Chamber News December 2015 by Cambridge Chamber of Commerce

JAN - APR ‘16 | ISSUE 3

chambernews “ INSIDE 6. THIS ISSUE.

Looking Ahead - The Question of Staff Remuneration

8. 2016 - Eyes Front No Rear Vision

9. New Year, New Name and New Address

15. LoveCambridge

You’ve changed.

So have we. The way we work has changed beyond all recognition. Business has never been more complicated. Markets have never moved faster. And we’re all expected to do more with less. If you’re looking for a technology company that understands the ever-evolving world of work, then talk to Ricoh. We’ve moved from a business that’s focused primarily on copiers to become a world-leading technology company. So if there’s anyone who understands how change can transform your business, it’s us. With our technical ability, IT knowledge and innovative products we can help you reduce costs, eliminate waste and streamline processes.

For change that can transform the way you work, talk to Craig Loveridge, General Manager at craig.loveridge@ricoh.co.nz

presidents corner

Looking forward to

PRESIDENT Mel Engelbrecht Body and Motion Gym E. motion.mel@gmail.com M. 021 044 2022 P. 07 827 0847 VICE-PRESIDENT Brent Nielsen Community Living E. us.three@xtra.co.nz M. 021 576 136 P. 07 823 7551 VICE-PRESIDENT Christine Stevenson Accounted4 E. chris.s@accounted4.co.nz M. 027 635 9708 P. 07 827 5192 TREASURER Janine Peters Ag Technology NZ Ltd E. janinepeters@agtechnz.com M. 021 957 418 P. 07 827 9295 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Caro Gatley Ravenswood Manor E. caro@caroandco.co.nz M. 021 977 489 P. 07 823 4574 Greg Wallace Rocketspark E. greg.wallace@rocketspark.com M. 0800 76 25 38 ext 2124 Lesley Nielsen Lewis’ Barristers and Solicitors E. lesleyn@lewislaw.co.nz M. 021 524 824 P. 07 827 5147 Penny Thompson Kaz Graphic Dezign E. penny@kazdezign.co.nz M. 021 457 347 P. 07 823 4932 Emma Sinclair Emma’s Food Bag E. emma@emmasfoodbag.co.nz M. 022 0474 800 Phil Mackay Rouge Cafe E. phil@rougeempire.co.nz M. 021 337 255 P. 07 823 9178 Quinton de Bruin SMART Advice E. quinton@smartadvice.co.nz M. 021 576 278 P. 07 211 4435 CEO Tania Witheford E. ceo@cambridgechamber.co.nz M. 021 636 536 P. 07 823 3460 EVENTS COORDINATOR Loren Bennett E. info@cambridgechamber.co.nz P. 07 823 3460

ON REFLECTION IT’S BEEN ANOTHER GREAT YEAR FOR CAMBRIDGE AND THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, THANKS TO YOUR ONGOING SUPPORT AND ENGAGEMENT. Looking to 2016 and using the momentum gained from the wins of 2015, our vision is to ensure sustainable growth for Cambridge and the Chamber of Commerce. With all the changes ahead for Cambridge, it is our mission to continue to support and inspire business vitality for our members and the business community. Plans for 2016 • The Cambridge Chamber of Commerce website will receive a facelift and we will be adding a business to business portal with live hyperlinks to member websites and contacts to increase member to member referral and interaction. • Chamber News will be produced three times throughout the year with a focus on quality content to support our local business and to encourage conversation and interaction. • As a Chamber we are committed to growing our own sustainable business platform, alongside that of our business community and will continue with our Sustainability Champion programme and education. • Following the very successful MBA mini taster series of 2015, we will feature another series with Waikato Management School. This will fit well with the Seminar After Five programme, looking at important and popular topics such as business planning, health & safety and website & social media within a marketing framework. • Waipa Networks Business Awards will be the stand out feature on the calendar for 2016, where we will celebrate business excellence. 2015 has been a massive year, and we will finish on a high, having hosted the UCI World Track Cycling Event and celebrated the opening of the Cambridge section of the Waikato Expressway, bringing with it new opportunities for Cambridge. Thank you to our family of Chamber sponsors, without whom we could not achieve our goals or be as effective in the community. On a personal note, I am grateful for my fellow board members, who volunteer their time, insight, enthusiasm, expertise and commitment. And on behalf of the board, our sincere thanks and appreciation goes to the Chamber Office team; Tania, Loren and Aimee, for your professionalism in dealing with every detail, your understanding of our strategic direction and your ability to successfully execute it. Lastly, thank you to you, our members, who have demonstrated your commitment to the Chamber and to the Cambridge business community. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and travel safely.

