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24.01.2022 Are you wanting to get some clarity about what you are trying to achieve in your business this year? Then join other motivated business owners this Thursday as we get down to planning for 2020.... I guarantee you'll gain lots of insight and get super clear on what you are going to achieve this year! Click on the link to register as a guest :)

23.01.2022 Luminous Accountants may not be a name that you are familiar with on the Gold Coastbut that is only because it’s a new and exciting accounting company servicing clients across the Gold Coast and Brisbane. However, though this business is new, the company is in good hands. Alan Pinkerton, one of three directors (and based on the Gold Coast), has been an accountant for the past 50 years and in business for over 30 years. This is a huge amount of experience and one of the rea...sons why some of his clients have been with him for decades. Alan is proud of his past achievements and what he has to offer his current business. A great deal of life experience including the highs and lows, including business success and failure, has equipped Alan with a great deal of empathy and understanding for his business client’s needs. This is one of the things that sets Alan apart from other accountants. The depth and breadth of his life experience can’t be brought or trained - it takes time, attitude and tenacity. He’s not your average accountant and prides himself on thinking outside the box. Family is something that is important to Alan and he is extremely proud of his son Ryan. After bringing him into the business over 10 years ago, Ryan has now branched out and built his own successful book keeping business over the past four years, called Tinka Onsight. Now Alan has a great referral partner! Luminous loves to help SMEs, including specialising in assisting businesses in the digital industry, who are successful but really want help growing. Luminous also offers a variety of services ranging from everything to do with your tax requirements and general accounting to providing business advisory services including virtual CFO support. Alan loves to connect with businesses and is happy to have a chat with you about how he can help your business grow. You can contact him on 07 5562 2555. At The Local Business Network, we love to promote local businesses and give them more exposure in the market place. So, if you would like a business feature, then send us a FB message and we’ll be in touch!

23.01.2022 We're on at 11am today! Don't forget to register for this webinar to receive your Brainstorm Model template. Here's the link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2nL3ZUswTiGW5TkDVyKaXQ See you soon...

21.01.2022 FREE Business features are back! At The Local Business Network we love promoting local businesses by featuring them on this business page. This is a great way to showcase our great local businesses and increase positivity in our community. ... We are grateful for all our local businesses working hard to survive during these uncertain times. Would you like a free testimonial for your business? It takes about 15-20 mins and we’ll interview you via Zoom. Send us a message if you would like to be considered and we’ll be in touch!

21.01.2022 Not long until we're live! Webinar starts at 1pm AEST today...have you registered yet? See you online soon!

21.01.2022 Do you REALLY need more marketing? Next instalment of Biz Bites is here!

20.01.2022 Do you want to improve your sales skills? Do you want to get better at converting prospects into clients? Then join us tomorrow for this interactive workshop where you get to upgrade and uplevel yourself and your business! If you want to join as a guest, then click on the link below to register... see you there!

20.01.2022 Come along if you want meet more business leaders in your community!

19.01.2022 You don’t want to mess around with Chris Gale from Business Maintenance Solutions. A black belt in Kyokushin Karate, he has been training for 17 years and has fought internationally, representing Australia in such places as Jakarta, Indonesia. Kyokushin training and competition requires discipline, dedication and attention to detail. These are all qualities that Chris has developed, mastered and taken into his new business. With a background in engineering, maintenance ...and operational planning, Chris has a depth of experience across predominantly food industries, including wineries and food production. Whilst working for others has been both rewarding and exciting, Chris recognised that it was time to launch his own business. He saw a need in the marketplace for an expert resource to provide asset and maintenance management support to the SME market. Chris has already started to build up a solid client base, however he is keen to connect with predominantly food production and commercial real estate businesses that aren’t quite big enough yet to support a full time resource in this space. They are likely expanding though and need to make sure that they are managing their assets to a high standard. Originally from NSW, Chris (like many others!) moved to Queensland for a lifestyle change, including more time with his family. Married to his wife for 28 years, Chris and his wife are avid hikers and love the outdoors. He has a two kids and a 2 year old granddaughter he adores. This is one of the driving forces behind his business to create the flexibility to focus on spending time doing the things that are important to him. This is admirable how many people spend their time WISHING they had more time?? Chris has CHOSEN to create it! However, Chris has big plans for his business and with the traction he has created already, it won’t be long before he becomes a valuable and hard to acquire asset himself. So if you want to speak to Chris and hear about how he can support your business and give you peace of mind for a fraction of the cost of a full time resource, then contact him now on 0429 629 750. At The Local Business Network, we love to promote local businesses and give them more exposure in the market place. So, if you would like a business feature, then send us a FB message and we’ll be in touch!

