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Simon Cook

Birddog Marketing

Lloyd Thomas

Senior Financial Planner at Thomas Cardwell and Associates

Making the most of one’s investment and insurance portfolios is something that most Australians aspire to, but is the person you’re turning to for help really providing the assistance you need to meet your goals, or the goals you’ve set up for your business? Lloyd has been providing professional investment advice and personal risk solutions for nearly two decades and is ready to sit down and explore ways to maximize your full potential.
Phone: 04011 89004
Email: lloyd@thomascardwell.com.au
Web: www.skyloop.com.au

Dan Purkis

Pest and Termite Control

Pest and Termite Control
Dan Purkis Pest Control is a family owned and operated business.We pride ourselves on providing safe and effective treatments for all the aspects of pest control services we provide including; domestic and commercial pest treatments for Termites, white ants, cockroaches, ants, spiders, rodents (rats, mice), wasps, fleas, and more. Covering the area from Coomera to Muwillumbah 5 days a week.
Our motto is “You spot ’em, i’ll splat ’em” simple i know, but that’s the way it should be. See our website for more details www.dppc.com.au
Phone: 0413116864
Email: admin@dppc.com.au
Web: www.dppc.com.au
https://www.facebook.com/DanPPC/

Bruce Sohier

Sales & Marketing Consultant

Selling you home with Bruce, is a partnership between you, him and the whole Ray White Burleigh Group team.
Professionalism, enthusiasm, dedication, and integrity are some of the words that are used to descried Bruce. Passionate about exceeding the expectations of his clients, Bruce goes above and beyond to ensure the service and communication is second to none. His negotiation skills combined with his high level of communication are what separates him from other agents.
In a world of ever-changing technology and ways to communicate, Bruce is committed to provide you with the professional and personalised service you deserve. Above all you want to deal with real people – that’s why he puts an absolute focus on creating a relationship of trust and respect with all his clients. But what matters most is putting people first.
Bruce has a wealth of knowledge in selling all types of properties. From a small unit, to a well-loved family home, luxury beachfront, acreage and waterfront properties, the one thing that remains the constant throughout all of these is the energy and commitment to delivering fantastic results.
A proud single father of Lincoln, and long-term resident of the Palm Beach – Currumbin – Currumbin Waters and Tugun area, Bruce applies his love of family and local knowledge to help individuals and families achieve the best results.
Selling your home can be a very emotional experience, and in some cases, you may encounter obstacles along the way. Problem solving is second nature to Bruce and he will hold your hand throughout the process and present you with solutions as you go. Most people only sell once or twice in their lifetime, so the agent you choose will make all the difference to both your sale price and your experience.
Bruce brings his genuine and caring personality to each and every listing because he understands the emotional intensity involved in selling your home. Real estate isn’t just buying and selling property. These are long-held dreams that take decades to set in motion. Bruce thrives in these moments.
Partner with Bruce Sohier and the Ray White Burleigh Group.
Phone: 61 404 474 241
Email: bruce.sohier@raywhite.com
Website: raywhiteburleighgroup.com.au

Belinda Hall

Cameo Business Consulting Pty Ltd

Belinda Hall
Cameo Business Consulting Pty Ltd – Grant Writing

Cameo Business Consulting is owned and operated by Belinda Hall. With a wealth of experience in Finance, Senior Management and Governance roles, Belinda is passionate about businesses being the best they can be, whilst making a difference to the society in which they operate. Belinda is a qualified CPA, holds a Graduate Diploma of Company Secretarial Practice and is a member of the Australian Institute of Directors and the Governance Institute.

Belinda spent the 11 years prior to establishing her business working for NORTEC Employment and Training Ltd, a large not for profit organisation. She was a major contributor to the growth and success of the organisation through her stewardship of the finance and accounting, information technology and marketing functions and key role in successful tender applications and delivery of expansion strategies.

Her ability to quickly synthesise information and adapt management strategies also saw her periodically lead youth programs, small business programs and a social enterprise café.
Her passion for business growth/success – with “heart”, has developed from seeing the very real difference that socially responsible organisations can and do make to society.