Mel

Mel Engelbrecht President - Cambridge Chamber of Commerce DISCLAIMER: The information in this publication is of general nature only and readers are cautioned not to act or rely on it without first seeking professional advice. Similarly, any opinions expressed in this publication should not be construed as official policy of the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce.

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CEO’s Message MY MOTHER OFTEN TELLS ME I RIDE A BROOM AND HAVE A WITCH’S HAT, REFERRING TO THE FACT THAT WHILST I DON’T HAVE A CRYSTAL BALL, I HAVE GOOD INTUITION ABOUT HOW THINGS WILL PLAY OUT. 2016 for Cambridge will be one of stabilisation as we reposition ourselves in our refined environment and we learn to embrace new opportunities. Broadly speaking, being a rural hub, as we know , leaves us open to the ebb and flow of the primary sector and we know how this has affected some sectors of business this past year. From a global perspective there are many environmental factors both physical and economic that have the potential to put ripples under our bow. Ripples are not a bad thing, they make us focus, reassess and realign. Forward focus is what we need in 2016 . Whilst quiet reflection on what has gone before can be helpful, and a sideways glance at our competition can be insightful; what we want to achieve, our goals and ambitions have to be firmly front and centre. We need to be prepared to change tack according to conditions, to allow for those ripples or an occasional storm. 2016 will be a building period for Cambridge, a time to look at our value proposition and to further shore up our plans and future strategy.

Tania

HAVE YOUR CONTACTS

Changed? Please remember to let us know if you’ve moved, have a new contact person, or have changed email addresses. We send invoices and communications about membership via email, so please make sure we have your account administrator’s correct contact details. Remember, you can have as many of your staff on our events mailing list as you like – just send their addresses to info@cambridgechamber.co.nz and we’ll add them so they don’t miss out!

Tania Witheford CEO - Cambridge Chamber of Commerce

a special thanks Congratulations to:

Aaron Guerin of LAD Architecture, winner of the ADNZ residential alterations and additions award

Andrew and Katrina Haultain of Cambridge Jewellers, winners of the Nationwide Jeweller of the Year award

to Karen and the amazing team at Kaz Graphic Dezign for their support and expertise.

WE’RE BEHIND THESE BRANDS: Cambridge

Lifeskills

Andrew Giltrap and the team at Giltrap Agrizone, winners of the Fieldays – Agri-Business of the Year award at the Waikato Business Excellence Awards

Creating great design solutions since 2002. www.kazdezign.co.nz CALL ONE OF THE TEAM AND LET’S CHAT. KAREN, KYLIE OR PENNY ON 07 823 4932

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~By Anne Bland, Accounted4 ~ INLAND REVENUE IS PLANNING SOME MAJOR CHANGES IN THE FUTURE AND THESE WERE OUTLINED BY HON TODD MCCLAY, MINISTER OF REVENUE AND TWO SENIOR ADVISORS FROM INLAND REVENUE AT THE ANNUAL NZPPA – NZ PAYROLL PRACTITIONERS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE IN AUCKLAND ON 19 NOVEMBER 2015. Their presentations gave an overview of the complete end-to-end transformation of Inland Revenue involving their customers, their employees, their processes and the replacement of their aging technology to become truly digital. Three strategic objectives are to: • Grow voluntary compliance by making it easier for people to get the process right • Reduce compliance costs • Make Government policy changes faster and more cost effective. The four stage release plan will roll out over seven years and during this time old and new systems will run parallel to minimise risk and disruption for customers. They do not want another ‘Novapay’ debacle! Two main areas that apply to most employers are

