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Cover story 5 The sweet sound of success – Bill McLean, pioneering home entertainment since 1982 7 Gosford business leaders welcome Chinese builder 8 Umina Centenary huge success 8 Steinbok at Melbourne Fine Food Expo 9 Plans for modern complex in Wyong’s civic precinct 9 Wyong Council’s infrastructure priorities 10 Booth Family’s 75 years selling cars 11 Central Coast Academy of Sport celebrates 10 years 12 Central Coast selling out for the Christmas holidays 12 Work for the dole underway at West Gosford 13 Grammar wins online communications award 14 JR Richards & Sons appoints Central Coast Territory Manager 14 Tile distributor opens Erina franchise 14 Traders find new homes after Erina fire

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15 NRMA opens car servicing and repair centre in Gosford 15 92.5 ABC Central Coast opens studio in Gosford 17 Work starts on Mariners’ Centre of Excellence 21 Coast commercial/industrial market ‘confused’ 22 Prestige Property Reports 23 General knowledge, trade secrets and all the important stuff in between 23 Can an owners corporation recover against a builder for defects in a strata unit development? 25 Events calendar

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Edgar Adams’ Editorial

Councils set up Coast for positive future

14 Business Briefs 17 Property News 18 Commercial and industrial property for sale/lease 23 Business Tips 25 Events calendar 26 Funny Business 27 BUSINESS SERVICES DIRECTORY

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The sweet sound of success – Bill McLean, pioneering home entertainment since 1982 MORE THAN 25 years ago, author Michael Gerber penned a book, the principles in which almost everyone in business today would be familiar. The ‘E-myth’ did one of two things for business owners. It inspired many to become more entrepreneurial and systemised in the way they ran their businesses so that if they were to step away, the business would run just as well without them. But it led some others to think that spending too much time working in the business (as opposed to working on it) meant they were doomed to fail. When you ARE the business (as is the case for many micro and small business owners), it can be immensely liberating once you come to terms with the fact that success in business comes in many forms and is in the eye of the beholder. Bill McLean, co-owner and founder of McLeans Smarter Home Entertainment, had a light bulb moment when he realised that being the heart and soul of a business you are absolutely passionate about can be your key point of difference. This is especially true when you operate in an industry where ruthless markdowns for the sake of ‘moving boxes’ often seem to override the customer experience. Founded in 1982 by Bill and his wife Margaret, McLeans (formerly Bill McLeans Hi-Fi) was one of Australia’s first dedicated audio-visual home entertainment stores. As pioneers in an emerging global industry, the McLeans rented video movies and sold the first audio-visual home entertainment

options on the market, which consisted of mono video recorders and cameras, TV’s and stereo systems, from their first store at The Entrance. At a time when VHS and Beta video recorders were introduced on the scene, McLean seized the opportunity to bring film and music for the home together for the very first time and deliver it to a market that was hungry for the new technology. With stereo recorders launching on the market just 6 months after opening the store, McLean was quick to jump on the stereo bandwagon and introduce the ability to enjoy a cinematic experience from home. In line with a phrase coined by Apple founder, the late Steve Jobs, “Don’t keep up with your competitors, leapfrog them,” McLean has continued to be at the leading edge of audio-visual technology, an absolute must in an industry where increasing competition, mobile technology and price wars are a constant threat to your livelihood. After two years at The Entrance, the McLeans moved to larger premises at Bay Village. Enjoying solid growth over a 5-year period, McLean took advantage of an opportunity to purchase commercial land at Long Jetty on which he built new premises complete with 5 state-of-theart audio-visual rooms. Each room was designed to give customers a unique, high quality experience, from a surround sound home theatre experience to audio rooms catering to various musical tastes. The key

By Phaedra Pym for McLean was to take the time to listen to each customer’s individual needs and wants and offer an experience to suit as opposed to just ‘selling’ them a product. After many years at Long Jetty, the McLeans moved to their current location at East Gosford, where they have been for the past 6 years. While the store is smaller than the last two, it is still fitted out with purpose built audio-visual rooms to ensure the customer experience remains paramount. In terms of staff, the business has seen a number of fluctuations as the market has changed, with up to 10 staff working for the McLeans at one point. Today the business is a true family affair with the couple’s son and daughter working alongside their parents and, as long as the interest continues, set to be their succession plan. McLean said they have made a conscious decision not to expand and open multiple stores, opting instead to continue focusing on delivering a superior customer experience, “a decision that has worked very well for us,” he said. In any retail business today change, increasingly savvy consumers and pricedriven competition are an ever-present reality. But nowhere are the challenges as great as they are in a technology focused retail business where prices and quality are constantly driven down by manufacturers to cater to consumer demand. While McLeans doesn’t cater to the ‘shopper’ clientele who are well looked after by the mass retailers, they are always up against the challenge of

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consumers who have done their research based on the price driven ads they see online and in the local paper. “Our point of difference is to help people understand the relationship between marketing and performance and value and the experience and why they might consider investing more money in a quality system. Because it’s surprising how many people that walk through the doors don’t know the other side to the story,” said McLean. Another constant challenge is the increasing dominance of mobile technology, with more and more people turning to their smart phones and tablets for their mobile and home audio-visual entertainment. McLean says it’s a matter of going with the change rather than trying to fight it. “Young people are listening to music even more than their parents did at the same age but they’re listening to it in a different way. An important market now is the headphone market where technologies are advancing at a rapid pace and we’re at the higher end of that market,” said McLean. McLeans has also moved into the world of social media to tap into the places where today’s consumer is interacting. As is the case in any 21st century business, if you’re not moving with change, you may as well shut your doors. Despite the changes and challenges, McLean said consumers, even the younger generation, are starting to come back to an appreciation of high quality sound. As a

Margaret and Bill McLean result, there is a growing movement back towards stereo and many manufacturers that had dropped their standards in terms of quality (along with their prices) are back on the quality bandwagon. Naturally, this is ‘music to the ears’ for McLean and others who have stayed true to their belief that when it comes to a good investment in

audio-visual entertainment, “It’s not about the price, it’s about the performance, the longevity, and the quality of the experience.” As for McLean’s business vision, while he once struggled with the fact that he didn’t quite fit the ‘E Myth’ mould, he is now comfortable with where the business is at and what the future holds.