Prior to this, Belinda spent 14 years in the commercial and manufacturing sectors, working in Management Accountant and Financial Controller roles for a large multinational and an Australian listed company. This broad range of experience ensures that Belinda is able to quickly understand opportunities and challenges across a range of industries and sectors.

Areas of Expertise:
• Management Accounting
• Grant and Tender Writing
• Strategic, Business and Risk Management Planning
• Operational and Capital Budgeting
• Policy and Procedure Development
• Corporate Governance and Company Secretarial Services

Phone: 0419 245 996
Email: belinda@cameobusinessconsulting.com.au
Web: www.cameobusinessconsulting.com.au

Sandie Foran

Moss’N’Stone - Florist & Gift Store

Sandie has been in sales roles for the most part of her life and is a highly experienced buyer when it come to stocking her beautiful boutique store. She knows exactly what her customers want, with new products arriving weekly the florist and gift shop is always full of surprises.

With years of experience the qualified floral artists at Moss’N’Stone are renowned for their floral designs using only the best quality in flowers and foliage delivered direct from the wholesalers.

Moss’N’Stone have a desirable list of corporate events and functions they have catered for and in the past 12 months have built a huge following in the corporate arenas of the Gold Coast and surrounds. Wedding flowers are their specialty with brides booking months in advance to secure their flowers are designed by the talented team of at Moss’N’Stone.

Sandie and her team are committed to providing excellence in customer service and are dedicated to the company’s mission –

“Team Moss’n’Stone strive to provide excellence in customer service and
floral design, we are committed to making each bouquet better,
every bride happier and special events more spectacular”

Moss’N’Stone – ‘Where Beautiful Flowers Begin’

Phone: (07) 55 311 533
Mobile: 0424 199 807
Email: admin@mossnstone.com.au
Web: www.mossnstone.com.au

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/mossnstone/
Instagram – https://www.facebook.com/mossnstone/
Nabo – https://www.nabo.com.au/b/business/get-to-know-us

Maggie

Salon Maggie G

Maggie has been established in her own salon in the Coolangatta Tweed Region for 17 years. Originally from stylish Double Bay Sydney, she recognised a need for an upmarket boutique salon that offers one on one guest experienc . Maggie’s mission is to offer guests a peaceful relaxing spa environment with professional, personalised & friendly service, with styles that are fashion-forward yet timeless and above all, wearable to suit your individual style & need.

Consultations are free & she offers the very best & latest cutting, colouring & styling techniques through ongoing training & competition work.

Beneath the Mantra Twin Towns Resort, The Salon premises exudes elegance, privacy, freshness, and comfort with its sandstone features and the tranquil sound of the trickling fountain. Salon Maggie G has a uniquely beautiful ambience.

Stocking the complete Specialist Kerestase of Paris Collection, both for use in salon and for home haircare. This collection will guarantee Beautiful hair.
Kerestase is a specific range designed to support both scalp & hair concerns.

S.M.G is also proud to offer the professional Matrix Colour. The Colours promise excellent condition and beautiful shine. Blonds remain fresh and true to colour. Dazzling Reds & perfect grey coverage. Long lasting colours & Low ammonia content.

Salon Maggie G is a Gold Accredited Salon with the Australian Hairdressing council.

Maggie is a certified Master Colourist who carefully crafts with confidence and artistic flair.

Phone: 0755363442
Email: salonmaggieg@hotmail.com
Web: www.salonmaggieg.com.au
Address: Shop 2/1 Wharf Street Tweed Heads

Paulette McCormack

Fresh HR Insights

Paulette from Fresh HR Insights has over 13 years in the world of HR/ER. With 2 Masters Degrees, a Law degree in progress and also being a University Lecturer you cannot get a more knowledgeable person when it comes to your employee/ employer matters – and she’s a no fluff down to earth person so you know where you stand.

