Community Feature – Support Our Local Community

WELCOME TO OUR COMMUNITY FEATURE Read how and why these local businesses support local.

There are some truly incredible businesses right here in our own back yard, and yet sometimes we can tend to look elsewhere. May we suggest, before you do, that you take the time to see who you could support in your local community.

Just like a supportive family, it’s so powerful when people link arms and help and support each other. Building a local bond that cannot be easily broken. When you support your local market, real estate agent, dog washer, florist, hairdresser and spread the word of the wonderful service you have received you help to build your community.

So next time you need a product or service, think local, support local because at the end of the day it’s actually akin to supporting yourself.

Business Matters and Life Matters Magazine are extremely proud to say we avidly promote buy local, we don’t just say we support local, we really do. We are designed locally, printed locally, owned locally and distributed locally. Our passion and purpose is delivering results for YOU.

MELISSA BERGLAS

Comsure Insurance Brokers

You don’t like surprises and neither do we. As your insurance broker we dig deep to understand your current business and future plans to ensure that all your risks are fully covered. Our 40 year strong relationships with insurance companies enables us to source the best cover at the best price and be your effective claims advocate.

How and why we support our local community As a business owner and parent, the Sunshine Coast community is our extended family. Being actively involved encourages future generations to take pride and value their community in our ever changing, fast paced lives. You are never alone when you are actively engaged helping others and it also rewards you with a greater sense of purpose.

OFFER Free review of your insurance policies and tailored advice designed around potential claims scenarios.

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The Concierge Club

The Concierge Club is a locally owned and operated Virtual Assistant company. We provide you with a professional team at your disposal, to solve your problems or complete those tedious tasks, allowing you time to focus on the more important things. Don’t pay for a full time staff member, we have the connections and resources in our office to do the work for you.

How and why we support our local community The businesses that support local are generally supported back by other local businesses. Clients come to us with a wide and varied range of tasks or business-related requests and we in-turn either do the job ourselves or put them in contact with a local business that can do it for them. Basically we’re a business concierge connecting local businesses.

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Phone 1300 667 735 www.theconciergeclub.com.au

MARILYN BLACK

Harlequin Blinds and Security

Since its establishment in the early 1990’s, Harlequin Blinds and Security has grown to become one of the Sunshine Coast’s most quality renowned manufacturers of internal and external home design products. From day one, their main focus has been to provide a great personalised service for each and every customer. Harlequin Blinds and Security manufactures and supplies a range of Blinds, Awnings, Security, Shutters and Curtains, that can be suited to any design theme.

How and why we support our local community Marilyn Black is an ambassador for local Charity SunnyKids, and the business often supports and sponsors local events. Harlequin Blinds and Security is a locally run business that has a large focus on Need heating up supporting their customers, charities, and other local businesses. OFFER or cooling down? Harlequin Blinds have the answer. Win the experience of a lifetime! Purchase any product and see if you are the instant winner of a $200 Red Balloon Voucher PLUS go in the draw to win a $4000 Flight Centre Voucher • SECURITY • BLINDS Competition Ends: Sunday 4th October • CURTAINS • AWNINGS • SHUTTERS • MANUFACTURED LOCALLY

Next Property Group

I have been in the real estate industry for over 19 years and I EXPERIENCE, am very proud of my achievements. Currently with Next Property EXPERTISE AND Group, I meet many people and enjoy helping them achieve their real estate goals. I love what I do and I believe this is the PROVEN RESULTS secret to my sales success.

How and why we support our local community I’ve got qualified buyers that Giving back to the community is a major part of my life. As a member of Rotary for 11 years, I am very proud to have been are ready to purchase now! awarded a Paul Harris Fellow for my contribution to club and community. I am also a member of SCBWN and the Buderim If you are ready to sell, you Foundation. know who to call NEXT

OFFER I believe to be a part of the community, you need to be involved, and so for every property I list and sell until the end of November, I will donate $200 to the vendor’s choice of charity. VICKI COOPER 0412 802 215

1300 400 777 nextpropertygroup.com.au

PROPERTY GROUP

Phone 0412 802 215 vcooper@nextpropertygroup.com.au

JOEY AND ADAM MOGG

EzyFit Health Club

Ezyfit Health Club is the largest, 24 hour fitness club on the Coast. With over 2000m2 of floor space, abundance of equipment, 70 group fitness classes with world renowned instructors and highly qualified personal trainers - we not only deliver service, expertise and variety but pride ourselves on ensuring your experience is highly enjoyable. Our concert feel studios make our philosophy towards group fitness stand out. Our timetable has the WOW factor and our team of energetic and friendly professionals make your return to Ezyfit inevitable.

