Central Coast Business Review October 2013

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Vol 24 Oct 2013 Published monthly (except January)

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Centr al Coa s t business re vie w

Putting Coast’s music scene on the map

The M-Class.

Your way and the highway.

Business lauds Billson appointment Woolies Warnervale project approved Manufacturing has a future on the Coast

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New food concept at Fountain Plaza Seeing the changing market demographics and competition challenges that will face Erina in the coming year the Brand Group, owners of Fountain Plaza, have taken the initiative with a move to add a dining and entertainment experience to the precinct centred on Fountain Plaza.

The owners have spent hundreds of thousands on a new al fresco dining area to support the adjacent restaurants.

The Precinct is already known as a weekday eating venue with Cheeky Charlies operated by Mark and Kirsty Martin and The Bakehouse operated by Paul Mackie at Fountain Plaza and Quattro Restaurant at Platinum operated by the Robertson and Daley Families.

Now, in a move to extend this offering to evenings and weekends can be added: Guzman Y Gomez Mexican Taquera – a Mexican food franchise with Franchisees Andrew and Peter Brand opening in Fountain Plaza at the end of September.

A promotion offering free burritos all day saw over 5,000 customers visit the Plaza and getting the new restaurant off to a flying start.

Early October will see the New York Pizza Bar, operated by the Jones and Gunasinghe Families open for business.

To complement these offerings what was formerly Jack’s Tavern has been transformed into Cedars Lebanese Restaurant and Bar operated by Claude El-Azzi and his family

Guzman Y Gomez Franchisees Andrew and Peter Brand with traditional drummers, music and belly dancers on Saturday nights.

Food at Fountain Tim Gunasinghe, Property manager for the Brand Group and Managing Director of Commercialhq, said the concept is to offer a unique dining experience with entertainment seven days and nights a week that will attract a totally new market to Erina.

“We will promote the whole package as Food at Fountain,” he said.

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Cover story

Regular features

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6 Edgar Adams Editorial

Putting Coast’s music scenic on the map

Will wall-to-wall Liberals be good for business on the Coast?

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12 Business Briefs

New food concept at Fountain Plaza

7 Woolies Warnervale project approved 8 New shops at Wadalba open for business 9

Manufacturing has a future on the Coast

10 Business lauds Billson appointment 10 Bob Day wins crucial ‘balance of power’ Senate seat 11

Cusicks buy IGA East Gosford

14 Commercial and industrial property For Sale / Lease 15

Property News

19 Business Tips 22

Funny Business

23 NEW

Business Directory

12 New era for old law firm 12 Transport contract and truck sold 12 A new way with social media 13 New appointments at LJH Commercial Central Coast 13 Iguana’s set to reopen 15 Stevens sees upside in Gosford 16 Bob Bourne sells The Settlers 18 Investor likes Terrigal 19 The Liberals are in - implications for employers and employees

Front cover: Rod McCormack

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Putting Coast’s music scene on the map The Central Coast’s music and entertainment industry provides many hundreds of jobs for a whole range of people from recording engineers, producers, musicians, singers and craftsman to those who make and repair instruments. Yet this very important part of the Central Coast economy tends not to be seen as an industry sector.

Music and entertainment is a big business and the Central Coast is home to hundreds, if not thousands of creative people who make their living from it. Many household names in the industry began their musical journey in the region or have chosen the Central Coast as their home while they continue that journey.

Country music in particular has a strong presence in the region with names like Gina Jeffreys, Kasey Chambers, Beccy Cole and Adam Harvey living locally and the region having its own country music community radio station, todayscountry94one.

International stars such as Natalie Imbruglia grew up in Berkeley Vale and Alex Lloyd recently decided to call the Central Coast home. The region also boasts a number of world class recording studios which service the local, national and international market. One in particular is that of record producer, songwriter, musician and music industry champion, Rod McCormack.

Until now the local music business has been largely an individual pursuit with many young people playing irregular gigs for little or no pay just to get noticed and possibly get that first big break.

Gina Jeffreys Now, something is being done in a bid to harness local talent, provide artists opportunities and develop careers in the music business. As part of the region’s innovation program, a new organisation called Innov8Central Music has been formed to put some structure into the local music industry and ensure the potential is realised.

Innov8Central Music, an arm of Innov8Central (an initiative of the Commonwealth Government’s Innovative Regions programme with the Central Coast being one of only eleven regions across Australia selected to participate) has announced the launch of its first major pro-

ject, The Coast Sessions.

In an effort to develop and support the music industry on the Central Coast, The Coast Sessions is set to discover the latest generation of talent via an original music competition and album.

Innov8Central Music (ICM) is a grass-roots initiative involving all elements of the music industry across the region. It will initially operate under the governance structures of Innov8Central, with members representing varying elements and levels of the industry – from musicians and producers through to those with strong business and strategic backgrounds.

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(l to r) Gina Jeffreys with Ellie Drennan and Kelly Griffith both of whom performed at the 2013 Central Coast Business Excellence Awards

ICM, still in its early stages welcomes the participation of interested parties, from independent solo performers to major record companies who can aid the group in its overarching objective - to establish a fully funded professional office, to implement a range of programs and educational activities to champion the music industry on the Coast.

The current focus of ICM is the competition and album component of The Coast Sessions which will provide the framework from which to grow the greater vision of the initiative – to develop a more formal industry model and create economic and cultural opportunities for both local people and the region.

