goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/ Gold Coast Business News Articles en 30/11/00-1 10:00:00 AM http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/gold-coast-airport-celebrates-qantas-club-opening.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/gold-coast-airport-celebrates-qantas-club-opening.html Gold Coast Airport is today celebrating the official opening of the new Qantas Club Lounge. The lounge opening follows the successful return of Qantas to the Gold Coast in October this year. Gold Coast Airport Chief Operating Officer Paul Donovan said the new facility will be a welcome addition for the growing business and premium... Wed, 05 Dec 2012 10:41:00 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/the-informers.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/the-informers.html IN a time of continuous technological change, prosperous companies are those that capitalise on technology. Business leaders must consider many influences in the general operating environment before making a managerial decision, but the reality is the power of technology has grown to encompass and exacerbate them all. Microsoft founder Bill... Sun, 10 Apr 2011 09:00:00 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/managing-property-risks.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/managing-property-risks.html IN today's market, it is impossible to find a commercial enterprise that does not involve some form of risk. One of the most repeated investment truths is that the return on an investment is usually commensurate with the risk involved - that is, the greater the risk, the greater the return. Leaving returns aside, risk management in... Tue, 31 Oct 2006 23:00:00 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/there-s-no-business-like-show-business.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/there-s-no-business-like-show-business.html The Gold Coast is set to embrace one of the most lucrative film slates in its short filmic history, with total production set to inject more than $200 million into the economy between now and 2008 MOVIE business on the Gold Coast is big business, providing around 4000 jobs over a projected two-year period. The stellar news is that... Tue, 31 Oct 2006 23:00:00 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/gold-coast-events.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/gold-coast-events.html Boat manaufacturer Riviera launches new Riviera 41 Flybridge Convertible R Marine Riviera Factory Boat Show this weekend 10-11 March, Coomera   Visitors who mention that they have seen this advertised on the Gold Coast Business News website, will receive a personal tour of the boat of their... Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/caring-for-the-community.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/caring-for-the-community.html Business News Publications is a proactive participant in a community support program with nominated charity organisation House With No Steps (HWNS). The associated benefits of supporting a nominated cause has many benefits and successfully fosters positive relationships between charities and businesses. COMPETITIVE advantage and... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/coast-toasts-new-partnership-.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/coast-toasts-new-partnership-.html India is emerging as an attractive export option for Gold Coast companies FAMOUS primarily for its Bollywood film industry, India can also lay claim to the world's second fastest growing economy, enjoying a growth rate of eight per cent last year. Its landscape is fast changing. The Australian Trade Commission reports that more than 60... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/city-cashes-in-on-commercial-growth.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/city-cashes-in-on-commercial-growth.html The Gold Coast business property sector is creating sustainable communities POPULATION, major infrastructure, a strong economy and increasing new business pportunities are spearheading the Gold Coast's commercial property sector toward unprecedented prosperity. Property hot spots stretching from the Tweed Heads border to Beenleigh in the... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/spirit-of-the-law.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/spirit-of-the-law.html Lawyer Robert Hynes was recently included on a Naiman Clarke 20 Most Influential Lawyers list ROBERT Hynes is an exception to the corporate rule - he started his firm, Hynes Lawyers, on the Gold Coast and two years ago, it successfully spawned a solid practice in Brisbane. Mr Hynes was included on the recent Naiman Clarke 20 Most... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/the-ultimate-guide-for-small-business.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/the-ultimate-guide-for-small-business.html Special Gold Coast Business News Sensis reader giveaway AIMING to help small business owners harness the power of marketing and advertising, a new book, Small Business, Big Opportunity share news, events, marketing techniques and tools and handy tips from other small business owners. Co-written with small business guru Rob Hartnett, the... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/new-appointments.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/new-appointments.html Nicole Antees NICOLE Antees has been appointed project co-ordinator for development company Young Land Corporation. She was previously business manager at the Atkinson Gore Group. She will be responsible for overseeing new YLC projects including the Keppel Bay Estate, leasing commercial projects and co-ordinating new developments. Donna... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/retiring-baby-boomers-crisis.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/retiring-baby-boomers-crisis.html Skills and knowledge to leave with retirees EMPLOYERS across Australia will face an impending skills and knowledge crisis as multitudes of baby boomers exit the workforce in coming years, according to leading recruitment agency Kelly Services. It is estimated that up to 4 million baby boomers will retire in the next 10 to 20 years, marking... