In the February Tasmanian Business Reporter we take a look at the millennial influence on Tasmanian business, with new technology and ecommerce trends set to reshape the economy.
You’ll also find exciting news of Stornaway and TasTafe’s new youth employment initiative, along with the master plan set to transform the Burnie Town Centre and the positive outlook for Hobart’s property and retail market.
FEBRUARY 2017
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$6m waste plant keeps Tassie clean and green
Millennials
reshaping
enterprises
In a positive sign for Tasmania’s economy,
construction in under way of the $6m Copping C cell.
Once completed in July 2018, local companies will be
able to appropriately dispose of their contaminated
waste, helping keep Tasmania clean and green.
RISKY
BUSINESS?
By Stuart Roberts
MILLENNIALS are set to
reshape the way Tasmanian
small-to-medium sized enterprises
operate.
Equipped with the latest
in e-commerce and business
intelligence technology, millennials
are defined as those
aged in their 30s and below.
They’re recognised as
the largest group in the
workforce, often characterised
by their tendency to
work smarter, not harder.
For Tasmanian businesses
looking to recruit millennial
expertise there may be no better
time than now, with recent
surveys recognising the state
as Australia’s most popular
destination for millennials.
In a survey conducted
by online food and popular
culture magazine The Urban
List, just under 14,000
respondents aged 18-34
indicated Tasmania sat at
the top of their travel list.
With attraction growing
by way of our thriving arts,
dining and tourism offerings,
millennials are not
only visiting, they are often
opting to stay, with the
For ... businesses
looking to recruit
millennial
expertise there
may be no better
time than now
average cost of living at a
fraction of our major cities.
In contrast to ongoing
fears surrounding the
state’s ageing population,
the exciting influx of youth
predicted for 2017 has the
opportunity to bring Tasmanian
businesses in line with
business technology leaders
overseas and interstate.
ANZ travel and expense
management technology
provider, Concur, said advanced
technology once
reserved for large-budget
companies, was now being
implemented with great efficiency
by millennials at a
fraction of its former cost.
ANZ managing director,
Concur, Matt Goss urges
businesses to take advantage
of the opportunity.
“The use of mobile expense
management systems
can save businesses time on
administrative processes and
also help reimburse employees
faster, especially if they
work offsite,” said Mr Goss.
“Employees simply snap
a photo of their receipt and
submit it to a system that
processes the expense claim
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Millenials reshape the state
From page 1
and automatically
authorises reimbursement.”
Concur research
shows the adoption of
technology such as mobile
expense management
systems, is likely
to be led in Tasmania
by our millennial population,
and will result
in improved productivity
for early adopters.
As our younger generation
would assure us,
Concur also confirmed
the value in maintaining
a high quality online
presence for business.
With a staggering 97
per cent of internet users
researchng research
prior to purchasing
products and services,
the importance of investing
in high quality
design and content
cannot be understated.
Mr Goss encourages
businesses to listen to
guidance from millennials
and adopt technologies
to help match
the flexible working
conditions they demand
Burnie
builds a
future
Burnie City Council is
developing a master plan
IMPROVING the liveability of
Burnie is the main aim of a new
master plan and investment strategy
released for public comment
by the Burnie City Council.
The Burnie Town Centre
Master Plan and the Settlement
and Investment Strategy Review
are key to driving the city forward,
Mayor Anita Dow said.
“The purpose of the Burnie
Town Centre Master Plan is to
deliver on the Making Burnie
2030 objective to create an attractive
place to live, work and
play.
“The Master Plan focuses on
creating precincts within the
CBD, delivering connectedness
across the CDB and improving
the liveability for Burnie through
creating a vibrant CBD,” Ald
Dow said.
“The Settlement and Investment
Strategy Review focuses on the
long-term impacts of economic,
demographic and housing challenges,
and settlement patterns;
and considers future plans for
industrial activity, retail and commercial
activity, tourism and hospitality,
transport infrastructure
and community infrastructure.”
The material is available for
comment via the council until
February, 24.
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Civil construction career path
Apprenticeships
boost youth jobs
Adrian McKenna from Ezikit, left, and Malcolm Honey from Tasmanian
Bakeries, right, with State Growth Minister Matthew Groom.
Pilot program helps
workers get job ready
TWO new programs
are ensuring workplaces
are ready to accept
new employees and that
those seeking work are
adequately prepared for
the job.
To support youth
employment in the Glenorchy
area, $47,000
in Government funding
was provided for
the Glenorchy
specific training
and work
readiness pilot
program.
The program
was developed
and delivered
in partnership
between the Tasmanian
Chamber
of Commerce
and Industry and the
Glenorchy City Council’s
Glenorchy Learn
(G-LEARN) Group.
