first commercial property is a major milestone. After years of leasing, the idea of owning the premises your business operates from can be incredibly appealing — but knowing where to start can be a little overwhelming.

In Noosaville, where industrial property continues to attract strong interest from both owner-occupiers and investors, more business owners are asking the same question: “Should I be buying rather than leasing?”

The answer isn't necessarily straightforward. Buying a commercial property is a significant commitment, and the right decision will depend on your business, your finances and your plans for the future.

Start with the business, not the building

One of the biggest mistakes first-time commercial buyers can make is falling in love with a property before

Alanna Shapland Commercial Property Consultant P: 0435 799 321 E: alanna.shapland@raywhite.com

It is also important to understand the difference between the property's purchase price and the overall cost of ownership.

Speaking with a commercial finance broker or lender early in the process can help establish a realistic price range before you start inspecting properties.

Owner-occupier or investment?

For a business owner, buying a property can provide two potential benefits: a place to operate the business and an asset that may build equity over time.

Some owner-occupiers choose to purchase a property through a superannuation structure or other investment vehicle, while others purchase in their own name or through a company or trust.

The right structure is highly dependent on individual circumstances, so professional advice from an accountant, financial adviser and solicitor should be sought before committing to a purchase.

Think beyond the four walls When assessing a commercial property, it can be easy to focus on the building itself.

However, some of the most important considerations are outside the walls.

For an industrial property, think about vehicle access, roller-door dimensions, loading areas, parking, internal clearance, storage, power supply and the ability to move stock or equipment efficiently.

Location is also important. Being close to suppliers, customers, major roads and your workforce can have a significant impact on the day-to-day operation of a business.

A slightly cheaper property that creates logistical headaches every day may ultimately cost the business more than a property that is better suited to its operations.

Don't forget the permitted use One of the most important, and often overlooked aspects of purchasing commercial property is making sure the property can legally accommodate the intended business use.

Just because a business has operated from a particular type of premises previously doesn't necessarily mean every business can automatically operate there.

Planning controls, zoning, approvals, body corporate bylaws and existing lease or property restrictions can all affect how a property can be used.

Before purchasing, make sure you understand what the property is approved for and whether your intended use is permitted.

Consider what happens if the business moves Buying doesn't mean you will necessarily occupy the property forever.

Businesses change. They grow, contract, relocate or change direction.

Before purchasing, consider the property's appeal to another business should you eventually need to move.

A highly specialised property may be perfect for your

current operation but difficult to sell or lease to another occupier.

This is particularly important when considering a significant fit-out or making structural changes.

A good owner-occupier property should ideally work for your business while also retaining broader appeal to the market.

Don't skip due diligence When buying your first commercial property, it can be tempting to focus on getting the deal across the line.

This is where good due diligence becomes critical.

Depending on the property, this may include reviewing the title, zoning and planning controls, building approvals, body corporate records, outgoings, leases, environmental considerations, building condition and any known issues with the property.

The cheapest problem to fix is often the one you discover before you buy it.

So, should you buy?

There is no universal answer.

For some businesses, leasing provides the flexibility they need while they grow. For others, purchasing can provide greater control over their premises and the opportunity to build an asset alongside the business.

The important thing is to avoid making the decision based purely on the emotional appeal of “owning your own place”.

Start with the business. Understand the numbers.

Consider the long-term strategy. Get the right professional advice. Then find a property that supports the business rather than forcing the business to fit the property.

For many business owners, purchasing their first commercial property can be one of the biggest decisions they make outside the day-to-day running of the business.

The key is making sure it is the right property, at the right time, for the right reasons.

Riverside Business Luncheon This is the lunch to be seen at. Limited tickets.

High demand. Expect it to sell out fast.

Many of you already know Dario and Alessio Zichichi and their exceptional team from Zibros in Noosa Junction.

Now they’ve expanded to the Noosaville Foreshore, bringing pure Italian hospitality to one of the region’s most stunning waterfront settings. They pride themselves on delivering the most authentic Italian dining experience on the Sunshine Coast — and this luncheon will prove it.

What’s making this one unmissable?

Not one, but two powerhouse guest speakers, plus an exclusive update from Dario himself on everything he has in the pipeline at Waterfront.

Event Details Date: Friday 18 September Time: 12:00pm – 2:30pm Location: Noosa Waterfront Restaurant & Bar by Zibros Cost: $49 Members | $65 Non-Members Includes: A glass of prosecco + lunch Members and non-members are welcome. Bring a friend and they can join at the members’ price. This lunch is open to every person who owns or works in a business.

This is where conversations create opportunity. Network with like-minded people, hear what the Noosaville Business Association has been up to, and stay on for more networking if the energy (and the company) keeps flowing.

There’s already serious buzz around this event. Tickets will disappear. Get in quick.

GUEST SPEAKERS Teneille Newton

Co-Founder, Noosa Black Garlic Dynamic force at the intersection of health, food innovation and brand strategy. A lifelong foodie and qualified naturopath with more than 25 years of clinical experience, Teneille built her career on one powerful belief: exceptional food is the foundation of exceptional health.

Before creating Australia’s largest and most awarded black garlic brand, she spent 17 years leading international education and marketing at MediHerb/Integria Healthcare across ANZ, the US and global markets. She drove major rebrands, website transformations, global strategies and product development while educating thousands of health professionals worldwide as a sought-after keynote speaker.

From her base in Noosa Shire, Teneille and her husband Tony have turned slow-aged black garlic into a national phenomenon — celebrated on restaurant menus and in premium gourmet retailers, with export firmly in sight.

Their product delivers deep umami, is FODMAP-friendly, easy to digest and packed with protective antioxidants.

In 2025 Noosa Black Garlic was named Business of the Year at the Sunshine Coast Business Awards (also taking Food & Agribusiness – Small and a Sustainability finalist place). In 2024 Teneille herself was awarded Small Business Woman of the Year and named a finalist for Sustainable Business Woman of the Year.

Equally at home in the boardroom, on stage or in the kitchen, she is living proof that values-driven innovation, bold branding and strategic thinking can take a regional artisan product onto the national — and global — stage.

Susan Toft

CEO & Founder, The Laundry Lady | Creator of TimeBoss CEO, innovator and entrepreneur who is reshaping industries and empowering people through technology-driven solutions.

Susan founded The Laundry Lady — the world’s first online marketplace for laundry services — turning her unfolded laundry into a $12M Business, and connecting busy people and businesses with a network of work-from-home contractors. She is also the creator and CEO of TimeBoss, the AI-powered platform that runs The Laundry Lady’s operations and is now scaling across aged care, cleaning services, pet grooming and beyond.

With more than 25 years’ experience in international marketing, project management and business development (including senior roles at Austrade and PADI Asia Pacific), Susan has driven growth across global markets. Her passion for startups and emerging entrepreneurs has made her a highly sought-after speaker.

She broke records on Shark Tank Australia in 2023 and debuted at #44 on the AFR Fast Starters List. From transforming the humble chore of laundry into a thriving enterprise that empowers hundreds of women and men, to making national waves on reality TV and landing on Australia’s most prestigious growth list — Susan’s journey is pure resilience, innovation and leadership.

This is the lunch where business gets done, connections get made, and the energy is electric. Don’t miss it.

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