Flyers: Design and print flyers to distribute in high-traffic areas, such as on bulletin boards or in local shops.
Posters: Create eye-catching posters to display in your store or office windows to attract the attention of passing traffic.
Signage: Invest in high-quality signs for your store or office, including window decals and banners.
Stationery: Design and print letterhead, envelopes, and note cards to use for all of your business correspondence.
DIGITAL | GRAPHICS | PRINTING
What’s Happening
June 2023
Coffee Catch Up
Wednesday 7th June
7:30 – 8:30am
Penrith RSL
Come and have a free coffee, meet with local business owners and find out more about the Business Membership.
Monarchs Birthday Holiday
Monday June 12th
FREE WORKSHOPS
LinkedIn - Know the Functions
Tuesday 20th June
Graham FitzpatrickBusiness Connect
The Foundations of Online Marketing - Part 2
Thursday 22nd June
Simon Gould - Orbit Marketing
End of Financial Year
Friday June 30th
We have local experts to call: www.judgeaccountants.com.au www.wittenpartners.com.au david@tlacc.com.au
PENRITH FESTIVAL
July 2023
School Holidays
July 3rd – July 14th
Coffee Catch Up
Wednesday July 5th 7:30 – 8:30am
Penrith RSL
Come and have a free coffee, meet with local business owners and find out more about the Business Membership.
Penrith Pulse
JUNE - JULY 2023
Free Support For Local Businesses*
NAIDOC Week
July 2nd – July 9th
Christmas in July
Dates to be advised
Do not travel to the city, Dine Local!
Business Trivia
Wednesday July 26th
Penrith Bowling Club
Fundraising for Penrith Community Kitchen
With the continuous changes and challenges we are all facing in business we would like to remind you how as a member of Penrith CBD Corporation you can connect for Free business advice and guidance.
Penrith CBD Corporation
Working closely with small business owners, Penrith CBD Corporation is available to assist with the fundamentals of business including:
Branding & Marketing with workshops, one on one assistance, referrals, focusing on:
• Brand awareness, visibility
• Who is your customer, how will you reach them
• How will you alter the habits of people currently engaging with another business
• What marketing platforms will you use
• Media and your digital strategies, how to schedule your plans for the coming months
Referrals
• Sometimes you don’t know what you don’t know, our data base has a comprehensive list of the local professionals who are capable to assist you whether that is construction, marketing, finance, governance, employment etc,
• Join in with scheduled networking events, meeting and interacting with like-minded business owners Please email: beth@penrithcbdcorp.com.au
Western Sydney Business Centre – Business Connect
Running, growing and adapting a business
WSBC are Sydney’s largest provider of services to small business with offices throughout the Penrith catchment area where the experienced advisors can meet you face to face or at your place of business or conduct meetings via online methods.
A strong belief is held with their role to find areas of their client’s business that need improving. A client who needs a sounding board for strategies to explore opportunities and confront challenges for their businesses. All advisors are experienced business professionals with access to lots of resources and will facilitate a process that will help you improve your business.
To find whether you are eligible for this FREE business advice please email: graham@wsbusiness.com.au
We would like to thank the sponsors Penrith City Council, One Point Health, ALA Law Outback Steakhouse and Western Weekender, our wonderful dance schools and entertainers and the Penrith Community for making the festival Friday May 19 such a success. #visitpenrith
Penrith CBD Corporation PULSE NEWSLETTER For further information for these events or membership info, contact Penrith CBD Corporation. PO Box 505 Penrith NSW 2751 | www.penrithcbdcorp.com.au | E: beth@penrithcbdcorp.com.au | P: 02 4722 5556
Raising funds for Sponsorship available. Please call Gai for all details. TUESDAY 26TH JULY Penrith Bowling Club
Tickets $25pp For any further details please contact Penrith CBD Corp for more details: 4722 5556 | beth@penrithcbdcorp.com.au Contribute to The Creative Fringe’s “Think outside the square challenge” more details at www.thecreativefringe.com.au/events-andworkshops/think-outside-the-square-knitting-challenge/ Help the kitchen stock their food pantry by making donation. Phone: 47 225556 for details 1. Purchase any new item for comfort packs Beanies, scarfs, gloves, instant heat packs (not electrical), socks and jackets and drop off at the following locations: Penriith RSL 8 Tindale St Penrith, Office Karen McKeown OAM, Member for Penrith, 510 High St Penrith, NAB Bank cnr Riley and Henry St Penrith PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY: 2. Contribute to The Creative Fringe’s “Think outside the square challenge” More details at www.thecreativefringe.com.au/product/ think-outside-the-square-blanket-challenge/ 3. Help the Penrith Community Kitchen provide a warm meal this Winter Make a donation directly to the Kitchen, www.penrithcommunitykitchen.com.au Karen McKeown OAM Member for Penrith P. 4731 5055 M. 0418 226 679 21 Lawson Street, Penrith NSW 2751 atprint.com.au AT Print Creative Solutions 4 WAYS TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS IN 2023
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*For eligibility call Penrith CBD Corporation 4722 5556
activate rejuvenate populate DIGITAL Online directory listing plus logo advertising space for $50 per month. Promotion via our social media channels. REJUVENATE We offer assistance* with signage, façade upgrades. *Conditions apply. NETWORKING Connect at CBD events to network with local businesses. Check website for details. VISIBILITY Stand out and get noticed as an active member of your community. Be involved in local events and initiatives plus sponsorship opportunities. REFERRALS It’s not just who you know, it’s who others know. We connect your business with others. FREE ASSISTANCE Quality training, marketing & financial guidance plus free workshops, referrals keeping you connected to local city strategies.