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Edgar Adams discusses local issues

Councils set up Coast for positive future AS WE COME to the end of 2014 I think we will be able to look back on this year as one of the most memorable in a very long time. For the past 15 years the Central Coast has been going nowhere. We had two councils, Gosford in particular, who were committed to holding the region back. We had successive state governments who, because of local infighting, showed no interest in the region and the federal government never quite knew how to handle this regional (or is it metropolitan?) economy. It is also something the state government can’t get its head around either. In any event, as I have always said, it is up to local government to make our economy tick. And, both Gosford and Wyong Councils have achieved that this year. We have to congratulate the councillors who were elected towards the end of 2013 for their new visionary approach to the region and to a new culture that is now taking root within the councils driven by two very driven CEOs. Economic growth over the next 25 years in the region will take place in the north and in many respects that is Wyong. It has started already as Council, under Mayor Doug Eaton and CEO Michael Whittaker, have encouraged major investors to take the risk a back them. Meanwhile the Gosford LGA has its difficulties as there is nowhere to grow. Even the NSW Department of Planning in its Growth Plan for the next 25 years hasn’t bothered to consider that there are areas that should be developed. There is no new

greenfield industrial land or residential land planned. That doesn’t mean to say there is no land all it means is that no one wants to look west of the Motorway. West of the Motorway there are huge tracts of suitable land that the state government must consider. The one breath of fresh air that is spurring optimism in Gosford is the CBD. Here we have two Chinese developers who have large lots in the CBD and want to get started on building during 2015. That, and the sale of the Gosford Primary School site, will see massive changes in Gosford CBD. Its all good news. The one negative hanging over our head is the Liberal Party and the disgraceful way it has performed with its local members over almost four years. Having taken control of the Central Coast in terms Liberal seats in the new Government in 2011 the Liberals totally forgot where they came from. The Coast’s voters were simply pawns in a political game that played out in Macquarie Street. And then along came ICAC! Do I need to say more? Except that, as the saying goes, “its an ill wind that blows no good”, because it has got rid of the so called Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Gosford and Terrigal over 27 long years. As we go to press the Liberal still have not worked out who they should put up for candidates and we hear that the ‘old brigade’ still controls the preselections – how pathetic. Less than four months out from the State

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Elections and all the Baird Government can think of is Western Sydney. The contempt with which Mr Baird and his colleagues hold Mr Hartcher and his two Amigos from The Entrance and Wyong was on show in mid November when Hartcher gave his valedictory speech to the Parliament, no one was present to listen. With Christmas in the air I doubt anyone from the government will be floating around the Coast until a few weeks before the Elections. The Forgotten Coast? I think we are! So regardless of the State Government, with the positive attitudes of our local councils and the number of investors who are now all over the Coast there is a different mood – a positive mood. 2015 will be a Hear Edgar Adams’ good year. business comment Merry 8.10am each Monday. Christmas and Happy New Year to all our readers. Edgar Adams Editor

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Business leaders welcome Chinese builder to Gosford LAST MONTH SAW Gosford business leaders welcome Jian Lin Wang and his son Jun to the Central Coast. Mr Wang hosted a dinner at the Central Coast Leagues Club and met the people with whom he expects to be doing business as he prepares to develop the Gosford site known as Spurbest. Not only is Mr Wang investing in Gosford he has decided to live on the Central Coast with his wife, son and daughter and is presently looking around for a suitable place where he can pursue his hobbies playing golf, fishing and boating. His son Jun, is helping him with the business and will be graduating this year from university. They have been living in Australia, since migrating here three years ago and due to his family commitment to permanently stay in Australia, Mr Wang has let go his overseas business interests and is concentrating on doing business in Australia through his company, Hong Kong Macau Australian Pty Ltd of which he is the sole shareholder. From Shenyang, Liaoning in northern China, Mr Wang has been in property development since 1997 and during that time has developed over 5,000 apartments and 200,000 sqm of commercial and retail space. Mr Wang acquired the Spurbest site in Gosford last month after looking at development opportunities in Sydney since he arrived in Australia. He has wasted no time in getting down to business and has appointed local architect Caine King from CKDA Architecture as lead consultant and ADWJohnson as planners, to prepare plans for the development of the site which will

Jian Wang (seated centre) with Phillip Sulistio and his son Jun (standing to his right) with Gsoford’s business leaders following dinner at the Peking Garden Restaurant last month. be known as Waterside. He told CCBR that his vision for the Waterside development, which covers an area of 8,400 sqm, is to rejuvenate Gosford CBD and make it the Capital of the Central Coast with new concepts of apartments and job creation within the CBD. “Gosford has everything,” he said, “the water, surrounding mountains, hospital, TAFE, shopping centre and with the train service is only little over an hour from Sydney.” “The design for this site will be for Gosford only and I will not be copying other cities of the world,” he said. Architect, Caine King said, “This will be an

urban renewal project aimed at reconnecting the city to its natural context. The design intent will combine both urbanism and architecture. The new development will consist of a ‘true mixed use development’ allowing for a new entertainment quarter, retail shops, cinema, residential buildings and hotel aimed at bringing life back into Gosford.” The project will be built in stages over the coming years. Mr Wang has already had meetings with the Mayor of Gosford, Lawrie McKinna, CEO, Paul Anderson and Planning Director, Danielle Dickson. He is aware that a DA for the site is presently current.