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/uncommon-knowledge-the-key.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/uncommon-knowledge-the-key.html Coaching crucial to keeping players on the team WOULD you let an untrained and unqualified mechanic work on your car? The answer would be no. Why is it then that every day we employ or promote unskilled people to manage and run our businesses or departments in a business? Every year, businesses spend money training their frontline staff,... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/colleges-to-target-student-trainees.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/colleges-to-target-student-trainees.html TWENTY-FIVE Australian Technical Colleges will be created to encourage students into vocational education as part of the Federal Government's strategy to tackle skills shortages. Targeting Year 11 and 12 students who want to complete their education while beginning apprenticeships, the colleges will not be part of the TAFE network. Five of... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/counting-the-cost-of-training.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/counting-the-cost-of-training.html WE live in a complex world, technology surrounds us. It seems everything these days is controlled by a computer. Terms such as Bluetooth, Blu-Ray, High Definition, Plasma, USB, I-Pod, MP3 abound. And this is only at home. Today's business environment is more of a battlefield, with staff expected to be competent with a wide range of business... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/corporate-events.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/corporate-events.html AdvantAge 06 THE future of Australia's burgeoning retirement sector will be the topic as hundreds of delegates meet on the Gold Coast next month to discuss what's next for the $12 billion industry. AdvantAge 06 is to be held from November 21-23 at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. Guest speakers include leading economist,... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/jetstar-titans-launch-campaign.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/jetstar-titans-launch-campaign.html THE new addition to the NRL, the Jetstar Gold Coast Titans, will drum up their membership and fan base using a 60-second television commercial devised by ad agency BCM Partnership. Titans managing director Michael Searle says he is confident the commercial will hit its target audience with a powerful and enjoyable message. "We wanted to... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/stadium-moves-closer-to-kick-off.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/stadium-moves-closer-to-kick-off.html THE new Gold Coast Stadium has been officially named SKILLED Park at an inspection by Premier Beattie. He says the future home of the Gold Coast Titans National Rugby League team will be state-of-the-art, offering world-class facilities for both players and spectators, with construction of the 25,000-seat venue on track for kick-off of the... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/business-by-the-beach-at-kingscliff.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/business-by-the-beach-at-kingscliff.html AS the commercial property sector enjoys its best prospects for 17 years, the New Tweed Coast's first purpose-built professional centre is poised to launch. With more than 25 per cent of the complex already sold to a range of local businesses, the $15m Kingscliff Central is 'future-ready' - tech-enabled with high-speed broadband, voiceover... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/corporate-centre-expands.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/corporate-centre-expands.html LISTED property group Cromwell has officially announced plans for its $400 million development of the landmark Corporate Centre. Cromwell executive chairman Paul Weightman says the development is due to start in January 2007 with the construction of a $45 million building fronting Slatyer Avenue, Bundall. "The 11-level tower, to be called... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/prime-site-attracts-strong-developer-interest.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/prime-site-attracts-strong-developer-interest.html A RESIDENTIAL development site in the heart of Southport has attracted strong inquiry from Gold Coast developers. Marketing agent Michael Levonis, from Elliot Michaels Realtor, says the 3748sqm site, on High Street, presents an excellent residential opportunity considering its central location to the rejuvenated Southport CBD and The... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/-1bn-of-luxury-living-for-retirees.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/-1bn-of-luxury-living-for-retirees.html Southport to be home to swank seniors-only high-rise PROPERTY-focused funds manager City Pacific is moving into the luxury retirement resort business, starting with Australia's first seniors-only high-rise. The Queensland-based listed company has a 50 per cent stake in a joint-venture which has secured sites on the Gold Coast, in Victoria... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/search-system-makes-investing-easier.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/search-system-makes-investing-easier.html BARRY Pickering and Julie Massignani, the duo behind the independent property investment group Onsite Direct, will this month introduce an international portal to property investment. Known as Onsite Direct GLOBAL, it is being heralded as "private wealth creation on a global scale". Members can search for properties by price, city, region,... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/southport-central-t1-opens.