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NICK PANTSOS FOR THE LOVE OF COFFEE

Developers get moving in Gosford Oddfish Media introducing Programmatic Advertising Somersby manufacturer wins $16 million export contract

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Nick Pantsos - For the love of coffee • A fascinating journey from fruit shops to Caltex twin servos to one of Australia’s most successful wholesale coffee companies.

• Strategies to overcome the challenges in an increasingly competitive market.

• Key lessons learned over almost 20 years in the wholesale coffee business.

• How a company that began business in a small tin shed grew to a concern occupying a modern 1500 sqm premises with state-of-the-art facilities.

IF YOU’VE EVER enjoyed a cup of barista made espresso coffee from a cafe on the Central Coast, chances are the coffee and the machine that brewed it were supplied

by Expresso Coffee Specialists, the family business owned and managed by Nick Pantsos. There’s also a good chance that

By Phaedra Pym

the Barista was trained in the fine art of coffee making by the company’s accredited Barista Trainer. Established on the Central Coast in 1998 in a small shed with a staff of three, Expresso Coffee is the largest national distributor for global coffee giant, Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE) and has been their number one supplier year in, year out. The company’s growth has been the result of passion, dedication, hard work, strategic decision-making, resilience, and exceptional ongoing customer service.

Pantsos grew up in Wollongong and spent much of his childhood helping his parents run the family’s three fruit shops.

At the age of 19, Pantsos suddenly found himself with the responsibility of running the family business after his father passed away. Four years later, Pantsos was given a golden opportunity through a family friend to become a partner in the brand new twin Caltex service stations on the M1. He was just 23 at the time.

Pantsos ran the Caltex business successfully over the next five years with the help of finance and administrative specialist, Colleen Maloy, who continues to work alongside Pantsos as Administration Manager today. Leaving Caltex in 1998,

Pantsos, who by now was financially comfortable and married with two young children, began the hunt for the next chapter in his business journey. “The week I left Caltex my wife asked me, ‘What can you see yourself doing?’ And my reply to her was, ‘I would love to buy the coffee company that used to supply us at the twin Caltex’”. However, the business was not for sale. After almost purchasing another retail business, Pantsos was given a heads up by his accountant that he had a client who was thinking about selling. As luck (or fate) would have it, that business was the very same coffee company he had wanted to buy. By the end of the day Pantsos had bought the business.

Within 12 months, the business was rebranded to Expresso Coffee Specialists under the management of what continues to be the management team today, Pantsos (Director), Maloy (Administration Manager) and Russell Morrison (Sales Manager).

Outgrowing their premises in Wyoming within four years, Expresso Coffee moved to a 500 sqm warehouse in West Gosford and gradually increased their customer base of cafes, restaurants, hotels and motels over the next several years. Their staff numbers

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also grew. In 2015 they took a calculated risk and relocated again, this time to a 1500 sqm modern premises at Lisarow, which they fitted out with a roastery, large warehouse facility, technical department, commercial coffee machine showroom, and a purpose built Barista training facility.

One of Expresso Coffee’s key points of difference from day one has been customer service. Pantsos and the team pride themselves on never losing sight of the customers’ needs by providing them with dedicated account managers who visit their customers at least fortnightly to check on them, ensure their machines are running smoothly and take their order. “We are one of only a few coffee companies to offer this level of service,” said Pantsos.

Increasing competition over the years has been a challenge for the company. Twenty years ago there were only a handful of coffee companies but today there are hundreds, including boutique roasters. “The pie has grown but it has also been cut into very small pieces. So we knew it was necessary to maximise our share without saturating our market,” said Pantsos. One of the ways Expresso Coffee is combatting this challenge is by introducing their own roastery managed by an Artisan Roaster. This allows them to create boutique blends that are custom made to order and uniquely branded and packaged. Despite the growing popularity of boutique blends however, Pantsos is careful to keep it ‘boutique’ and maintain his focus on selling JDE brands. On the back of Expresso Coffee’s sustainable success, JDE

The Expresso Coffee Specialists team (back row l to r) Colleen Maloy, Erin Roberts, Linda Jury, Charmaine Wall, Janette Horner and Chloe McDonald Front row (l to r) Phil St Clare-Hobbs, Nick Pantsos and Russell Morrison have recently increased the company’s territory to include half of Sydney’s metropolitan area in addition to the substantial territory they already looked after.

Key lessons • Stick to a niche market – Expresso Coffee had been servicing the domestic market for coffee machines as well as the commercial market but learned that the return for effort coupled with increasing competition from large retailers made

it counterproductive to remain in that market.

• Allow sales personnel to concentrate on selling and employ a dedicated and fully certified Barista Trainer to train cafe staff.

• Focus on natural, steady growth as opposed to trying to grow too fast, employing too many people and saturating the market. It is this growth strategy that ensured the GFC did not affect the company significantly.

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Edgar Adams discusses local issues

Investors and businesses wanted CCBR’s annual Investment Prospectus for 2016-17 is now available.

An initiative of CCBR this prospectus is aimed at investors and businesses considering relocating to the region.

Forty pages packed with information that answers the questions businesses ask when they start thinking about expanding or relocating.

This year’s edition is the 21st and for the first time focusses on our close proximity to Sydney. After all we are part of Greater Sydney and only an hour away.

So this year we are highlighting our region as Sydney’s Central Coast.

This year for the first time we are able to highlight real investment in our region, investment that is happening – mostly by real estate investors and developers who can see the opportunities.

The number of residential developers with major projects is growing and their marketing campaigns are creating the critical mass that ensures a renewed focus on our region – Sydney’s Central Coast.

There is now an opportunity to focus on encouraging commercial and industrial businesses to look seriously at the region.

In this respect the Henry Kendall Group is investing millions in their Golf Links Commercial Campus and promoting premium commercial space in the Gigabit Business Park with its Hypernode Data Centre, Nexus Smart Hub and Servers Australia amongst many others.