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Umina centenary huge success

Steinbok at Melbourne Fine Food Expo

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THE UMINA BEACH Centenary celebrations held in mid-October saw 5,000 visitors converge on the main street of Umina. “We had perfect weather and the perfect crowd”, said Peninsula Chamber of Commerce President Matthew Wales. “Over 5,000 people came through the main street of Umina Beach to join in the celebrations which were officially opened by Mayor Lawrie McKinna,” said Mr Wales. A street fair with street stalls, food outlets, pony rides, jazz band and plenty to celebrate after Umina has turned 100 years. “All our retailers had a great day with thousands eating, celebrating and shopping in the town centre,” he said.

“Umina Beach is a vibrant town centre which has grown over the years from a local service centre to a thriving retail hub with a residential catchment of 38,000 residents.” “We also had over 100 people come through the historic photo exhibition which was held at the Ocean Beach Hotel. Our local historian, Julie Aichison has done a wonderful job collating hundreds of old photos and records to mark the 100 year anniversary of the first land subdivision in Umina Beach.” “Many thanks to all our sponsors of this great event including Gosford City Council, Ocean Beach Hotel, Peninsula Stationary, Raine & Horne and Wales & Associates”, said Matthew Wales.

Its been a good year for Gavin Yates and Steinbok Schnapps and his new product Cafe Choice coffee syrups. In August Steinbok won the Excellence in Innovation Award at the Central Coast Business Excellence Awards for identifying the cordial market in coffee bars and then developing a telescopic retractable pourer – a no mess solution to for syrup dispensing – to go with their new product, Cafe Choice syrups for coffee lovers. The win catapulted them into NSW Business Awards as Finalists and they are hopeful of a big win when these are held in late November. Then, in September Trade & Investment NSW invited them to join the NSW contingent of fine food producers to exhibit on the Flavours of NSW stand at the Melbourne Fine Foods 2014 Expo, Australia’s largest annual food industry trade expo which saw over 27,000 industry professionals attend from Australia and internationally. Only 16 NSW food companies were selected to attend. This was an opportunity for Yates to reach the market he was aiming at and he says it was highly successful.

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Plans for modern complex in Wyong’s civic precinct Wyong Council’s infrastructure priorities

Artist’s image of The Arthouse WYONG SHIRE COUNCIL has lodged a Development Application and Masterplan for a Council-owned Iconic Development Site as part of the rejuvenation of the Wyong civil and cultural precinct on Anzac Avenue in the Wyong CBD. Council is currently delivering the $6.8m flood mitigation project in this area and has commenced construction of the $12.7 million Art House performing arts centre at 8 Anzac Avenue having appointed local builder North Building and Construction Pty Ltd. Other projects planned as part of the Anzac Avenue civil and cultural precinct rejuvenation include the refurbishment of Frank Balance Park a modern office and retail building at the corner of Hely Street and Anzac Avenue. The DA has been lodged as a Stage One proposal for a six storey building, with five storeys of commercial space above a retail ground floor. It includes proposals for landscaping, a roof top terrace, 50 underground car parking spaces and outdoor dining, with the development

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valued at approximately $19 million. Stage Two proposes a Masterplan approval for mixed use development and associated car parking, the details of which will be subject of a future DA. Council’s Manager, Property Development, Mr Steve Mann, said the proposal is designed to attract new commercial tenants into the town centre and bring jobs into the area. “Apart from the Regional Police Station this will be the first new significant commercial building planned for the town centre in the last five years,” Mr Mann said. “It will further supplement The Art House which is about to start construction and is part of the implementation of the Wyong Civic and Cultural Precinct Masterplan,” Mr Mann said. Mayor Doug Eaton said the DA was the next step in activating the Iconic Development Site. “This proposal is for a modern civic and retail complex that aims to create good outcomes for the community in terms of jobs and public amenity,” Mayor Eaton said.

The Wyong Civic and Cultural Precinct Masterplan is part of Council’s overall infrastructure priorities which they intend putting to the State Government for funding assistance. The State Government has said that following the 2105 Elections they intend selling the ‘poles and wires’ business and $6 billion of the proceeds will be allocated to regional infrastructure projects. Much of the infrastructure demands will hinge on the residential developments in the Warnervale Growth Area that will see housing for 4,200 people and the provision of 8,500 jobs. They include: • Construction of the Link Road from Pacific Highway Watanobbi to Sparks Road, Warnervale to improve access between Wyong Town Centre and Warnervale Growth Area as well as providing easier access to the M1 Motorway. The cost is estimated at $45 million and will take 18 months to build. • With the majority of Wyong Shire’s major new employment and residential land releases planned in the catchment of the Porter’s Creek Wetland, a network of constructed stormwater management systems is required to manage stormwater flows into Porter’s Creek Wetland. The cost is estimated at around $15 to $20 million. • North Warnervale Railway Station. To be located at the Warnervale Town Centre this will provide improved access to rail services for residents in the northern part of the Wyong Shire. Proposed cost $43 million. • Central Coast Regional Airport. This CONTINUED ON PAGE 24