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/southport-central-t1-opens.html THE first stage of the $700 million Southport Central development, Tower 1, has been officially opened by Queensland Premier Peter Beattie. The 40-level tower, on the corner of Scarborough and Lawson streets, is the first of three towers to be built on the mixed-use site, which formerly housed the Southport State School. Tower 1 comprises... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/soho-concept-for-varsity-lakes.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/soho-concept-for-varsity-lakes.html Demand leads to purpose-built home and office units RESPONDING to the demand for home office solutions, Delfin Lend Lease has released its new SOHO range at Varsity Lakes, located in the bustling Market Square - a premier commercial address in the booming Varsity Central business and innovation precinct. Australian Bureau of Statistics... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/will-the-return-return-.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/will-the-return-return-.html Property investment can be a perplexing business - particularly on the Gold Coast EVEN when all the fundamentals seem to be right - relatively low interest rates, plenty of available cash and significant availability of finance - investors still may not be interested in what the city has to offer ... predominantly residential real... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/major-growth-in-commercial-gains.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/major-growth-in-commercial-gains.html Boisterous commerical property market comparable to major city growth THE Gold Coast's steady population growth and broad range of infrastructure means it can now 'mix it' with the major cities in commercial property, says commercial property financier Balmain Commercial. Directors George Vazey and Noel Pennell say the commercial property... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/simple-tips-for-smart-buyers.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/simple-tips-for-smart-buyers.html National Business Sales CEO Patrick Lui looks at how you can find the right business WITH the typical business buyers taking on average about six to 12 months to find a business, it can be a frustrating process. Within six months, I would not be surprised that you would have reviewed as many as 100 businesses and may have made five to10... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/the-interest-rate-debate.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/the-interest-rate-debate.html BankWest Gold Coast area manager Peter Child gives a near-term outlook THE belief among economists is that the next interest rate movement will be upwards - yes, an interest rate increase! The new Governor of the RBA probably already has his finger on the trigger of another increase before Christmas - and the safety catch is more than... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/interest-win-for-small-business.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/interest-win-for-small-business.html Suncorp launches new prouct for small business SMALL business owners can now earn interest on their EFTPOS transactions every day of the week through Suncorp's new Cashflow Accelerator solution. Unlike most EFTPOS deposit systems, Suncorp's Cashflow Accelerator product ensures all business customers' deposits are processed daily, seven days... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/casino-distributes--1-million-in-grants.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/casino-distributes--1-million-in-grants.html FORTY community organisations throughout south-east Queensland have shared in $1,015,917. Announcing the latest recipients of the Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund, acting Premier and Treasurer Anna Bligh said the grants give the groups a boost and alleviate the burden of fund-raising. They allow the groups to buy equipment, upgrade... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/funds-for-private-commercial-investors.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/funds-for-private-commercial-investors.html THE Gold Coast's commercial property market is currently dominated by private investors and owner occupiers in search of quality products ranging between $1 million and $10 million, says Benjamin Heaney, of Drexel Financial Services. As a finance professional for many of the Gold Coast's high-end property market participants, Mr Heaney says... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/customer-retention-is-in-the-cards.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/customer-retention-is-in-the-cards.html The humble Christmas card means more than just 'season's greetings' THE humble Christmas card is an effective client retention mechanism as well as a being a friendly greeting, says Steve Kondra, from Repeat Customer Solutions. "The fact that you've chosen a card, put in a message and taken the trouble to post it shows a commitment to the... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/five-year-export-strategy.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/five-year-export-strategy.html AT the opening of Export Week 2006, Premier Peter Beattie announced the Smart State's five-year export strategy to build on Queensland's thriving export culture, marketed globally under a new Trade Queensland banner. "The new Driving Export Growth for Queensland Strategy will diversify Queensland's export base to take even more Smart State... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/a-top-time-for-exporters.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/a-top-time-for-exporters.html Local businesses recognised for export excellence A FAMILY-owned Beaudesert company - which has become the largest fibreglass pool manufacturer in the southern hemisphere since starting out more than 20 years ago - is among the 10 achievers recognised at the recent Gold Coast Region Export Awards 2006 ceremony at Conrad... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/coast-to-host-if-awards.