This is the only commercial development on the Central Coast and it highlights the Wilde Family’s confidence in our region.

In 2017 CCBR is going a step further and will use this prospectus to sell the region to potential commercial and industrial businesses in Sydney and elsewhere.

It’s a big ask but no one else is doing it.

We would like to thank the sponsors of this year’s Prospectus, most of whom are from the private sector and are committed to the region’s future. They are: Private sector: CKDS Architecture Commercialhq Evoke Projects Henry Kendall Group Imperial Centre Gosford Mirait Technologies Australia North

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Pluim Group John Singleton Group Stevens Construction Education: Central Coast Grammar School Hunter TAFE University of Newcastle Government Central Coast Council NSW Department of Industry Regional Development Australia Central Coast Our cover story this month is another great story about a successful Central Coast businessman Nick Pantsos and his business Expresso Coffee Specialists.

At age 19 he found himself running the family business following his father’s death.

That was in Wollongong. Subsequently at the age of 23 he had the opportunity to take on the new twin Caltex Service Stations on the M1 and made that a success. He then moved on to his latest venture Expresso Coffee and has grown it into a substantial business.

How did he do it? Read the story!

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Developers get moving in Gosford DEVELOPMENT POLICIES PUT in place by the former Gosford Council are now bearing fruit with the first stages of construction now evident, particularly in and around the CBD. First out of the ground is VUE in Kendall Street, Gosford with the bulldozers now excavating the site.

VUE is being developed by Central Real Pty Ltd, the development company of Tony Denny who is also the owner of the Gosford Classic Car Museum.

Designed by Gosford architects, CKDS, VUE is being built by local builder JBP Construction.

The impressive eight-storey building overlooking Gosford CBD and Brisbane Water comprises 54 spacious one, two and three bedroom air-conditioned apartments with fully equipped gym, security parking and private individual storage facilities. VUE has been designed with the First Home Buyer in mind Central Coast Real is facilitating finance by offering 5% deposit.

Completion is slated for early 2018 The project is being marketed by McGrath.

At the same time off-the-plan sales for Merindah Apartments in Mann Street, Gosford opposite the former Gosford Primary School are progressing well.

Merindah Apartments are a project of Pinnacle Construction Group, owned by Joe Bechara who received Development Approval from the Central Coast JRPP late last year.

The project comprises 141 apartments over 17 levels.

Marketing of the project by George Brand Real Estate Terrigal started in late August and by the end of September 52 units had been sold off-the-plan.

Pablo Gutierrez from George Brand said that buyers were around 50% Central Coast and 50% from Sydney. At the same time investors and occupiers were about half and half with many first home buyers.

Prices for units range from $335,000 to $800,000. “Buyers are leaning towards the more expensive apartments and the top level 3-bedroom unit had already sold at $800, 000,” said Mr Gutierrez.

Gosford architects CKDS have designed the project.

Commenting on the sales progress Mr Bechara said that he fully expects to be in a position to start construction first thing in 2017.

Meanwhile the John Singleton Group are expecting to start construction on Bonython Towers on the former Dutton’s Tavern site right in the CBD centre first thing in the New Year.

VUE, Kendall Street, Gosford

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Award success for North continues CONTINUING THEIR AWARD winning successes over the past twelve years local building company, North, have again been successful at this year’s Newcastle Master Builders Association Excellence in Building Awards held in Newcastle last month.

North were successful in five categories with the following projects: • Wyong Art House (Winner Public Buildings $6 Million - $12 Million) • Central Coast Mariners Centre of Excellence (Winner Commercial Projects over $10 Million) • Opal Aged Care, Rutherford (Winner Aged Care Medium Density) • Orana Nursing Home, Point Clare (Winner Extensions Renovations & Refurbishments over $5 Million) • And of course the overall award of Commercial Builder of the Year.

North were successful as Commercial Builder of the Year against the likes of John Holland, and Hansen Yuncken, companies that

have a national presence and both had projects entered in the awards.

“We are very proud of our projects, and our relationships with our subcontractors, without our subcontractors, and the trust from our clients and consultants none of this would have been possible,” said Managing Director, Tim Cornish.

North’s awards highlight over $50 million worth of projects on the Commercial Builder of the Year – North. Matthew Cook, Central Coast.

Director Projects and Tim Cornish Managing Director “They are exciting projects completed using a majority of local subcontractors. entries this year,” said Cornish It’s great to be able to deliver this volume North have won awards every year of work with our local subcontractors and since 2004 in various categories including have it recognised as delivering excellence Commercial Builder of the year in 2011 and in construction, considering the quality of again this year.

New vet hospital built with passion Three women with a passion for helping sick and injured animals of all sizes have established a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital at Howes Road, Somersby.

Somersby Animal Hospital opened its doors on the 1st of June 2016 with a vision to be a centre of excellence in the treatment of and caring for domestic, farm and wildlife, large and small.

Co-founders Dr Robin Crisman, Michelle Sizer and Gabriela Dahmen have invested over $2 million in this purpose built facility; focused exclusively on the well- being of their animal patients and their owners.

Dr. Crisman, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with additional degrees in Veterinary and Biomedical Science has practised for over 24 years both in the USA and Australia.

Mrs. Sizer, a qualified veterinary nurse and the Hospital’s Practice Manager, is a highly skilled Practice Manager with extensive Australian and overseas experience.

Mrs. Dahmen, is a financial controller with international experience providing valuable financial management of the business.

The hospital team includes three vets and seven nursing staff. The hospital is accessible to University, TAFE and other college students seeking to gain valuable work experience.

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The Hospital is located in a rural setting and has been designed to keep animals in a calm state from the moment they arrive and throughout their stay.

“Building this hospital and making Somersby Animal Hospital Directors: Michelle Sizer, Dr Robin Crisman and Gabriela Dahmen it a centre at www.sahvet.com.au of excellence has been a dream of the The hospital was built by Gosford founding partners,” said Mrs. Dahmen. builders, Raybal Constructions.