Phone: 0452 471 960
Email: paulette@freshhrinsights.com.au
Website: freshhrinsights.com.au

Sharon Sherlock

Frigo Adamson Legal Group
Senior Paralegal – Qld and NSW

Sharon has extensive experience in the legal industry working as a conveyancing paralegal for over 28 years in both Queensland and New South Wales. She has an in-depth knowledge of the process of conveyancing and is cognisant of the importance of keeping clients up to date with the progress of their transaction from execution of contract to settlement. Sharon has been working on the Gold Coast for 23 years and is experienced in both cottage and development conveyancing and has a love for conveyancing. Sharon’s aim is to make the client feel at ease and is available at all times to discuss the transaction and offer sound advice. Her vast experience in conveyancing makes the conveyancing process seamless and stress-free.

Email: sharon@falg.com.au
Phone: +07-56-619-719
Mobile: 0429-213-034
Website: falg.com.au

Robert Anderson

Aussie Business and Asset Finance

10 years experience in the finance sector, using my experience from real estate, bhp steel and small business owner (fencing and day trader) I can provide access to over 20 different lenders to suit each clients needs.
Member of the Finance brokers association of Australia.
I can assist with purchase, refinances, re structure of loans, cheaper rates. Consolidate tax debt and Self managed super funds.
Can travel interstate to assist clients.
Phone: 0431 349475
Email: Robert.anderson@aussie.com.au

Ben Courage

Franchise Manager, Dip. Mortgage Broking, MFAA

Ben is an enthusiastic young professional who joined Mortgage Choice in 2015. Ben is a people person and loves to chat about your current needs and future goals, whilst taking the necessary steps into making those dreams very much a reality.
Ben specialises in dealing with young clients and first home owners wishing to get started on the property ladder. Ben enjoys taking on the challenges that can often face young people looking to enter the property market for the first time.
In 2019 Ben was appointed Franchise Manager where he oversees the operations of the business along with meeting and assisting a vast majority of clients, ensuring that they are placed with the most suitable lender for their needs.
In his spare time Ben is heavily involved in Triathlons and all things swimming, cycling and running. When he isn’t wearing his google, helmet and runners, Ben loves spending time with family and friends and enjoys the many beaches on the Tweed Coast.
Phone: 0429 063 111
Email: ben.courage@mortgagechoice.com.au
website: mortgagechoice.com.au

Dean Marinac

i-Generation

i-Generation is a business advisory and coaching business specialising in three main areas. These are strategy (developing plans to help businesses achieve their goals), education (training and workshops), and implementation support (hands-on coaching and mentoring to put the right things in place). With experience working across a broad range of industries, Dean’s core philosophy is about enabling the best in his clients by helping them with whatever they need to get things done.

Phone: 0432 734 760
Email: dean@igeneration.com.au
Website: igeneration.com.au

Daniel Latter

Business Accountants and Advisors

Daniel has over 18 years’ experience working closely with individual and business clients and through Calculated Advisory helps manage his client’s tax and superannuation compliance needs whilst providing advice for business growth, structuring, asset protection and tax minimisation. At Calculated Advisory we have a passion for being proactive and identifying opportunities that improve our clients’ overall tax positions and their wealth whilst removing the stress that can come with being on top of the constantly changing tax environment. Daniel prides himself on being approachable and this is reflected in the relationships that he builds with his clients.

Mobile: +61422 173 591
Website: http://www.calculatedadvisory.com.au/
Email: daniel@calculatedadvisory.com.au

Jayson Serepisos

Mandem Marketing

Jayson is a Gold Coast based marketing consultant.
Builds 1 – 5 year marketing & business strategy plans. This plan is a very clear document that shows you as a business owner where to invest your time, money & energy to achieve business $$ goals.
Jayson has helped businesses all around the world grow, from London, to Wellington, to Melbourne and everywhere in between.
Top achievements include:
• Deloitte Awards: Tech Fast 50 – 2018, 2020, 2021
• AFR Fast 100 – 2021 + CRN Fast 50 – 2018
• Revenue growth up +147% from $16.3M to $104.5M (for a national telco client)
• Help drive growth from 43 staff to 450 within 4 years (for a national client)
• Support growth of EBIDTA up 209% to $11.5M (for a B2B tech client)
• Executed successful national marketing campaigns including:
• Lead sponsorship with ‘The Block’ 2019, 2020, 2021 seasons
• Chris Judd (Former AFL brownlow medal winner) & Triple M collaborations
• Multiple national TV, billboard, digital & radio campaigns.
Reach out if you want a complimentary consultation
Phone: 0435 660 499
Email: Jayson@mandem.au
Website: www.mandem.au