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Booth Family’s 75 years selling cars OWNING AND MANAGING a business provides many rewards and many of them are not financial! 75 years after Evelyn and Fred Booth established a small business in 1939 in Gosford, there are now three generations of the family still running and working in Booth’s Motor Group. The extended Booth Family still get together to celebrate family events, Christmas etc. but many of them see each other each day in the course of doing their jobs. While this might not appeal to everyone the good teamwork attitude is evident when you see this strong family all together. That has been the Booth way since Evelyn and Fred Booth set up in business two days before the start of World War II on the corner of Mann and Faunce Street, Gosford trading as EJ & WA Booth, selling spare parts and petrol. Son Kevin worked in the business from the start, while still at school, selling petrol and doing the other odd jobs around the workshop. So how does a motor car dealer stay in business 75 years? “Service and quality,” says Booth Motor Group Managing Director Kevin Booth. “Our whole business has to focus on our customer and the quality of our service work has to be first class,” he says. “To make this work the entire business has to have that culture, it’s the Booth way.” The wars years were difficult but the Booths’ did their best to keep their customers cars and trucks going and this at a time when Gosford was central to a wider farming community on the coast and in the hinterland. With the War over and new cars coming on the market, Evelyn and Fred secured the Rootes Group dealership for Humber, Hillman and Sunbeam cars. Of course they remained in spare parts, an aspect of the business for which they were widely known. The years that followed saw the family accumulate properties adjacent to the garage for showroom and display purposes. Fred Booth died in 1963 and it was at this point that Kevin took control of the business with his mother continuing until she was 90 years of age – she died three years later. Kevin’s wife Nancye also worked in the business for many years and their three children Colin, Sandie and David joined the business as they left school. The early 60’s saw many changes in the motor car industry and by 1965 the Chrysler Corporation took over the Rootes Group and began manufacturing cars in Australia. So the Booths’ became Chrysler dealers for the next seventeen years selling the CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW DECEMBER 2014

The Booth Family: Colin Booth, Sandie Perry, Kevin Booth, Emily Perry and David Booth (missing from photo Jake Perry)

Booth’s Garage circa 1940s

Booth’s Hyundai Dealership at North Gosford

Valiant brand until Mitsubishi acquired Chrysler in 1982. They continue to be Mitsubishi dealers. The last ten years have been a period of considerable growth for the Booth Family. In 2004 they took over the Hyundai dealership for the Central Coast with a dealership at North Gosford and separate workshop at Tuggerah acquiring the property as well. Their Mitsubishi and used car operations were promptly moved north from their original site in the Gosford CBD to their new home alongside Hyundai. The following year they had the opportunity to buy the Wyong Mitsubishi dealership giving them a strong foothold in the growing northern Central Coast market. By 2008 it was time to relocate their Mann Street, Gosford workshop to a new purpose built state-of-the-art service department at North Gosford in Glennie Street consolidating the Hyundai and Mitsubishi businesses on the Pacific Highway at North Gosford. This year they have invested $2 million in a new workshop at Tuggerah. Of course it hasn’t been all beer and skittles along the way. Contending with economic conditions that move in cycles and other unforeseen events such as the GFC means that the management structure has to be nimble. Being a family run business with many long term employees the Booth’s Motor Group has that capacity. One event that created a major issue for

the family during these growth years was the 2005 hail storm. “It cost us around $2 million dollars at the wrong time, but we worked through it and we are back on top,” says Kevin Booth. The next generations are now moving into a more active management role: Colin who joined the business in 1978 is General Manager. Sandie joined the business in 1980 is Dealer Principal at Tuggerah. David joined the business in 1982 after university as Financial Controller and for the past ten years has been Hyundai Dealer Principal. Now the fourth generation of Booth’s is coming along. Sandie’s son Jake is running the New Vehicle Pre-Delivery Department at North Gosford, regularly processing around 200 new vehicles per month. Other family members are becoming involved with strong hopes of guiding this amazing family business to a fifth generation and beyond. Booth’s are an important Central Coast employer with over 120 team members currently on the payroll. This is a business that has and will be around long-term giving their customers confidence with their stability and no-nonsense old-fashioned values. They work hard at ensuring everyone they deal with gets true value-formoney and satisfaction which is the best investment in the future that a business can strive for.

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Central Coast Academy of Sport Celebrates 10 years IN YET ANOTHER showcase event, the annual Central Coast Academy of Sport Scholarship Presentation and Awards Night was held at Mingara Recreation Club on Monday 4 November. Over 350 VIPs, business partners, sponsors, suppliers, athletes and their parents and friends attended the gala function which, for the Academy was also a celebration of 10 years since it was established by an enthusiastic group headed up by CEO, Ian Robilliard. Founding Chairman, Mark Houlton, in welcoming guests said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over that period we have seen many achievements including; 19 sports introduced with 2,279 athletes participating in our programs. This is a fantastic result and on behalf of a very proud Board I would like to publicly congratulate Ian and the Academy team, both past and present on a job well done.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would also like to acknowledge the generous support of our corporate partners, sponsors and suppliers. Your support represents approx. 60% of our total income. This is critical to the continuation of the aims and objectives of the academy and the development of future sporting pathways. Â With Government funding and other income sources some 90% of our income is derived outside of the talented athlete program income. This supports our financial model to provide high quality coaching and development atÂ significantly reduced costs to Central Coast athletes. The work in theÂ corporateÂ market remains second to none throughout the Regional Academy network and the benefits flow to our athletes. Male AthleteÂ ofÂ the Year was golfer Corey Jones from Berkeley Vale and Female AthleteÂ ofÂ the Year was surfer Macy Callaghan from Avoca. Other major award

CCAS Chairman, Mark Holten addressing the 9th CCAS Sport Scholarship Presentation and Awards Night winners were: Chairmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Award: Bianca Khoury (Basketball), Board of Directors Inspirational Athlete Award:Â Megan Burgess (Swimming), Ray Sandell Award for Exceptional Service: Larry Spencer (Athletics), Donnica Clarke Foundation Scholarship: Ashley Sweetnam (Future Stars), Dedication to Sporting Excellence Award: Paul Sinclair (Rugby) Commenting of the Awards Mayor of Wyong Shire, Doug Eaton, who along with Gosford City Mayor, Lawrie McKinna, presented certificates to all the participating athletes said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our local athletes are not just role models for their peers, but excellent spokespeople for the region. There is so much talent across the Central Coast.Â We congratulate these high achievers and proudly watch their rise to the international stage.