PAYE and GST. MYOB and Xero are trialing upgraded Inland Revenue technology to allow direct upload of returns from accounting software to Inland Revenue, thereby removing the requirement to manually file via online services. Future proposals include employers using payroll software with applications that allow direct upload of new employee information to Inland Revenue, and the ability to send PAYE information and deductions from each payroll. This would eliminate monthly PAYE returns, saving employers’ considerable time! This is your time to have a say on the proposals – consultation is open until Friday 12 February 2016. We urge you to participate in this consultation process – check out: www.makingtaxsimpler.ird.govt.z/#makingtaxsimpler

Anne is the Support Services Manager at Accounted4. If you have any queries about this article, please contact Anne on 07 827 5192 ext 831 or email her at anne.b@accounted4.co.nz.

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Looking Ahead

~ By LesleyAnn, People in Mind ~

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As we approach the end of the year, it’s a good time to reflect, look forward and plan for our business before the start of the New Year. One area I focus on when looking ahead is in staff remuneration. I have a philosophy that I never want my staff to ask for a pay rise It’s not because I’m a miser – it’s because I have adopted a philosophy of recognising and rewarding my staff before they feel a need to ask for recognition. And for me, it goes hand-in-hand with developing their technical expertise along the way. As a good employer, you should develop the mind-set of knowing the value of each and every one on your team. You should know who is doing a great job, which employees are growing in their role just as they should be, and who needs a helping hand.

I totally believe if you pay peanuts, you will get monkeys. And having said that, I’m also acutely aware there are some sectors where there is genuinely little room for pay increases. In these sectors you might just need to find some other ways to recognise good performance. Where to start If you don’t know where to start on developing your philosophy, give some thought to where you‘d like to be in the marketplace – below, on a par with, or above your competitors and industry colleagues. Sourcing industry salary survey data is a great starting point once you’ve established your position on where you want to be in the marketplace. There are also some general salary surveys around to help you (Trade Me, EMA, etc.), or have a chat with us and we can help you or direct you to a specialist agency (for those complex roles where the market is small). And I’m going to leave you with this one question – what is your personal philosophy when it comes to paying employees?

I don’t give pay rises without some thought I can assure you. Rather I have a pay strategy and it looks a little like this: • I want to keep my staff • I want to pay above the market average • I want my team to know the value they add • I want everyone on the team to know where they need to grow their technical expertise • I want flexibility working both ways Pay rises aren’t always the answer For some employees it could be about supporting their studies, giving them an extra week of leave, or arranging company-paid medical insurance or life insurance for them (especially if they have a family to raise). It might even be about a change in job title or giving them membership to a professional body where they can access professional development opportunities. And yes, I can just hear you saying, “But they don’t deserve a pay rise”. That might be quite true for some employees, and in my books, giving a poor performer a pay rise only enables substandard performance. If you have an employee in this category then your mind-set needs to move to not only managing, but developing effective performance. Not giving a pay rise isn’t always about poor performance – it might be about stretching an employee or supporting them along their natural career path and building their technical expertise. Do they know what it takes to get a pay rise or a promotion, or what you expect from them in their job? If they don’t, then it’s high time you addressed this. LesleyAnn is a Human Resource Consultant with People in Mind. If you have any queries about this article you can contact LesleyAnn on 07 823 3250 or by email to lesleyann@peopleinmind.co.nz

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2016...Eyes Front ~ By Christine Stevenson, Accounted4 ~ RECENTLY AT ACCOUNTED4 WE REACHED SIX DECADES OF BUSINESS SUCCESS AND IT WAS CERTAINLY GREAT TO CELEBRATE THIS FANTASTIC MILESTONE WITH THE TEAM AND THEIR FAMILIES.

That’s all well and good but, the question now looking forward is, how do we continue on the journey? How do we continue to remain relevant, competitive and successful not only in 2016 but for the next decade? Here’s a few of my thoughts… I recently heard the saying “Culture eats Strategy for Lunch” and I have to agree with it. Don’t get me wrong…. strategic planning is very important but without people to work on the plan it’s just words on paper. Your people must come first; they are just as important as your clients and you must continue to encourage them to be the best they can be so they want to continue on the journey with you. They are your investment for the future.

