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23.01.2022 I had the pleasure of catching up with another example of a great local business when I spoke to Joe Steele, owner of Integrated Innovations, suppliers of both hardware and software solutions. www.nrgq.com

22.01.2022 Watch how Amanda Scott from ASFIT Personal Training And Lifestyle Coaching adapted to lockdown and added a new revenue stream to her business model!

21.01.2022 Extended tax breaks for QLD businesses and households announced today by Jackie Trad https://mobile.abc.net.au//coronavirus-queenslan/12076222

21.01.2022 What a great opportunity to catch up with Loretta Batten, owner and founder of Safe Lace , an innovative Australian company who has come up with a very clever solution to keeping our shoelaces tied. www.safelace.com.au

20.01.2022 Love it when I get to speak to local businesses who think big and act big! Meet Dionne Lee, Director of Xcellerate Finance and the Xcellerate Group and hear how she is shaping her business to become a real market leader in all things wealth, property and finance www.xcelleratefinance.com.au

20.01.2022 I recently met with the lovely and very professional Isht Singh, partner of My Infinity Business Advisers for a chat about what it is that they do to help their people. Isht has been running his practice with his business parter Edwin Arenas out of the newly upgrade Miami Business Centre - Serviced & Virtual Office Suites and Showrooms for the past 2 years. Edwin and Isht had worked together for 12 years in a large corporate accounting firm before deciding to combine their e...xperience and start their own practice. After arriving in Australia and completing a university degree in hospitality, Isht worked in a management roles in various restaurants and as well the the Star Casio, where he met his wife (who is also part of My Infinity Business Advisers). It wasn't too long after that he decided it was time for a career change and took advantage of his natural ability to work with numbers and in 2001 completed his Masters in Accounting. My Infinity Business Advisers offer more than just standard accounting services. Their 5 staff offer a full suite of concierge services including tax accounting, business advisory, estate and succession planning, bookkeeping and payroll services and have the philosophy of providing a very professional service to their clients that is regularly monitored and tailored to the individual's needs. Isht explained their professionalism and flexibility has meant they don't just work with individuals and smaller businesses but service the requirements of many doctors (or those who are time-poor), expats and non-residents in the areas of compliance as well as large businesses. If you are looking for an accountant that isn't just an accountant then get in touch with the team at My Infinity Business Advisers www.myiba.com.au

18.01.2022 Hear what happens when you get two top blokes together to discuss their (not so little) empire - The Advanced Group a fantastic local business employing around 2500 Australians Have a listen to what they have to say and check them out at www.advancedns.com.au

16.01.2022 Every Business needs a Business Continuity Plan, but not everyone has the time to build one... so join us with other local Business Owners and we'll get it done. We'll send you a template so you'll come away with a solid outcome... details in the link below. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/business-continuity-buildin

14.01.2022 Here’s another fabulous example of a family-owned business going from strength to strength. Meet Casey Cooper, Managing Director of Cooper Communications, a family-owned business that has embraced the continuous and exciting advancements in technology for the past 22 years exceptionally well to their advantage. Back in the day, Casey’s father Steve was a Telstra (Telecom) technician/systems engineer and after Telecom privatised much of their business, he decided he would d...o his own thing by starting Cooper Communications with Casey’s mum Debby by his side taking care of all the administration. Casey has worked in the business for the past 15 years, starting from the bottom up he began as a technician, cabling, networking, sales and now as GM works alongside his little brother Hayden who looks after the technical side of the business. Cooper Communications prides themselves on educating their customer to give them the power to make informed decisions regarding the technology in their workplace. They look after all things tech for the SME, from information technology, phone systems, data networks, cloud technology, software, hardware, security and IOT AND everything is onshore...so no annoying call centres! Technology moves rapidly and Casey thrives in this space, their team are regularly updated through training programs to maintain consistency and knowledge to ensure they are constantly bringing cutting edge benefits to their clients to make their workplaces more efficient and safe. One of the Cooper Communications real points of difference is their independence; having no alignment to a specific brand allows them to focus on working for the best interests of their customers instead of their suppliers. Their autonomy allows Cooper Communications to provide the best solution for their clients instead of pushing a brand for their stakeholders. Casey isn’t all about tech however, and if you have ever swung a golf club there is a fair chance you may have bumped into him on the course as he holds a fairly nifty handicap and if he’s not playing golf then he's’ quite possibly planning his next European vacation. If your organisation needs to improve anything to do with electronic communication then you’re best to contact the team at Cooper Communication. www.coopercommunication.com.au We believe that strong local communities are built on strong local business! If you would like to be featured or know of another great Gold Coast Businesses that deserve to be featured on our page, tag them in the feed #smallbusiness #localbusiness #businesscoaching #trustedadvisornetwork #buylocal #coach #goldcoastbusiness

14.01.2022 The QLD Government recently announced assistance for business development, including: Coaching and consulting. Marketing, legal advice as well as other support If you are a small QLD business with staff, $75k+pa revenue and registered for GST you may be eligible.... https://www.business.qld.gov.au//advice-su/grants/adaption

