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CHAMBER
NEWSLETTER
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Welcome to our first edition newsletter for 2008, it has
been quite some time since reporting to you ast and much has
happened in that time. We have had elections, a weaker US economy,
numerous larger companies “going to the wall” both here and
globally and rising interest rates. Whilst real estate remains
buoyant the turnaround sale time for properties has now increased
to about six weeks, with prices remaining strong. There has been a
slight softening of conditions to the Gold Coast business sector;
this is expected to continue at least over the next quarter. The
negative sentiment about future economic growth prospects can
largely be attributed to rising input costs and the current
uncertainty surrounding interest rates. These as well as the
future performance of the Australian and global economies also add
to this negative factor.
The six main constraints on business growth in the
Gold Coast region are:
(1) The recruitment and retention of suitably
qualified staff
(2) Direct wage costs
(3) The compliance burden associated with business tax
obligations
(4) Indirect Wage costs
(5) Interest
rates
(6) Rising fuel costs.
It is expected
that national economic conditions will weaken over the coming year.
This negative view is reflected in the twelve month outlook for the
Australian economy, which has fallen to its lowest level in five
years. However not all news is negative it is time to take a close
look at our business structure, after all it controls our future, if
you are suffering financial hardships now or on the horizon now is
the time to act. Don’t wait for creditors or financiers to move to
appoint a receiver or liquidator as your options to recover will be
severely limited. Usually business turnaround professionals can
identify fairly quickly if a properly formulated rescue plan can
save a business, and have access to the financing that will be
needed for recovery.
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Terry Hobson
PRESIDENT
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FAREWELL |
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We are sad to have
lost Anne and Arthur Wells from our Chamber and also our
committee. They are starting a new life in Grafton and we wish
them all the best and thank them for all their help and support
over the years. (Anne is still acting as our Treasurer until
elections in August).
We are also losing
Linda Pratt, another long time supporter of the Chamber and the
committee. Linda has sold her business in
Mudgeeraba and is moving to Nerang and looking forward to
becoming an employee (and probably working
half the hours).
Mary Anne Hossack
has also had to resign from the committee due to ill health. We
wish her a speedy recovery.
What do these losses
mean to you? We will be looking to replace these members at our
August AGM. Please consider how you could help your local business
community by joining us on the
Committee.
We would like to
welcome new Members BCT-Transfers Airport Transfers. BCT transfers is one of
Queensland’s leading transfer companies, currently transferring
over 4,000 clients every month in our quality Voyagers and Brand
New Taragos.
DID YOU
KNOW?
- 20,509 people live in the
Mudgeeraba-Reedy Creek local area, up by nearly 3000 in 5
years
- 51.2% of them are
female
- 23.9% or nearly a quarter of
your potential local customers are overseas born
- 7.9% of our local population is
over 65
Source: Australian Bureau of
Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006, and
2001.
If you are working on a business
plan or grant application and need some statistical information
about our local area check out our Community Profile for
Mudgeeraba-Reedy Creek at www.id.com.au/goldcoast/commprofile. It might also
give you some ideas on how to expand your customer base by target
marketing to a different local demographic.
CURRENT
UNEMPLOYMENT
The trend unemployment rate in
Queensland fell to 3.5% in February 2008, from 3.6% in January
2008. This represents the lowest rate in the 30 year history of
the monthly labour force series. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Labour Force,
Australia, February 2008 (Cat no
6202.0).
UPCOMING
EVENTS
Our next Breakfast will be held on Friday 30th May at
Tallai Country Golf Club, commencing 6.45am. Cost
$25pp
We would like to organise all
payments to the Chamber to be direct deposits to our account,
please check with Trish for the
details.
We are also looking at organising a
FUN CASINO NIGHT as a fundraising event
to support the B.R.A.K.E program (Behaviour,
Risk, Attitude, Knowledge, Education) Driver Awareness Program
later in the year. Stay tuned for more
details. If you are able to help or have any suggestions how to
ensure the success of this night, please let
us know.
Your Chamber organises these events
so we not only become more educated about our local area
but to encourage networking amongst our local
businesses. If we don’t support each other, who will? Remember, “If you’re not networking, you’re not
working”.
We look forward to seeing you at our next
event.
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Box
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Mudgeeraba QLD 4213
- Secretary
- Trish Bridgement, Phone:
07 5530 2769 or 0419 680
422
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WORKING FOR LOCAL BUSINESS
MUDGEERABA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
& INDUSTRY INC.
ABN 81
698 278
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Joke of the Month
WICO (Women In Charge Of Everything) is proud to
announce the opening of its
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EVENING CLASSES FOR MEN! OPEN TO MEN ONLY. ALL ARE
WELCOME.
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Note: Due to the complexity and level of difficulty, each
course will accept a maximum of eight participants The course
covers two days, and topics covered in this course
include:
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DAY ONE
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HOW TO FILL ICE CUBE TRAYS Step by step guide with slide
presentation
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TOILET ROLLS- DO THEY GROW ON THE HOLDERS?
Roundtable
discussion
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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN LAUNDRY BASKET & FLOOR
Practicing with hamper (Pictures and
graphics)
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DISHES & SILVERWARE; DO THEY LEVITATE/FLY TO KITCHEN
SINK OR DISHWASHER BY THEMSELVES?
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Debate among a panel of experts.
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REMOTE CONTROL Losing the
remote control - Help line and support
groups
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LEARNING HOW TO FIND THINGS Starting with looking in the
right place instead of turning the house upside down
while screaming - Open forum
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DAY TWO
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EMPTY MILK CARTONS; DO THEY BELONG IN THE FRIDGE OR THE BIN?
Group
discussion and role play
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HEALTH WATCH; BRINGING HER FLOWERS IS NOT HARMFUL TO YOUR
HEALTH PowerPoint presentation
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REAL MEN ASK FOR DIRECTIONS WHEN LOST Real life testimonial
from the one man who did
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IS IT GENETICALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SIT QUIETLY AS SHE PARALLEL PARKS?
Driving
simulation
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HOW TO BE THE IDEAL SHOPPING COMPANION Relaxation exercises,
meditation and breathing techniques
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REMEMBERING IMPORTANT DATES & CALLING WHEN
YOU’RE GOING TO BE LATE Bring your calendar or PDA to
class
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GETTING OVER IT; LEARNING HOW TO LIVE WITH BEING WRONG ALL THE
TIME Individual counselors available
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Newsletter
Thought
Struggles strengthen. Understand that problems are a good sign. Problems
indicate that progress is being made, wheels are turning,
and you are moving toward your
goals. Beware when you have no
problems. Then you've really got problems. Problems are like
landmarks of progress.
~Scott
Alexander~
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