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2007 RYDE BUSINESS EXPO
WEDNESDAY 15 AUGUST 2007 THE ATRIUM, MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY - 12 TO 7pm
Major Sponsor
Support Partners and Exhibitors (listed alphabetically)
RYDE BUSINESS FORUM
Access MQ
Established in 1989 as the commercial arm of Macquarie University, Access Macquarie Limited (formerly Macquarie Research Ltd) facilitates and supports the commercial needs of industry, business and government seeking access to the academic expertise of the broader University community.
Access MQ leverages on Macquarie University's high-performance research culture and vast array of expertise ranging from biotechnology to ancient history and special education to natural hazards and lasers. The University has a record of leadership in 17 nationally funded research centers, as well as world-best major national research facilities on campus. Macquarie also has 19 university research centres ranging from ancient history and special education to natural hazards and astrobiology.
Access MQ is governed by a Board of Directors, comprising representatives from senior management of the University, including the Vice-Chancellor, and external organisations with close links to the University. The Managing Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Company.
Access Macquarie Limited is a wholly owned, self funded subsidiary of Macquarie University.
Provides Employment and Accommodation support services for people with disabilities. Achieve Foundation Employment Services work in partnership with industry and government to enable people with disabilities to
participate as equal members of the workforce. Our Employment Services support people to obtain jobs that may pay award-based wages. We provide opportunities for people to develop skills, relationships and career paths. Achieve Foundation Accommodation Services assist people with disabilities to be independent, respected & valued members of the community.
Our Accommodation Services provide support to people in their own homes, in a range of community settings, including co-residency.
Agelis an international company that markets nutritional supplements, called Gelceuticals - vitamins, minerals, herbs, and antioxidants - in convenient single-serve foil packets. Incorporated in February of 2005 by Founder and CEO, Glen Jensen, Agel is currently doing business in 43 countries.
Agel looks for leaders who have the burning desire to create their very own successful business. Agel has an incredible management team the field can count on to bring profitable and financial stability. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to achieve financial freedom. To find out if you are one of the special people we are looking for come to the Expo and discuss this business opportunity with Richard and Rose.
Success: “Timing” and “Be in the right place at the right time and do something about it." - Ray Kroc - Founder of McDonald's
Who are Allphones? Allphonesis Australia's largest independent telecommunications retailer with over 15 years of experienceand 160 stores nation wide.
Who are Allphones Direct? Allphones Direct are a dedicated Vodafone Premium Partner whose focus is specifically on business (B2B) in the SME & SOHO markets. We have also developed a dedicated program for Alliance Partner's and are looking to develop a wider community of Interest across all Trade Partner's nationally.
What do Allphones Direct Offer? Allphones offer best of breed products across the entire Vodafone product range. Should you require a single connection or a fleet of mobiles, Allphones Direct can assist. Should you be looking at complex field based solutions (workforce automation), payment solutions, Allphones Direct can assist via its Partner's division
The City of Ryde supports sustainable business in the Ryde area.
Our support for economic development contributes significantly to the States' “Global Economic Corridor” which is clearly identified by the NSW Metropolitan Strategy.
The corridor of concentrated jobs and activities in centres stretches from North Sydney to Macquarie Park and from the City to Airport and Port Botany and will remain the powerhouse of Australia's economy. Around 700,000 of Sydney jobs (32%) are located in the global economic corridor.
A key aim of this Strategy is to build on the strengths of the global economic corridor and to grow 150,000 new jobs in this corridor over the life of the Metropolitan Strategy.
As part of this sustainability, the City of Ryde is also committed to a Carbon Neutral outcome for the LGA and, as part of this commitment, has sponsored this expo to be a Carbon Neutral offset event. As part of this, the council Committee of the Whole on 20 February 2007 approved public exhibition of the Draft Greenhouse Gas Reduction Action Plan (GGRAP 2007). The GGRAP sets out a series of key action plans and objectives being planned by the City of Ryde to address the greenhouse effect. These include:
A 20% reduction in corporate greenhouse gas emissions on 2003/04 levels by 2012/13.
A 20%reduction per capita of community greenhouse gas emissions on 2001 levels by 2010.
Come and see us at our stand and at our environmental information display trailer in the expo's forecourt, for more information.