As a team it is most important that you live your values every day. Your culture is anchored in your values, the ‘beating heart ‘of your business. A positive culture is the life blood of the business and this in turn breeds success. You need to keep ‘growing’ and engaging with your team by working with them to formulate a learning and career development plan, which will harness a nurturing and educational workplace. This in turn will allow you to offer an even broader range of services or products to your clients and keep you ahead of your competition. Be diverse. Allow people from all generations, genders and ethnicity to have opportunities for growth in your business, they are your future leaders and will connect with your future clients. To remain relevant it is essential for you to continue to embrace and invest in technology and systems. Never think that you will ever be up to date, there is always something better the day after you have bought it and your competitors

may already have it! Stay one step ahead and learn how best to connect to your clients using technology. You need to continue to strengthen your client and business partner relationships. Never take them for granted. Work in partnership for the benefit of each other as referrals are the easiest route of attracting new business that you will ever get. Look for ways to protect the environment that you live in sustainably. This means not just recycling waste products or turning out the lights but by looking after your ‘people’. A business that adheres to good practices of engaging and looking after its people is a sustainable one. And finally …yes you do need a working strategic plan. It might be just as simple as list of ‘to dos’ but at least it is a plan of some form or fashion. Without it you are looking in the rear vision mirror while others are passing you in the outside lane. All the best with your business looking forward to 2016 and beyond.

Chris is the Business Manager at Accounted4. If you have any queries about this article, please contact Chris on 07 827 5192 ext 847 or email her at chris.s@accounted4.co.nz.

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2015 WAS A GOOD YEAR FOR THE FIRST XV, WITH A CALENDAR OF SOCIAL NETWORKING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND FUN CHARITY EVENTS CULMINATING IN A SCREENING OF 007 ‘SPECTRE’ IN NOVEMBER RAISING OVER $500 FOR THE MOVEMBER FOUNDATION.

As of December, Antanas Procuta Architects will be PAUA: Procuta Associates Urban + Architecture. Aside from easier spelling and pronunciation, the decision to change the company name is to acknowledge and signify that the practice and its work are team efforts. We have a creative group of qualified and talented registered architects, designers, and technicians, who bring their ideas and experience to the collaborative table with our clients for each project. Our new name also expresses the fact we do more than design beautiful, unique, efficient, and healthy buildings. We are also passionate about urban design, and the importance of the spaces around and between buildings to help create community, and make our homes, towns and cities more enjoyable to live in. The name change is also just one positive to come out of a broader review of ‘what we do’ and ‘how we do it’, taking a fresh look at our systems, and identifying ways to provide even better services and value for our clients. Keeping our brand and messaging current and clear is particularly important as our industry becomes more competitive. There are still some common misconceptions about architects, and a generally low level of understanding of the differences between registered architects, designers, draughting services, and design & build companies. Going in to the new year, we’ll be working on our marketing and communications, to help the public and our clients better understand what architects do and the benefits of good architecture and urban design; and in particular what we do, and to demonstrate and deliver that value better. Oh, and the new address mentioned at the start – that’s really just a coincidence. Hamilton City has changed the street name that our office is on. So if you’d like to come and talk to us, we’re now at 3 Anzac Parade, Hamilton. Same place!

Looking forward to 2016 the First XV is hoping to reach even more young business people in our Chamber. It’s a great way to meet others in the first fifteen years of their career and make new friends, especially if someone is new to Cambridge. We’ll be kicking off the new year with the return of Bubble Soccer, back by popular demand in February! The First XV is looking for new members for our steering group to help organise another year of great events. If that sounds like someone you know please get in touch.

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BUSINESS AFTER 5 Fisher Heaslip

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BUSINESS AFTER 5 Kaz Graphic Dezign

NETWORKING OVER COFFEE SMART Advice and Body and Motion

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NETWORKING OVER COFFEE High Performance Sport

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BUSINESS AFTER 5 PAUA

Congratulations to:

BUSINESS AFTER 5 Cambridge Family Health

OCTOBER Cooney Insurance and Cooney Law NOVEMBER Alpha Street Bar and Kitchen

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HOSTING OPPORTUNITIES Reserve your businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2016 Networking over Coffee now! Our NoC events are a great opportunity to profile your business and encourage networking. You may even want to partner with another like-minded business to joint-host. Spaces are limited, so be in quick! E: info@cambridgechamber.co.nz P: 823 3460 If you are interested in sharing your expertise through a Seminar after Five, please contact us to register your interest.

