OUR PURPOSE
We are a group of business people who share ideas and make new business connections. We meet fortnightly at 7.30am as well on other set occasions to exchange ideas and further our business aims.

CONTACTS
Our current chairman is Derek Gerdis - Tel: 1300 551 926
Our secretary is David Inglis - Tel 9975 5223 or Mob 0401 359 697

The Human Resounce Specialists Flash Point Consulting - James Gordon Telecommunications Products & Services East Coast Telephone Co. - Steve Hipsley IT Services Hotline IT - Malcolm Joosse Real Estate Agent McGrath Real Estate - Darren Leach Chiropractor Brookvale Chiropractic - Dr Jason Karalus		Flowers & Gifts Robyn’s Nest - David McGrath Web Development & Print Exact Communications - Frank Schadeberg Accounting Systems & Bookkeeping Services Prime Accounting Services - Derek Gerdis Accountants & Tax Agents G Henderson & Co - Horst Holzinger Finance Broker Smartline - David Inglis Financial Planning RetireInvest - Tim Brady

BUSINESS PROFILES

East Coast Telephone Co. (ECT) has been operating for 25 years. The business is involved in telephone retail sales, product distribution and importation of telephone equipment & services. Our company offices are based in Belrose, Sydney in the Austlink Corporate Business Park. We sell & maintain our products, installations & services to a growing customer base throughout Australia.

Product Range
ECT offers an extensive range of products & services which includes:

ECT is professionally equipped to discuss our client’s communication requirements in order to assist them to make a valuable decision based upon our company expertise & on going relationships with our strategic business partners.

Contact: Steve Hipsley
Tel: 9986 1555
Mob: 0414 229 222
Web Site: www.eastcoasttelephone.com
Email: stevehipsley@eastcoasttelephone.com

Flash Point Consulting has spent more than 22 years committed to the practice of advancing Human Resources practice and impact within some of Australia’s premier banking and finance institutions.

James Gordon (as principal) has truly partnered senior and line management in all aspects of Human Resources through listening to and understanding business issues and developing and implementing practical and workable HR solutions that enable business success and specialises in;

Executive Coaching. Senior leaders regularly need guidance from people who understand their business, and the challenges they face, to assist them in unlocking the potential of their people and themselves in a practical and no nonsense manner.

Line Manager Performance Coaching. This is aimed at providing managers at all levels with the opportunity for one on one coaching that can turn skills introduced in a formal training environment into learned behaviour and subsequently more positive business outcomes.

Mentoring for High Potential employees. In providing one on one or group sessions your talent, and the future leaders in your organisation, can explore personal and career goals and reach greater levels of efficiency and satisfaction. This type of programme will compliment existing retention strategies.
  
General HR Consultancy. James understands business needs and the importance of tailored HR solutions that don’t distract the business from doing what they do best and that’s running the business. This has been demonstrated within organisations such as UBS Australia, JP Morgan, Citigroup, Westpac, The Australian Stock Exchange, Natwest Markets, Nuss Removals, Colin Biggers & Paisley and Baulderstone Hornibrook.

Exact Communications Pty Ltd has been providing services in Sydney since 1999. We provide design, web development and print services for businesses.

Web Development
We produce web sites that are both up-to-date and functional in design and in their technical aspects. We create menu systems that work well for your particular design and application. All our web sites are coded such that they can be updated by yourselves if neccessary. During the development you are able to view a number of drafts and all final functions are fully tested to ensure that the site functions well once launched.

Design
Any design task would be tailored to suite your particular communication objectives and we would make sure that all colours and corporate identities are incorporated.

Print
We have quality print solutions for your lithographic (standard printing) needs. Quotations can be supplied fairly quickly and without obligation. All printing and paper stocks are of the highest standards.