19.01.2022 Looking forward to running our next FREE webinar next week! Join us and we'll look at key areas of your business and build your next steps, to give you clarity during these uncertain times. Register HERE: https://bit.ly/2S26jF3

18.01.2022 Facilitated a great session with one of my client’s teams yesterday, looking at how we operate, what we need to focus on and what are ‘the rules of the game’... A cohesive and engaged team means better client outcomes and better company results. You learn so much about how to grow your business through your team and I just love these sessions!

18.01.2022 In the Maroon Chair.... no Big Red Chair as I can’t get there! Stay safe people X

16.01.2022 #OpenForBusiness ATTN: Business Owners... Two quick questions: 1. Are you open for business? 2. Can we promote you so others know as well?... You might have seen our Business Features before (or even been featured) - well we are changing them up slightly to let people know who is open. As always, the Business Features are FREE, they're done over Zoom, so if you're a "yes & yes" to the above, then we'd love to help you get the word out! If you would like a FREE Business Feature, then comment "OPEN" below or send us a message and we can get started!

16.01.2022 Not too late to join us at The Business Network Connection tonight! Pip is ready to go and the wine is being chilled :) Click the link below to register and we'll see you at 5.30pm at the Gold Coast Business Hub!

15.01.2022 Wow, what a week! Things are moving quickly for businesses and we need to act NOW to stay ahead of the game.... That's why we’ve put together a FREE mini Business Continuity Plan to support local businesses. Click below to make sure you’re on-track We’re stronger, together!... https://trustedadvisor.typeform.com/to/Y0zovd

15.01.2022 Four days to go until our Xmas networking fun! Come and join us as we host our LAST event for the year... If you haven't registered yet, please do so by clicking below :)

15.01.2022 So this is on tomorrow at 10am! Don't forget to register through this link (so you get your workbook sent to you before the webinar): https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uvJtJS33QIuNg4Ov-Y1grg... See you in the morning :)

14.01.2022 Making it past the 10 year mark as a business is a true achievement. It takes dedication, persistency and the building of strong value for your market. It’s not easy and that’s why only 5% of all businesses ever make it to this milestone! Meet Tanya Bellchambers of Blue Platypus, a digital marketing company based here on the Gold Coast that has achieved 12 years in business so far. Tanya is proud of the longevity of her business and is excited by what the future holds. As ...a true local, Tanya understands her local community and the needs of local businesses. She grew up on the Coast and now raises her family here. With strong connections built, Tanya and her husband have enjoyed providing services that assist SMEs with practical digital strategies to deliver strong marketing results. Although Tanya has been living back on the GC for the past 13 years, she did spend 15 years living and working in Sydney in a variety of roles. This gave her strong experience working with a range of corporates and businesses in a marketing and communications capacity, all of which has been valuable in the growth of Blue Platypus. Blue Platypus is a full digital marketing company providing a range of services from digital strategy right through to creative and marketing implementation. Website design and development, social media marketing, online channels, hosting, branding, advertisingBlue Platypus has it covered! Not only is Blue Platypus a one stop shop for all your digital marketing needs, they also have the depth of experience and knowledge of the SME market to provide both start-ups and companies in growth mode with exactly what they need to develop, enhance and leverage their digital assets, particularly in the services sector. In an industry that has become saturated with many players in the digital marketing space, Blue Platypus are not going anywhere. Well established and looking forward to a bright future, Tanya and the team are focussed on continuing to service local businesses well, whilst exploring and implementing new exciting services to enhance their offerings. When Tanya isn’t busy with Blue Platypus, she can be found spending time with her husband and two children or developing her creative side through painting. Creativity grows more creativity! You really should check out what Blue Platypus has to offer https://www.blueplatypus.com.au/ or you can contact Tanya on: 0430 809 122 At The Local Business Network, we love to promote local businesses and give them more exposure in the market place. So, if you would like a business feature, then send us a FB message and we’ll be in touch!

