In the New Year, regular buses will replace trains on the T6 Carlingford Rail Line while the line is converted to Parramatta Light Rail. On Sunday 5 January 2020, the new 535 Carlingford to Parramatta bus route will commence, running at least every 15 minutes during the busy parts of the day. The 535 buses […]
Parramatta CBD business owners are getting behind the latest Shop Local campaign with some great Christmas special deals. The transformation of Parramatta into Sydney’s vibrant, multicultural ‘second city’ has come with some growing pains. An increasing number of local Parramatta businesses have recognised the importance of keeping their customers happy by rewarding those who shop […]
With a strong passion for movement, exercise and helping people achieve their full physical function, Mathew and Kyle started Active Movement Studio in the Parramatta CBD. Physiotherapist Mathew, had previously worked in a standard clinic for many years without access to a functioning gym. He realised that he needed to combine his Physiotherapy treatments with […]
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As we kick off 2017, NSW small- and medium-sized business owners will be able to take advantage of 2 hrs free one-to-one business advisory sessions and more as part of a new funding initiative that is being rolled out across New South Wales. Earlier this year the NSW Government announced that it would spend $30 […]
For most people the thought of negotiating fills them with dread, especially when it comes to closing that all important deal. But, negotiating pricing, proving your value and timing those discussions are all essential elements for business growth. For master negotiator Sam Trattles it is the thing she loves doing the most. Through her company, […]
Small to medium enterprise (SME) owners are in the perfect position to shake-up their industry status quo and challenge industry practices. ‘Disruption’ is a current business buzzword and while it shares common characteristics with ‘innovation’, the main distinction is that disruptors strive to turn an industry or traditional service upside down – think Uber, Airbnb […]
Managing Director of recruitment agency Nine2Three, Kathryn MacMillan was recently featured on ABC Radio and TV speaking about the increase in part-time employment opportunities. We asked Kathryn for her key tips on building a strong media profile and how to become the ‘go to expert’ for comment. Technology is changing the way that news rooms […]
Business Books Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss and Tahl Raz Having spent decades as an FBI negotiator, Chris Voss know better than anyone how to negotiate ‘as if your life depended on it’. Voss wants to convince readers that negotiation is a critical part of everyday interactions — with your spouse, […]