GWP Business Resource & Lifestyle Magazine is a Business-to-Business publication. GWP Magazine is dedicated to highlighting and improving business connections and relationships throughout the NSW Business community.
The circulation of the magazine stands at 10,000 copies distributed bi-monthly in the main business hubs (Parramatta, Hills District, and Olympic Park) and other major business regions. 2,400 are sold at Newsagents in the area of Newcastle-Wollongong-Katoomba (Greater Sydney area) and the ACT and aout 6,000 complimentary copies are sent as a direct mail to the GWP subscribers, business owners, company's top management and VIP associates.
Helecom System is an Australian software developer of totally integrated retail and wholesale solutions. We provide complete solutions and help customers to run their system in accordance with individual business needs. Our solution is suitable for small, medium to large businesses who wish to increase the productivity, efficiency and effectiveness of their retail and warehouse operation. Whilst, most importantly, increasing the profitability of our customer's business.
The POS Expert Point-of-Sale System gives you a completely automated retail management solution which supports barcodes and touch-screens as well as integrating with all your back end operations. This happens in real-time - So as the entry is made, your records are updated - No double handling, no errors. Our POS solution empowers your managers with all the audit trails needed for end-of-day reports. This means that all cash registers are secured so they can be tallied individually. This provides added security and peace of mind.
Our solutions are successfully being used by a wide spectrum of industries ranging from high-volume supermarkets, duty free shops, jewellery stores, manufacturers, hospitality, wholesale distributors to fashion boutiques.
The Inflatable Event Company provides cost effective rooftop inflatable, Event-men and inflatable character promotions. We do all the work. Draw more attention to your business with our eye-catching inflatables. We also print full-colour promotional banners.
You've seen on TV what we can do for Tooheys; talk to us at the expo and find out how we can enhance your promotional activities.
At Kre8ive Business Builders, we are committed to your marketing, promotional and online success, by developing and supplying all the marketing tools you need to stand out, stay ahead of your competition and get the right business.
After an initial business analysis, out creative team will develop your corporate image, identity, promotional material and internet solution while staying focused on your marketing strategy, target audiences, products and services and return on investment – guaranteeing a healthy boost to your business.
After all “ to get the business you need the right b8”
The Lane Cove River Tourist Park provides a variety of fully serviced cabins, caravan sites, campervan and tent sites as an ecotourist park. Ecotourism is ecologically sustainable tourism with a primary focus on experiencing natural areas that fosters environmental and cultural understanding, appreciation and conservation.
Part of the Lane Cover National Park with native birds, bandicoots, tawny frogmouths, lace monitor lizards and other wildlife, set amongst native woodlands and eucalypt forests, the tourist park is only 10kms from the Sydney CBD.
Every dollar spent with us goes directly maintaining the environment.Weleave a carbon neutral footprint. Come and enjoy our ecotourist tourist park.
Lyn Clark-Duff,principal of LCD&Co Financial Solutions has been in business in Eastwood for over 30 years as a Chartered Accountant, registered tax agent, registered company auditorand small business adviser. Lyn and her team havehad many years experienceassisting clients with a range of financial and taxation issues.
Lyn is also a Financial Planning Specialist member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and a Certified Financial Planner. Asan Authorised Representative of Financial Lifestyle Solutions Pty Ltd, an Australian Financial Services Licensee (232498), Lyn is qualified to advise on a range of financial and investment strategies including superannuation and retirement income streams, term life, TPD, trauma and income protection insurance
Macquarie University Childcare Centre at Banksia Cottage
Long day care for children aged from 3 months to school age, including preparation for school. Management of Macquarie University Vacation Care in public school vacations for children aged from Kindergarten onwards.
Located in a quiet rural setting on the picturesque grounds of the Macquarie University Campus at Macquarie Park, MGSM Executive Hotel & Conference Centre is a modern purpose-built centre that offers state-of-the-art meeting and conferencing facilities, 4-star hotel accommodation with superb dining and recreational facilities, featuring:
Lachlan's Restaurant, a la carte with modern Australian cuisine
40-room, 4-star hotel set amongst landscaped gardens, with most rooms overlooking the University Lake and surrounding bushland
Tiered amphitheatres and flat floor conference rooms with natural light
Dedicated syndicate/breakout rooms
State-of-the-art audio visual equipment in all rooms
Milestone Solutions is leading the wayin providing innovative digital signage solutions.