How and why we support our local community We were born to help people as little or as much as we can. It has always been our desire, whenever possible, to help the community with various tokens of kindness. We are instantly attracted to positivity and want to meet and be part of the excitement that the Sunshine Coast brings to the locals. Being in this industry we get to make people happy and that’s a really great feeling so tapping into the community and creating more of those feel good moments is motivating. OFFER • NO Joining Fee (saving $99) • NO Admin Fee (saving $59) • NO 24/7 Access Key (saving $59) • $14.95 per week on a 12 month plan

CFO on Tap

Is your business experiencing rapid growth? Transitioning from a small to medium sized business? Are the finances taking a back seat to the large number of other chores that you as business owner have to attend to? You need a financial controller. I understand though that you can’t afford a full-time one yet. So why not outsource this function at a fraction of the price with CFO on Tap.

How and why we support our local community I have a passion for assisting SME businesses on the Sunshine Coast gain access to affordable, Business Consulting and Advisory services through my businesses, CFO on Tap (your Outsourced Financial Controller) and BizLogic (your Small Business Advisor). As a demonstration of my commitment to this cause, BizLogic has recently given away $5,000 in Small Business Advisory services to five lucky businesses.

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Phone: 0498 367 306 www.getontap.com.au

CHARLES SHEWRING

NISER

NISER is a user friendly, community based organisation established in 2006. NISER has assisted numerous businesses with their R & D Tax Incentives, Grants, Tenders and all Business Planning Documents. In addition, we have successfully assisted over 100 community groups to achieve their development projects. Results are our forte and our overall success rate in positively assisting organisations we deal with stands at a very healthy 95 per cent plus.

How and why we support our local community We support the community with community development and community economic development especially in securing the resources that businesses, people and organisations need to prosper. We believe that a community that works for everybody with no one left out will provide the best environment for all of our success. OFFER NISER is offering a free initial consultation and a 20 per cent reduction in the first service fee for Business Matters readers

St Andrews Anglican College

St Andrew’s Anglican College located in Peregian Springs is a coeducational Prep to Year 12 school with a commitment to educating young people through caring relationships and high expectations. With a passion to develop the whole child, St Andrew’s has a strong focus on academic achievement, pastoral care, service to others and an extensive range of co-curricular opportunities. How and why we support our local community St Andrew’s is about community and encourages students to participate in local events and organisations such as cooking for the Nambour Soup Kitchen and revegetating the Dunes at Peregian, along with supporting local charities such as Anglicare. OFFER Call us now to find out more about enrolling your child for 2016.

Phone: (07) 5471 5555 www.saac.qld.edu.au

ANDREW DYER

Network Communications/Optus

Network Communications was officially formed in 1992 as one Optus Resale store in Caloundra. A desire to expand through strategic communities has seen the Network grow to over 55 Optus stores across Australia.

How and why we support our local community On the surface we look like a business, however at our core we exist to love people. We believe it can be the foundation for a business, so we create and sell reliable and sustainable products that fund programs designed to assist and protect others.

This is at the heart of everything we do. We believe this responsibility starts with each of us, so we’ll go out of our way, not to just get a sale, but because people matter.

OFFER Sign up at ‘Yes Optus’ Sugar Road, Maroochydore, Nambour Plaza or Noosa Village and five per cent of your mobile plan will go to a charitable and community organization.

Edge Espresso Bar

At Edge Espresso we pride ourselves in providing great coffee, great service and a relaxed atmosphere where you can feel at home, whilst looking out at one of the best views on the coast. You will be well catered for with plenty of gluten free and vegetarian options on our menu and lots of yummy treats. Our coffee is regarded as the best in Caloundra by so many!

How and why we support our local community Every Thursday night we hold ‘Café Talks @ Edge’. We have local speakers with various topics and have a strong following, bringing the community together.

We also proudly support and use Maleny Milk and we source our packaging and produce locally. I believe in supporting local businesses, helping each other is what community is about and is what will help us to survive in the future.

OFFER Buy one coffee and get a second cup (only) free (limited to one per customer)

Phone 5491 9499 and find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/edgeespressobar

PHIL HOFFMAN

Clockshop Montville

Clockshop Montville offers its customers a unique insight into the wonderful world of clocks and the Black Forest region in German, their originating area. Entering to bouncy tunes of folk music, delighting the senses with unexpected cuckoo calls, striking mantle, wall or Grandfather clock chimes, customers are offered a ‘WOW’ experience of quality items, traditional Russian Dolls, collector steins, Hummel figurines and the famous Christmas Corner.

How and why we support our local community Clockshop Montville is proudly owned and operated by Sunshine Coast hinterland residents Phil and Fran Hoffman. For 22 years, Phil and Fran have employed local staff, supported the school, and community events with their fundraisers. An active member of local COC and Hinterland Associations, Phil constantly promotes the wonderful uniqueness of the mountain village. Clockshop Montville is a well-known drawcard for tourists who also bring their support to the village community.