Be Prepared for Change
Advice from our local professionals for EOFY
Effective EOFY Planning
EOFY is one of those dates on your calendar that comes around in a blink of an eye. While running a business takes up a lot of time, we deem it important to think about reviewing your finances – usually from a birds eye view with an accountant. Tax planning should be at the top of your list as it allows your accountant to assess your current financial situation and go over it with a fine-tooth comb. The benefit? Providing you with informed and educated strategies that will positively impact your short- and long-term financial goals.
While examining your financials may be a daunting task, having an accountant by your side will give you the advantages to minimise your tax benefits.
Here are some steps you and your accountant will take to effectively plan for EOFY:
Review your Finances: Before you can plan for EOFY, you need to have a clear understanding of your financial position. Review your income, expenses and investments for the year to date.
Consider tax deductions: Make sure you understand the tax deductions available to you and how to claim them. Your accountant will go through any work-related expenses such as travel, training or equipment.
Superannuation contributions: Consider making additional contributions to your superannuation account before the end of the year. This will help reduce your taxable income and can provide tax benefits.
Managing Capital Gains and Losses: If you have made any investments during the year, consider the impact of capital gains and losses. Make a plan: with the current economic climate and high inflation rate, its beneficial to make prudent decisions and work with your accountant to create a suitable tax plan that can safeguard and weather the ups and downs of the economy.
If you require assistance with your financials we’re ready to chat with you!
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GRAB & GO COFFEE AND BAGELS
A Hole In The Wall and A Window of Opportunity!
Favella is your Grab & Go Place for Coffee and Bagels. Proudly serving coffee by Reuben Hills, fast, efficient and friendly service straight from the front or order ahead on Hey YOU.
451A High Street, Penrith www.cafefavela.com.au
E: info@judgeaccoutants.com.au
Changes to Employment Laws
You will (hopefully!) be aware of a range of changes to employment laws that have recently been introduced. Whilst many of these were effective in December 2022 (for example, changes to domestic and family violence leave, the abolition of pay secrecy clauses in new employment contracts and changes to sexual harassment laws), there are a number of additional changes coming into force between now and December this year.
If you’re not yet across these, and what you need to do, now is a great time to start getting things in place to ensure your business is compliant.
The upcoming changes include:
• Changes to how employers need to respond to requests for flexible working arrangements – see here for more details:
https://www.fairwork.gov.au/ employment-conditions/flexibilityin-the-workplace/flexible-workingarrangements
• Changes to annual shutdowns (e.g. over Christmas / New Year) within most Modern Awards - see here for more details:
https://hrsuccess.com.au/changesto-award-shutdown-provisions/
• Prohibitions on the use of fixed term contracts which exceed 2 years for the same role, except in limited situations. For more information, visit:
https://www.dewr.gov.au/ download/14736/limiting-use-fixedterm-contracts/31382/limiting-usefixed-term-contracts/pdf
Dark nights, the cold and wet weather can make driving difficult –don’t be caught out, have your tyres and auto checked by Penrith City Tyres & Automotive.
A family owned and operated business; located centrally in the heart of Penrith and offering a free courtesy shuttle service to Penrith Westfields or the closest train station. We also have a dedicated courtesy car available for our clients use.
26-27 Henry Street, Penrith www.pcta.com.au
HR Success can assist you and your teams to get ready for these changes – contact on 1300 783 211 to talk about any of these upcoming changes (or the ones already in force) – we’d be happy to help!
Note that this is general information only, not formal or legal advice. Information is current and we believe accurate at the time of publication.
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