With increased demand, Milestone Solutions has now expanded the use of multimedia and digitaldisplay technology to offer a more dynamic display system that gives you better flexibility to control and scheduleinformation across one or many displays. Whether in the commercial or government sector Milestone Solutions can implement digital signage solutions that improve your customer service and enhance company communication strategies.
Milestone Solutions also specialises in providing Optoma DLP data projectors, portable screens, presentation accessories, computer hardware; desktops, laptops and a variety of networking peripherals, and software. Striving for Sustainability - Milestone Solutions is committed to helping organisations eliminate energy waste and has just released Surveyor software that provides accurate measurement and control of energy usage on PC networks.
Visit our Stand at the 2007 Ryde Business Expo to learn more about our innovative business solutions.
Milne Berry Berger and Freedman Solicitors have been in operation for in excess of 80 years. It has conducted a practice in Gladesville from the start, since 1925. From 1944 its main office has been in the City of Sydney and since 1994 had a separate office for debt recovery for Dun and Bradstreet.
We have two partners together with 6 solicitors and 20 other staff:
Victor Berger since 1970. Victor is an accredited specialist in business law
Harry Freedman since 1988. Harry is an accredited family law specialist
The firm has a wide range of expertise and considerable experience. Its main client base is essentially small business and a wide range of families and individuals for which it caters for all their needs.
Mission Australia - New Enterprise Incentive Scheme
The New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS) is a self-employment program funded by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR). NEIS is designed to assist eligible, unemployed people to establish and run their own business. Mission Australia is the largest provider of the NEIS program.
Successful NEIS applicants will be trained in small business management and will receive assistance in developing a formal business plan. Other assistance includes training, income allowance and Mentor support. The goal of NEIS is to help you set up a self-sustainable business.
Mission Australia provides support to you past your first year of operation. Having a professional mentor to guide, counsel, talk through concerns, ideas and plans during the first 15 months of the life of your new business is invaluable to its long-term growth and success - and your peace of mind!
MTBI is the only incubator in the catchment area for the Northern Sydney region, which comprises Hornsby, Hunters Hill, Lane Cove, Manly, Mosman, North Sydney, Pittwater, Ryde, Warringah and Willoughby, and includes the Macquarie Park Corridor, a 10km corridor from North Sydney to North Ryde.
The Incubator is located adjacent to Macquarie University and managed by Access MQ, the University's commercial entity responsible for successful commercial ventures spun-off from Macquarie University.
The goal of the Incubator is to create a low risk, dynamic, and collaborative environment that fast-tracks new technology businesses in the Northern Suburbs of Sydney - Helping them to grow into financially successful companies in the community.
RAMS offers flexible, competitive and innovative solutions to suit a wide range of home loan needs. We specialise in loans for the self employed that includes a discounted rate and low paperwork. How can we help you?
Ryde Business Forum provides a catalyst for sustainability and business in the City of Ryde for companies of all sizes through its services.
We provide information, advice, education, lobbying, marketing and communications opportunities through:
Monthly Business After Hours functions which provides members and guests with Business to Business, Business to Government and Business to Community communications opportunities (link to Events page for more information)
Up to four luncheons a year with keynote speakers
Bi-Monthly business breakfast briefings (link to Events page for more information)
Quarterly magazine mailed to several hundred companies within the City of Ryde.
Regular E-News up to three times per month. E-News gives members the opportunity to promote their special offers and news directly to other members in a consolidated newsletter.
Quarterly CEO Club meetings with Ryde City Council and local business leaders
Other special events such as corporate golf days and mini trade fairs (link to Events page for more information)
We also provide special services on an ad hoc basis, for example, we surveyed corporations in the Macquarie Park corridor to ascertain parking availability for a member who required hundreds more car spaces than it had been allocated.
Need further information? Please visit us at the expo or see our website www.rydebusiness.com.au
Salvation Army Employment Plus
Whether you're looking for a manager, administration staff, sales, stores, customer service, skilled or unskilled labour, The Salvation Army Employment Plus can help you find the right person for the job, at no cost to you.