“We have spent many years working on Raybal started work in November 2015 the final design, taking in ideas from our with a construction time frame of 22 own experiences around the world and weeks. The Somersby Animal Hospital testing our assumptions by seeking the was a 468 m2 facility which included suradvice of designers and experts of other gical room, x-ray facility, recovery rooms, world class facilities” pharmacy area, consultation rooms, doc“We aim to become an accredited tors room, grieving room, grooming area, hospital under the ASAVA Australian cat boarding area, reception and adminisSmall Animals Veterinary Association’s tration area’s located in the peaceful setAccreditation Scheme as soon as we are ting of Somersby. eligible,” she said.

Managing Director Glen Balneaves The hospital’s services include; general said it was a pleasure working with The surgery, dentistry, house calls, 24 hour Somersby Animal Hospital Directors and emergency service and a Cat Condo with wishes them success with their new busiluxury accommodation for cats. ness venture.

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Somersby manufacturer wins $16 million export contract SOMERSBY ENGINEERING COMPANYÂ RR Taylor Pty Ltd has commenced a $16.2 million contract to supply, install and operate medical waste processing facilities in hospitals in Sri Lanka.

RR Taylor won the contract against international competition with its innovative MetaMizer 240SSS unit which sterilises and shreds medical waste before converting it into a granulated product to be disposed of more easily. A condition of the tender was for the project to be debt funded. RR Taylor achieved with the support of Efic (Australia’s export credit agency). Mr Kaye said that Efic had been very helpful in assisting with the deal.

The first unit was shipped to Sri Lanka last April. The total contract of 20 machines will be supplied over the coming 18 months. The contract for the supply of the MetaMizer units was signed in 2013 but not ratified by the Sri Lankan Government until March this year.

R R Taylor Managing Director, Warren Kaye has been working on developing this unit for a number of years and has been negotiating with the Sri Lankan government since 2008.

Negotiations were set back due to the GFC and several national elections in Sri Lanka.

This is also good news for the Central Coast as the company uses local suppliers and will employ a further five people. “We are now looking for more opportunities in Indonesia, India and the Middle East.� he said.

Mr Kaye said that there is also a market in regional NSW. “We are talking to NSW Government as the MetaMizer would be ideal in regional areas. Right now hospital waste has to be trucked back to the capital cities for disposal. Processing daily waste on-site is environmentally superior and would save big money,� he said.

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R R Taylor staff working on a MetaMizer 240SSS unit, (l to r) Patil Sarjerao, Scot Williams, Ben Law, Adalbert Dromblikovic, and Managing Director, Warren Kaye of products such as Chiropractic Tables, Operating Theatre Tables and Medical Suction Devices, hydraulic hose end fittings, beverage couplings and a range of precision machined components for other manufacturers.

All of these products have export potential as well as for sale in the Australian market.

Meanwhile, R R Taylor is excited about their delivery of the first batch of new Turret Gas Fittings to an overseas winery.

Having been approached by the winery with some ideas of modifying an existing gas turret ball-lock fitting to better suit the customer’s needs, RR Taylor worked with the winery to design a new fitting.

By working closely with their customer to provide a total manufacturing solution from component machining to assembly R R Taylor has shown that Australian manufacture and quality can exceed the customer’s expectations.

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Oddfish Media introducing Programmatic Advertising ERINA BASED ODDFISH Media, is investing in the development of a Digital Programmatic Exchange platform that provides clients with the ability to bid for private exchange media.

Programmatic media buying, marketing and advertising is the algorithmic purchase and sale of advertising space in real time.

During this process, software is used to automate the buying, placement, and optimisation of media inventory via a bidding system.

Head of Digital at Oddfish Media, Ian Farmer describes it like this “Media buying is becoming a lot more like buying shares on the stock exchange and therefore having a programmatic buying desk is critical to media investment. Our programmatic platform gives our clients unprecedented access to advertising inventory that we can then overlay our client’s audience segmentation, to optimise their media investment”.

“Buying media programmatically allows us to set rules for our media bids and take into account external conditions such as the weather,” he says.”

Oddfish Media is the only local fully accredited boutique media agency specialising in online and above the line media for local, national and international clients.

Established in 2005 by Darren Fischer, who had an extensive career in the advertising industry, and Peter O’Dell, with a background in television over many years.

The Oddfish Media Team - Scott Ward, Alex Lappan, Ian Farmer, Vicki Sheppard, Kim Jacobs, Darren Fischer, Peter O’Dell The pair started out in a shared office at Erina then moved to larger premises at Wamberal as they added to their team and then in early this year they acquired their own offices in Barralong Road, Erina where they can expand further.

Oddfish has grown from a staff of two to eight to service their impressive list of clients who include; The Roche Group, Original Mattress Factory, Fair Dinkum Sheds, Efic (Export Finance Insurance Corporation), Masterton Homes, Central

Coast Motor Group, Worthington BMW, Deepwater Plaza, Express Lube and many others.

Commenting on the agency’s growth General Manager, Darren Fischer said. “We set out to guide our clients towards an advertising mix in digital and traditional media. By utilising consumer research, insights and market awareness we can advise clients on how the clever use of advertising mediums can communicate their message to the marketplace.”

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SpotGo products on Woolies shelves WYONG MANUFACTURERS OF CONSUMER cleaning products, SpotGo have negotiated a deal that has placed their products on the shelves of Woolworths Supermarkets nationally.

Managing Director, Brendan Small said that obtaining Woolworths agreement to take on the product is a vote of confidence in the research and development that has gone into bringing it to market.

“We have been supplying Ritchie’s Supa IGA stores and other smaller retailers for some time but our ambition was always to break into the major supermarkets with our SpotGo owners Nancy and Brendan Small SpotGo products.”