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/coast-to-host-if-awards.html THE film industry is buoyed by news that the prestigious Inside Film (IF) Awards will be hosted here later this month. The coup represents a major milestone in positioning south-east Queensland as the film hub of Australia. The prestigious national awards will join other signature film industry events which already call Queensland home -... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/the-only-way-is-up.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/the-only-way-is-up.html More than just status symbols or big boys' toys, helicopters are increasingly being used as cost-effective commuter craft WITH a top speed of 200km/h and the ability to traverse 600km - or journeys of three hours - on a single tank of fuel, helicopters eclipse motor vehicles as the ideal means of corporate transport. "There are no traffic... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/ironbridge-capital-takes-on-riviera.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/ironbridge-capital-takes-on-riviera.html GIC Special Investments Pty Ltd (GIC SI) has sold its stake in Riviera to a leading Australian independent private equity manager, Ironbridge Capital, in a transaction which valued the Riviera business in excess of $300 million. GIC SI was one of the original investors involved in the Riviera management buyout in October 2002. All of the... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/mfs-added-to-s-p-asx-200.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/mfs-added-to-s-p-asx-200.html FINANCIAL services group MFX Limited (ASX: MFS) joined the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index on October 18. MFS managing director Phil Adams says entry into the SA&P/ASX 200 was one of the major objectives set for MFS in 2006/07. "It is extremely pleasing and gratifying to be part of the Australian sharemarket benchmark index and we... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/winning-hand-for-conrads-at-qha-awards.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/winning-hand-for-conrads-at-qha-awards.html CONRAD Jupiters has taken out four prestigious categories at the Queensland Hotels Association 2006 Awards for Excellence, winning the Responsible Serving - Gaming, Workplace Health and Safety, Responsible Serving - Alcohol and the Most Outstanding Community Service & Achievement awards. The annual awards, held this year at the Gold... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/snapshot-of-a-gold-coast-company--cudeco-limited--cdu-.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/snapshot-of-a-gold-coast-company--cudeco-limited--cdu-.html QUICK FACTS Chairman/DirectorWayne McCrae Directors:Timothy KoitkaPeter Hutchison Listing Date:2 August 1971 Head Office:Southport The Business A mining and mining investments company, CuDeco specialises in production of high-quality, high-purity copper sulphate pentahydrate. Its production facility... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/asx-reporting-season-round-up.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/asx-reporting-season-round-up.html CORPORATE Australia has delivered the second-highest profit growth in a decade, posting aggregate gains of 21.9 per cent for the 2006 financial year. This was down from growth of 23 per cent for the 2005 financial year. Despite the stellar performance, many outlook statements have foreshadowed a relatively 'weaker' FY07 and beyond. With... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/next-g-off-the-hook.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/next-g-off-the-hook.html City and country customers get access to same network and services TELSTRA'S latest high-powered broadband product, NEXT G, is expected to change the face of business in Australia, says the company's CEO, Sol Trujillo. Mr Trujillo and Ericsson CEO and president Carl-Henric Svanberg recently flicked the switch on the new network in... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/office-space-a-hot-commodity-.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/office-space-a-hot-commodity-.html Limited space in Brisbane tipped to increase demand for office space on the Gold Coast as positive absorption continues THE Gold Coast office market continues to remain tight with a vacancy rate of just 6.5 per cent, according to recent research undertaken by CB Richard Ellis. The overall vacancy rate is down from 7.6 per cent recorded at... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/disaster-plans-not-about-the-it.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/disaster-plans-not-about-the-it.html NETWORK Disaster recovery planning (DRPs) - or the new, politically correct terminology Business Continuity Plans (BCP) - are no longer being left to the IT department. Information Technology has crept into most corners of business functions and the need to make contingency plans in case of a computer disaster or major disruptions to the... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/smarty-pants.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/smarty-pants.html A Queensland invention has won the British Science Museum's Science Award for Smart Puzzle 2006 THE Kaleidoscope Classic scooped the top prize when The British Science Museum announced Britain's best five educational toys - and there's not a joystick, battery or computer screen in sight. The Smart Toy Awards were judged by a panel... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/flying-with-the-times.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/flying-with-the-times.html Dennis Chant inspires others to aim high FROM a one-man show in 1999 to more than 100 staff today, Queensland Airports Limited (QAL) has become a soaring success story under the control of its managing director, Dennis Chant. Last year, QAL turned over $56 million - $37 million of which came from the Gold Coast Airport (GCA). Mr Chant... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/uni-course-for-business-leaders.