Female Athlete of the Year Macy Callaghan and Male Athlete of the Year Corey Jones The Central Coast Academy of Sport would like to thank and acknowledge the support from the following Business Partners: NSW Government, The Greater Building Society, Mingara Recreation Club, The University of Newcastle, NBN Television, CONTINUED ON PAGE 24

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‘Headland” at North Avoca. Properties of this quality are achieving around $5,000 per week over Christmas period UPWARDS OF 90% of the Central Coast’s favourite holiday hotspots are reportedly almost booked out for Christmas 2014 with the internet helping to attract more overseas visitors. A lower dollar combined with more Australians wanting a home-grown holiday this Christmas, is driving near record holiday occupancy rates on the Central Coast, according to leading property group, Raine & Horne. “‘No vacancies’ best describes the holiday accommodation market on the Central Coast,” says Angus Raine, CEO/Executive Chairman of Raine & Horne, whose family are regular visitors to the region at Christmas time. Brett Hunter, General Manager of Raine & Horne Terrigal-Avoca Beach, says that summer holiday occupancies are tracking at 85 to 90%, which is normal two months out from Christmas. “However we have seen a 15% increase in the number of overseas holiday makers

booking properties in Terrigal, Wamberal and Avoca, compared with this time last year,” said Mr Hunter. “As a consequence, the additional demand for Central Coast holiday accommodation has increased prices by up to 5% compared with 2013.” Mr Hunter attributes the increase in overseas holidaymakers to the lower Australian dollar, as well as Raine & Horne Terrigal/ Avoca Beach’s strategic decision to utilise travel websites such as homeaway.com.au, which has helped attract more visitors from the UK, in particular.” Two bedroom apartments in Terrigal start from $1,500, according to Mr Hunter, with waterfront units available between $3,000 and $4,000 a week. Three bedroom houses range from $5,000 to $10,000 a week. To illustrate, Raine & Horne Terrigal/Avoca has listed a stunning holiday house at 32 Dover Road, Wamberal for $5,500 a week over Christmas.

Assistant Minister for Employment, Luke Hartsuyker visited the Central Coast in late October and with Federal Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks launched the first Work for the Dole programme at The Skills Generator, West Gosford, operated by Youth Connections, where young people are being trained in skills including bricklaying and automotive repairs. Assistant Minister Hartsuyker said: “The Government’s reinvigorated Work for the Dole programme commenced on 1 July for job seekers aged 18 to 30 years in targeted regions across Australia, including here on the Central Coast. The programme provides participants with the chance to demonstrate many of the skills and behaviours that employers look for in candidates, such as commitment, teamwork and punctuality.” “This reinvigorated Work for the Dole programme helps our young job seekers remain active and engaged while looking CONTINUED ON PAGE 24

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was a 23 per cent increase in the number of CCGS website users and the percentage of new users increased from 42 per cent to 48 per cent.” Mr van Genderen was also pleased to hear of the win. “I want to warmly congratulate all the students who generously donated their story ideas and inspirations for the project. Without them, we wouldn’t be celebrating this win. It was a pleasure to work alongside CCGS’s finest as we journeyed through ‘Student Voices’ together.” “Student Voices has helped promote the School, affirmed our wonderful teachers, engaged our community – and provided students with a powerful learning opportunity,” said Ms Hodgkison. “Looking through the students’ eyes you see a diverse, welcoming, exciting learning environment where students’ voices are heard and celebrated – a School that students are proud to be a part of and prospective students are excited to join.” The six inspiring stories document caring for our environment through recycling objects in art classes; acts of kindness as part of a program to teach resilience; the power of human connection through learning alongside international students; how making music brings us together; what it’s like being a ‘new kid’ at CCGS; and how an email to political journalist Annabel Crabb resulted in a surprise visit to the School.

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JR Richards & Sons appoints Central Coast Territory Manager

Jackiy Ilevski WASTE AND RECYCLING services company, JR Richards & Sons has appointed Jackiy Ilievski as full time Territory Manager for the Central Coast. A family owned Australian business JR Richards is based at Tuncurry and services regional NSW with a network of 22 offices and service facilities. The company has been servicing Central Coast customers for almost a decade with waste management solutions tailored to their needs.

Mrs Ilievski is well known in the region having established the Central Coast Regional Office of the NSW Business Chamber in the late 90’s and serving as Regional Manager for seven years. She will be assisting the company’s current customers with their waste management needs and developing new business in the region.

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Traders find new homes after Erina fire

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A fire destroyed part of Elizabeth Court retail precinct on Karalta Road, Erina in October and five premises including of LJ Hooker Erina, Gadget Doctor, Back to Health Centre, Ambience Hairdressing, Pack & Send and a framing studio were destroyed with it. The Good Guys while not destroyed saw all their stock damaged While Inspire Paint suffered water and soot damage. The Gadget Doctor has moved into new premises at Erina Plaza, 210 The Entrance Road, Erina. Pack & Send has opened at Shop 3, 206 The Entrance Road, Erina. L J Hooker Erina has reopened at Shop 4, 203 The Entrance Road, Erina for the time being and will return when the centre is rebuilt. It is understood The Good Guys store will reopen at Erina Fair in the store currently occupied by Lincraft who will be closing down at the end of November.

The ABC has relocated their local Central Coast broadcasting studio from Erina Fair to the Kensman Building in Gosford CBD. The move comes as ABC Local Radio celebrates its tenth year on the Coast. The local station has built up a strong loyal audience that rates highly against the commercial stations concentrating on community news and issues. Station Manager and well known Announcer, Scott Levi who opened the station, said that one particularly satisfying aspects of the station’s local focus is providing live on the air life saving information during times of emergency especially during the fire season. Levi is also on hand during other emergencies such as storms and floods. The local station provides employment