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bseen in cambridge 1. Networking over Coffee with business coach Jen Myers, at Tivoli Cinema 2. Learning to increase business profits at the Action Coach Seminar after Five 3. Quiz time at the Antanas Procuta Architects Business after Five 4. Drawing the winner at the Cambridge Chiropractic Networking over Coffee 5. Hearing from Cambridge Edition Editor Viv Posselt about recent changes 6. Networking at the Emmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Food Bag Ba5 at Treetown Kitchens 7. Great food and conversation at the Your Cambridge News and Compuhub Ba5 8. Websites 101 with Greg Wallace of Rocketspark 9. Alan Milton, President of the Cambridge Repertory Society on stage at the Gaslight Theatre 10. Stunning views at the Ravenswood Manor NoC, overlooking Lake Karapiro 11. Optimum meeting for home-based professionals and entrepreneurs 12. Learning the ins and outs of Human Resources Management at the MBA Mini Series HR Toolkit

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The Society was most pleased with the attendance at our Networking over Coffee morning recently. We hope that whether you had previously been to the Gaslight or not, you gained a greater appreciation of what we do. Either way, we look forward to your support of our future productions. We have four plays lined up for 2016. We are always keen to hear from people who are interested in getting involved in the theatre. This could be as an actor, producer, director, or help with costumes or set building. We rely on volunteers to keep us running. We would also be interested to hear from any corporate members who would like to become members or sponsors. Contact me, Alan Milton, Society President 823 4397.

a g n Bri iend fr Why not bring a friend to our networking events as a guest? We love meeting new people!

MUCH WORK HAS BEEN GOING ON TO ORGANISE THE 2016 FESTIVAL WHICH WILL BE HELD OVER THE PERIOD APRIL 7TH TO 17TH, THE LAST DAY BEING THE CARNIVAL DAY AND ART MARKET. WEATHER PERMITTING, WE PLAN TO TAKE THE CARNIVAL DAY BACK TO THE TOWN NEXT YEAR. The Festival is already under way as the Cooney Insurance Short Story Competition has already been launched. See details on our website. The Festival is becoming known beyond the boundaries of Waipa and even New Zealand and we have received email enquiries from potential performers from Europe and the USA. We will have some overseas artists here in April. We would be interested to hear from any business which would be interested in supporting the Festival in some way. You can call me or email us: details on our website or Facebook. Alan Milton, Festival Secretary 823 4397.

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THIS YEAR WE SAW LOVECAMBRIDGE COME TO LIFE, THANKS TO THE COMMITMENT OF 28 CAMBRIDGE BUSINESSES WHO RECOGNISED THE NEED FOR CAMBRIDGE TO HAVE A CO-ORDINATED AND PLANNED APPROACH TO MARKETING OUR BOUTIQUE RETAIL EXPERIENCE. The expressway created a sense of urgency and the understanding this would provide new opportunity for Cambridge. Similarly, there was a mutual desire to encourage Shop Cambridge to our local residents as well as those from further afield. Our aim is to increase the participation in LoveCambridge to 80% of our retail sector and similarly to seek partnerships from like-minded businesses to help drive and extend the success of this initiative.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THESE FOUNDATION LOVECAMBRIDGE BUSINESSES: • Alys Antiques • Angels Lingerie and Baby Boutique • Cambridge Gallery • Cambridge Jewellers • Colonial Heritage Antiques • Dante’s Fine Foods • Expressions Floral Design and Giftware • Footloose • Health 2000 Cambridge

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Heritage Gallery Holmes and Co Loulous Hair Studio MyStyle NZ Onyx Café & Bar Oosh Clothing Over the Moon Dairy Co • Ravenswood Manor • Rouge Café • Simply Divine Furniture

• Sinclair Barclay Gallery • Spoken Cycles • The Cambridge Fine Wine Company • The Little Flower Shop • Unichem Cambridge • Van Dyks • Waipa Funeral Home • Wallace Cotton • Wayne’s Lucky Lotto

