New additions to Jetty Foreshores by Christmas

Works are set to start soon on the next stage of the Jetty4Shores upgrade I’d like to give you an update on one of the city’s most important current projects, the $9.2million Jetty4Shores improvements. This project has been made possible through a...

Planning to purchase

When your business looks to purchase or sell an asset, planning can save you money. Amongst many other considerations direct tax, duty and land tax can play a large role in that planning. Timing alone can save. For example, the $20 000 instant asset write-off is a...

What can the chamber of commerce offer you?

What does your Chamber of Commerce do with in your local community, I here you ask. Our chamber of commerce is a membership organization that exists primarily to represent and promote the interests of its member businesses. Our chambers of commerce, also works to...

Why I choose to support good businesses

‘Hi Gerard, how is your morning going so far?’ A friendly acknowledgement, greeting and smile. And of course, good coffee… That makes me go back to this coffee shop as often as I can. We are all customers, every day, even if we don’t buy straight away, we ‘build’ an...

Building business resilience

Planning to hit the beach these days means we also instinctively plan to protect ourselves with sunscreen, a hat, pair of sunnies and the right clothing. Not surprisingly being in business ought to prompt a similar checklist of protective measures against risks to our...

Solid growth in property prices

Anyone holding property on the Coffs Coast has most likely seen a considerable appreciation in capital growth over the last two years especially in those locations close to desirable amenities such as shops, cafes, restaurant and beaches. Sawtell, Park Beach and The...

Make social media work for your business

Are you posting, sharing, tweeting, snapping, pinning and gramming? Does your business have an active presence in the social media scene? If not, it’s time to get started. Here are five quick tips on how to make social media work for your business. Engage your...

Input into the city’s future

Why is it some cities seem more progressive than others, seem to receive higher levels of investment, seem to have flourishing business communities, and hence seem to be able to provide better opportunities for its citizens, businesses, and industry? Put simply some...

We are your voice in Coffs

Do you wear multiple hats in your business? Does it become overwhelming at times and you think if only I could ask someone that question, or, if only I knew who to ask? Are you a new business operating in Coffs? When you are in business, it does get tough at times and...