David Bacon, Chairman of Innov8Central Music said, “Our vision is that ICM will be the ‘go to’ place for all music in the region. It will be the authority on local venues, performers, musicians and education. We will promote local artists and their interests and provide a voice for the Central Coast music industry to lobby government and influence policy.

“We will promote the music industry to the media, politicians and the public and assist with the marketing and promotion of the industry, showcasing our local talent regionally, nationally and internationally that’s what this project is all about”.

The Coast Sessions competition calls for musicians and artists who are residents of

Gosford or Wyong Local Government Areas to enter a piece of original music, of any genre or musical form, for a chance to earn one of 16 places on The Coast Sessions double album, which will be released for sale in early 2014.

The double album will consist of one CD featuring up and coming artists, offering a stepping stone in launching a successful career, alongside another CD featuring renowned Central Coast acts.

Discussing how this project is bigger than just a competition David Bacon said, “This is about more than one individual, rather we want to elevate our artists and shine a light on the whole region.

“This is an amazing opportunity for local musicians and artists to showcase their art.

The competition will consist of two rounds of judging in order to secure the first 14 artists to appear on the CD. These judging rounds will be undertaken by a panel of local and national industry experts. The final two places on the album will be secured following a Wild Card event and public vote”.

Entries to The Coast Sessions are now open and close 18 October 2013. To be eligible to enter artists/acts need to be over 16 years, unsigned to record label label record, have an original track and live on the Central Coast.

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Edgar Adams discusses local issues

Will wall-to-wall Liberals be good for business and the Coast?

With this representation one would expect big things to be happening that would reverse the sagging Central Coast economy. Like the Gosford Waterfront development – killed when the Libs got into government and still dead.

Okay the Public School is going but what will go in its place? Right now nothing!

The only time we hear from any of these Members is when there is something warm and fuzzy to report.

At council level we are happy to report that Gosford with Liberal control and Wyong with Liberal leaning councillors are both actively pursuing every option they can to get the economy moving.

But they need the support of the State Government and now the Feds.

Voters on the Central Coast are now more savvy. They liked the opportunity to vote for Independents Lawrie McKinna and Nathan Bracken. Their votes had a profound effect on the election outcome and for that we must thank John Singleton for financing their campaign. Singo has a passionate belief in the Central Coast and as he said, “The major parties have taken the Coast for granted and the bastards would never take the Central Coast for granted again”.

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Finally, read our Cover Story this month. The Central Coast has some wonderful talent across music and the arts.

Taken as a whole this is an industry that is contributing substantially to our economy.

We are very lucky to have people like Rod McCormack and Gina Jeffreys who have a passion for our region and want to make it better. They are true industry leaders.

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For small business generally a change of government has not changed the swathe of red tape and bureaucracy that has been making life almost impossible since Labor ran a vendetta against small business for the whole twenty years it was in office.

It’s now eighteen months to the next State Election. Will the O’Farrell Government move to make life a bit easier for business. Or will they chase the micro-vote by avoiding any form of controversy.

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There was a time, not that long ago, when the Central Coast was a solid Labor voting area. Except for a State Seat centred on Terrigal /Avoca all State and Federal Members was Labor.

So what happened?

Simple really! The ALP took us for granted.

Plonked their Labor mates into blue ribbon seats and treated our region with contempt.

For the past forty years the only Labor representatives who had a genuine interest in the Coast was Federal Member for Robertson Barry Cohen from 1969 to 1990, a tireless worker for the region and State Member for Wyong from 2007 to 2011, David Harris. David Harris did more for the Coast in his four short years than all of his predecessors did in forty years.

Labor is now out of it. Although, there is a possibility that the hard working former Member for Robertson, Deborah O’Neill may get Bob Carr’s Senate seat.

And now we are into a Liberal Era. We are represented federally by Lucy Wicks in Robertson and Karen McNamara in Dobell.

Both were preselected by Head Office but that aside we do congratulate them and look forward to the new government honouring the promises it made during the campaign.

CCBR will certainly be watching this.

In the NSW Parliament the Coast now has four representatives, Chris Hartcher, Member for Terrigal and Minister for the Central Coast, Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford, Darren Spence, Member for The Entrance and Darren Webber, Member for Wyong.

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Woolies Warnervale project approved

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struction within the site and road works Wyong Mayor Doug Eaton has weloutside the site including a roundabout comed the approval of the Woolworths plus associated infrastructure works.

Shopping Centre in the Warnervale Town Section 94 Contributions will see a total Centre by the State Government’s Planning of $2,522,642 provided for local infrastrucAssessment Commission last month. ture contributions to Council for stormwaThe approval means that the $116 milter, studies, administration and WTC road/ lion shopping centre, to be developed by intersection works.

Woolworths subsidiary Fabcott Pty Ltd, will “We have been saying for a while include a Woolworths supermarket, Big W now that things are finally happening at store and other spaces will now proceed to Warnervale and this is one of the most sigconstruction. nificant moves yet,” Mayor Eaton said.

The development, with a total Gross “As a Council, we are well in advance of Floor Area of 33,112 sqm will comprise: planning for this and it is great to see all • 22,092 sqm retail space (including 1,892 levels of Government come on board to sqm bulky goods retail); deliver this much needed facility and jobs • 3,608 sqm commercial floor space; boost for local residents.”