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THE FURTHER NORTH

BUSINESS CONFIDENCE IS CREEPING UPWARDS FROM SOUTH TO NORTH, ACCORDING TO THE INAUGURAL NEW ZEALAND CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE BUSINESS CONFIDENCE SURVEY. While a total net positive of 42 per cent of respondents expect the New Zealand economy to improve over the next 12 months, regional variation shows that confidence improves the further north businesses are. A net 44.2 per cent of businesses in the upper North Island (including Auckland) expect the New Zealand economy to improve over the next 12 months, compared with a net 44 per cent in the central and lower North Island (including Wellington), a net 30.9 per cent in the upper South Island (including Canterbury) and a net 34.3 per cent in the lower South Island (including Otago). Of the total responses, 53.1 per cent expect the economy to be better. Just 11 per cent expect the economy to decline and 35.6 per cent expect it to remain the same.

The survey was conducted over a two-week period in late November, and 1539 responses were received from the Chamber network around New Zealand. Greater confidence was expressed in local and regional economies, with a national net positive 47.6 per cent believing there would be improvement. Businesses were equally confident their local economy and their businesses in particular would do well, reflecting confidence in their own ability to succeed in a “generally positive economic environment”. When respondents were asked about their own business situation, a net 65.2 per cent said they expect to see an improvement over the next 12 months. Businesses also expect to see a boost in earnings, with a net 61.9 per cent forecasting an improvement. Of all respondents, 70.7 per cent expect

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an improvement while 8.8 per cent expect earnings to decline. The number of businesses expecting to invest more in plant and equipment over the next 12 months remains positive – a net 26.8 per cent. Staff hiring expectations were encouraging, reinforcing that businesses expect their own activity to remain steady. When asked what changes they expect to total staffing numbers over the next three months, a net 30.8 per cent of businesses said they expect to be looking for more staff (39 per cent expect to hire while just 8.2 per cent expect staff numbers to decrease). However, finding skilled staff continues to be a challenge for businesses, with just 6.6 per cent saying it was easier to find skilled staff than it was 12 months ago, and 41.6 per cent saying it was harder.

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new members The Chamber’s primary role is to represent, support and inspire local business vitality. We provide our members with information, networking and training opportunities aimed at driving business growth and prosperity. GROW YOUR BUSINESS: Networking and promotional opportunities. Use these opportunities to market your business directly to other chamber members. NETWORK WITH YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY: Unparalleled networking opportunities – there are over 40 events each year. Build relationships and share ideas with like-minded people. MEMBER2MEMBER: Promote your business directly to other Chamber members. This is a dedicated email sent to our membership database, based on your content. A fee of $120 + applies in this case. INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Enhance the skills you and/ or your team have. We offer business training workshops, seminars and networking breakfasts.

Turntable Limited is a Leisure and Outdoors distribution company, established in early 2014, by Lynda and Chris Barker. Our mission is to enhance your lifestyle while on the move - whether it be by Motorhome, Caravan, Campervan, Horse Float or Boat. Turntable Limited was created when we discovered a gap in the New Zealand Leisure and Outdoor market for new, highly creative and ‘never been seen before’ products and brands. We initially partnered with Duvalay UK, after watching Liz and Alan Colleran’s success on Dragons Den back in 2011; and commenced distribution of the luxury brand of bedtime luxury throughout New Zealand in 2014. We are originally from Northern England, with a passion for business. Since relocating to New Zealand ten years ago, we have travelled extensively; enjoying New Zealand’s stunning scenery, cuisine, world-class wine, and even the occasional bungee jump! New Zealand’s travel and leisure industry is booming. Auckland, the ‘city of sails,’

REDUCE BUSINESS RISK: Stay better informed about HR and employment law through our free business advisory service by contacting 0800 CHAMBER.

A new member has the opportunity of providing a NEW MEMBERS PROFILE in our quarterly publication – Chamber News and a feature on our new website as well.

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>> Turntable Limited

Lynda and Chris Barker (Directors) P. 07 827 3414 E. turntablelimited@outlook.co.nz www.turntablelimited.co.nz

This is a group for like-minded people working from home who’d like to share ideas and skills to help develop successful businesses.