12.01.2022 Find out how this wonderful local business Basic Tech is helping us during lockdown and beyond!

11.01.2022 I was lucky enough to meet Helen and Mitch Bruger, owners of SiteSmART Australia a fabulous local business doing great things here on the Gold Coast by creating signage and construction banners, mesh signage and more. www.sitesmart.com.au

11.01.2022 Meet the lovely man that is Greg Davies, owner and founder of Davies Home Loans, a great example of a thriving local business built around trust, experience and... getting the results their clients need. The success of Davies Home Loans can be partly attributed to the creation of strong systems and processes, a skill that was strengthened by Greg's 16 years in the Australian Navy and the Commander of a Naval patrol ship. His role included patrolling the waters between Cairns and Darwin for illegal fishing and immigration. Later he worked for Customs stopping drugs and other dodgy activity coming to Australia by sea along the NSW Coastline. When it was time to leave the Navy Greg undertook a psychometric test to best determine his next career move and he scored so highly in the area of finance he couldn't ignore it and enrolled into a financial planning course. Unfortunately, this was just as the GFC hit and Greg felt the best option for him to follow would be mortgage broking...and that's exactly what he did. Greg and his wife Narelle started Davies Home Loans 15 years ago, Narelle was experienced in the banking sector, so together mortgage broking made sense. Davies Home Loans are different from many brokers, they provide advisory services for their customers instead of just a purely transactional service. This also includes 3 face to face meetings with their clients, automatic annual reviews and will even meet with the solicitor at document sign up if needed. Greg still loves his business and the challenge that comes with understanding the uniqueness of each case, his competitive spirit loves it when they beat the banks and he really feels a huge sense of success in helping people to purchase a property. Greg is very much a family-oriented business owner with great values and a heap of experience. If you need to sort yourself a home loan, a business loan, or investment loan, then look no further than Greg and the team at www.davieshomeloans.com.au Another example of a great local business! If you would like your business featured or know of another business owner who would, please let me know in the comments below

10.01.2022 I got to catch up with Vishen and Shu, owners of DNA Signs, a great local business based in Currumbin but servicing all the way between Ballina and Brisbane. Vishen and his brother Shu purchased DNA Signs 3 years ago after a long search to find a business where they could work together and would suit both their skillsets. Vishen has extensive experience in data analytics but was tired of working in the corporate space and his brother Shu wanted to put his 13 years experien...ce in graphic design to good use. DNA Signs design, manufacture and install signs for business shop fronts, digital printing, indoor wall graphics, banners, brochures and specialise in vehicle wraps for business, tradies and larger vehicles such as heavy trucks. They have been able to distinguish themselves as a company that offers a unique flare and feel to their designs and with his background in marketing he has been able to get a good understanding for their clients requirements. The Covid-19 environment has seen a spike in signage requirements as businesses enforce social distancing and hygiene regulations as businesses deal with the changes to the environment. DNA Signs only uses top quality products such as 3M, Orafol and Avery. The benefit of being a small company is their flexibility in being able to offer a personalised service with great turnaround times. If you are after a great local company who will help you make sure your business gets noticed with great signage then you need to get in touch with Vishen and Shu from DNA Signs. www.dnasigns.com.au

08.01.2022 What can you do as a builder, home owner, or potential home owner to take advantage of the new Construction Industry Grant? #construction #businessconsultant #homeownership #governmentsupport

08.01.2022 I always feel fortunate having the opportunity to meet with the amazing local business owners that we have here on the Gold Coast and catching up with former surfing champion and all round good guy Kevin Barr, owner of Barz Optics is no exception! Kevin grew up in Kingscliff and moved to Canberra where he owned a number of water sport, surf and tourism businesses before deciding to head north again as a manufacturers agent for all the big brands including O'Neill, Vans, the i...conic Oakley Sunglasses and more. Having such a close relationship with the large manufacturers gave Kevin an insight into the inner workings of amongst other things, the sunglass industry. Armed with this valuable knowledge in 1996, Kevin was able to locally develop and manufacture a sunglass goggle, designed to protect the eyes against pterigiam - a debilitating condition to the eyes caused by exposure to the elements including sunlight exposure. Barz now produce a large range of adventure, sports and outdoors protective sunglasses. They were first in the world to combine bi focal and photochromic lenses (lenses that change from clear (Cat0) to dark (Cat2) depending on the light and in a range of lens colours and specialise in polarised, bifocal, and prescription lenses. Barz also private labels to some well known big brands and garner their technology from in-house R&D as well as sourcing all over the globe for specialised products. Ongoing access to product technology has meant that Kevin was able to manufacture to a new market and has also developed BZ Optics - bi focal, photochromic sunglasses designed for the cyclists, runners, drivers and other sportspeople who require sporty shades but also need, protection and better vision. Barz hasn't gone unnoticed, winning an Australian Marine Industry Award for the most innovative exported product and was also nominated for a global Dame Award for design and innovation. Check out the huge range at www.barzoptics.com or www.bzoptics.com

08.01.2022 I had the pleasure of catching up with John Weaver, Centre Manager for Tweed Mall and Board Member for Tweed and Area Chamber of Commerce. Hear how they are managing lockdown, the impact of boarder closures and what they are doing to support their retail partners

07.01.2022 FREE WEBINAR INVITATION As business people we are being challenged but remember there is always opportunity in adversity. What we do in the next 100 days will determine our next 10 years.... As members of our community we need to be able to pull together. Join me for this 90-minute webinar designed to help all business owners and managers lead your business with positivity and a strategy to navigate a successful outcome during these uncertain times. This Friday, 20th March, 4:30 pm to 6 pm (Brisbane Time) via Zoom - https://us04web.zoom.us/j/108432984 Register NOW!