• 3,742 sqm cinema; and • 3,669 sqm for circulation space/mall and Almost 12 months ago, Council awarded amenities, toilets etc. a tender for the construction of sewer trunk Additionally, car parking totalling 1,524 mains to service the proposed development spaces will be provided for. to enable a quicker start to the actual Town A ‘Civic Square’ with a total area of 2,852 Centre development upon its approval. This sqm will straddle the proposed Main Street. means more than 3000 metres of sewer mains The approval also allows for road conwith total budget8:34 of more $2 million.

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The greater Warnervale area including the growth suburbs of Hamlyn Terrace and Woongarrah is the fastest growing area in Wyong Shire.

Besides the Woolworths approval, the re-opening of the newly constructed Minnesota Road in September will enable greater access to the eventual Town Centre, while the State Government is getting to work after $10 million was allocated for the planning and construction of the Sparks Road/Warnervale Town Centre entry road  intersection.

“I am told this work will be completed by the end of next year,” Mayor Eaton said.   In addition, the first development of the Warnervale Town Centre was approved by Council last month, with Yeramba Estates to start construction of a $19 million,PRELIMINARY 125   block sub division that will give residents a variety of housing options and prices.

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Wyong Mayor Doug Eaton and Stevens Group Managing Director John Stevens (l) cutting the tape to open the expanded Wadalba Shopping Centre

New shops at Wadalba open for business A $1.3 million expansion of the Wadalba shopping centre is now complete with ten new tenancies open for business.

The new business includes a pharmacy, medical centre and retail shops to be serviced by an ATM and a separate car park with 52 extra car parking spaces.

Mayor Doug Eaton officially opened the new shops with developer John Stevens Managing Director of Stevens Group.

“The layout of these new shops and medical centre has been designed to integrate with and complement the exist-

ing supermarket,” Mayor Eaton said. The expansion to the shopping centre, which already included a Coles, was approved in October 2011.

Mayor Eaton said that the refurbishment is in line with the Retail Centres Strategy, adopted by Council.

A review was undertaken to look at the effects of the Shire’s projected population growth and forecast spending.

It recommended that Village Centres for San Remo, Ourimbah, Wadalba East, Long Jetty and Lake Munmorah be improved and

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priority be given to the Warnervale Town Centre.

These centres would complement existing shopping and town centres such as Tuggerah, Wyong, The Entrance, Toukley, Lake Haven, Bateau Bay, Killarney Vale, Chittaway and Budgewoi.

“The purpose of the Retail Centres Strategy is to identify the current and future demand for retail, commercial and centre support across the Shire,” Mayor Eaton said.

“This expansion is testament to how well this Strategy is working.”

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Manufacturing has a future on the Coast R. R. Taylor Pty. Ltd. (Taylors) recently facilitated the re-birth of a high end operating theatre table (the Image 777 Carbon Fibre OT Table) they have previously manufactured on behalf of an Australian medical devices company. This company dropped the local product some six years back and took to importing an alternative product.

The product has good market potential and so through his international connections Mr Kaye orchestrated the sale to a large international medical equipment company which is seeking Australian made products for the operating theatre area for sale into Asia. The same company is looking to transfer the manufacture of some of their existing products to Australia (through Taylors), again to leverage of the quality aspect. These will be available to both the Australian and international markets.

Taylors is a privately owned manufacturing business with in excess of 80 years operation, relocated to Somersby some ten years back. Like most Australian based manufacturing businesses, Taylors has faced difficult time over recent years with the high Australian dollar and local overheads. At one time, they had to abandon some 40% of their business when faced with import competition that saw prices fall by 51%.

These conditions have reinforced Taylor’s decision to focus on being a “solutions provider” and not just a traditional machine shop. Today, in excess of 70% total sales involve Taylors supplying a totally manufactured, tested and packaged product to their customer’s specifications, ready for that

Taylors Manufacturing Solutions Managing Director Warren Kaye and Business Development Manager, Greg Trusler and Operating Theatre Table manufactured at the Somersby facility customer to supply to their end user. The Image 777 OT Table is an example of this “solutions”.

Mr Kaye said contracts like this will provide jobs for the local workforce and opportunities for sub-contractor suppliers to participate.

“Given a continuing reasonable Aussie dollar, being sub $0.90, we see our future in the Asian market,” he said.

Deal to acquire MetaMizer assets Meanwhile RR Taylor has announced the acquisition in mid-September of the MetaMizer assets. After initially manufac-

turing components, RR Taylor had the opportunity to acquire the IP and technology associated with the MetaMizer from Medivac Pty Ltd. Mr Kaye said that this is a unique technology – clean simultaneous shredding and sterilisation of clinical waste with a compact footprint that has been in use in medical facilities across the world since 2002.

The clinical waste is loaded into the MetaMizer via a standard 120 or 240 litre wheelie bin which is weighed, scanned and then emptied into the inlet chamber by an automated system incorporating an ergonomically safe materials handling device.

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Business lauds Billson appointment The Central Coast NSW Business Chamber has congratulated incoming Small Business Minister Bruce Billson on his appointment, and the promotion of the portfolio into the Abbott Government Cabinet.

“In Opposition, Mr Billson was a tireless champion for the small business sector and I know how much he is looking forward to his Ministerial responsibilities,” said Daniel Farmer, Central Coast NSW Business Chamber Regional Manager.

