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 Steve Hipsley - Tel 9986 1555 or Mob 0414 229 222
Our secretary is James Gordon - Tel 9948 3650 or Mob 0413 878 004

The Human Resounce Specialists Flash Point Consulting - James Gordon Telecommunications Products, Services & Solutions East Coast Telephone Company - Steve Hipsley IT Services Hotline IT - Malcolm Joosse		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

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