IMPROVE YOUR BOTTOM LINE: Chamber members gain discounts on petrol and office supplies as well as telecommunication benefits. VOICE: As a group we can be heard. Chamber has a strong role in advocacy at both local and national levels.

boasts more boats per capita than anywhere else in the world; while a massive number of campsites and motorhome parks provides the perfect leisure option for a wide range of domestic and international travellers. We have fallen in love with the New Zealand lifestyle, and we know that New Zealand will fall in love with our range of amazing products.

NETWORKING GROUP FOR HOME-BASED PROFESSIONALS AND ENTREPRENEURS

Optimum meets once a month. If you’d like to come along to an optimum meeting, please email info@cambridgechamber.co.nz for details.

new members

Over the Moon is really pleased to announce we have opened a deli offering all our gorgeous cheeses and accompaniments in Cambridge! We create New Zealand’s widest range of specialty cheeses from the world’s finest ingredients – locally sourced goat, cow, sheep and buffalo milk. The company is owned by Sue Arthur (lifelong cheese lover) who started it up as a retirement project! Our boutique factory, based in the lush dairying region of South Waikato, has been producing specialty cheese since 2008 and has won more than 85 medals and fourteen trophies from New Zealand and around the world. We make around 23,000 kilograms of cheese a year, and have a big commitment to developing and promoting New Zealand dairy using international research, development and innovation. We love inventing new products like our Black Truffle Brie to unleash on our fellow cheese lovers! Our small factory is on State Highway 1 in Putaruru, in the heart of the South Waikato, and is open for tastings, demonstrations and cheesemaking courses. Our factory shop sells our whole range of cheese, as well as gourmet accompaniments.

>> Over the Moon

70B Victoria Street, Cambridge P. 07 883 8238 www.overthemoondairy.co.nz

Have you got a great product or service but people don’t understand it? Maybe you’re not sure how to communicate it? If you cannot understand it yourself, then your pitch will be reflective of that. Your brand is big, bold and beautiful but it’s just not delivering the results you expected? Wondering what to do next? It could be time to review the story behind your business and refresh it, or even re-create your branding. Your business should represent the very best of you, the desires of your customers and steal the show from your competitors. You want to buy fish and chips. What are you expecting? Why this shop over others? Because the fish smells fresh, looks fresh, tastes fresh, the staff are friendly and the service is super-efficient. They also have a connection to local suppliers, meaning you are supporting local business through and through. Their branding should to reflect that. With a tagline “great, healthy and fast” you could

In January 2015, two Waikato-based firms, Accountants On London and BDO Waikato merged, creating a firm that is providing an exciting new future for accounting. Our firm, called BDO Waikato, is locally owned but a member firm of BDO New Zealand, so our clients have the best of all worlds - the friendly faces and exceptional client service of a local firm, combined with a depth of national and global resources. With three of our five partners living close to Cambridge, we know the importance of Cambridge to the region. We believe in getting behind the businesses and organisations that form the backbone of our economy and we back our clients every step of the way - their

take it or leave it. BUT “For The Greater You” - you start to appreciate their value, it left you feeling confident and intrigued – this is called the BAIT, and if it’s not done right, it can leave you without a boat, water, or fish to catch. Black Fox Creative partners with businesses to: • Provide tools to get clarity about your brand story, • Provide a one-stop-shop for all your graphic design needs • Assists you to become socially savvy in an effective manner, and • Develop an instantly engaging brand. If you’re looking for a brand leader, who is also a graphic designer, for your business, then please get in touch – You can expect a difference!

>> Taz (Taryn Lyford)

M. 027 6356 156 P. 07 823 3306 E. info@blackfox.nz www.facebook.com/blackfoxnz

motivation and values, their passion and dreams, their commitment. We can help with all accounting and advisory needs – from helping businesses focus on optimising their profitability today, whilst planning for success in the future. Plus we have a dedicated audit team providing complete and timely audit services. There are many reasons to choose BDO Waikato, the best of which is the dedication of our people. Come and have a chat with one of our partners - Bernard Lamusse, Alison Nation, Glen Martyn, Jane Evans or Steven Stark - and see for yourself.