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/uni-course-for-business-leaders.html Leadership In Action unites with Griffith University Business School LEADERSHIP in Action is planning a joint venture with the Griffith Business School. Its successful flagship program, Project: T.O.P. Leaders, will be reformatted into a nine-month leadership course to be offered to the business community of Queensland by Griffith... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/state-finances-ship-shape.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/state-finances-ship-shape.html S&P boss tells Tresurer our robust economy has 'few peers' QUEENSLAND'S economic performance has been praised by a world ratings leader, during Deputy Premier and Treasurer Anna Bligh's visit to the US. Global Head of Standard & Poor's Corporate and Government Ratings, Paul Coughlin was glowing in his report to Ms... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/unemployment-at-record-lows-.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/unemployment-at-record-lows-.html QUEENSLAND has again produced its best monthly unemployment figures since at least 1978, says Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for infrastructure Anna Bligh. Queensland's trend unemployment remained at 4.6 per cent in September and employment growth across the year was four per cent, compared with only 2.6 per cent nationally. "This... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/concern-over-wages-decision.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/concern-over-wages-decision.html COMMERCE Queensland has expressed concern at the Australian Fair Pay Commission's decision to raise the minimum wage for low-paid workers by $27.36 a week. Under the decision, more than 1.5 million workers nationally, who are covered by the WorkChoices legislation, will receive an increase from December 1 this year. The decision is not... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/palazzo-versace-in-the-top-10-hippest-hotels.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/palazzo-versace-in-the-top-10-hippest-hotels.html TRIPADVISOR - the largest travel community in the world - has announced Palazzo Versace Gold Coast as No.8 in the Top 10 Hip Hotels from around the globe. Based on traveller popularity, Palazzo Versace was the only Australian hotel nominated by on-line members. It was nominated alongside some of the most highly recognised hotels in the... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/flying-high.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/flying-high.html QUEENSLAND Airports Limited (QAL)'s September passenger statistics show consistent growth across all airports. Managing director Dennis Chant says both Mount Isa and Townsville airports continued to benefit from the economic boom in northern Queensland, while the Gold Coast recorded positive passenger growth for the school holiday... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/kelly-s-milestone.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/kelly-s-milestone.html GLOBAL staffing provider Kelly Services Inc. this year celebrates its 60th anniversary in the recruitment industry as it raises its focus on specialty staffing to supplement its generalist permanent and temporary staffing divisions. Kelly Services' senior director, operations and country manager for Australia, James Bowmer, says the company... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/business-excellence-award-winners.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/business-excellence-award-winners.html A GROCER, a theme park, a V8 Supercar racing outfit and a jetty manufacturer are among the nine businesses to share the spoils in the 2006 Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards final monthly round of judging. In the first tie of the year, Mrs Flannery's Natural Grocers and 2004 Gold Coast Business of the Year The Perfume Connection shared... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/where-else-but-the-gold-coast-.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/where-else-but-the-gold-coast-.html Campaign to cement holiday reputation AS the rest of the country suffers a slump in domestic tourism - certainly not helped by fuel prices, interest rate rises and an insatiable appetite for plasma screen TVs - a Federal Government report shows the Gold Coast is bucking the trend. Called Travel By Australians, the report says the Gold... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/sea-world-drops-nara.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/sea-world-drops-nara.html NOW 100 per cent owned by Village Roadshow Ltd, Sea World Nara Resort has announced a name change to Sea World Resort, further cementing its association and relationship with the adjoining theme park of the same name. Finalised on September 29, the acquisition saw Village Roadshow Ltd pay $20million for the remaining interest in the resort... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/builders-recognised-with-industry-honours.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/builders-recognised-with-industry-honours.html BUILDERS from the Varsity Lakes community took out awards at the annual Delfin Lend Lease 2006 Grand Masters Awards. This year's entries were judged on street appeal, design and liveability, sustainability, marketing and value for money. The BRB Group also received National 2006 Delfin Lend Lease Grand Masters Awards for projects at Varisty... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/currumbin-ceo-wins-women-s-business-award-.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/currumbin-ceo-wins-women-s-business-award-.html CURRUMBIN Wildlife Sanctuary CEO Michelle Monsour has taken out a major award at the 2006 Telstra Queensland Business Women's Awards. Ms Monsour won the Hudson Community and Government Award Category from six finalists including Triton Foundation general manager Becci Watson; Zoe's Place CEO Shay Zulpo; Emotional Fitness Foundation CEO... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/it-pays-to-heed-storm-warnings-.