OFFER Come and visit us for the largest range of clocks on the Sunshine Coast.

ELISSA AND MARK HIGGINS

Shake It Up Music

At Shake It Up Music we are all about service. We pride ourselves on bringing our customers the best possible service and solutions, and have sale specialists in all key areas including home recording, percussion, brass and wind, stringed instruments, pianos and more. Complementing our retail sales, we also offer instrument repairs and servicing along with 300 students enrolled in our teaching school. We are your ONE STOP SHOP!

How and why we support our local community Music has the wonderful power of bringing a community together. At Shake It Up Music we are constantly arranging and supporting local community events, and the positive vibes music brings to these events is immeasurable. To date we have helped at events such as the Caloundra Music Festival, Fringe Festival, Tram Fest, Ocean St Markets and more. Music provides a sense of involvement because everyone can partake. Music is power.

OFFER Mention this article to receive 20 per cent off store wide.

Phone (07) 5441 5454 186 Currie St, Nambour QLD 4560

VIKKI DONE

The Give Back Campaign

The Give Back Campaign works with charities, non-profits and community organisations to drive custom to businesses. In return, when businesses make a sale to one of our referrals we simply ask them to make a donation to the charity or cause of that customer. It’s that simple! The more custom your business receives, the more it can support worthy causes with a percentage or flat dollar amount - it’s a win/win.

How and why we support our local community We know from experience that businesses want to support their local communities. They want to give but the challenge, due to demand for donations, is for charities and organisations to show businesses a value proposition from the donation. The Give Back Campaign allows businesses to support every charity because the business only gives when it generates sales revenue. Charities win because they can help establish an ongoing residual funding relationship that will help them for years to come. Giving through The Give Back Campaign platform is 100 per cent sustainable fundraising.

OFFER Free Coffee and consult on how to build a more profitable business with charity partnerships.

AMANDA OXLEY

Amanda Hair Design

Amanda Hair Design is an award winning first class service hair salon located in Brightwater. With nearly 30 years’ experience in the hairdressing industry Amanda Oxley, owner and artistic creative director certainly is a hairdresser you can trust. Amanda started her career in London trained by Daniel Galvin, who was the hairdresser of the late Princess Dianna. Amanda is passionate about assuring that she and her team keep up with the latest trends in hair.

How and why we support our local community So far we have donated 30 pieces of hair to local charity, ‘Beautiful Lengths’, to make wigs for cancer patients. I am also an active brownie leader. We aim to inspire you to be creative and try something a little different with your hair. The one thing we know is that, if nothing changes, nothing changes, at Amanda’s Hair Design we believe that change is as good as a holiday.

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Phone 54378484 www.amandahairdesign.com.au

ZOEY JORGENSEN

Holistic Eye

I am a Sclerologist, and owner of Holistic Eye, located in beautiful Alexandra Headland. Sclerology is defined as the art and science of observing markings in the whites of the eyes to determine current health status. The scleras show areas of the body that are stressed and congested, acidity build up, as well as genetic tendencies to weakness in specific organs or systems.

How and why we support our local community I am very passionate about supporting local wherever I can. This includes artisans, designers, and farmers, as well as local community and charitable organisations. Food is probably the biggest driver for me, and I am always conscious to buy locally, direct from farmers and producers so my food has total traceability. I think it is important to support the efforts and passion that are behind local business and community.

OFFER Initial Consultation for $100 (normally $150)

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SALLY DESCH

HRM Contracting & Consulting

HRM Contracting & Consulting offer the full range of recruitment, human resources and training services to support your business. Our cost effective human resource management solutions are designed to add value to your business operations. We recruit across all industries from blue collar to professional services. Our core business is recruiting and human resources. Your business is...your business. You are better spending your time doing what you do best and leave recruiting and HR to us.

How and why we support our local community HRM is 100 per cent locally owned. We are passionate about our local community and have helped over 3,000 people secure employment locally. We support local businesses to grow our local economy and we assist local businesses to employ local talent.

FREE OFFER Exclusive for BM readers - Do you employ people under an award? Call HRM and we will confirm you are paying correct rates.

RIGHT PEOPLE. RECRUITMENT. TRAINING. HR SERVICES. Phone (07) 5436 1000 www.hrmcc.com.au

RIGHT CHOICE. Pedestrian Rush Pedestrian Rush is the brain child of Rocco Lindeque whose passion is fashion and has harboured a dream to be in retail www.hrmcc.com.au 07 5436 1000 ask@hrmcc.com.au

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How and why we support our local community Rocco has received support from various groups and schools and has always believed in giving back to the community. His aim is to get involved in as many of the local clubs and groups, from schools to sport clubs and providing support to help with fundraising, raffles, community days and other activities.