Fourteen job seekers
from the Glenorchy
area graduated from
the G-LEARN program
with employer-validated
work ready skills, and
seven graduates have
already secured ongoing
employment as a result
of the program.
“These graduates
received a combination
of group workshops and
personalised coaching to
prepare them for work
experience to demonstrate
their employability.
Real-time experience
in the workplace with a
local employer through
Graduates received ...
group workshops and
personalised coaching
a structured four-week
work experience placement
was used to help
establish a strong foundation
for workforce
participation and lifelong
learning,” TCCI Operations
Manager Colleen
Reardon said.
“Employers participating
in the program
also received mentoring
and assistance to help
maximise opportunities
for successful and
productive employment
outcomes and become
worker ready employers.”
Meanwhile, the Worker
Ready Businesses
pilot program developed
and tested a framework
establishing what needs
to be in place to
endorse a business
as “worker
ready”.
The program
has prepared a
number of businesses
to support
and build the
work readiness
of new employees,
job seekers,
work experience
participants and any
other individual in the
workplace.
The program included
workshops, and customised
mentoring in areas
including recruitment,
induction, work experience
and work placement,
managing performance,
new employee
development plans and
promoting performance.
WITH educational attainment
rates on the
North West Coast the
lowest in Tasmania,
Stornoway was very encouraged
to see strong
government and business
support for the launch of
a new youth employment
initiative in Burnie.
Stornoway has joined
with TasTAFE, the Department
of Education
and Beacon Foundation
to develop the School
to Work Apprenticeship
Scheme for the civil construction
industry.
Year 11 students undertake
an apprenticeship
in civil construction,
spending two days
a week in a workplace,
gaining hands-on experience
while obtaining
their Year 11 and 12 Tasmanian
Certificate of Education.
“Educational attainment
rates in the North
West region are the lowest
in the state,” said
Camille O’Meara of Stornoway and Senator
Jonathon Duniam.
Stornoway General Manager,
Business Services
and CCF board member,
Camille O’Meara.
“Plus, Tasmania has
an ageing population,
increasing unemployment
generally and a significant
predicted skills
shortage for plant operators
over the coming decade.
“This is about presenting
a long-term solution
for our youth and our
industry. It is about creating
pathways for youth
to gain meaningful employment,
combining
ongoing education with
hands-on skill development,”
Mrs O’Meara
said.
“Students who undertake
these apprenticeships
really do come out
ahead. They get the work
experience and skills, all
the support they require
from Stornoway, Tas-
TAFE, the Beacon Foundation
and the Department
of Education – plus
they get paid and get to
complete year 11 and 12.
“The investment that
Stornoway is making is
unprecedented.”
Senator Jonathon Duniam
was a key supporter
of the initiative and said
as a father and young
Tasmanian, it was important
to ensure there
were as many learning
opportunities and employment
pathways as
possible.
“The schools-based
apprenticeships program
is a terrific way of creating
those opportunities
for young Tasmanians to
learn, work and then live
here in Tasmania,” Senator
Duniam said.
“Stornoway is to be
congratulated,’’ he said.
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Peddling hard for profit
Michael
Bailey
TCCI Chief Executive
PUTTING Tasmanian
businesses on the path
to profit is a great aim to
take into 2017.
There are many suggestions
I want to make
to ensure we can all be
successful.
Firstly, there needs
to be a cultural change
when it comes to politicians.
There seems to be a
belief by some in government,
and certainly many
in opposition, that profit
is somehow wrong.
I often hear advisers
saying things like “they
just want to line their
pockets”. Too right they
do and that’s a good
thing.
Without successful
big companies and small
business, we simply
won’t have the opportunity
to provide greater
employment opportunities
for those seeking
work.
Government needs to
understand this.
And, most importantly,
they need to support this
by removing the inhibitors
and making the path
Get to know potential partners
MANY businesses receive
enquiries from potential
customers in overseas
markets they have
never visited.
It is always wise, before
proceeding too far
into a negotiation, to ensure
research is undertaken
to learn as much about
that country and the relevant
industry in that
to profit easier where
they can.
As a state, there are a
number of items that can
assist business to thrive.
• The first is the finalisation
of the planning
reforms. Ensuring every
developer, business or
home owner has a level
playing field with clear
guidelines to work from
is essential.
• Secondly, our state
deserves the most efficient
public service
possible – which moves
quickly and is nimble –
and, heaven forbid, entrepreneurial.
• We also need to ramp
up the Federal-State
Government agreement
to abolish duplication
and save billions of dollars.
Micro changes to a
host of outdated regulations
and legislations
have started and are effective
but need to be
continued.
Nationally, there are
also a few areas that
need to be addressed post
haste this year.
• Tax reform – we need
Sally
Chandler
Tradestart Adviser
country, as possible.
Simple Internet searches
make this very easy.
to encourage employment
by reducing businesses
taxes which are a
block to increasing employment
and training
apprentices.