The SpotGo brand now features seven The Small Family business has its roots in products: Carpet Spot Cleaner, Citrus All the commercial cleaning industry that goes Purpose Cleaner, Power Bathroom Cleaner, back over fifty years and carpet cleaning StreakFree Window Cleaner, Surface/BBQ since 1973. Brendan Small joined the family Degreaser, Kitchen Degreaser and Ocean business in 2000 and subsequently saw a Air Deodoriser. gap in the consumer market for a premium All products are free of toxic chemicals quality carpet cleaner. common in low quality old technology He engaged an industrial chemist to cleaning products. “Our products have the work solely on the development of a forlowest environmental impact possible,” said mula for a carpet spot cleaner that would Mr Small. surpass anything on the market and would Developing a quality product is one live up to the Small Family’s standards of thing but getting it to market is another. excellence.

SpotGo is supported by a dynamic sales After ten years of exhaustive and rigorous and marketing team, led by Brendan Small product testing in their own commercial utilizing a range of in-store demonstrations, carpet cleaning business the SpotGo Carpet social media campaigns and advertising Spot Cleaner formula was born. formats to extend brand awareness.

“Having succeeded with the developIn June The Ray Hadley Morning Show on ment of our flagship product it became 2GB featured Brendan Small and his SpotGo obvious that to be really successful in the products. Hadley supports Australian consumer market against some pretty Made products. strong competition we needed a range of SpotGo is owned and based on the premium household cleaning products,” Central Coast. said Mr Small.

Manufacturers showcase opportunity Makers Festival 11th – 12th November Central Coast manufacturers are invited to showcase their products at the Festival being held at the Newcastle Jockey Club.

This event is about celebrating our manufacturing and engineering skills both present and future.

Sponsored by the Australian Industry Group, which is also a sponsor of Central Coast Industry Connect, the Festival is an opportunity for manufacturers to showcase their company’s products, skills and capabilities to local, national and international audiences.

Regional manufacturing is undergoing significant transformation by becoming higher tech, nimble, investing in R&D and becoming more globally engaged.

It draws together established companies in engineering technology, construction and manufacturing with the emerging ideas and knowledge of researchers and engineering tech start-ups.

Education is also in the mix with demonstrations from the University of Newcastle, Hunter TAFE and STEM high school students.

Engineering tech start-ups and established companies in manufacturing and engineering from the Central Coast are warmly invited to exhibit.

Application can be made on our website www.makersfestival.com.au before 20th October.

Because of generous sponsorship, entry fees are low and scaled for start-ups etc.

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Employsure appoints Tony Scott Business Development Manager

Tony Scott Central Coast professional consultant Tony Scott has been appointed Regional Business Development Manager for Employsure, Australia’s leading workplace relations specialist.

Mr Scott has had a career spanning more than 30 years including executive positions with several national and multinational companies and 15 years running his own consultancy, Smart Business Essentials.

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If a client is faced with a workplace dispute, an unfair dismissal or adverse action claim, the in-house specialists advise them every step of the way and if required, engage Employsure’s legal partner, Sparke Helmore Lawyers, to provide professional representation.

Phil Walker elected Central Coast Chair ClubsNSW

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ClubsNSW Central Coast region, has elected Phil Walker (Chair – Mingara Leisure Group) President for the coming year.

The Committee includes Michael Gage (Everglades Country Club) Warren Hadley (Shelly Beach Golf Club), Geoff Thompson (Club Wyong RSL) Sharyn Kennedy (Shelly Beach Golf Club), Ben Bradley (Davistown RSL), Cheryl Hosking (Wyong Leagues Club Group), and Alex Moore (Munmorah United Bowling Club).

“The new committee will be focussed on continuing the outstanding support given by the 40 clubs in the Central Coast Region, to the whole regional community. The great dining options available within the range of clubs, from Gwandalan to Mooney, and the promotion of sporting facilities, will also feature in the work of the committee in the next twelve months.” Mr Walker said.

“The club industry on the Central Coast, is a major employer with several thousand employees and volunteer staff, and it is a huge social and economic driver for the region. There are a vast number of Central Coast businesses that supply goods and services to the club industry in this region.

It is important that all levels of Government, and the community at large, understand the type of impact this has on a region such as ours” Mr Walker said.

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LJ Hooker Commercial appoints new Area Specialists

Anthony Scarcella, Ty Blanch and Sal Musico Ty Blanch, Principal at LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast has announced the appointment of Anthony Scarcella and Sal Musico as Area Specialists.

Mr Scarcella. A licensed real-estate agent and auctioneer has been in the industry for over fifteen years and will service Erina, Gosford, Lisarow, Kincumber and Terrigal areas.

Mr Municao joins Hookers after a thirteen year career in the Australian Government including three years at the Australian High Commission in Singapore. On returning to Australia he acquired the independent agency MJ Davis Industrial which he operated for twenty-one years. Following the sale of the business in 2012 he relocated to the Central Coast.

He will focus on the Lower Hunter region, particularly Beresfield and Thornton.

Place marketing campaign to change perceptions of the Coast Central Coast Council has launched a new ‘place marketing’ campaign called This is the Life to promote the Central Coast.

‘Place marketing’ is where a region looks to positively change perceptions of its area, to help deliver new social and economic outcomes.

Council’s Administrator Ian Reynolds, said now is the perfect time to promote positive perceptions about the Coast and make a strong stand as a region in our own right.

“The Central Coast has changed a lot over the past twenty years; it is certainly a more vibrant place with cafes, restaurants, festivals and a growing cultural scene,” Mr Reynolds said.

“But perceptions have not kept up with reality. Research shows that outside the region there is a view we are a bit of a sleepy hollow with not much to offer except our beaches.

“If you live here and are proud of being a Central Coast resident you know that is not the case. It is time to tell the new Central Coast story, celebrate what we love about living here and help create more opportunities on the Coast.

“We live here because we love it. I am sure you have that place on the Coast that you go that makes you pause and think ‘ahh this is the life.’ This campaign will share those stories and moments and show the world how great the Central Coast is.”

Council commissioned formal research to explore perceptions of and attitudes towards the Central Coast amongst resi-

dents of Northern and Western Sydney.