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Grifco Celebrates a Century of Excellence WEST GOSFORD BASE manufacturer of commercial door openers – Grifco – are celebrating a century of manufacturing in Australia this month. Having withstood the test of time and seen many companies take their business off shore Grifco remains a reliable suppliers of quality products through its commitment to innovation and keeping ahead of the competition. Despite the tough economic conditions for the Australian manufacturing sector that have been experienced over the past 50 years, Grifco has continued to flourish and is now at the forefront of innovation for commercial door openers and specialised winches that are important to our farming, greenhouse and poultry industries. Grifco emerged from humble beginnings as a family-owned business started by electrical and mechanical engineer, Charles Henry Griffith in 1914. Grifco’s first contracts involved converting Sydney’s gas lights to electric bulbs. Whilst electrical contracting work continued up until the early 1950s. Charles Griffith retired during the 1950s and left Grifco to his son Leonard Griffith, as well as Reginald Turner and Morton Onslow Nicholson. Due to health concerns, Leonard and Reginald both sold out to Morton and in 1956 the company was incorporated as Charles H. Griffith & Co Pty Ltd. It was then in the late 1950s that the first roller shutter opener was developed by Grifco – a unit weighing 40 kilograms. Morton then commenced the production of commercial can openers and screw-top

Member for Gosford Chris Holstein with Grifco Advanced Development Manager, Scott Nicholson and Chamberlain Managing Director and President of Oceania, Rob Marais tighteners for jars and bottles, before moving into the production of sirens for the Armed Services, Fire Brigade, Ambulance and Police. In the early 1960s after Morton suffered a stroke, his son Errol Onslow Nicholson took over the company and was eventually joined by his two sons, Brad and Scott, in the 1980s, followed by his daughter Kylie and other son, Sean, in the early 1990s. The family run team continued with the innovation and diversification of Grifco and it was in 1986 that a lightweight and compact commercial door opener, known

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as the MD58, was developed. The company was now on the fast-track to becoming the Australian market leader in commercial door automation. In 2003, development of the next generation commercial door opener commenced. This was to be one of the first electronic limit based commercial door openers in the world, and was targeted for entry into overseas markets, particularly North America. The new range was launched in 2005 and has evolved into the eDrive + 2.0 that dominates the Australian market today. In 2006, in a major industry move, Grifco was acquired by The Chamberlain Group – the world's largest manufacturer of residential garage door openers, commercial door openers, residential and commercial gate openers and related access control products. Grifco currently has 57 employees including former owner, Scott Nicholson, who has now been with the company for 25 years. A celebration lunch for the employees at West Gosford in late November Chamberlain Managing Director and President of Oceania, Rob Marais, said, “the culture that exists here is one that was put in place a hundred years ago by Charles Griffith and Chamberlains is proud to continue that culture which is a family culture. We recently closed down our manufacturing facility in Malaysia and brought it here to West Gosford. That resulted in a 20% growth in our business.” Marais also paid tribute to the Nicholson family and in particular Scott Nicholson who has remain with the company as Advanced Development Manager.

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Work starts on Mariners’ Centre of Excellence WITH MORE THAN 60% of the project leased or sold work has commenced on the construction of the commercial office as part of the Mariners Centre of Excellence the first stage of which is the demolition of the former Club Tuggerah building. Local builders, North Building and Construction Pty Ltd, say the demolition will be completed by Christmas and building construction started immediately after. Estimated build time for the $20 million project is twelve months allowing for weather. The six-storey corporate office building will comprise around 10,000 sqm of space for the Central Coast Mariners Administrative Office, medical centre and allied health services plus extensive car parking. The Mariners Centre of Excellence complex comprises training headquarters for the Central Coast Mariners plus 8 five-a-side and 2 seven-a-side all-weather pitches leased to Soccer5s and an aquatic centre leased to YMCA Swim Schools. Central Coast Mariners owner Mike Charlesworth said that his vision is to turn the site into a business and sporting hub of the Central Coast with the Socceroos eventually based there. Owner/Occupier buys vacant Erina commercial

An owner/occupier has purchased a vacant commercial property at 225 The Entrance Road, Erina to meet the needs of their business growth. The property comprises a commercial building of approximately 270 sqm on a 500 sqm lot and includes car parking for 6 cars. Price paid was $1,020,000 plus GST Brad Rogers from LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast negotiated the sale. Sydney investor pays $4.4 m for Level 2 Mariners Centre of Excellence Ty Blanch from LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast reports that a Sydney investor has paid $4.4 million (including GST) for all of Level 2 at the Mariners’ Centre of Excellence, a space of approximately 1,559 sqm. This space is now available for lease through Ty Blanch. Erina commercial opportunity sells for $900,000 Tim Andrews from LJ Hooker Terrigal reports that a 6 bedroom home/office at 602 Terrigal Drive, Erina has sold for $900,000.

Your Family Doctor (YFD Pty Ltd) will relocate their medical practice to the property The property is situated adjacent to Tarragal Glen Retirement Village and Erina Fair, comprises an area of 1,858 sqm has DA Approval for a proposed medical centre. The property was listed for auction on 8 November but sold immediately prior to auction. Local investor buys Wyong commercial A local investor has paid $305,000 (GST not applicable) for Lot 1, 100-104 Pacific Highway, Wyong, a commercial office of 73 sqm. TY Blanch negotiated the sale.

Wyong factory warehouse sells to owner occupier An owner occupier has purchased Unit 1, 3 Donaldson Street, Wyong paying $225,000 plus GST. The 288 sqm unit is part of a small industrial complex of brick, hebel and colourbond built about 10 years ago. Ty Blanch from LJ Hooker Commercial negotiated the sale.