As Australia's largest Job Network provider, The Salvation Army Employment Plus has access to thousands of qualified job applicants, and with over 100 years of experience providing employment services in Australia our experienced staff will take the time to understand your company and your needs and take the hassle out of finding the right person for your job - we're specialists at fitting careers and people together. We can even provide funding to assist with the cost of taking on and training new employees - ask us how today!
If you are looking for work, The Salvation Army Employment Plus has a range of facilities to help you in your job search, and our caring professional staff are available to assist you to find the right job. Join thousands of other employers and job seekers in the Ryde area who have successfully used our services.
The Salvation Army Employment Plus - we never give up
The Snowden Parkes Real Estate Agents office has been established in its current form since 1980. The office offers a complete real estate service including residential sales, property management, project marketing, portfolio management and property consultancy. As one of the biggest teams in the district, Snowden Parkes provides the highest exposure and turnover within the area.
All team members at Snowden Parkes Real Estate Agents must undergo an induction-training program before being invited to join the team. On-going training is compulsory for all staff. Our belief is that all team members must be constantly improving their skills in order to better service their customers and clients.
Stamford Grand North Ryde is a tropical resort style oasis set in Sydney's northwest
Hi-tech commercial and pharmaceutical precinct. The Hotel's perfect location offers guests a retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city centre, yet is located just 15 minutes from Stadium Australia at Homebush Bay and 20 minutes from Sydney's CBD.
The friendly & reliable staff here at Storage King Lane Cove can advise you on every thing from Packaging and Transport to what Size storage unit would be most economical for you. We specialise in both Domestic & Commercial storage, so why not give us a call let us take care of the rest.
The Heritage Function Centre offers excellent facilities for all types of corporate events. With its flexible function space the centre is ideal for small meetings of 10 people through to large seminars and banquets for up to 300 guests.
Located in Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club at West Ryde, the centre has excellent road and rail links to all areas of Sydney and offers free undercover parking for 450 vehicles.
The Heritage Function Centre's professional functions team and excellent facilities will ensure that your event makes a lasting impression.
Transurban Group is a leading international toll road developer and investor with interests in six major assets in Australia, an asset in the US, and emerging interests in the US and UK. The Group focuses on the long-term ownership and management of advanced electronic toll roads.
Transurban's key areas of expertise include:
Traffic modelling
Full electronic (open road) tolling
Customer service
Road performance
Project delivery
Stakeholder engagement
Concession management
Financial management
About Hills M2
Hills M2 is a 21km motorway that provides a seamless link between the Lane Cove Tunnel and Westlink M7. Opened to traffic in May 1997, the M2 is now a key part of Sydney's orbital motorway network and a key public transport corridor. The motorway includes dedicated bus lanes which carry more than 100 buses and up to 10,000 passengers a day.
About Roam Express
Roam Express provides electronic tolling solutions for individual motorist and businesses. Having Roam Express e-TAG® account makes driving around Sydney more convenient and hassle free as your e-TAG device works on all Sydney and Australian toll roads.
It also has the added benefit of regular statements; providing records for both business purposes and for claiming rebates through the Cash back scheme.
Every type of event. Venues At Macquarie can make all your requests come to life with minimal fuss and excellent service.
Six core function rooms which feature moveable walls to ensure you have the right size of venue. From a small private meeting to a national conference, Venues At Macquarie can adapt to any size of event.
Convenient location, Venues At Macquarie is located only 16 kilometres from the Sydney CBD and meters from North Ryde business parks. Venues At Macquarie offers a wide spectrum of parking facilities, with over five thousand parking spaces..
Ambient natural lighting exists in all rooms enhancing the natural retreat feel we aim to provide. Each of the six function rooms provide the optimal combination of natural light, space and views to ensure guests remain centred on your event.
Parklands surround Venues At Macquarie providing a real sense of retreat, offering a great outlook with lakes and lush greenery - perfect for breaks, walks or simply some time out.
Enjoy your event with the knowledge that Venues At Macquarie has the experience, the know-how and the passion to make your event memorable and stress free.
X Designs is a boutique design studio offering innovative ideas, excellence and quality creative solutions.
With over a decade of experience, our designer' portfolio is extensive and has successfully assisted in increasing sales for blue chip companies with award winning designs.