The research found recognition of the area was high – people knew where the Central Coast was - and it was identified as an affordable area with a relaxed attitude.

However, there was a general perception of a lack of other offerings, epitomised by the comment ‘you can’t get a good cup of coffee on the Coast.’ We know that is no longer true.

“By all coming together, businesses, community, the arts, the education sector we can change these outdated perceptions of the Central Coast and make it the very best it can be,” Mr Reynolds added.

Follow the campaign on Instagram @ thisisthecentralcoast, use the hashtag #thisisthelife and share what you love about the Coast. Read the remarkable stories of other Coast residents who love life on the Central Coast at www.thisisthecentralcoast.com.au Local businesses, educators, sporting and community groups can become a partner of the campaign. Register your interest at www.thisisthecentralcoast.com.au/partners

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The Entertainment Grounds offers a variety of rooms to conduct your next conference or function.

Our wide variety of rooms can be used in many formats including classroom or theatre style presentations. With ample free parking and the finest in house caterers, The Entertainment Grounds takes the hassle out of organising your next event.

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Book your Day Meeting at Pullman Magenta Shores Resort $65.00pp including Arrival Tea & Coffee - Morning Tea - Lunch - Afternoon Tea Iced Water - Pads - Pens - Mints - Conference Room Hire One Non Electronic Whiteboard & Flipchart - Wireless Internet 1 Magenta Drive, Magenta NSW 2261 T (02)4352 8106 E H8791-SB@accor.com www.pullmanmagentashores.com.au *Valid for new bookings only & minimum 15 people. Subject to availability, terms and conditions apply.

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS AT CROWNE PLAZA TERRIGAL. Make your 2016 celebrations even more memorable with a festive event at Crowne Plaza Terrigal. Host a gala dinner in the Grand Ballroom, indulge in a festive feast by the sea in Seasalt Restaurant or soak up the merry atmosphere with incredible views over Terrigal Beach in the Lord Ashley Lounge.

Whether it’s Christmas canapÊs, a three-course festive dinner with all the trimmings or a cocktail party by the beach, the perfect setting for your event is at our beachside, Central Coast location.

Call 02 4384 9111 today to find out about our Booker Bonus valued at up to $450.00* when you book before 31st October. *Terms and conditions apply.

Conferences at The Springs The Springs is the most unique and exciting conference venue on the Central Coast, only 1 hour from Newcastle and 40 minutes from Wahroonga. We have the flexibility to cater for a variety of corporate conferences from seminars and retreats, corporate golf days, team building activities, networking nights, gala dinners and multi-day events.

The impeccably styled interior, industrial chic furnishings, flexible layout, tailored menus, superior service, and our commitment to delivering a first class experience will ensure a memorable and successful conference.

For more information, please contact our events team on 02 4373 1522 www.the-springs.com.au Facebook.thespringspeatsridge Instagram.thespringscentralcoast

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How to Choose a Meeting Venue THERE ARE MANY conference and meeting venues on the Central Coast and Central Coast Business Review recommends the venues on these pages. When choosing a venue for your next meeting or conference there is more to consider than just the budget. Taking into account who is attending, from how far will they be travelling and how many are expected to participate are also vital considerations. When researching potential venues, pay particular attention to the service you receive as this will be indicative of the service your delegates will receive which will contribute greatly to the success of your event.

Here are some questions to ask about any potential venue.

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Suitability • Does the venue fit the company’s corporate image?

• Does it give the correct impression for this particular meeting?

• Will it appeal to the target audience?

• Will the venue staff add to the attendees’ experience in a positive way?

Location • Is the venue easily accessible to those attending?

• Is the location quiet and close to accommodation if required?

• Is the venue location suitable for any extra events, shows or excursions that have been planned?

Size • Is the seating capacity suitable?

• Are the meeting rooms large enough to provide a comfortable experience for those attending?

• Are the meeting rooms well laid out? Do they allow for good views of the speaker without any obstructions?

• Does the venue allow attendees to move around without bottlenecks and delays?

At the end of the day you want to get the most out of your meeting and the venue you choose has to add rather than detract from the experience of those attending. So take the time to choose carefully

Are you looking for a unique space for your next function?

ReviveR brings the hospitality and flavours of the American south to the heart of the Central Coast. Space for up to 70 guests. A/V facilities. A wide variety of food and beverage packages. ReviveR is perfect for parties, product launches, board meetings and more!

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CREATE YOUR ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE Host your next corporate event at Mt Penang.

Mt Penang Event Park is the ultimate outdoor space specifically designed to host major outdoor events such as exhibitions and product demonstrations.

Planning a more intimate corporate function? Mt Penang Gardens offers expansive lawns perfect for your next Christmas gathering or team building day.

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Ausgrid puts Tuggerah property on the block

AUSGRID HAS LISTED its Tuggerah Business Park Ausgrid office building with L J Hooker Commercial for sale through Expressions of Interest closing 10th November 2106.

The property at 14 Pioneer Avenue was acquired by Energy Australia in 2007 is one of the most prominent commercial developments in Tuggerah Business Park.

The land area of approximately 12,090 sqm is level and fully serviced with improvements comprising 4,434 sqm of

SALES SMSF investor buys at vacant unit in Tuggerah Business Park An SMSF investor has paid $975,000 plus GST for Unit 8 at 1 Relance Drive, Tuggerah Business Park.

The 850sqm vacant unit comprises a 495sqm factory/warehouse, office space, amenities and 160sqm mezzanine.

Ty Blanch from LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast negotiated the sale Investor buys at Tuggerah Business Park A local investor has paid $295,000 plus GST for a 144sqm warehouse unit at 3 Fleet Close, Tuggerah Business Park.

Unit 11 is part of a 12 unit complex.

Ty Blanch from LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast negotiated the sale Owner occupier buys Tuggerah Business Park unit An owner occupier has bought Unit 14, 10 Pioneer Avenue, Tuggerah Business Park paying $390,000 plus GST The 465sqm unit is part of a 17 unit complex.