Sharon Davey

Awesome Careers

Sharon has many years of experience providing practical and down-to-earth career counselling and coaching. She specialises in supporting people aged 30-80 making changes in their lives, helping them with their transition between careers or jobs.Her warm, positive, non-judgmental approach encourages her clients to expand their thinking and their world.

Sharon is a published author of two career books, Awesome Careers for Gen Ys and Land that Job: moving forward after Covid-19. The latter book was a finalist in the RSA Australian Career Book of the Year Award 2022. Sharon has more books planned.

Editing is another string to her bow and she has edited several books for authors here on the Gold Coast.

Phone: 0412 344 379
Email: sharondavey44@yahoo.com.au

Gareth Rydon

Co-founder Friyay

As a co-founder of https://Friyay.ai , Australia’s first generative AI studio, I help small businesses grow using generative AI. I take a human-centred approach, focusing on the experience to augment and then designing and building AI solutions to deliver this.

0421 702 302
Email: gareth@friyay.ai
Website: https://www.friyay.ai/

Kristy Cameron

Property Management (Rentals) – NSW

Welcome to Sealuxe Realty – your boutique real estate agency delivering a personalised residential property management and sales service to the Tweed Coast including;

Kingscliff, Pottsville, Casuarina, Bogangar, Banora Point and Tweed Heads.

We specialise in; risk management, property preservation, residential sales, property performance and securing the highest quality of tenants whilst maintaining low vacancy rates.

Invest in an agency who is 100% invested in you! Your asset is in safe hands with Sealuxe. Find us on Facebook or Insta @sealuxe_realty

Our testimonials – Testimonials – Sealuxe Realty

Mobile: 0420 288 948

WhatsApp: +61 420 288 948

Website: www.sealuxerealty.com.au

Lyn Pettitt

Wonderland Photography

Wonderland Photography is a boutique studio in Tweed Heads, capturing beautiful moments from Byron to Brisbane. We specialise in children & family portraits, weddings, and personal branding photography, with a passion for creating a fun and individualised experience and printed wall art that our clients rave about and return for.

We have a strong passion for working with tweens, teens and women with a focus on empowerment and creating a strong sense of wellbeing. Our studio stands out by offering not just images, but a pathway to seeing your own beauty, value and strength.

Whether you’re stepping in front of the camera to boost your business brand, capture a cherished family moment or to celebrate your love story, Wonderland Photography is here to ensure you see the best version of yourself. Let’s create something beautiful together.”

Email: lyn@wonderlandphotography.com.au
Phone: 0488 099 347
Web: www.wonderlandphotography.com.au

Alex Pope

Buyers Agent – Enjoy Property Group

Alex Pope is not your typical Buyers Agent, as a property professional Alex helps people purchase and secure property.

Alex has a strong commitment to exceptional client experience and results and is recognised as a Qualified Property Investment Advisor (QIPA), and a proud member of the Property Investment Professionals Association (PIPA).

Alex is not your typical buyer’s agent, given his extensive education and experience in the property industry. He holds a bachelor’s degree in property and construction and has also built and developed under his own builder’s licence.

Enjoy Property simplifies the process of buying real estate, allowing you to buy confidently, and enjoy property.

Phone – 0455 075 802

Email – hello@enjoyproperty.com.au

Web – www.enjoyproperty.com.au

Justin Godson

Project Manager - Godson Property Services

Your trusted partner for comprehensive property maintenance. Whether you’re a homeowner, a property manager, or a business, I strive to deliver reliable, high-quality results that exceed your expectations.

Mobile: 0482 010 621

Email: justin@godsonpropertyservices.com

Website: www.godsonpropertyservices.com