“The hugely successful Small Business: Too Big To Ignore campaign that was run by the Chamber movement across Australia in the lead up to the election highlighted the important role small business plays in the national economy.

“It was great that as Opposition Small Business Spokesman he was able to attend a number of our events during the campaign to hear first-hand the stories from real business owners who put their blood, sweat and tears into their businesses every day.

“Prime Minister Tony Abbott has put together a formidable and well respected economic team as part of his Cabinet, to be led by Treasurer Joe Hockey. The business community looks forward to continuing our good working relationship with the new Cabinet.

“One of the symptoms of the Gillard and Rudd Governments was the number of changes in the Ministry through-

The Hon Bruce Billson MP, Minister for Small Business out their periods of Government, particularly the Small Business Minister.

“Small business owners were right to question the commitment of the various Ministers over such a short period that seemed to treat the particular appointment as a stepping stone to a higher calling.

“The two million small business owners across Australia, and their seven million employees, will join with me in wishing Bruce Billson every success as he becomes their advocate inside the new Abbott Government,” Mr Farmer said.

Bob Day wins crucial ‘balance of power’ Senate seat

Independent Contractors Australia founding President Bob Day has been elected to the Senate. As of 1 July 2014, he will, along with other independents, have control of the balance of power in the Senate.

Ken Phillips, Executive Director of Independent Contractors Australia, said, “ICA is delighted with Bob’s election to the Senate. We congratulate him. ICA has had, and continues to have, a close working relationship with Bob. He has a passionate belief in the rights of independent contractors, having built his national homebuilding business from scratch as a selfemployed tradie. Bob is a man with vision and a reasoned, facts-based focus. He’ll be an outstanding advocate for self-employed Continued on page 20

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Cusicks buy IGA East Gosford

York Street East Gosford The Cusick Family, who own the Elanora Hotel at East Gosford, have bought the East Gosford IGA Store and Liquor Shop.

Formerly owned by David and Sandy Frazer and their family for some twenty years the supermarket and liquor store has an annual turnover of around $5 million.

The purchase includes the freehold property and firmly cements the Cusicks as the major property owner in East Gosford with two significant land holdings.

Commenting on the purchase Nicholas Cusick said they saw it as a solid business investment in a strong shopping strip.

The Cusicks father, Malcolm, built the Elanora Hotel in 1968 after selling the Gosford Hotel which he built in 1932.

The Elanora is managed by Damien

Michael, Damien and Nicholas Cusick Cusick while brother Nicholas is franchisee of the LJ Hooker real estate agency in East Gosford as well as Gosford.

Commenting on the sale, Graham McMullens from Argyle Estates Business Brokers said, “from the time we listed the business we had multiple buyer.

The Victoria Street shopping strip is undoubtedly the most successful shopping area on the Central Coast having seen a steady growth since the opening of the Bendigo Bank Branch in 2000.

In fact the opening of the Bendigo Bank, an initiative of the East Gosford Chamber of Commerce, was the catalyst for the renewal of East Gosford. Up market cafes and coffee shops abound and along with fashion and homewares boutiques are now

attracting a new younger demographic with money in their pockets.

Vacancies are few and when they do occur there is a ready demand by traders who see opportunities in the up market strip.

The last months saw the opening of The Food Shop which is an extension of Ooomph Cafe which has operated for the past eight years from Gumtree Lane behind the main strip. Partners Andrew Mansfield and Adam Harrigan had the opportunity to take a shop directly opposite Ooomph giving them access to Victoria Street. The Food Shop now sells the range of organic foods giving more space for their coffee and cafe business.

Also opening last month was Bonne Journee Patisserie by Helen Vassiliadis who learned her trade at Le Cordon Bleu Sydney.

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New era for old law firm Mr Ryan senior who is one of the longest serving arbitrators in NSW will continue to act on behalf of existing clients as a Legal Consultant.

Tony Ryan (l) and Michael Seton Central Coast lawyers Tony Ryan and Michael Seton have taken over the practice of Toukley solicitor John Ryan.

Now known as Ryan Seton Lawyers the new firm promises to deliver more than just strength in representation, they promise to also offer flexibility in thinking, pricing and availability to suit the Central Coast way of life.

This will include after hours appointments and mobile services to cater for the regional commuter population.

While the Toukley office will continue to operate the partners will open an office at Erina.

Transport contract and truck sold Wally Radmanovic of Forresters Beach has sold his transport business after ten years of operation and is now looking forward to retiring.

Mr Radmanovic has a transport supply agreement with Newcastle based Industrial Galvanisers to move galvanised products from Hexham to Mona Vale and backload for black steel each day.

The buyer is Domanic Trimarchi and his wife Alison of Macquarie Hills.

Graham McMullen of Argyle Estates Business Brokers who negotiated the sale commented that using an EOI of $250,000 with nearly 900 visits on realbusinesses. com and multiple offers.

A new way with social media

Perry Henderson Missing Link Social Media has almost finished its first year of trade and what a great year it has been for business owner Perry Henderson.

In his final year of completing a Bachelor of Business at UoN in 2012, Mr Henderson studied Social Media Marketing at Michigan State University in the USA. Combining this newfound academic knowledge with years of professionally managing social media accounts, he spent months completing in-depth market research for his business plan and further educating himself about social media marketing before establishing his social media agency.