Ty Blanch from LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast negotiated the sale

high quality office space over two levels and 180 on-site car parking spaces.

One of the building’s many features s a large foyer with sweeping stair case and lift and abundance of common areas and balconies.

The zoning for the property is B7 Business Park allowing for flexible further development. Currently the improvements on the land are well below the permitted development FSR of 0.8%..

The property is being offered with vacant possession.

Rezoning to drive revitalisation of the Wyong CBD Council will commence a proposal to extend the mixed use zoning for part of the Wyong CBD to facilitate better development and help drive the revitalisation of the township.

Mixed use developments mean there is a residential component to the development as well as retail and commercial space.

Administrator Ian Reynolds said the site, for the proposed rezoning on Howarth Street, was ideally located near the train line and Baker Park and Council wanted to ensure the right development is encouraged in the area.

“We need to provide a mix of housing options for our growing community and we need to put it in areas that are close to transport links,” Mr Reynolds said.

“Rezoning and development of this side of the railway will complement the redevelopment of the western side of the Wyong CBD. “There is also a Masterplan in place for the upgrade of Baker Park and we want to ensure any development that goes in there, complements the work we want to do to improve recreational opportunities in Wyong.”

The planning proposal will now be progressed to rezone a site on Howarth Street and nearby land and to increase the height limit for the area from 13 metres to 21 metres (6 storeys) which is consistent with the height set in the Baker Park Masterplan.

This will take into account impacts on the public domain, overshadowing, overlooking and other relevant matters.

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GOSFORD - PRIME GROUND FLOOR OFFICE/RETAIL Bright shop front ideal for office or retail, Ground floor with excellent exposure & internal toilet.

Future development has been approved in Gosford, Located close to Baker Street Parking Station, transport & Central Coast Leagues Club.

FOR LEASE $29,500N PA + GST

SOMERSBY - LOOKING FOR A FACTORY WITH GOOD SIZED YARD?

High clearance, 400m2 factory workshop with 450m2 all weather yard. Amenities include: Mezzanine offices, Lunchroom, Shower & toilets, 3 phase power - 100 AMP per phase. Ideal for truck or motor mechanic or will suit any business needing an industrial zoning.

FOR LEASE $800 PW + GST

WEST GOSFORD - BRAND NEW PREMIUM QUALITY

Ready for occupancy in October (4 - 6 weeks)120m2 tilt panel industrial with 20m2 mezzanine.

Architecturally designed & features: Security gated complex, 3 phase power, NBN connected, Clear panel sky light, Shower & toilet.

FOR LEASE $450 Gross PW + GST

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Large 288m2 high clearance industrial unit with IN2 zoning. It has a 70m2 mezzanine & Male & Female toilets. Easy access to M1 Motorway & Tuggerah straight at $600pw + GST Gross.

FOR EASE $600 Gross PW + GST

TUGGERAH - RAISE YOUR PROFILE!

The Mariners Centre of Excellence is the perfect place to create a real work life balance! We have quality commercial office space for sale & lease (office spaces) from 20m2 to 1400m2 (approx). Centrally located at Tuggerah, close to Tuggerah railway station & the M1 Sydney/Newcastle Motorway.

CALL FOR A PRICE LIST & INSPECT TODAY!

TUGGERAH - PRIME LOCATION COMMERCIAL FREEHOLD WITH PLENTY OF UPSIDE!

4-6 Sylvania Way, Lisarow: 69 CHIVERS ROAD, SOMERSBY FOR SALE/LEASE

Modern industrial facility 2,397m2, 637m2 of modern fitted out office, 1,383m2 high clearance warehouse and 377m2 mezz storage, corner site of 4,819m2 heavy duty 3 phase power, minutes to Sydney/ Newcastle M1 Motorway.

9-11 TATURA AVENUE, NORTH GOSFORD FOR SALE

Well designed and constructed freehold heavy duty factory/warehouse, total lettable area 1,421m2 approximately with a total land area of 2,737m2 approximately. Zoned IN1 Industrial, clearspan with multiple high clearance automatic roller shutters and rear yard. Vacant possession available now $1,550,000 + GST.

4/13 DELL ROAD, WEST GOSFORD FOR LEASE

252m2 net lettable area, high internal clearance and automatic container height roller shutter perfect for manufacturing or warehousing/distribution. Freshly painted with service counter and office. Available now with 3 on site parking spaces in a secure estate. $25,200 net + GST.

FOUNTAINDALE INDUSTRIAL UNIT FOR LEASE

255m2 net lettable area, concrete construction, regular in shape, container height roller shutter with high internal clearance and 3 phase power available.

Secure estate with great truck and container access. $27,000 including outgoings + GST.

110 SHOWGROUND ROAD, NORTH GOSFORD FOR SALE

Positioned on Showground Road is the parcel of IN1 zoned Industrial land offering a total area of 424m2 approximately. Current tenant in place until 31st December 2016 paying a monthly rental of $1,180.98 per month + GST. Great opportunity to buy now, develop later and occupy or lease out in the North Gosford Industrial market.

Prices shown with * are inclusive of GST.

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RARE LARGE SCALE LEASING OPPORTUNITY The subject site occupies an expansive 6.48 hectares* within close proximity to major road networks and amongst household names such as Sara Lee, Scholastics and Trend Labs. Flexible Offering from 3,768m2 up to 9,954m2 across two buildings and only 4km from the M1 motorway.

70 John Whiteway Drive, Gosford In conjunction with Matrix Property Group, Raine & Horne Commercial are seeking expressions of interest, being sold subject to DA (s96 approval due in October 2016). An Ideal Mix of 75 Units, Site area 4776 sqm approx., undercover parking for 106 vehicles and approx 600m to CBD, Kibble Park and the Imperial Shopping Centre.

2/15 Stockyard Place, West Gosford: Industrial factory unit, Good road exposure, Secure tenant with good lease, 144 sqm with offices & factory, Current rental income of $18,583.56 + GST, Outgoings paid by tenant.