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Situated in Somersby within minutes from the M1 Motorway is this lovely warehouse with great open plan office space upstairs along with 3 separate offices. There is a showroom approx. 60m2 on the ground floor and approx. 121m2 of warehouse, most with high clearance of approx. 6.9m high ceilings. FOR LEASE $30,000 Net per annum + GST

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Coast commercial / industrial market ‘confused’ ‘Confused’ - this is the term that many real estate agents and property valuers are using when asked by CCBR to summarise the commercial / industrial real estate market on the Central Coast over the past year. It is a generalisation, however low interest rates, a demand for investments below $500,000 by Self Managed Super Funds and an interest from owner/occupiers to own their own premises on the back of the low interest rates has created a demand for small factory units that are now hard to come by. Supply of small factory units, occupied by services industries and manufactures has dried up over the past twelve months as builders find that the cost of building which has escalated substantially over the past five years is way above market expectations. To some extent this is a throw-back to the time when there was an oversupply and too many distressed properties came on the market at once. Agents are saying the demand for smaller factory unit is not being satisfied and sooner or later buyers will get the message that they must pay a higher price. On the other hand industrial space above 1,000 sqm is a challenge. Buyers have particular needs that have to be matched with what is available and the demands of the landlord. Property valuer, Michael Dick, said that business is doing it tough. “There is too much red tape to deal with and with other issues like penalty rates. Then take the economy, which is going nowhere, and people won’t take the risk, so that translates into the rental market where there has been no growth for five or more years.” There is a severe shortage of industrial land available in the Gosford LGA which must be addressed by the State Government and Council. Ty Blanch from LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast described the market as difficult and different to previous years. “The last six months has been adversely affected by investors swinging away from industrial to residential investment as the returns stack up better,” he said. Blanch said that the office rental market is “challenging”. “There is a low level of enquiry. Right now No 2 Reliance Drive, Tuggerah Business Park (built about 20 years ago as the ‘Gateway Building’ to the Park) has a 30% vacancy and that has been the case for the past year.” “I think that once the Mariners’ Centre of Excellence starts construction and people see the vision for it then we will see some genuine enquiry,” he said. However, overall agents are positive about the next twelve months. Rob Wilcox from Chapman & Frazer in

1 Amsterdam Circuit, North Wyong sold under the hammer in June 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 under instructions from the mortgagor with six registered bidders interested in acquiring it by Richard Ellis from Raine & Horne Commercial Erina

A Self Managed Superannuation Fund paid $920,000 excluding GST for a freehold factory at 9 Enterprise Close, West Gosford. The 760 sqm factory built about 10 years ago is on a 2,061 sqm lot. Gosford said that there is plenty of commercial space available in Gosford CBD. “There would be about 8,000 sqm of vacant space of which 5,000 sqm would be suitable for government use,” he said. One factor that will throw a spanner into the works is the advent of the Chinese investor. Investors generally have found the Central Coast and most of these are Chinese. Some are looking at spending way over $100 million while there are plenty who have around $5 million to invest and are looking at residential opportunities

in the Gosford / East Gosford area. Chinese investors have a different mindset when it comes to investment return. They take the longer view point while investors depending on the Australian banks and financiers expect, in fact demand, a very short term view. Chinese investors are now across the Coast from Warnervale to Gosford. They see the opportunities and will take them. As Michael Dick said, “we are in unchartered waters!” An interesting and positive year ahead is the general consensus. CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW DECEMBER 2014

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What is less clear is the protection employers have over the general knowledge and know how an employee gains throughout their employment. Generally there are three categories of information that an employer will leave your business with: 1. Information which is trivial, or accessible from public sources. There is no prohibition against an employee using this information whether during or after employment if it can be readily accessed by the public; example, ie advertised price list 2. Information which is confidential, either because the employee was expressly told so or by virtue of its character. This information even though confidential becomes and remains part of the employees own knowledge and skill set. While the employee is employed they are prohibited to use this knowledge for purposes other than for the employers benefit. However, once the employment relationship ends, absent any express non-compete clause, the employee is free to use the skills and knowledge obtained whilst employed by your business. Examples: a list of clients that the staff member regularly serviced and knew

3. Specific trade secrets. An employer, absent an express non-compete clause, generally will be able to gain a remedy against an employee to stop them using trade secrets once the employment relationship has ended. Example: ie. Production costing. The real danger lies in category 2, this can be tricky and expensive to protect, absent any express non-compete clause. Generally, an employee is free to use their knowledge gained while employed in your business. A very recent NSW Supreme Court case clarified this succinctly thus: "those names and numbers that have been volunteered by clients or otherwise remembered, in the ordinary course of employment, may be utilised by the employee after termination of the employment for the employee's own benefit in, for example a business by the employee." For some businesses, knowledge acquired and remembered by staff in their daily duties, ie. their clients, suppliers, special pricing arrangements with suppliers and other such information that sets them apart from a competitor can be just as valuable as a trade secret. It is for this very reason that it is almost always advisable to include express non-compete and/or non-solicitation of customers' clauses, in your employment contracts.

Can an owners corporation recover against a builder for defects in a strata unit development?

By David Prior, Partner Priority Business Lawyers

The latest developments… Recently Priority Business Lawyers has been instructed to act for an Owners Corporation in respect of building defects in a commercial strata development. They are looking to recover against the builder who enters into a contract with the developer of the site. The defects mean that a significant

amount of work at substantial cost will need to be undertaken to rectify the defects. The law in this area is problematic to say the least. If there was a direct contract between the builder and the Owners Corporation they could sue in contract as well as tort for negligence but typically in these matters there is no such agreement. So what about negligence? Did the builder owe a duty of care to the Owners Corporation and did it breach that duty? It all depends on whether there was a sufficiently close relationship with the builder to sheet home the necessary relationship of proximity, vulnerability and foreseeability. The case such as Bryan and Maloney supported such rights in negligence. More recently in the case of Brookfield Multiplex v Owners Corporation SP

61288 and another (2014) HCA 36 three different Courts came to three different conclusions with the High Court determining that the builder did not owe a duty of care. That's not to say that with different factual scenarios the High Court may adopt a different approach. One of the problems for the Builders Corporation is that it is generally not formed until the development is completed so no contract can be entered into as it is post the event. If however the developer enters into individual contracts with each individual owner and makes certain warranties and representations then it may well be a different outcome. If you need advice on strata title disputes etc. then contact Deon van Dyk on 4305 3500.