In less than a year, Missing Link Social Media has jumped onto the scene, impressing their growing client list of wellknown brands such as the Erina Chamber of Commerce, Commercial HQ, Job Centre Australia, the Australian Lifestyle Medicine Association and Innov8 Central.

Missing Link Social Media offers Central Coast businesses a unique and comprehensive range of services to cover all things social media on all platforms. Their services include set-up of social media accounts; ongoing management (including content creation); social media ad campaigns; apps, social media strategy; consultation; training; social media health checks; social media website integration; and event management.

If you get a chance to chat with this young-gun entrepreneur, you will understand how things have grown so rapidly.

Perry truly has a passion for what he does and has recently started presenting at various events and conventions, the latest being a presentation on ‘LinkedIn Strategy for Health Professionals’ at the International College of Management in Manly, Sydney.

You can connect with Perry on LinkedIn or via email at perry@missinglinksocialmedia.com.au

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New appointments at LJH Commercial Central Coast

Estate Agents within the LJ Hooker network nationally.

Karen Aubrey and Daniel Mason LJH Commercial Central Coast have announced the appointment of Karen Aubrey and Daniel Mason to their team at Tuggerah.

With over eight years commercial property management experience Daniel Mason has been appointed Senior Property Manager.

He commenced his property management career in 2004 at LJH Commercial Penrith and then joined LJH Commercial Silverwater in early 2012 moving to Umina Beach in November 2011.

Karen Aubrey is responsible for sales and leasing transactions within the West Gosford, Somersby and Peninsula market sectors.

A lifetime resident of the Central Coast Ms Aubrey has over eight years of real estate experience and a background in banking and finance prior to her real estate career.

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Iguana’s set to reopen Gosford waterfront will spring into life again, possibly before Christmas, with the re-opening of the former Iguana Joe’s night spot this time as a restaurant.

Sydney property planning and project management specialists, EG Property Group have announced that they have started work on a million dollar renovation of the property that will see major improvements to the building’s interior.

A spokesman for the Group said that they had been working closely with Gosford Council, the CCRDC and the Lands Department all of whom had been most supportive.

“Gosford being “open for business” isn’t just marketing spin. We can feel the shift in attitudes,” he said.

Marketing guru at new business group Biz360 Business Group has got off to a great start organising a seminar with guest speaker Winston Marsh, one of Australia’s leading marketing gurus.

Held at The Entrance Lakehouse Restaurant the seminar was attended by nearly a hundred business people in mid September.

Founding member, Anthony Berkman, said that Biz360 has been established with the idea that through regular meetings the members would benefit each other

and make a contribution to the Central Coast business community. Their motto is “connect, share, grow”.

Mr Berkman said, “Members are invited to join only after an initial period of getting to know them. The commitment to attend fortnightly breakfast meetings, to share ideas, to be enthusiastic about the future and to accept responsibility for our futures is fundamental. We also believe that if we give others assistance and help them get what they want, we will ultimately benefit. The benefits are not always financial.”

Foundation Members include, Bob Wonnacott (insurance broker), Garry Cross (home loans), Paul Links (real estate valuer), Anna Cruckshank (lawyer), and myself have been networking . A little more recently Josh Cooper and Josh Grigg ( websites), Stephen Holt (financial planner), Donna Watkins (real estate), and Brent Lomas (structural engineer).

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Relocate to Tuggerah Business Park’s best commercial development starting construction. This office space to be built is of the highest quality & is situated in the heart of the Business Park. Sure to be in hot demand once completed, get in early & take first pick!!

69m2 open plan space. The cheapest rent in town perfect for both office or retail space. For Lease $15,000 p.a. + GST + Outs.

ERINA - ERINA PLAZA:

ERINA

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Excellent 425sqm commercial office space with first class finishes, massive exposure to The Entrance Road, high profile neighbouring tenants, ample parking, flexible areas and lease terms available.

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LOCATION, LOCATION! BIG OLD SHED!!

Great value opportunity for the astute investor or owner occupier to acquire (approx) 684m2 steel building on approx 1056m2 land + a RIGHT OF WAY TITLE. Right in the heart of West Gosford, adjacent to new development site!

SALE $500,000 NO GST

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Centre of CBD commercial office space ready for you to move into. Professional building with huge signage opportunities for your business. Ideal for the budget. Location, parking & exposure, 3 big ticks for your business.

LEASE FROM $250 per week

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235m2 position with warehouse, office fitout & reception / display area. Best industrial complex in the Kincumber precinct this property is your chance to occupy & take your business to the next level.

Ideal clean use only industrial opportunity.

LEASE $38,500 pa net + GST.

YARRAMALONG - UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY

Currently utilised as a restaurant with conference lounge & reception area, bar & commercial kitchen.

6 guest rooms their own bathrooms. Separate is a bottle shop & a 2 bedroom caretakers house. All of this on approx 2113 square metres of land. The zoning is 1(d) Village & with development consent.

SALE $799,000 + GST LEASE $700 per week + GST

140m2 with floor to ceiling glass frontage and main road exposure. Open plan space with dedicated parking at the door. Loads of natural light and 2 street access via Karalta Land and CCHWY. For Lease $37,000 p.a. + GST + Outs.

125m2 with floor to ceiling glass frontage and main road exposure. Open plan space with dedicated parking at the door. Loads of natural light and 2 street access via Karalta Land and CCHWY. For Lease $35,000 p.a. + GST + Outs.