>> BDO Waikato, BDO Building, 1026 Victoria Street, Hamilton

P. 07 839 2106 F 07 839 0509 E. waikato@bdo.co.nz www.bdowaikato.co.nz

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VILLA SHAKESPEARE.nz QUALITY ACCOMMODATION

Originally from the Welsh borders, moving to New Zealand in 1996 with their five children, Hilary and Jeremy recently moved to Cambridge and have embarked on a new venture as accommodation providers. After varied careers in fuel retailing, curtain making, house renovations, hospitality and importing caravans they are hugely enjoying this vibrant town and all it has to offer, but particularly the Chamber of Commerce events. Villa Shakespeare is a Victorian villa at 74 Shakespeare Street. We currently have on offer a superb spacious en-suite queen bedroom within the villa. In the grounds there is a self-contained cottage with queen bedroom, bathroom and living area with kitchenette. ‘Glamourvanning’ is becoming more popular and we are able to offer 3 luxurious en-suite British caravans in secluded areas of the garden. Our plans for the future include adding two more en-suite rooms within the villa. We would also like to offer our spacious

Peter Hand, Financial Adviser, has recently relocated to Cambridge after having a long and successful career in Rangiora. Being closer to family was the main driver for the move north, however, Peter is already loving the warmer climate and the close bonds within the community. Having started in the insurance industry in 1976, Peter worked for established organisations before building his own business which he then sold in 2009 to Lifetime. He’s been working with them ever since. Peter specialises in personal and business protection planning, very relevant to the Cambridge region, and takes pride in providing his clients with the very best advice for their future goals and plans. He’s also passionate and committed to his client’s needs and importantly, provides a balanced view of their situation so that they fully understand the options before they make a commitment. With a wealth of experience behind him, Peter knows risk insurance can

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living areas for small functions, meetings and celebrations. We hope to host a chamber event in the new year, but meanwhile, consider us for accommodation for your leisure or business visitors, and view our beautiful villa before settling on your next venue.

>> www.villashakespeare.nz

E. enquiries@villashakespeare.nz P. 07 827 5136

be complicated, so he’s developed the philosophy “keep it simple”. Hence, he has built up strong and solid relationships with his clients over the many years of service to them. Outside of work Peter is very involved in his local community as an active club member serving with Round Table, Rotary and business and promotional companies. He’s married to Margaret and they have 4 children between them which means he now spends a lot of his spare time with their many grandchildren. He also enjoys playing golf and over the past 30 years has discovered a knack for enhancing property values and presenting homes for sale – something he is always eager to discuss with clients.

>> Peter Hand M: 021 372 555

55 Victoria Street, Cambridge 3434 E. peter.hand@lifetime.co.nz www.lifetime.co.nz

In New Zealand in 1993, Final Touch changed the way motor vehicle resellers approached vehicle reconditioning. Similar to the way windscreen repairs changed the industry, the Final Touch® PRT (Paint Repair Technology) system engaged world-class paint technologists, added Kiwi innovation and a few talented Kiwis to create a unique mobile spray repair system. Final Touch is now the most successful automotive SMART Paint Repair Franchise in New Zealand and we have operators in Australia and the United Kingdom. Smart repair systems offer motorists the ability to repair their vehicle to as new condition at a fraction of the cost of traditional repairs, with the added benefits of being more environmentally friendly and making it easier to maintain and protect your vehicles appearance with the latest in paint protection technology. Servicing all the key dealer brands across New Zealand and the world daily our franchise business partners are recognized industry experts in automotive paint repair, paint restoration, polishing techniques and paint protection. With changes in vehicle technology and servicing and private motorists’ desire to maintain that new car feeling we are excited about our future growth potential and feel there has never been a better time to be involved in the automotive aftermarket industry. We provide a complete Final Touch turn-key business package including equipment, training, sales and marketing, and ongoing support. The franchise opportunity opens you up to a network of highly skilled and experienced Final Touch technicians and strategic partner suppliers from around the world whom are all passionate about cars and working together to get the ultimate results.

>> Final Touch - Jason Lowe

PO Box 1083, Cambridge 3450 E. Jason.Lowe@finaltouch.co.nz M: 027 281 4329 www.finaltouch.co.nz