The Business Connect team:
Derek Tink, Tony Reardon, Gary Wheatstone (Team Co-ordinator) , Clive Venning, James Hay (GM P&C) & Tony Brindley.
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about gary wheatstone
QUALIFICATIONS Diploma of Management Bachelor of Social Science SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing Manufacturing Retail Trade. SMALL BUSINESS EXPERIENCE Retail, Production & Wholesale Nursery (1989-2008) Gary has had an extensive career working for both large corporate organisations and small family businesses. Gary specialised providing advice to businesses in retail, payroll, manufacturing, construction, architectural design and electrical industries and has the experience to help businesses looking to start or expand, through creating a strategic plan suitable for the individual business requirements. Gary uses his own experience of buying and running an existing small business on the north coast, including dealing with finance, bookkeeping, marketing, cash flow and staffing when advising other small businesses. As well his small business experience, Gary holds a Bachelor of Social Science and a Diploma of Management. |
about MICHELLE HALL
QUALIFICATIONS Real Estate Licence SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Social Media Event Management Property Management SMALL BUSINESS EXPERIENCE Business Partner Byron Bay Signwriting Business - East Point Signs (1989 - to present) Michelle is our all-important Administration Officer at NORTEC Small Business Solutions, handling the team’s workshop and client bookings, accounts, customer enquiries and much more! A local to the Byron Shire since 1989, Michelle has raised her family here and supported her husband’s business as well. Her background is in real estate and with a career spanning over 25 years she has performed roles in reception, property management, all the way to business development and marketing. Michelle has also worked in media, gaining valuable knowledge in the world of media and newspaper marketing, not only in print but online. Her passion is fundraising for local causes including the Cancer Foundations. Event Management is another feather in her cap as she helps a Local Wedding Venue with Wedding Co-ordination. Being able to support regional small business owners is the main reason Michelle joined NORTEC Small Business Solutions. |
about cLIVE VENNING
QUALIFICATIONS Diploma in Transport Administration. SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Transport, Postal & warehousing. Information Media & Telecommunication, Other services. SMALL BUSINESS EXPERIENCE Send a Telegram Pty Ltd - Novelty Message Service & PCPost Pty Ltd (1993-2018) Clive has over 27 years of experience as a result oriented business professional, with a focus on sales and product management, innovation, direct marketing, reducing costs and improving the return on investment (ROI). As the owner of two successful small businesses, Clive understands how to start-up, establish systems and procedures, set performance objectives and business goals and creating a long term strategy for success. Clive has extensive experience working with large companies as a consultant and notably as the national sales and product manager (electronic sales) for Australia Post. |
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about Derek Tink
QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Business Master of Commerce SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Accommodation & food services, Information Media & Telecommunications Professional, Scientific & Technical services. SMALL BUSINESS EXPERIENCE IQ Group (2014-present); RARE Partners (2015-present); My.Regional.Community (2017-present) Derek is an experienced advisor with a proven track record of helping business owners and startups achieve their business objectives. He has a career spanning banking, investor relations, media and software technology. Derek understands the challenges of operating and managing small business; involved with family business across retail, health, agriculture and travel. He has founded a number of startup enterprises with a regional base, pursing global opportunities. His advisory knowledge sets include: business development, regional relocation strategy, strategic planning, research and digital development. He holds a Bachelor in Business, a Master of Commerce and is currently completing a Master of Business Research; researching frameworks for developing investment opportunities within regional areas. |
about TONY BRIDLEY
QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Financial Administration Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing Financial & Insurances Services Wholesale Trade BUSINESS EXPERIENCE Brindleys Nurseries (1982-2000) Online retailing and wholesaling Tony is a qualified accountant who has worked at the Australian Tax Office as a GST and New Business Advisor. He has been helping small businesses and has extensive experience with businesses specialising in: horticulture, creative publishing, retailing, and e-commerce over many years. Tony knows the highs and lows of running a small business as well as the impact it can have on family members. He is keen to help you pull everything together and work out effective ways of organising and running your business. This includes help with: start-ups and business plans, cash flows, budgeting, costings, business exit plans, e-commerce, multi channel selling, inventory management, impacts of margins and discounts, bookkeeping and accounting. In addition to his small business experience, Tony holds a Bachelor of Financial Administration and is a Certified Practising Accountant. |
about Anthony Reardon
QUALIFICATIONS Graduate Dip Arts (conflict resolution) Diploma in Management (Media) SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Access to finance Business planning Commercialisation & innovation Crisis management Digital presence Intellectual property Legal/leases/disputes Marketing Retail Sales Start up Strategic planning Technology Tony has extensive experience working in brand, PR, advertising and design agencies with small-to-medium businesses right through to multi-national brands. He has started or owned several of his own businesses and invested in others so he understands the issues and challenges that entrepreneurs face in the initial incubator phases and the first few years including finding investors. Tony has the ability to identify the pain points for any new business and knows how to minimise them, ensuring that they stay in good health throughout the early start-up stages. Tony looks for opportunities and welcomes the chance to discuss ideas, look to the future and help to identify the challenges that might lay ahead. In addition to his business experience, Tony holds a Graduate Diploma in Arts (Conflict Resolution), Diploma in Management (Media). |
Tony Brindley accepting his Business award 2020 Conference with Kylie Bryden-Smith
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Gary accepting his Business award 2019 Conference with Kylie Bryden-Smith
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Tony, Clive & Derek @ BC Awards night 2020
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Derek & Gary at the Tamworth Community Drought Event March 2020
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Training Sydney 2019 Tony B, Tony R, Gary, Michelle, Clive & Derek
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Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you start or grow your small business.
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