07.01.2022 I love meeting business owners! If you own a business and would like to share your story then I want to promote you through a business feature... Not an owner? No problem! If you know of a business who would love to be promoted and of course grab a selfie with me let me know too.

06.01.2022 IT'S BACK! QLD Government has today announced the return of assistance for business development, which includes support around.. Coaching and consulting (here's where you can call me) Marketing, legal advice, along with other support If you are a small QLD business with staff, $75k+pa revenue and registered for GST you may be eligible.... ... https://www.business.qld.gov.au//advice-su/grants/adaption You must hurry, last round only lasted 5 days, applications open 1st July. See more

06.01.2022 Ask Mick Brace, principle of Realty Blue how he got started in his hugely successful real estate career and you’re in for a funny story. Mick is as committed, tenacious and genuine today as when he was in 2008 and there is a lesson in his back story for all of us. Realty Blue literally started out of the blue, 12 years ago Mick was searching for a home for his family by door knocking on the streets of Burleigh and asking who wanted to sell their propertyto cut a long sto...ry short, he not only eventually found his home (which is still lives in) but also realised he loved real estate and was so awesome at meeting people and talking houses that he decided to get his real estate licence and start selling themimmediately. Mick leads his team of 23 staff across two locations one in Burleigh and the other in Mermaid Beach, judging by the growth of his business, the number of listings they have and the reputation he has built for himself, it’s obvious he’s definitely doing something right. 2020 was a huge year for Realty Blue and the Rate My Agent Awards with Mick personally taking out 5 awards including Agent of the year for Burleigh Heads, Burleigh Waters, #1 agent for Tweed, top 10 agents in QLD and top 100 for Australia. They also took out agency of the year for Burleigh Waters/Heads and Miami. So what do they do differently? Do business with them and you’ll notice their down to earth, honesty and professionalism, they are super easy to work with and are great value for money. Mick and many of the team are Burleigh/Mermaid residents, they are very active in the community, sponsoring a number of events including their own Realty Blue Swim Run and charity events. Realty Blue not only offer the full suite of residential services including sales and rental but also have expanded into commercial sale and leasing as an additional arm to their already large portfolio. If you are thinking about selling your home, commercial site or in need of a new home or business then get in touch with Mick and the team at Realty Blue and they will look after you and your family. www.realtyblue.com.au

04.01.2022 I caught up with the very lovely and inspirational Manish Khanna, Managing Director of more than 10 individual companies, he's a serial entrepreneur, a philanthropist and fabulous Australian success story. Over the past 10 years Manish has created portfolio of global online businesses and include Business2Sell.com.au, CommercialProperty2Sell.com.au, MillionDollarMansions.com.au, Franchise2Sell.com.au, Netvision.com.au and BetterFranchiseGroup, plus a few more to add in there as well including the lastest edition, the exciting Myrestaurantapp.com.au.

03.01.2022 Here is another great example of a well established and locally owned business doing great things in the community. Debbie Labes The Beauty Spot Cosmetic & Skin Clinic in Burleigh has been offering full service beauty therapy for nearly 10 years and and has been a beauty therapist for just under 30 years, with her first studio in James Street she has built up a large base of loyal referral clients over this time. Debbie moved from a career in the arts to becoming a beauty ...therapist, a transition that makes sense when you see her beautiful studio and consider the work that she is able to undertake for her clients. Debbie's experience is valued in the community as an accredited ITEC trainer, allowing beauty therapists and cosmetic tattoo artists the accreditation. The Beauty Spot specialises in cosmetic tattooing for eyebrows and in an industry that is fairly unregulated it's important to note that Deb holds a full body art license. The Beauty Spot specialises in cosmetic tattooing for eyebrows which includes ombre and microblading but also offers the full suite of beauty therapy treatments including hair removal, body sculpting, teeth whitening, skincare, waxing, needling and skin conditions. Even more exciting is the upcoming launch of Lure a locally sourced organic certified, vegan range of skin care products she has developed herself through years of training and understanding what works and what doesn't. These include treatments for all hormonal imbalances throughout all stages of life. Debbie puts a lot of emphasis on not only ensuring her clients get great results and have an amazing experience in her studio but they also have a safe and professional experience. Her full insurance and compliance means you can rest assured knowing you are in very safe hands. If you need a brighten up, a makeover, or just a little pampering then visit www.thebeautyspot.net.au and Debbie will be sure to look after you