350 The Entrance Rd, Long Jetty: Well located commercial property in the heart of Long Jetty! Presenting a unique opportunity to acquire one (1) prominently positioned commercial freehold property. Current improvements in place allow the property to be leased or re-developed(STCA).

The property is located in Long Jetty with level land fronting The Entrance Road with maximum exposure to passing trade.

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Close to the M1 Sydney - Newcastle Motorway & minutes’ walk from Tuggerah Railway station & Westfield Shopping Town. Improvements include approx 4,545m2 of quality office space over 2 levels with a lift. The configuration of the building has a very marketable layout in the form of an East Wing - West Wing design.

The land area consists of approx 12,090 m2 & the site is level and fully serviced.

Expressions of Interest close 12pm Thursday 10th November, 2016.

TUGGERAH - PREMIUM QUALITY FACTORY & WAREHOUSE UNITS

Twelve brand new, premium quality factory/ warehouse with excellent finishes, superior design features & plenty of parking. Sizes (approx.), 160m2 & 198m2. Style and practicality at one brilliant location! These are the ony new units in Tuggerah Call and Inspect today!

WEST GOSFORD - AN ORIGINAL GEM

Positioned in West Gosford in a handy location being only approx. 5 min to the M1 Motorway. High clearance warehouse with automatic roller door, PA door, 3 phase power & both M & F amenities. Onsite parking in front of the warehouse.

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SPECIALIST MEDICAL & PROFESSIONAL SUITES

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

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

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

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

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

Features include • Flexible lease terms • Very Competitive rentals • Excellent parking • Air-conditioning • Carpets, kitchenette • Balcony access for most suites

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SALES Investor buys at Tuggerah Business Park An owner/occupier has paid $350,000 (GST not applicable) for Unit 14, 22 Reliance Drive, Tuggerah Business Park.

The 247 sqm vacant unit is part of a 16 unit complex.

Ty Blanch from LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast negotiated the sale Investor buys Tuggerah factory An investor has paid $750,000 (GST not applicable) for a freestanding factory/warehouse at 2 Ace Crescent, Tuggerah.

The 926 sqm building stands on a 2025 sqm lot and is leased to a national building supplies company.

Ty Blanch from LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast negotiated the sale Sydney investor buys in North Wyong A Sydney investor has paid $206,000 plus GST for Unit 9, 11 Donaldson Street, Wyong.

The 115sqm features air-conditioning and office fitout and was sold with vacant possession.

Bernie Nash from LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast negotiated the sale

$160 per sqm for vacant North Wyong industrial lot A local business has acquired Lot 12 Amsterdam Circuit, North Wyong paying $503,680 plus GST The 3,148sqm vacant lot, zoned IN1 General Industrial is fully serviced and was sold on the basis of $160 per sqm Bernie Nash from LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast negotiated the sale Sydney company buys North Wyong vacant lot for $145 per sqm A Sydney based company has acquired Lot 32, 12 Amsterdam Circuit, North Wyong paying $343,470 plus GST. The corner lot was surplus to the owner’s needs and was sold on the basis of $145 per sqm Bernie Nash from LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast negotiated the sale Lawyers buy Toukley premises A Toukley law firm has paid $862,000 plus GST for 48 Victoria Avenue, Toukley.

The 267 sqm air-conditioned office property had been vacant for some time.

Bernie Nash from LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast negotiated the sale

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Somersby industrial land sold for $148 per sqm A level 2,501 sqm industrial lot at 164 Somersby Falls Road, Somersby has sold for $370,000 or $148 per sqm.

No Council contributions are owing on the property which is partially cleared.

Karen Aubrey from LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast negotiated the sale.

Food shop owner expands at Somersby The owner of the food shop in Sailfind Place Somersby has purchased the adjacent units No 8 and 9 for $975,000 plus GST and will expand his current business.

Karen Aubrey from LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast negotiated the sale.

Superfund buys Gosford CBD office investment A SMSF has acquired a 58sqm first floor commercial suite in the Hills Street Professional Centre 16-18 Hills Street, Gosford paying $166,000 plus GST. The price includes an internal office fit-out.

Karen Aubrey from LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast negotiated the sale.

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Located in the “Mariners Centre of Excellence” building on the Central Coast of NSW, our new state of the art Medical Complex provides an excellent opportunity to relocate or start your practice.

“Warnervale Medical Complex” is located on the Central Coast of NSW and is ideally located 5 minutes off the M1 Motorway – 1hr north of Sydney & 40 minutes south of Newcastle.

With over 50000 cars passing daily, this is an ideal opportunity for any health related service such as Dental, Orthodontic or Ophthalmology.

Our well-presented 1st floor professional floor space (with lift access) provides an area of approximately 200m2 which will require minimum fitout to be ready for you to move in. You will be surrounded by other health services on the ground and 1st floor including a large private General Practice, Pathology, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Specialists and Allied Health services.

Only 5 minutes off the M1 Motorway and close to Westfield, Tuggerah railway station & a large business/ industrial park, our well-presented 1st floor professional suites (with lift access) provide medium to large office space ready for you to fit out & move in. Other health services on the ground and 1st floor include a large private General Practice, Pathology, X-ray, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Specialists and Allied Health. Future planning includes gymnasium, child care centre and hotel/conference centre.

Located on the main corridor link from the northern end of the Central Coast to the M1 motorway & with further major residential housing & commercial developments underway this space is in the ideal location to relocate or commence your business.

Floor space area of up to 390m2, 400 car spaces and café onsite make this an opportunity not to be missed.

Vacant possession available September 2016 & 100+ car spaces onsite make this an opportunity not to be missed.

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A short walk to the beach for Sydney family Harry Seidler influence on Wamberal Beach

The property: 4 Pearl Beach Drive Pearl Beach. This 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home on a 528 sqm lot features private rooftop terrace and spa amongst a canopy of trees and one door from the beach.

The price: $2.25 million The buyer: A Sydney family for a holiday house.