191m2 1st floor tenancy fully fitted out and ready for business. Individual lockable offices, boardroom, reception and waiting area + comms room, kitchen and male and female WC. Dedicated parking comes with this tenancy. For Lease $54,000 p.a. + GST + Outs.

84m2 office space. Includes kitchenette, 4 offices and an area perfect for reception and waiting room.

Loads of natural north facing light, A/C and dedicated car spaces. For Lease $24,000 + GST + Outs.

GOSFORD - BAKER STREET:

SOMERSBY - IDEALLY POSITIONED WITH EASY ACCESS 2 sheds side by side in the heart of Somersby. Only a minute from F3 Fwy. Shed 1 is 360m2 Shed 2 is 288m2 & has been prepared for a gantry crane. There is the ability to access the site from behind with access for B doubles possible.

LEASE $64,800 pa Net + GST

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Plush carpeted & a/c office space with separate storage / showroom which opens for stock to be loaded from the warehouse. (239m2 total approx) Good amount of natural light & situated above coffee shop. Price just recently reduced to sell.

SALE $295,000 + GST LEASE $25,000 pa

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Stevens sees upside in Gosford

Local investors buy Killarney Vale centre

Aerial view showing site to be subdivided

Property developer Stevens Holdings Pty Ltd has shown that they have confidence in Gosford buying up 3.2 ha at 59 Narara Creek Road, Narara for $2,650,000.

One of the last remaining en globo sites in the Gosford area suitable for subdivision.

Stevens lodged a DA for 42 lots varying in size form 550 sqm to 650 sqm in midSeptember.

Brett Harrod Associate Director of Stevens said that they expect the DA to be out of

Council by mid-January.

Lots will sell from $225,000 to $280,000.

The sale was negotiated by Geoff Tilden of Raine & Horne Gosford who will also market the blocks when they come onto the market.

Indicating that there is strong demand in Gosford for vacant residential land Mr Tilden reported that since the FOR SALE sign went up in late September he had received seventeen enquiries.

A local investor group have paid $1,180,000 (GST not applicable) for a commercial investment at 3-5 Farrar Road, Killarney Vale known as KV Central.

The 635 sqm property was redeveloped about 3 years ago and comprises a mix of retail and commercial tenancies with a current net income of approximately $130,000 per annum.

In addition a solar panel installation earns around $7,000 per annum.

A new doctor’s surgery will locate on the ground floor Brad Rogers from LJH Commercial Central Coast negotiated the sale.

Auction • Rare Freehold Opportunity • Popular Tourist Destination • 701sqm of land* • 333sqm of improvements* • 22 Metre Street Frontage* • Occupy or re-develop • Flexible 3A Business Centre Zoning * Denotes Approx

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INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT $2.325M GST N/A A superior grade industrial property with future expansion capacity leased to an international company. 5 + 5 years from 1/4/2013 and returning $184,000pa net.

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Approx 604M2 including good office space (spotless); Approx 800M2 incl offices & mezz on level 1 acre; Approx 980M2 with 2 offices (ex Aust Post depot); Approx 1639M2 on 4400M2 site with Manns Rd exposure.

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Former Audi Dealership, 1935M2 site with two level building approx 728M2. Huge exposure opportunity.

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Stand alone concrete panel building approx 490M2 with security fenced front yard $42,000pa gross excl GST.

SOMERSBY WAREHOUSES

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Approx 362M2 + separate office; 961M2; 1097M2; 1520M2 with freezers; 1710M2; 2000M2.

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$330,000 EXCL GST

Approx 85M2 with 4 car spaces at back door; adjacent to our office.

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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.

Lift access, approx 58M2, partitioned, includes storage area, has patient parking. Suit sole practitioner.

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

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Bob Bourne sells The Settlers

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Well known Gosford publican Bob Bourne has sold the Settlers Arms Tavern in West Gosford.

The sale, for $2.41 million as a going concern to hotelier Phil Bernie, comprised two bars, indoor and outdoor gaming areas, TAB, commercial kitchen and bistro on 5,021 sqm of freehold.

Mr Bourne developed what is known as The Settlers Complex some thirty years ago which comprised a Red Rooster and Hungry Jacks outlet along with a service station, subsequently selling each.

Mr Bourne has retained lot 9 occupied by liquor store and carpark. He continues to operate Duttons Tavern Gosford, Kariong Tavern Kariong and Henry Kendall Tavern West Gosford.

The sale was transacted by CBRE Hotels in conjunction with Manenti Quinlan & Associates Somersby warehouse unit sells A patent design and trademark search company has purchased Unit 1, 111 Wisemans Ferry Road, Somersby for $157,700 (GST not applicable).

The unit is part of a 5 unit complex built about 25 years ago.

It had been on the market since early January for $170,000. It last traded in 2001 for $125,000.

Geoff Broadurst from Chapman & Frazer Real Estate negotiated the sale.

Blackwall practice for Vet A veterinarian has paid $405,000 (GST not applicable) for Unit 1, 52-54 Memorial Avenue, Blackwall The industrial unit with central dividing wall with an area of 168 sqm plus a 168 sqm mezzanine is part of a complex built about 30 years ago.

Geoff Broadhurst from Chapman & Frazer Real Estate negotiated the sale.

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Investor likes Terrigal A private investor has paid $1,460,000 (GST not applicable) for 62 Terrigal Esplanade, Terrigal.