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Chamberlain brings home its operations IN APRIL THE Chamberlain Group announced that they would bring their Malaysian manufacturing operation back to Australia and to their Grifco factory at West Gosford. The following Media Release explains the background to the move: With the on-going trend for businesses to move operations, particularly manufacturing, off-shore, it makes for a refreshing change to see a company bucking this trend and electing instead to bolster the number of workers at its Australian manufacturing plant. Chamberlain Group, the world’s largest manufacturer of automatic garage door and gate openers for residential and commercial applications, has elected to do just that by bringing home the manufacture of its market leading Roller Door Openers (RDO) from Malaysia to its existing Gosford plant in NSW. Chamberlain Oceania Sales & Marketing Manager Mike Fraser said that the relocation will occur in the second quarter of this year and no physical changes to the product will occur, only

updated branding on the packaging. “We are currently in the process of hiring 14 skilled employees for our Gosford factory. Due to expansion in the business and overall demand, we are also expecting to exceed last years’ RDO product output.” he said. After the move, the majority of Chamberlain products for the ANZ market will be manufactured in Gosford. “It’s a great moment when a company selling products in Australia, to Australians, can inform them that they are also buying a product manufactured in Australia that has created jobs for people in New South Wales,” said Mr Fraser. “Even if it is a small percentage of jobs in the overall picture, we would certainly urge other businesses to consider bringing their overseas manufacturing back to Australia.” The increasing trend towards moving manufacturing overseas has been attributed to the high Australian dollar, according to Former Treasury secretary Ken Henry, who commented in August

last year at an Australian Industry Group (AIG) forum that with the Australian dollar unlikely to fall, manufacturers should consider off-shoring to survive. However Chamberlain has a different view, “Bringing Chamberlain door opener manufacturing back to Australia also places production closer to our customers and suppliers, giving the company a competitive advantage in the region,” said Mr Fraser. In addition to the news that the Gosford plant will increase those it employs, Chamberlain has also announced that a completely new Chamberlain designed entry-level sectional door opener (SDO) with patented evolution technology will be launched in the second quarter of 2013, manufactured by its strategic alliance partner in China. Mr Fraser confirmed that Chamberlain Malaysia employees will be provided with a redundancy package, severance pay and job search assistance in the lead-up to the closure of the factory.

CON T INUED AR T ICLES Wyong Council’s infrastructure priorities project is seen as a cornerstone strategy in Council’s Economic Development Strategy. Council has already acquire around 20% of the strategic airport land, appointed a Project Manager and commenced studies. • Central Coast Regional Sporting & Recreational Complex at Tuggerah. This is

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seen as a critical piece of recreational infrastructure for the region and Wyong Shire. Total cost is estimated at $42.3 million. • Regional Roads and Transport. Widening of the old Pacific Highway through Wyong Town Centre; road widening Narara-Lisarow-Ourimbah.

Work for the dole underway in West Gosford for work – and also means they can give something back to the community.” “The Programme means 18 to 30 year olds on the Central Coast who have been unemployed for 12 months or more and receiving Newstart and/or Youth Allowance (other) will be required to do Work for the Dole in 2014/15. Participants will complete around 15 hours per week for six months in a work-like environment. “Youth unemployment on the Central Coast is far too high which is part of why we were one of the first regions to start

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these new arrangements,” he said. “NovaSkill has been appointed as the Work for the Dole Coordinator in our region and will serve as the first point of contact for organisations on the Coast wishing to be involved in Work for the Dole and help match job seekers to available places.” The Minister also spent time at a roundtable discussion with Central Coast Service Providers, Recruitment Specialists and Employers, hearing about important issues facing employers and job seekers on the Central Coast.

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FUNNY BUSINESS

A GRIZZLED OLD man was eating in a truck stop when three very large, leathered bikers walked in. The first walked up to the old man, pushed his cigarette into the old man’s pie and then took a seat at the counter. The second walked up to the old man, spat into the old man’s milk and then he too took a seat at the counter. The third walked up to the old man, turned over the old man’s plate, and then he took a seat at the counter. Without a word of protest, the old man quietly left the diner. Shortly thereafter, one of the bikers said to the waitress, “Humph, not much of a man, was he?” The waitress replied, “Not much of a truck driver either, he just backed his big-rig over three motorcycles.” One day a little girl was sitting on her grandpa’s knee playing with his long beard and patting his baldhead, and asked “Did God make me?” “Yes my dear” her grandpa replied. “Did God make you?” she asked. “Yes he did” he replied again she then said “well he sure does a better job these days doesn’t he. A bus carrying five passengers was hit by a car in Bankstown but by the time police arrived on the scene, fourteen pedestrians had boarded the bus and had begun to complain of whiplash injuries and back pain. A football coach walked into the locker room before a big game, looked over to his star player and said, “I’m not supposed to let you play since you failed maths, but we really need you in there. So, what I have decided to do is ask you a maths question, and if you get it right, you can play.” The player agreed, so the coach looked into his eyes intently and asked, - “Okay, now concentrate hard and tell me the

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answer to this: What is two plus two?” The player thought for a moment and then answered, “4?” “Did you say 4?” the coach exclaimed, excited that he had given the right answer. Suddenly, all the other players on the team began screaming, “Come on coach, give him another chance!” Computers are like air conditioners. They work fine until you start opening windows. A young driver was forced to take a day off from work to appear for a minor traffic summons. He grew increasingly restless as he waited hour after endless hour for his case to be heard. When his name was called late in the afternoon, he stood before the judge, only to hear that court would be adjourned for

the rest of the afternoon and he would have to return the next day. “What for?” he snapped at the judge. His honor, equally irked by a tedious day and sharp query, roared out loud: “Twenty dollars contempt of court! That’s why!” Then, noticing the man checking his wallet, the judge relented: “That’s all right. You don’t have to pay now.” The young man replied, “I know. But I’m just seeing if I have enough for two more words.”

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