Issue 8 - June 2016
Business Profile – Floral Styling – Amanda Bahr - Pop Up Florist
"It's so nice to have a fresh bunch of flowers on the table in these dull winter months" said proprietor Amanda Bahr
of Henty.
Amanda Bahr recently launched her pop up store which currently which operates Wednesdays in Henty and
Thursdays at Culcairn. Amanda operates her business from her vintage caravan selling fresh bunches of flowers
wrapped as gifts.
"I love using unique textures in my floral arrangements along with seasonal flowers" said Amanda.
"People are loving the concept of being able to purchase a small gift that may say thank you, happy birthday, I love
you and I love being able to bring this to our small towns in my vintage van " added Amanda.
For more information
https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=amanda%20bahr%20floral%20van
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Service Station for Jindera
Above is an image of the new Westside Petroleum – Shell service station now under constructed in
Jindera. The project is being managed by the Barker Group, with the project timed for completion by end of
August.
Stand for Greater Hume Shire Council
Councillors - ordinary people with an extraordinary passion for their community.
Council has developed an information guide for people considering standing as a candidate for Local
Government Elections in September 2016.
To view the guide click here.
http://www.greaterhume.nsw.gov.au/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=n9ibsjS9TbQ%3d&tabid=131
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Sort out your solar options
Solar for Business Workshops on next week
Office of Environment & Heritage is hosting “Solar for Business” workshops at Albury and Wagga locations
on Tuesday, 7 June. See below for details. The free seminars aim to provide businesses with knowledge
and information to understand the various solar offers available and will be presented by solar expert Lisa
Miller.
Businesses are being inundated with material from companies wanting to install solar panels, and, while
most people agree that solar is a good thing, it’s hard to compare these offers. The seminar will outline the
questions businesses should ask suppliers if you are thinking about installing solar panels.
A free desktop solar analysis is available to businesses attending the seminar – note that electricity bill data
will be required for businesses who choose this confidential analysis.
7/06/2016
Tuesday
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Wagga
Wagga
Romano's Hotel, Fitzmaurice St
7/06/2016
Tuesday
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Albury
Dawson Room Atura Albury
waggawaggasolar.eventbrite.com.
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alburysolar.eventbrite.com.au
Want more information, contact
Kylie Walker ,Regional Clean Energy Coordinator - South West Regional Operations Group Office of Environment &
Heritage M: 0477 716 757
E: [email protected]
Employee / Contractor Decision Tool
When you hire a worker, forget the common myth that they’re a contractor simply because they have an
ABN. Your worker could have an ABN for a number of legitimate reasons, but this makes no difference to
whether you should treat them as an employee or contractor.
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The Employee/contractor decision tool will tell you if your worker is an employee or contractor for tax
and super purposes and what this means for your business.
Link:
https://www.ato.gov.au/Calculators-and-tools/Employee-or-contractor/?2016SBN_ABN
New Small Business Export Loan
The Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (Efic) has introduced a new Small Business Export Loan
which provides convenience, accelerated approvals and flexibility to small business exporters. An
unsecured loan amount of $50,000 - $250,000 is available to businesses with annual revenue of $250,000 $5 million.
The loan must be used to finance a single specific export contract or purchase order for the export of goods
and other services from Australia.
http://www.efic.gov.au/business-solutions/small-to-medium-sized-business/small-business-export-loan/
Small Business Employment Incentive Grant
A small business employment incentive grant of up to $2000 is available to non-payroll tax paying
businesses that hire new employees on or after 1 July 2015. The grant is payable as a lump sum after the
first anniversary of employment as long as the increase in the number of employees has been maintained.
STOP PRESS - changes to the grant conditions now make it even easier to qualify for a payment. Under the
revised arrangements:
The ‘new person in a new job’ requirement has been varied to include a new person filling an existing
vacancy.
Secondly, the original requirement to register for the grant within 60 days after the employment starts has
been removed, for the time being, because many employers are still unaware of the grant.
For further information and to register for the grant, visit the NSW Office of State Revenue website. Please
note that the OSR’s website does not yet reflect these grant condition changes.
http://www.osr.nsw.gov.au/grants/sbg
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NSW Trustee and Guardian visits Albury
Plan Ahead Days
The Trustee and Guardian Wagga branch will be visiting Albury on the 3rd
Wednesday of each month to provide services to the local communities. If you
need to make or update your Will, Power of Attorney or Enduring Guardian
T: 02 6932 7800 to make an
appointment.
For more information on services provided visit www.tag.nsw.gov.au
Small Business Tool Kit to grow your business.
The Small Business Tool Kit contains useful information on business planning, finance and cash flow,
marketing and sales, and HR and employee management. You'll find checklists, planning tools and case
studies. Read more here http://toolkit.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au/
Greater Hume’s E D Team
Email: [email protected]
Steven Pinnuck
General Manager
T: (02) 6036 0100
Margaret Killalea
Executive Assistant – Governance / Economic Development
T: (02) 6036 0103
Useful contacts:
AusIndustry
Gilli Williams
Regional Manager SW NSW
AusIndustry – Business Services
Phone +61 2 6921 1828 Mobile: 0429 838 024
Email: [email protected] Internet: www.business.gov.au
Department of Industry and Science
Wollundry Chambers, G03, (P O Box 5761)
63-65 Johnston St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
ABN 74 599 608 295
Louise Conibear
Office Of Regional Development
NSW Department of Industry
Level 4, 76 Morgan Street Wagga Wagga | PO Box 1156 | Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
T: +61 2 6933 7109 | M: 0428 764 432
E: [email protected] | W: www.industry.nsw.gov.au
Wayne Murphy
Export Adviser | International Trade & Investment Branch | NSW Department of Premier & Cabinet
TradeStart Adviser/Austrade
L4, 72-76 Morgan St | PO Box 1156 | Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 | T: + 61 2 6933 7104 | M: + 61 428 103 326 | E:
[email protected]
www.trade.nsw.gov.au | www.austrade.gov.au
TradeStart – an international business initiative of the Australian Government delivered in partnership with the NSW Government
Margaret O’Dwyer | Regional Manager South West
Office of Regional Development
NSW Department of Industry
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6/620 Macauley Street | PO Box 3415 | Albury NSW 2640
T: 02 60517725| M: 0408 963148
E: [email protected] | W: www.industry.nsw.gov.au
Klaus Baumgartel
Southern NSW Regional Manager
T: (02) 6041 5226
E: [email protected]
W: www.icnnsw.org.au
Murray Hume Business Enterprise Centre
Kevin Bascomb
Business Advisor
T: (02) 6024 0400
E: [email protected]
W: www.mhbec.com.au
NSW Business Chamber
Ben Foley
Murray - Riverina Regional Manager
T: (02) 6041 4867
E: [email protected]
W: www.nswbusinesschamber.com.au
Regional Development Australia - Murray
Gary Saliba
Executive Officer
T: (02) 6058 0600
E: [email protected]
W: www.rdamurray.org.au
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