The sale: The property sold prior to auction following a campaign using PRDnationwide’s specialised prestige property auction marketing program.

The agent: Stuart Gan from PRDnationwide Ettalong Beach who said, “This is the highest price in the Peninsula area for a nonwaterfront property so far this year.”

FOR SALE Brand New Absolute Beachfront Duplex!

Hot on the heels of our recent new record beachfront price of 3.2million dollars (recently achieved by our office) we are pleased to offer this unique brand new absolute beachfront duplex on Umina beach! The property is being sold in one line (both 3 bedroom apartments on one title) with a price guide of $3.3m – $3.6m dollars, this is a totally unique and ideal dual occupancy absolute beachfront property for investors or 2 families etc.! Inspect by appointment. Phone Stuart Gan 0407 454 974

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The property: 77 Ocean View Drive, Wamberal. This Harry Seidler influenced residence with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms on a 715 sqm lot is right on Wamberal Beach. It features lofty living spaces and the ultimate entertaining haven along with a vast waterfront deck.

The price: $3.4 million The buyer: A Sydney buyer who works in the financial services sector and purchased the property to use as a holiday home.

The sale: The property was on the market for 129 days and sold by Private Treaty.

The agent: Mat Steinwede from McGrath who said, “We had in excess of 60 inspections throughout the course of the campaign and were negotiating with four buyers in the end, showing the strength and confidence in the beachfront market place.

2 outstanding oceanfront properties for spring Auction!

8 Green Point Road Pearl Beach Spectacular, North Facing, Absolute Beachfront Residence – Auction on site 5th November 2016 2pm. Inspect Saturdays 1pm – 1:30pm.

Beautiful 4 bedroom, North Facing Absolute beachfront residence in the most desirable location on Pearl Beach!

25 Green point Road Pearl Beach 180 Degree Ocean Views - Auction on site 12th November 2016 1:30pm. Inspect Saturdays 11:30am – 12pm.

Supreme Ocean Front position with jaw dropping views across lion island to Pittwater the ocean beyond! Charming 2/3 bedroom cottage with lock up garage

Contact: Stuart Gan PRDnationwide Ettalong Beach www.prdettalong.com Office: 02 4344 5580 Mobile: 0407 454 974

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By Warwick Ryan, Partner, SWAAB Attorneys

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recognised the concept of “casual” employ-

s ment. Casual employees, it is generally num Building, understood, are engaged on an “as needed” RINA NSW 2250

basis. There is no obligation on the employer to offer a casual work and, equally, there is no obligation on the employee to accept work when offered.

Because of the variable nature of their employment, casual employees are not entitled various benefits associated with permanent employment, in particular they are not entitled to paid sick leave, annual leave or redundancy pay (the one exception is that they do get long service leave – which catches a lot of employers out!).

To compensate casual employees for the fact that they do not receive these entitle-

ments casual employees receive a 25% “loading” (or uplift) on the minimum wages set for permanent employees.

Quite frequently, an employee who is initially engaged as a casual may subsequently accept a permanent position with an employer.

For such newly ordained permanent employees the question arises as to what status their previous period of casual service with the employer should now be given. If, for example, an employee with ten years’ service as a casual and one year’s service as a permanent employee is made redundant, should their redundancy pay be calculated on 11 years’ service or one year’s service?

You might think that if such an employee had received the benefit of the 25% casual loading for ten years then it would be logical that their period of causal employment would be disregarded for the purpose of calculating redundancy pay. Otherwise, wouldn’t the employee, in effect, be “double-dipping” on entitlements?

Surprisingly, in the recent decision of AMWU v Donau Pty Ltd [2016] FWCFB 3075 the majority of the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission determined that periods of “regular and systematic” employment

CON T INUED AR T ICLES Nick Pantsos - For the love of coffee • Do everything you can to make your product (in this case, the coffee) shine –outstanding service delivery, supply of machines, technical support and Barista training are all delivered at no cost to the customer.

• Employ strategically and look after your people – Pantsos learned (the hard way) the benefits of engaging the services of a recruitment company as opposed to employing by word of mouth, which in the past had created company-wide workplace cultural issues.

• Don’t be afraid to reinvest into the business, but do so strategically.

• Evolve with the times, listen to the feedback from customers and reinvent yourself and your products to suit the market and what people want.

• Keep control over every aspect of the business – from sales and technicians to training and delivery drivers – don’t outsource services that are crucial to your reputation.

• Image is important – everything from your premises and sign written vehicles to the staff uniforms.

• Be confident enough to stand behind your belief in your product – Expresso Coffee is one of the only coffee companies that doesn’t require a contract when

as a casual before an employee becomes permanent are to be counted as periods of service for the purpose of calculating redundancy pay.

Although the Fair Work Commission acknowledged that this position might seem to lack “industrial justice”, the members of the Fair Work Commission found they were constrained by the inflexible wording of the Fair Work Act. It is possible that the case will be appealed, and employer groups have certainly been up in arms about the result, not least because it opens the door to arguments that periods of casual service should be taken in account for the purposes of other entitlements (annual leave, sick leave, etc).

What the decision means – absent an appeal – is that where an employer offers a casual employee a permanent position, the employer will have to include a period of “regular and systematic” casual service for the purposes of calculating future redundancy pay under the Fair Work Act. The additional costs of which could be huge significant.

It is yet another reason why employers may be reluctant to offer casual employees a permanent role.

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their machines are installed for the exclusive purchase of their coffee.

Expresso Coffee Specialists is currently in a “comfortable growth phase” with a staff of 14. Pantsos’ son, Chris is now involved in the company and Pantsos himself is still as passionate about quality coffee and the business

today as he was in 1998. It is not uncommon for him to be at work at 7:00 am to begin the roasting process. Expresso Coffee will host the Central Coast’s first Barista competition next month with the finals being held at Coast Bar Gosford and judged by Stefano Manfredi on November 16. Pantsos plans to make this an annual event

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