Contact: Frank Schadeberg
Tel: 9453 1476
Mob: 0412 628 913
Web Site: www.exactcom.com.au
Email: info@exactcom.com.au

I am a Chartered Accountant specialising in the installation and optimisation of small business accounting systems. I am the only Accredited Partner for QuickBooks on the Northern Beaches. I am also a MYOB professional partner. I owned my own business for 15 years, so I have a very strong understanding of all the issues involved in small business. Prime Accounting is conveniently located on the Northern Beaches, and services the Northern Beaches and North Shore areas including the CBD.

G Henderson & Co is the practice of Tax Agent and Principal George Henderson, located conveniently in the centre of Brookvale, on the corner of Pittwater & Sydenham Roads. We have been assisting businesses and individuals with their taxation needs for more than 29 years. Our services include:

Businesses:
Our goal is to help you manage your taxation requirements more efficiently, freeing up more time to concentrate on your customers.

We can assist with:

• Company, Partnership, Individual, Trust & Superannuation Income Tax Returns
• Business & Instalment Activity Statements (GST + PAYG)
• Bookkeeping, preparation of Accounts and Financial Statements
• General advice on Taxation matters….

Individuals:
In July 1999, being the first in Australia, we launched our online tax returns service for individuals www.ereturn.com.au, making it even easier to take care of your personal income tax obligations. Our comprehensive questionnaire is web based, you don’t have to download huge software packages that clog up your computer. Once you have entered all your data, you can have our fee deducted from your refund or pay by credit card online. Most assessments issue within 14 days.

Contact: Horst Holzinger
Tel: 02 9938 1311
Web Site: Individuals: www.ereturn.com.au
Web Site: Businesses: www.hendersonco.com.au
Email: horst@hendersonco.com.au

Hotline IT specialises in providing professional and cost effective computer services for small to medium sized business. We can design and deliver a full end-to-end IT solution for your company and create an efficient support network for your future growth without breaking the bank. As a total IT service provider, we are able to deliver business grade Data and internet products, Hardware, Software, as well as Full Helpdesk, remote and onsite service.

Contact: Malcolm Joosse
Tel: 02 9451 9111
Web Site: www.hotlineit.com
Email: Malcolm@hotlineit.com

Robyn’s Nest Flowers and Gifts is a retail florist with a difference specialising in flowers for weddings and business and affordable but unusual gifts for all occasions.  The business is located in Allambie Heights on Sydney’s northern beaches.  It has a history dating back 20 years and has built up a solid reputation for quality products and services.

Flowers
We stock a full range of flowers which are sourced fresh from the Sydney Flower Market at Flemington, 3 times a week.  We make to order and try to stay away from pre-wrapped items.  

Gifts
A wide range of giftware, from jewellery and ornaments to cosmetics, would suit customers looking for that little something for the home or garden or for occasions such as birthdays, visiting someone in hospital, newborns etc

Hampers
Made to order for all occasions including: baby, Christmas, thank you and get well.

Delivery
Robyn’s Nest is a member of 2 floristry networks – Petals and Teleflora.  This ensures that we can deliver your order anywhere within Australia and to most places throughout the world.

Weddings
Robyn’s Nest is a wedding specialist.  Our service includes:

1. Free consultation;
2. Bridal and bridesmaids bouquets;
3. Complimentary “throw away” bouquet;
4. Button holes and corsages;
5. Setting up church flowers and pew bows or flowers
6. Setting up reception flowers (tables, cake)

Functions
We provide floral services and balloons etc for functions such as Christmas parties and special events.

Contact: Lynne McGrath
Tel: 02 9451 9911
Web Site: www.robynsnestflowers.com.au         
Email: info@robynsnestflowers.com.au

Smartline is a Professional Mortgage Broking Service specialising in structured financial solutions for your borrowing requirements. We deal with more than 25 lenders in Home Loans, Investment Loans, Refinancing, Debt Consolidation, Leasing and Commercial Lending.

Smartline offers a FREE service . We`ll help you choose the right loan from the right lender based on what YOU want, and then manage it on your behalf through to settlement. With our unique "customer for life" program also ensuring that you are always kept up to date in the constantly changing market.