A rare freehold opportunity in the tightly held Terrigal Precinct, the property on just 162 sqm of land sold with a net income of $78,840 per annum over the two levels. Representing a yield of 5.4% and equates to more than $9,000 per sqm.

The property was listed with Richard Ellis from Raine & Horne Commercial just before Christmas however no valid enquiry was received until March. “In the end we had three offers. This and other enquiries, is indicative that investors are moving back into the market,� he said.

Transport company buys in Tuggerah A local transport company has paid $475,000 excluding GST for an industrial factory with office at 1 Boswell Close, Tuggerah.

The freehold property comprises a 430 sqm factory with small office facility built around 1985 and approximately 1,520 sqm yard, zoned 4(b) light industrial.

Ty Blanch from LJH Commercial Central Coast negotiated the sale.

Investor buys Tuggerah unit A local investor has paid $190,000 (GST not applicable) for Unit 10, 15-17 Ace Crescent, Tuggerah.

The 171 sqm unit is leased for 3 years with a 3 year option at a rental of $17,000 per annum plus Outgoings and GST.

Terms of lease are 3 years with 2 year option at a rental of $45,000 per annum including Outgoings plus GST. Geoff Broadhurst from Chapman & Frazer Real Estate negotiated the lease.

Physiotherapist leases at Erina Back-Fit Clinics have leased Unit 6 at 188 The Entrance Road, Erina.

The unit is part of a larger complex with additional access to Karalta Lane and comprises 185 sqm ground floor area and 162 sqm mezzanine area.

Terms of the lease are 3 years with 3 year option at a rental of $45,000 per annum inclusive of Outgoings and GST Brad Rogers form LJH Commercial Central Coast negotiated the lease.

Berkeley Vale factory warehouse leased

Ty Blanch and Chris Watson from LJH Commercial Central Coast negotiated the sale.

LEASINGS From kebab shop to Indian at Terrigal Shop 5/1A Campbell Crescent, Terrigal has been leased for use as an Indian Take Away Terms of lease for the 28 sqm shop are 5 years with 5 year option at an initial rental of $30,000 per annum including Outgoings plus GST with 4% annual increases for 5 years.

The lease was negotiated by Richard Ellis from Raine & Horne Commercial.

Aussie Farmers Direct lease at Tuggerah Aussie Farmers Direct have leased a 540 sqm warehouse unit with rear yard at 3 Craftsman Avenue, Berkeley Vale.

A factory warehouse at 13 Apprentice Drive, Berkeley Vale has been leased The property comprises a 720 sqm warehouse and factory space and 72 sqm additional rear office mezzanine on a 1,152 sqm site.

Terms of the lease are 3 years with 3 year option at a rental of $110,000 per annum Outgoings GST The lease was negotiated by Ty Blanch from LJH Commercial Central Coast.

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the2/3 sensible centre" in industrial relations by eys - Suites replacing, but improving the current Fair nce Road,not ERINA Work Act. What does this actually mean for employees and employers? From the Liberal Party's proposed policies we feel that employers control over certain aspects of employment will increase, the most significant being a greater capacity to defend unfair dismissal claims, more opportunities to use individual flexibility arrangements and an increased focus on using internal complaint processes in instances of bullying.

Below we outline potential changes that may be introduced and their practical implications.

• proving the Fair Work Commission and considering the introduction of an independent appeal jurisdiction. This may increase the ability of employers to defend unfair dismissal claims and increase the predictability of these cases.

• Ensuring Individual Flexibility Arrangements can be used even where there is an enterprise agreement. Employers should take this opportunity to review their enterprise agreements and ensure they are leveraging flexibility arrangements to their full capacity.

• A paid parental scheme (paid by the government) providing 26 weeks paid parental leave to mothers which is tied to their remuneration and not tied to the minimum wage.

Individuals would also receive superannuation during this period. You may want to consider the implications of that scheme on any policy you currently have in place.

• Regarding workplace bullying the Liberal Party has proposed that before employees can access the Fair Work Commission via a stop bullying order they must attempt to

resolve the issue through mechanisms in their workplace. Employers can enjoy some protection by reviewing their existing internal complaints system. If one does not exist, this is the ideal time to implement an internal complaints and investigation procedure.

• Restricting the rights of access of industrial bodies to workplaces. This may involve removing the right of entry to hold discussions and replacing it with something like a right of entry once an employee requests the industrial representative to enter.

• Re-establishing the Australia Building and Construction Commission to administer a national code and guidelines in an effort to tackle undesirable industrial association action in the building industry.

• Tailor services provided by the Fair Work Ombudsman for small business and ensure there are increased resources to help small business.

In summary according to official Liberal policy it is not likely that employers should expect massive changes which are difficult to adapt to, but rather some minor changes with which compliance will be relatively easy.

Strategic Planning Critical to Business Success “Failing to plan is planning to fail.”

Just because you are a small business doesn’t mean that strategic planning isn’t for you. In fact this aspect of business planning is even more essential for a small business as it navigates the vagaries of the market place and what drives it.

The small business strategic planning process has two essential elements: devising a strategy and changing it when necessary.

While some successful small businesses have formal strategic planning sessions, others, run by savvy, intuitive entrepreneurs who really know their markets, do not.

The importance, therefore, is about having the right strategy and not so much about how one achieves that.

Small businesses have limited resources, so in most cases it does not make sense to compete in broad market segments dominated by big players. Instead, they should focus on smaller, niche markets they have a better chance of winning.

