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Better Business Partnership

Locality: Gordon

Phone: +61 2 9424 0912

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23.01.2022 Check out the September BBP E-Newsletter

22.01.2022 In these times where everything seems to be disposable for fear of spreading the virus, its great to see Boomerang Bags Ku-ring-gai doing their utmost to keep the reusables front of mind! They are such gorgeous hand-made bags, no wonder they don't come back! For any businesses in Ku-ring-gai who would like to provide these for customers or clients get in touch with Jen and take her up on this generous offer! Well done and than you Jen Jen and Boomerang Bags Ku-ring-gai Loving Living Ku-ring-gai Ku-ring-gai Council Supporting Better Business Bye-Bye Plastic

21.01.2022 Congratulations to our newest BBP member Sessions Hairdressing from McMahons Point for achieving recognition badges in all the BBP sustainability categories! It really is no surprise as Nicole Inskip owner of Sessions Hairdressing is incredibly passionate and progressive about running her business sustainably. Sessions Hairdressing are proud to be certified Carbon Negative and as a member of Sustainable Salon’s Australia they recycle 97% of salon waste. Sessions Hairdressin...g is s shining example of just how easy it is to run your business sustainably no matter what industry your in! If you want to know how sustainable your business is click here : http://www.bbp.org.au/For-Local-Business.html https://www.sessionshairdressing.com/

20.01.2022 North Sydney Business Network Free Online Retail Masterclass Join this free live webinar to discover simple (but highly effective ways) to get your customers back. Date: Wednesday 26 August 2020 ... Time: 10am to 11am How to join: RSVP to receive the link The masterclass is aimed at traditional and online stores, market stall holders and hospitality businesses. During the masterclass you will learn: 1. How to market to your existing customers in the current economic climate 2. How to attract new customers (in store and online), regardless of what you're selling 3. The number one thing your competitors are overlooking, that you can leverage right now 4. Easy online marketing strategies anyone can use 5. What customers are going to expect post-COVID, and how you can give it to them so they come back again and again The presenter is Salena Knight, CEO, The Retail Academy. To RSVP, click here: https://salenaknight.com/nsc/ A link will be sent to you before the webinar. For more information, visit Council’s website: https://www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au//Free_Online_Retail_Mas

19.01.2022 Better Business Partnership is a free council-funded business sustainability program on Sydney's North Shore. Do our free online assessment to find out how sustainable your business is today!

18.01.2022 Congratulations to Natural Solar for an incredible result in achieving all 9 sustainability badges in its 2020/21 BBP Appraisal! Natural Solar is located in Roseville and is Australia's largest installer of solar batteries, and solar PV panels. With over 6,000 battery storage systems installed in Australia, including the very first Tesla Powerwall in the world, energy efficiency, resiliency, and carbon emission reduction is a key principal of the business function. The busin...ess has been nominated for many awards and has won the Product Review 2018 and 2020 award, the Australian Financial Review Fastest 100 growing companies award in 2017 and 2018, and the Bridgepoint award for fastest growing award 2018. Congratulations Natural Solar and welcome to BBP! https://www.facebook.com/naturalsolarau/

17.01.2022 Congratulations to The Speakers Practice who is eligible for recognition badges in the following sustainability categories Business Health, Energy, Waste, Bye Bye Plastic, Community and Transport in its 2019/20 BBP Appraisal! The Speakers Practice provides training, coaching and mentoring to small businesses in the services sector to facilitate their growth and success. Specifically, the company utilises the Book Yourself Solid business building system and the Speakers Training Camp to support their clients in developing effective marketing, sales and presentation skills that lead to building a strong customer base. https://www.facebook.com/TheSpeakersPractice/

14.01.2022 Last weeks lucky winner of the $100 Sudu Hair voucher was Teneale Lavender, a Ku-ring-gai resident who showed some great ways she is avoiding plastic use for Plastic Free July. Sudu Hair is a boutique salon in Roseville and in 2018 won the BBP Peoples Choice Award & was a Retail & Specialty shop finalist. Sudu Hair exemplifies sustainability in action with great achievements in energy efficiency, waste recycling, water efficiency and contributing to the community.

13.01.2022 Congratulations to Ku-ring-gai Fitness and Aquatic Centre for achieving the following recognition badges in its 2019/20 BBP Appraisal! Business Health, Energy, Water, Bye Bye Plastic, Staff and Community. Ku-ring-gai Fitness and Aquatic Centre is owned by the non-profit YMCA group and is Ku-ring-gai LGA’s pre-eminent aquatic centre offering indoor and outdoor heated pools, water park, gymnasium and fitness classes. The Aquatic centre has achieved some significant sustainabi...lity milestones including a full Building Management System to automate energy and water use across the site, energy and water efficiency targets and KPIs, installation of energy efficient lighting and pool covers, and water efficient showers, taps and toilets. The organisation contributes significantly to the local community with its youth programs such as Uplift and Street Gym and the Ku-ring-gai centre implements community suggestions such as the free access for HSC students. https://www.facebook.com/kuringgaifitnessandaquatic/ See more

12.01.2022 Calling small and medium local businesses on Sydney's North Shore! Join the Better Business Partnership and stand out as an Accredited Better Business today. Its FREE to join!