ROCCO LINDEQUE since high school. Rocco has had to overcome lots of obstacles in life with cerebral palsy but has realised you can overcome anything if you have the willpower and persistence to keep going to follow your passion and dreams. With a clear defined vision to go into business at the age of 20, and a year in planning, Pedestrian Rush opened its doors two months ago in Hastings Street, Noosa.

OFFER All locals will receive a 10 per cent discount on purchases, with free delivery.

ROZ WHITE

White’s IGA Group

Along with husband Michael, Roz White is owner/operator of the family owned White’s IGA Group, independently and locally owned IGAs located in Mooloolah, Mount Coolum and Bli Bli; community minded supermarkets offering a large and diverse range of grocery, fresh and local products with a price match promise to major competitors on every day lines. We aim to exceed our customers’ shopping expectations and in-store experience every day.

How and why we support our local community ‘No one does local better than a local’ is a philosophy the White’s IGA Group genuinely embrace because Roz and Michael live in the community where their stores exist. Communities thrive when they are cohesive and sustainable. White’s ‘locavore’ culture facilitates this through supporting local traders, local services, local schools, clubs and local producers. Locavores support local families – become one, eat fresher and create a sustainable community.

OFFER Buy local and become a locavore with White’s IGA

Phone (07) 5479 4727 www.whitesgrocers.com.au

PETER DE JONG

Pure Food Essentials

Serious health issues forced Peter to reinvent himself. Since planting the first Turmeric rhizome in Palmwoods in 1995, Peter has researched traditional spice growing practices and nutrition and has applied the practice of eating for health. His passion and knowledge has informed the scientific, culinary and health communities in Australia as demand has grown.

How and why we support our local community Peter’s greatest contribution to community is spreading his knowledge of eating for health. In down time, he contributes financially and by way of beach clean ups and planting programs, to the local branch of the international Surfrider Foundation. Founded in Malibu in 1983, with 500 branches worldwide, it works to encourage Conservation, Activism, Research and Education about our ocean ecosystems.

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KEVIN BENNETT

Simple, practical and effective support to enable your business Terri Carr owns and operates Ballinger Training, and has been trading to increase customer satisfaction, develop your staff and deliver on the Sunshine Coast since 2005. sustainable improvements across the whole of your business. Before starting the business, Terri was a primary school teacher We work directly with you to deliver these improvements by providing hands-on support, which has access to over 30 years of experience implementing successful business improvement programs in Australia and Internationally. How and why we support our local community We have established a new base on the Sunshine Coast, and are actively committed to supporting our new community. We recognise the importance of having a vibrant and successful region, which will provide for all of us today and in the future. Good businesses build and taught in schools in country Victoria, and later on the Sunshine Coast. Courses are offered in a variety of formats. Currently Terri is developing new online training programs in the areas of management, business, and training and assessment. How and why we support our local community There are an amazing number of small businesses on the Sunshine Coast. Being a small business myself, I am committed to providing cost effective, quality programs, with one on one support, payment plans, and flexible options to suit individual business needs. Quality online and face to face programs in management, business, work health and safety and training and assessment. RPL offered on all courses.

KB Business Solutions Ballinger Training and Consulting

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MEGYN CARPENTER

Rejuvenate Marketing

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Megyn Carpenter works with small to medium business owners to promote their business and manage their social media activity, blogs and website updates. Rejuvenate Marketing is located at Currimundi and specialises in target marketing to attract the best customers for local businesses. The online marketing packages are customised and include search engine optimisation and content marketing for a flat monthly fee.

How and why we support our local community Megyn donates marketing services and coaching to local businesses and organisations in need. Megyn says, “I figure that by donating my services, I can give them a helping hand and make a difference. ‘Give someone a fish and they’ll eat for a day, teach someone to fish and you feed them for a lifetime’ is my philosophy.”

Phone (07) 5445 1397 www.ballinger.edu.au

LISA WHITE

4 Pets’ Sake

Your pets can rest safe and sound while you are away as ‘For Pet’s Sake!’ minds and feeds your animals in your own home. The convenience with this service is safe and comfortable for your pet and there is no need to worry about relocating them before you travel– they get to remain in their own environment. If your pet has plenty of energy we can also walk or play with them for extra time.

How and why we support our local community From an early age, my family felt it was important to help others who were less fortunate. These actions inspired me to try to have the same attitude wherever I could. As a result, I now sponsor the Sunshine Coast animal refuge and have been involved in fundraising efforts for the Smart Pups. Smart Pups is particularly close to my heart as I also have a child who has special needs.

OFFER When you book in two day’s or more of Petcare you receive 20% off and also receive a free little gift of treats for your Pet :)