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/it-pays-to-heed-storm-warnings-.html Summer storms have the potential to cost businesses - big and small IT'S the start of the summer storm season, and while we watch the skies for much-needed rainfall, the flooding and winds that go along with tropical fronts are more than just a hazard for home owners - they also have the potential to cause costly damage to businesses, big... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/marine-groups-join-forces.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/marine-groups-join-forces.html THE Gold Coast Marine Industry Association (GCMIA) has merged operations with the Boating Industry Association of Queensland (BIAQ). Under the new arrangement, the GCMIA will continue to operate as an incorporated association under its existing name; but will officially become the Gold Coast Division of the BIAQ. GCMIA president Charles... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/maximising-the-marine-industry.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/maximising-the-marine-industry.html Members of the marine industry call for a waterways authority MEMBERS of the Gold Coast marine industry have called for a single overarching body - a waterways authority - to manage the use and development of our marine assets. The call was made at a gathering of developers, members and industry representatives at a recent UDIA... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/global-business-destination.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/global-business-destination.html Heavyweights to share their knowledge with Gold Coast audience THE Gold Coast will host three of the world's most influential business leaders - including Dr Alan Greenspan and Mr Ricardo Semler - at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre from February 25-26 next year as part of a strategy to put the city on the map as a global... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/partners-sought-for--240m-development.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/partners-sought-for--240m-development.html QUEENSLAND developer the Samtay Group is seeking partners to participate in a $240 million, world-class eco-development on its prized northern NSW beachfront site at Wooyung, near Pottsville. Samtay Group, headed by Gold Coast businessman Cameron Davis, has approval to develop the Wooyung Beach Resort on the site it purchased last year... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/tourism-body-briefs-finance-leaders.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/tourism-body-briefs-finance-leaders.html REPRESENTATIVES from Gold Coast Tourism (GCT), the Gold Coast City Council (GCCC) and the Regional Economic Development Advisory Board recently travelled to Sydney to brief top Australian financial advisors on the strength, integrity and strategy of destination Gold Coast. GCT and GCCC presented a strategy to more than 40 analysts from... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/a-magic-time-of-year-.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/a-magic-time-of-year-.html Magic Millions makes its mark internationally SINCE Gerry Harvey, John Singleton and Robert Ferguson bought the Gold Coast's Magic Millions in 1997, the carnival has gained momentum both in Australia and overseas. "Just the involvement of three of Australia's most famous businessmen made an major impact in the public awareness of... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/rentals-spur-housing-recovery.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/rentals-spur-housing-recovery.html A 1960's-styled housing recovery is expected in 2007 and beyond due to changing demographics, changes to superannuation and most importantly, the tight rental market, according to independent property analyst Michael Matusik. A leading property commentator, Mr Matusik, the director of Matusik Property Insights, says interest rates are... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/editor-s-message.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/editor-s-message.html MAKING movies is big business, as we discovered when we were invited behind the scenes of the dynamic local film industry for our cover story. Total production slated for between now and 2008 is set to inject more than $200 million into the economy and provide some 4000 jobs. This current hive of activity will be bolstered by news that... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/pemberton-bails-out-of-billabong.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/pemberton-bails-out-of-billabong.html Founding member of international arm to remain Top 20 shareholder SURF apparel giant Billabong will be looking to break into further off-shore markets in 2007 following record sales of more than $1 billion last term, but will do so without its international founding chairman, Gary Pemberton. Billlabong chairman Ted Kunkel announced the... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/tussle-for-talent.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/tussle-for-talent.html 10 tips to attract and retain the best AS the candidate market continues to tighten, those with experience and skills in the areas of shortages are finding they are in demand. Attraction and retention have consequently become a much higher priority for employers.Here are 10 tips to aid in winning the war for talent: Know what you... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000 http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/contributing-to-the-community.html http://www.goldcoastbusinessnews.com.au/articles/contributing-to-the-community.html Is it possible to satisfy boards and shareholders, raise brand awareness with consumers and add to your bottom line while giving back to the community? CAUSE-RELATED marketing (CRM) originated in the US in the 1980s and is generally defined as a marketing strategy whereby a company makes a contribution, financial or otherwise, to a... Sat, 14 Dec 1901 06:45:52 +1000