• Industrial Relation
reform to swing the IR
pendulum back into the
middle from the left.
• And finally, leadership
– such a simple
concept but apparently
hard to deliver if you
look at the decision delays,
spending scandals
and overall poor performance
that’s very quickly
turning the Turnbull
Government into a great
disappointment.
Before entering into
any agreement with an
agent, distributor or other
business partner, the
market should always be
visited and due diligence
undertaken.
It is vital in these instances
that the longterm
partner is the right
fit for your business and
by meeting them in their
own environment you
gain an appreciation of
what they have to offer
and the potential for
growth going forward.
One of the best investments
you can make
is ensuring your trip is
planned well and you
visit all relevant companies
and extended activities
or infrastructure
while you are in the market.
I can assist with any
visit, as can the Austrade
office responsible for
that market.
In many cases, meetings
will not be fully
Michael Bailey in training for Tour de Cure.
• • • • • • • • • •
ON a completely different
note, something that
won’t be a disappointment
will be seeing me
kitted out in lycra for the
Tour de Cure in March.
I have been in training,
enjoying Tasmania’s
beautiful landscapes
from my bike and can’t
wait to take part in this
annual cycling extravaganza,
which will see me
ride from Hotham to Hobart
– that’s 1270km.
Ouch!
It’s a massive ride
through Victoria’s high
country and along the
beautiful Mornington
Peninsula before we
board the Spirit of Tasmania
to Devonport and
then peddle the pristine
East Coast of Tassie on
our way to Hobart.
Along the way we’ll
donate $10,000 to local
cancer projects in each
overnight stop.
To ensure the event is
a success, and to help me
forget about the pain I’m
probably going to endure,
I need your help!
I’m attempting to raise
$12,500 and I would love
it if you could make a donation
via www.tourdecure.com.au
and search
for Michael Bailey.
conducted in the English
language and having an
Austrade Business Development
Manager
present or your own interpreter
is essential unless
you are fluent in the
language spoken.
Be mindful that in
some cultures gift giving
is observed and a small
gift which has business
significance or Tasmanian
significance is appreciated
and is a gesture
of thanks.
Also be aware of the
dress code for business
meetings and the “do’s
and don’ts” regarding
business card presentation
and body gestures in
certain countries.
It may be appropriate
to claim Austrade’s
Export Market Development
Grant (EMDG)
and you should be aware
of what costs can be
claimed before you travel.
In all cases, a follow-up
email should be
sent to people met during
business meetings ideally
within 24 hours but
maximum 48 hours, so
that you are seen as interested,
credible and reliable.
Get to know your potential
business partners
and never be rushed into
signing any agreement.
For international
trade and investment
assistance
contact the TCCI’s
TradeStart adviser,
Sally Chandler, at
sally.chandler@tcci.
com.au or phone
1300 559 122.
Tasmanian Business Reporter - FEBRUARY 2017 5
Dean
Demeyer
Business Broker
H O T E L
ENJOY THE WATERFRONT
NEWS
Top 10 tips
for buying
a business
THERE is no doubt that
buying an existing small
business is less risky than
starting one from scratch.
Everything you need to
make money is in place,
such as equipment, inventory,
a business location,
employees, customers
and a reputation.
But there is still some
risk.
Here are 10 tips that
can help decrease risk.
1. Pre-determine
the type of lifestyle and
appropriate income level
you want, so you don’t
buy the wrong business.
2. Do a Google
search on the target business’
reputation. Talk to
as many people as possible
about the business.
3. Engage an experienced
business advisory
accountant, a
commercial lawyer and
a commercial finance
broker before you sign
an Expression of Interest
to buy.
4. Hire the services
of an expert business
broker for advice
on what other similarly-priced
businesses
are also on the market.
5. Conduct a
thorough and objective
due diligence of the
target business before
you commit to buy it.
Importantly, use the
business broker and/
or accountant to assist
you.
6. Determine,
with your business
broker and accountant,
the fair price to pay.
7. Understand
where you can grow the
business before you buy
it. Have a well thoughtout
business plan for that
specific business.
8. Keep your
emotions under control
and seek independent
advice from your expert
support team.
9. Investigate the
business’ current competition
and whether there
are new players likely to
enter the market.
10. If you are still
unsure, ask to work in the
business prior to committing
to purchase. This way
you can talk directly to
employees, suppliers and
customers and be trained
on the business processes
and systems.
One last piece of advice.
Obtaining finance to
buy a business is very difficult.
Always use the services
of a professional commercial
finance broker who
can shop around to get you
the best deal.
Approaching your bank
directly can lead to a demoralising
knock back.
The finance broker can
shelter you from this.
Information is general
in nature. You can
contact Dean via
dean.demeyer@finnbusinesssales.com.