I help people obtain the finance they need for the purchase of property, improve the structure and cost of existing mortgage loans, renovations, or simply to access the equity in their property for investment or other purposes. I focus on understanding and matching your needs with a specific finance solution that suits you now and in the future.

My approach is to work with his clients and determine a financial solution that meets their long-term goals. “I own property and can understand issues that people have in dealing with the banks. I ensure that they are kept up to date throughout the whole loan process and beyond.”

”The most satisfying part of my work is when my clients achieves their property goals and recognise that I played a major part in making it happen for them. It’s also rewarding to know that the majority of my business comes from client referrals.”

Contact: David Inglis
Tel:        02 9975 5223
Mob: 0401 359 697
Web Site: www.smartline.com.au/dinglis
Email: dinglis@smartline.com.au

Specialty Areas: Seaforth, Balgowlah Heights, North Balgowlah – Office: Manly

Darren represents a new breed of agent committed to delivering exceptional results for his clients.
Passionate about Real Estate and forever looking for ways to improve his services, Darren is currently studying for his diploma in Property Valuation, which he feels will add to his representation of his client’s biggest asset “their home”.

Combining energy with enthusiasm and local knowledge, Darren is driven by the satisfaction of seeing his clients move into the next stage of their lives by having enjoyed a great experience.

Contact: Darren Leach
Tel: 8962 2260
Mobile: 0417 296 452
Web Site: www.mcgrath.com.au
Email: darrenleach@mcgrath.com.au

Jason Karalus Chiropractor

Established by Dr Jason Karalus in 2008 after practicing in the UK for three years and in North Ryde and the City for twelve years prior to that. Dr Karalus is a Northern Beaches local and attended high school just up the road at St Augustines College.

We have a family wellness based practice and encourage all members of the family to have their spines checked. As your spine protects your nervous system, maintaining its health is paramount. Most people are referred for x-ray following a thorough orthopaedic, neurological and chiropractic examination. A report is given on your second visit to discuss your x-ray findings and a recommendation for care. An appropriate technique and treatment will be specifically tailored to meet your needs.

We also supply a range of contoured pillows and mattresses as well as nutritional supplements. Free parking is available on Pittwater Rd and Roger St or at Warringah Mall at the Medical Centre car park.

Contact: Dr Jason Karalus
Tel: 9939 8839
Web Site: www.australianchiro.com

Tim Brady is the co-proprietor of RetireInvest Brookvale. RetireInvest has been providing quality financial planning advice since 1979. After working in the head office of RetireInvest since 1992, Tim established the Brookvale office with another experienced adviser, Mr Sean Southwell in 2006.

We can assist clients with;
Strategic Planning Advice for Individuals
Tax Effective Investment, Super & Pension Solutions
Personal Risk Insurance - Protecting your Income & Wealth
Family Succession Planning & Estate Planning Strategies

Examples of some of the clients we have helped;

Accumulators of Wealth
Singles or couples who need to increase long term savings while at the same time protect their income and family assets. We ensure that super and non super strategies, such as shares, property & managed funds, are considered as well as checking the correct ownership of assets for tax planning and reducing potential liabilities. In terms of superannuation we can advise on most types of funds including Self Managed Super Funds.

Pre-Retirement Planning
Clients who are looking at maximising their financial position prior to reducing or ceasing working hours. Strategies such as Transition to Retirement may be used to tax effectively boost super savings by thousands of dollars.

Retirement Income
People no longer working need to replace their employment income with a steady tax effective alternative. By structuring an income producing portfolio in line with a client's objectives we can provide peace of mind so they can enjoy their retirement years. We also try to ensure assets are passed on to beneficiaries in the most tax efficient way possible via family succession planning.

Contact: Tim Brady
Tel: 9938 3833
Mob: 0412 468 426
Web Site: www.retireinvest.com.au
Email: tim@ribrookvale.com.au