In a recent interview with IBTimes Charles W. Hofer, Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship at Kennesaw State University said, “Winning means dominating. Multiple studies have shown that a company's profitability is highly-correlated with its market share; the differences in profitability between the market leader and other players are usually huge.”

Therefore, it is better to dominate a few small niches rather than having a small market share in many broad markets, said Hofer.

Moreover, a common path for small businesses to get big is when the small niche market they dominate becomes big.

Once a specific niche market is identified, a small business should focus its energy on satisfying the specific needs of the customers in that market, said Hofer.

When to Change the Strategic Plan A sound strategic plan, however, does not remain relevant forever.

In mature markets, a strategic plan can be valid for as long as a decade or more. In more dynamic markets, which are the case for

many small businesses, a strategic plan's shelf life is usually a lot shorter, said Hofer.

There are several warning signs that potentially spell the need to change one's strategic plan.

Declining sales from a small business' core customers is one. A change in market position by competitors, entry of new competitors and the evolution of the market are others.

“Strategic Planning is a process by which we can envision the future and develop the necessary procedures and operations to influence and achieve that future.” - Clark Crouch

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Chamber’s concerns about government land use policy The NSW Business Chamber, says it has serious concerns that the NSW Government’s Strategic Regional Land Use Policy and amendment to the State Environmental Planning Policy will risk the livelihoods of businesses and their employees, by ignoring the need for NSW to rapidly develop its own gas industry.

“In the face of a recent announcement on the issue we do not see a plan to secure increased gas supplies for industry and domestic users, which is absolutely essential to help moderate price spikes expected in 2016 and to provide more certainty for future business investment,” said Stephen

Cartwright, NSW Business Chamber CEO. “Solving this issue is vital to maintaining and growing jobs in NSW, and to keeping energy costs down for residential and commercial users.

“It must be dealt with in a way that looks at the overall needs of the people of NSW. “This revised policy seems to fly in the face of the Government’s original commitment to resolve this issue in a way that ensures the gas industry can develop appropriately within sensible limits and also pre-empts any advice of the Chief Scientist on exclusion zones.

“The Strategic Regional Land Use Policy

that was released by the NSW Government in September 2012 protected prime agricultural land and water resources.

“The decision to now completely exclude parts of NSW – including 2km zones around ‘residential areas’ and around ‘critical industry clusters’ - from gas exploration has put the future of NSW gas dependent industries such as manufacturing at risk .

“The reality of rising gas prices for domestic consumption has not yet hit the minds of voters in NSW, but when it does in a few years’ time, there will be a mad scramble to do something, but it will be too late,” Mr Cartwright said.

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people in the Senate, along with his many other ‘nation building’ interests.”

“Bob will have a big reform list. We’ll be working with him on our Fair Contracts campaign along with stopping the ATO from discriminating against self-employed people, particularly on ABNs.” “And there’s plenty of evidence to put to Bob. We’ve had more “Tales from the (small business) frontline: • Suzanne has written to Minister Billson. She tells just how complicated it is to understand and comply with the Tax Office’s approach on ABNs, etc. She has a small

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owned land at Warnervale, which will not only be a huge boost to local students, but provide in excess of 1,000 jobs.

“And we have endorsed Precinct 7A, which includes a business park that we envisage will attract new employers to the area,” Mayor Eaton said.

“It’s clear that Council’s long awaited grand plan for this area is really starting to come together … and I congratulate Member for Wyong Darren Webber and the State Government for really being able to get things moving.”

building business in the Northern Territory.

• Michael has written to the new Treasurer, Joe Hockey. We’ve reported before his battle over the Personal Services Income Tax laws. He’s explained how confusing and difficult the entire process is.

• Lee has written to us expressing frustration at how Centrelink treats his assets (mostly his family home) in reducing his pension. He’s been self-employed all his life and sees the system as totally unfair.

“The main message that comes through is confusion. People need laws they can understand. That’s not happening!” said Mr Phillips.

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An Irish farmer named Shaun had a car accident. He was hit by a large truck.

In court, the Truck Company’s hot-shot solicitor was questioning Shaun.

“Didn’t you say to the Police at the scene of the accident, ‘I’m fine? ‘asked the solicitor.

Shaun responded: ‘Well, I’ll tell you what happened. I’d just loaded my fav’rit cow, Bessie, into da... ‘ ‘I didn’t ask for any details’, the solicitor interrupted. ‘Just answer the question. Did you not say, at the scene of the accident, ‘I’m fine!’?’

Shaun said, ‘Well, I’d just got Bessie into da trailer and I was drivin’ down da road.... ‘ The solicitor interrupted again and said, ‘Your Honour, I am trying to establish the fact that, at the scene of the accident, this man told the police on the scene that he was fine. Now several weeks after the accident, he is trying to sue my client. I believe he is a fraud. Please tell him to simply answer the question.’

By this time, the Judge was fairly interested in Shaun’s answer and said to the solicitor: ‘I’d like to hear what he has to say about his favourite cow, Bessie’.

Shaun thanked the Judge and proceeded.

‘Well as I was saying, I had just loaded Bessie, my fav’rit cow, into de trailer and was drivin’ her down de road when this huge truck and trailer came tundering tru a stop sign and hit me trailer right in da side. I was trown into one ditch and Bessie was trown into da udder.

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