12.01.2022 Once a resident of Carnarvan, Perth, Kristy Scougall decided to settle on the Gold Coast after many years of spending holidays here.I mean, why not right?! It was then only three years ago that Kristy launched her Naturopathy business ‘Aussie Naturopath’ and she hasn’t looked back she has found her calling! Kristy was originally teaching business and finance at TAFE in Perth, however gravitated to naturopathy after witnessing people in chronic pain and nursing her ...own mother and father through ill health. This led to her achievement of not one but three diplomas in Naturopathy, Western Herbal Medicine and Nutritional Medicine, as well as studies in Naturopathic Hydrotherapy. Kristy is focused on helping people to deal with long term issues and has a range of clients that range from being burnout, dealing with weight issues, adrenal fatigue, anxiety or mood disorders to hormonal issues and general wellbeing problems. Kristy can also help with detoxing and cleansing, helping clients to create and maintain healthier habits to support overall wellbeing. Aussie Naturopath one of only two businesses in Australia that provide Naturopathic Hydrotherapy as a form of treatment. Kristy runs programs and workshops for both individuals and groups and has a range of corporate clients. Her work takes her from NSW right up to Brisbane. In addition, Kristy has a rural clinic that she operates down South, including Moiree, where she grew up. She really enjoys dealing with her rural clients and loves providing support people in locations that don’t normally get much help in the areas of naturopathy. When Kristy isn’t busy travelling all over the place helping her clients, she spends time with her family, including her two kids Caspar and Sunny. As a family they love to travel and go to Penang, Malaysia once a year. If you would like to talk to Kristy about how she can support you with better health, then you can contact her on 0406 616 368 to have a confidential chat. At The Local Business Network, we love to promote local businesses and give them more exposure in the market place. So, if you would like a business feature, then send us a FB message and we’ll be in touch!

12.01.2022 When you meet Ben and Kellie from Extreme Detailing Panel & Paint, you can instantly see that they are passionate, hardworking and keen as mustard to grow a great business these are fine attributes for a couple of young entrepreneurs! Having left Dubbo, NSW seeking the big sparkly lights of the Gold Coast, Ben and Kellie saw an opportunity to fill a gap in the market by setting up Extreme Detailing Panel and Paint 9 months ago. Their focus has been on on providing a qual...ity, reliable, honest and service orientated approach, that is seriously hard to find on the coast. One of the key reasons why they have been so popular right from the start. There is also no doubt that Ben knows his stuff. Having spent 8 years as a spray painter, he has an in depth knowledge of all things relating to paint protection, car and marine detailing and paint touch ups. Using the highest quality products on the market, Extreme Detailing Panel and Paint offer a range of services to protect both the interior and exterior of your vehicle or boat, including the top ceramic paint protection available. In addition, Extreme Detailing Panel & Paint are trained and certified in the entire Always Dry product range and offer a lifetime warranty on these products. How great is that?! And it’s not just Ben doing the work either. Kellie works alongside Ben, getting great results for their customers, which you can view in the pictures on their website https://www.extremedpp.com.au/gallery/. There’s also a great pic of Kellie on the tools. The feedback, reviews and testimonials from Extreme Detailing Panel and Paint’s customers has been exceptional. For a business that has been operating for less than a year, they are certainly tracking in the right direction! Having just moved into their new premises in Ashmore, Extreme Detailing Panel and Paint love to partner with local businesses and are especially keen to assist smash repairers, dealerships, mechanics and custom vehicle shops. Check them out! Would you like a business feature? Then send us a message and we'll be in touch!

12.01.2022 If you're wondering what to do next in these uncharted business waters and are feeling like you're trying to keep your head above it all, then join me next Thursday online. There are not many of us that won't be impacted by the COVID-19 fall out and the inevitable economic downturn is going to reach far and wide. However, we get to choose how we approach this situation and focusing on the right things to bring innovation and cashflow is crucial right now. Taking action and b...eing proactive is essential....let's be on the front foot right? On Thursday I'm going to run a free online training session to share the 5 Decisive Steps to Leading in a Time of Uncertainty. Importantly, you'll leave this free training with the three top actions that you can take straight away to leading yourself your team and customers through this period. So if you're wondering what to do next and want some clear steps that you can take to move forward in a decisive direction, then jump online with me this Thursday at 10am!

12.01.2022 Two fab events coming up over the next two weeks! WorkRoom next week on Feb 20th (details below) and our FIRST Local Business Connection event happening on Feb 25th....check out our events page to get all of the details to come and join us and grow your business :)

12.01.2022 And we're on in 15 mins! See you there...don't forget to register to get your workbook :)

12.01.2022 Not long to go now until our FIRST networking event of the year! You DO NOT want to miss Pip from ProjectBox giving her insights on business automation - it could save you both time and money :) Click below to register and we will see you next Tuesday!