11.01.2022 For all our cafes and restaurants - join Ku-ring-gai Council's free webinar next Monday to improve your business performance, improve your time management and reduce stress even whilst navigating the complex challenges of COVID-19... http://www.kmc.nsw.gov.au//Simple_steps_for_cafe_and_resta

11.01.2022 Join our Ku-ring-gai BBP member The Possibility Project for this free online Sustainable Fashion webinar on 7 October - The one hour webinar will include a short background history on how the fashion industry has come apart at the seams, ways in which you as an individual can become a solution, there will also be a guest appearance from another local enterprise providing valuable tips for online vintage and second hand clothing experiences. There will be time for Q&A. Book online here - http://www.kmc.nsw.gov.au//Ev/Sustainable_Fashion_Workshop

10.01.2022 Have a look at BBP Member Go For Fit's fabulous intro to Barre classes!! Anja offers Barre classes in Gordon which are a fun way to keep fit! One lucky Ku-ring-gai resident will win a $100 voucher to Go For Fit by sharing your stories and photos of how you are reducing plastic waste during Plastic Free July!

10.01.2022 Congratulations Catfish Creative for achieving recognition badges in the all the BBP sustainability categories what and amazing achievement. Catfish Creative provides thoughtful creative solutions for organisations and not-for-profits involved in projects that work towards positive change for the oceans, people and the planet.... As the messages and experiences they create pass through the hands, minds, and hearts of people, they see that as an opportunity to weave positive change into the broader fabric of culture and to shift consumption and lifestyle aspirations to a more mindful and abundant basis for living. The Catfish collective is a multi-disciplinary team of creative free-range humans, so almost any brief is achievable. Assembling the best A-team, developing ideas and harnessing mindful collaboration for GOOD is a key objective for them. If you want to know how sustainable your business is click here : http://www.bbp.org.au/For-Local-Business.html @Catfish Creative https://www.catfishcreative.com.au/

09.01.2022 Our friends at Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce are having a lunch and learn online event tomorrow for businesses interested in investing in renewables. Register now and check it out!!

08.01.2022 This weeks lucky Ku-ring-gai resident will win a $100 voucher to spend at Turramurra Fresh Produce and Gourmet Market! Just share your pics and stories about going plastic-free and this week you will go in the draw to win a $100 voucher for Turramurra Fresh Produce and Gourmet Market. The market as made the Bye Bye Plastic Pledge and uses minimal energy/water, provide Boomerang Bags and encourage reusable items among stalls. Visit the market or order a home delivered basket. #PlasticFreeJuly #ByeByePlastic Read more http://bit.ly/2teW3ON

07.01.2022 Congratulations to Nadine Cattell who won the $100 voucher to Brick Lane Espresso for going plastic free this July! Brick Lane Espresso in West Pymble is a recent BBP member who are doing great things in sustainability - they compost their organic waste, sell reusable cups, use bamboo cutlery and eco coffee trays. This weeks $100 voucher is for West Pymble Bicentennial Club - click through to Loving Living Ku-ring-gai to be in the draw to win!... Read more http://bit.ly/2teW3ON

05.01.2022 Congratulations to The Uniform Exchange who continue to do amazing things for the planet by diverting tonnes of uniforms from landfill and providing a fabulous service to the local community to sell and purchase second hand school uniforms on Sydney's north shore. They are the first Ku-ring-gai business to achieve their 2020/21 BBP re-accreditation, keep up the good work Sue Turner and team! https://www.facebook.com/TheUniformExchange/

04.01.2022 Congratulations to Brick Lane Espresso for achieving the following recognition badges in its 2019/20 BBP Appraisal! Business Health, Purchasing, Bye Bye Plastic, and Staff. Brick Lane Espresso is a chic café in the heart of Philip Mall in West Pymble. They have made the Bye Bye Plastic Pledge and have implemented a number of sustainability initiatives with the local community including an organic waste reuse system, providing the local community garden with coffee grounds and organic waste, selling reusable coffee cups, using bamboo cutlery, and eco coffee trays. Keep up the good work Brick Lane Espresso! https://www.facebook.com/bricklaneespresso/

04.01.2022 Congratulations to Elegant Outdoors Garden Centre for achieving 8 badges in their 2020/21 BBP Accreditation! Elegant Outdoors is a boutique garden centre in Turramurra, they use energy and water efficiently in their operations and give back to the local community with plant pot recycling, nespresso pod recycling, and donating to Careflight. Great job Mike and the team! https://www.facebook.com/ElegantOutdoors/

04.01.2022 Recently our BBP North Sydney Program Manager Dee Topic had a chat with North Sydney accredited Better Business ACL Disability Services to find out how they managed during the COVID period, which was surprisingly well!

03.01.2022 Don't miss this tonight (or catch it on i-view later on). Another excellent series from the ABC on how everyday Australians can tackle the Climate Challenge.

03.01.2022 Congratulations to the LAB Skin Clinic another North Sydney local business in achieving an impressive rating in their 2019/2020 accreditation with badges achieved in the areas of Business Health, Waste and Purchasing. This is a business that is doing great overall but they are still keen to further their sustainability journey LAB Skin Clinic, Neutral Bay specialises in the ABC of skin: ageless beauty and clear skin for men and women aged 25 to 70 years and is very different... from the usual run-of-the-mill street business Set within a relaxing spa-like environment, LAB Skin Clinic has an enviable Australia-wide reputation as a centre of excellence for skin, face and beauty treatments. For over 16 years, LAB Skin Clinic has received awards for excellence: Excellence in Customer Service, Sydney’s Best Therapists & Aestheticians , Sydney’s Best Interior Design & Fit-Out, Best Local Business and is lauded by clients and business insiders for integrity, trustworthiness, high standards and superior treatment outcomes. If you want to know how sustainable your business is click here : http://www.bbp.org.au/For-Local-Business.html @labskinclinic https://labskinclinic.com.au/skin-clinic/