10.01.2022 Should be interesting!

09.01.2022 Morning! Only a few days to register for this fab webinar I'm running with Pip Meecham from ProjectBox... It's going to be jam packed with lots of great examples of how you can pivot your business model to meet the current market, including what online business systems you might want to consider.... Register here: https://bit.ly/2xw17lV Or click on the link below to learn more :)

08.01.2022 Craig Holland from Datatrek Communications understands what it takes to stay in business for over 18 years. A big part of it is to be honest and ethical, always seeking to do the very best for your clients. Originally from Sydney, he moved to the Gold Coast in 2002, looking for a more relaxed lifestyle for his family. This proved to be a great move and Craig hasn’t looked back. Craig had begun learning to install phone systems and network cabling, whilst working for an...other company. It was a job that took him on the road and it meant meeting lots of people, which he still thoroughly enjoys. It wasn’t long before Datatrek Communications was born out of a need for change Craig needed to strike out on his own, once he recognised that he could have more control and a better future if he built his own company. Over the years Datatrek has moved with the times, adapting service requirements to suit the market. Today, the business still installs phone lines and network cabling but also provides WIFI (including) NBN systems and connections, working with IT providers to create efficient migrations. Other services include commercial audio visual and home theatre systems. Craig prides himself on providing solid advice for his clients, based on his years of experience and understanding of what is fit for purpose. The advice you receive is therefore so valuable, being built on nearly two decades of experience. That is something that you might not get from one of the call centre employees in a big telco company! This is one of his keys to success and he is always keen to ensure clients walk away having had a positive and value based service experience. Craig has been married to his wife Jacqueline for 23 years and has three kids. He absolutely loves adventure and cycling once taking a three month adventure through the US and cycling through Austria and the Netherlands. One thing to note is that Craig doesn’t suffer fools lightly and he can’t stand Pseudoscience proven facts are what he’s interested in. Don’t get me wrong, Craig loves to have a chatjust make sure you know what you are talking about! Datatrek Communications services clients all over the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Tweed and you can contact Craig on 0417 494 001. At The Local Business Network, we love to promote local businesses and give them more exposure in the market place. So, if you would like a business feature, then send us a FB message and we’ll be in touch!

07.01.2022 Are you joining us this Thursday to work ON your business? Join us and spend 90 productive mins on the IMPORTANT stuff!

07.01.2022 Fantastic morning attending the TSS Foundation Breakfast with the Southport Chamber of Commerce. Amazing speaker Curtis McGrath shared his journey from tragedy to triumph. Truly inspirational! What a wonderful foundation and a great event.

07.01.2022 It’s on tomorrow!! Don’t miss our FIRST Networking event of the year... Pip Meecham of ProjectBox has got some killer info on Business Automation to share too

05.01.2022 DATE CHANGE ALERT! Due to a scheduling clash with another local networking event, we have changed the date of ours....the good news is that you now have 2 weeks to register and invite MORE people along! See you soon for some treats and fun networking :)

05.01.2022 Looking forward to running this session with Pip Meecham from ProjectBox next Monday...it's going to be epic! :)

03.01.2022 It's happening tomorrow folks! Join us for The Local Business Network Gold Coast CBD wrap up session and join in the end of year fun :) Click below to register and we'll see you there!

02.01.2022 Kingsley Colley is most definitely a people person. Warm, energising and optimistic, you can’t help but feel motivated when you’re around him! He loves his business and he is excited for the future. Which is not surprising, given everything he has done to date has naturally lead him to this point. Building businesses and marketing is something that Kingsley is 100% experienced in. Having built up a successful hair and beauty business and spent time in radio marketing, Ki...ngsley understands what it takes to make a business work well and he also understands the pressures that business owners face. Following this Kingsley spent seven years in the real estate industry, and he soon recognised that there was a need for top notch videography services in that space. Having worked with this technology himself over the years, Kingsley knew that he could offer something better and different. This lead to his company ‘digital profiling’ being launched. The ONLY digital profiling agency created for the real estate industry by real estate and industry professionals. This has grown over the past five months into a realisation that business owners in general need support and education on how to be comfortable in front of the camera and make a great connection with the audience. So watch this spacethere are some big plans! All of this background and experience puts Kingsley in a great position to be able to really dive into what a business owner needs and how he can help them create great content that drives client engagement. Kingsley is clearly driven by purpose and he is committed to making a difference in his space. He loves connecting with business owners that want to get into video but aren’t quite sure what to do or don’t feel confident. If that sounds like you, then you need to get in touch with Kingsley! When Kingsley isn’t helping business owners, he is spending time with his family. He has eight children, which keeps him on his toes! He’s also travelled extensively and spends a lot of time giving back to his community through church outreach programmes. How the heck does he find the time??! If you want to talk to Kingsley about how he can make your video content creation process a breeze, then call him on 0448 743 759. At The Local Business Network, we love to promote local businesses and give them more exposure in the market place. So if you would like a business feature, then send us a FB message and we’ll be in touch!

01.01.2022 Here's a great local business that's still Open For Business across the Gold Coast! Check out my write up on Ajay Amin from Ezi Office supplies below - proudly local owned and operated, Ajay and the team pride themselves on providing the best customer service :) Are you a local business and still open for business? Can we promote you so others know as well? Send us a message and we can create a FREE business feature for you too!