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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Job creation focus of
Government policies
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Improvement
encouraging
WITH the start of another
year, the Hodgman
Government will again
be focused on working
with Tasmania’s small
business community,
building upon our previous
work to ensure businesses
are operating in
the best possible environment.
Our work with this
important sector, which
employs about 100,000
Tasmanians, is essential
to grow the state’s economy
and create jobs – the
Hodgman Government’s
number one priority.
We have implemented
a number of policies
to assist the small business
community, including
streamlining building
and planning regulations,
Don’t fall for workplace hazards
By Craig Hortle
ABOUT 2000 people per
year are hospitalised due
to falls that occur in the
workplace.
Although around 17%
of these occurred in the
construction industry the
remainder have taken
place in factories, shops,
cafes, hotels, schools,
offices and other workplaces.
Under WHS regulations
34-38, to manage
risk a duty holder must:
• identify reasonably
foreseeable hazards that
could give rise to the
risk;
• eliminate the risk so
far as is reasonably practicable;
• if it is not reasonably
practicable to eliminate
the risk – minimise the
risk so far as is reasonably
practicable by implementing
control measures
in accordance with
the hierarchy of control;
and
• maintain the implemented
control measure
so that it remains effective;
and
• review, and if necessary
revise, risk control
measures so as to maintain,
so far as is reasonably
practicable, a work
environment that is without
risks to health and
The proposed CH Smith development in Launceston will benefit from
the Northern Economic Stimulus package.
abolishing water and
sewerage headworks
charges and introducing
a local benefits test to
make sure Government
tenders go to Tasmanian
companies as often as
possible.
Business confidence,
turnover and investment
are rising but there is still
more to be done, and we
know that some parts of
the state are performing
better than others.
That’s why we have
launched a raft of initiatives
to create more jobs
and economic activity
in the North and North
West of the state, such
as our Northern Economic
Stimulus Package
- a $100 million boost
to the northern Tasmanian
economy. Part of
the stimulus package
includes $60 million
to help councils in the
North and North West to
bring forward planned
infrastructure projects
that involve local contractors,
workers and
suppliers.
We have recently announced
the first round
of successful projects
safety. To assist in complying
with this regulation
the code of practice
managing the risk falls at
workplaces can assist.
The first step in the
process is identifying the
fall hazards.
You must identify all
locations and tasks that
could cause injury due to
a fall.
Tasks that need particular
attention are those
carried out:
• on any structure or
plant being constructed
or installed, demolished
or dismantled, inspected,
tested, repaired or
cleaned;
• on a fragile surface
(for example, cement
sheeting roofs, rusty metal
roofs, fibreglass sheeting
roofs and skylights);
• on a potentially unstable
surface (for example,
areas where there is
potential for ground collapse);
• using equipment to
work at the elevated level
(for example, when using
elevating work platforms
or portable ladders);
• on a sloping or slippery
surface where it is
difficult for people to
maintain their balance
(for example, on glazed
tiles);
• near an unprotected
open edge (for example,
with a total value of over
$40 million that will
now flow to eight council
areas and all the small
businesses they support.
The stimulus package
will also see schools at
St Mary’s, Devonport
and Launceston upgraded,
investment in bridges
and roads across the
North and North West,
more affordable housing
and new visitor infrastructure
at Cradle
Mountain, a major driver
for tourist visitation to
the region.
In 2017 the Hodgman
Government will keep
listening and responding
to businesses to ensure
that the economic recovery
we are starting to see
benefits Tasmanians in
all parts of the state.
near incomplete stairwells);
• near a hole, shaft or
pit into which a worker
could fall (for example,
trenches, lift shafts or
service pits).
In some situations, advice
may be needed from
technical specialists,
such as structural engineers,
to check the stability
of structures or load
bearing capacity.
For more information
contact Craig Hortle
or Janelle
Whitehouse at the
TCCI on 1300 559
122 or via safety@
TCCI.com.au
THERE are encouraging signs in Tasmania’s
economy which the Government is well within
its right to acknowledge.
The latest CommSec State of the States
Report saw us jump up to fourth on the overall
rankings, from seventh.
The improvement was driven by demand for
housing and promising retail spending.
Labor will also recognise good economic
news.
But we urge the Liberal Government to also
address the obvious challenges facing the economy,
in particular when it comes to employment.
Over the past 12 months we have seen an
alarming shift from full-time to part-time work.
If you crunch the numbers, we have actually
seen 4600 full-time jobs disappear since April
last year.
It’s a worrying trend and it’s one neither the
Premier or Treasurer has publicly addressed.
We are not saying there is an easy fix to this
challenge but the first thing the Government
needs to do is acknowledge the trend.
The strength of our tourism and retail sectors
mean part-time jobs are being created but where
will new full-time positions come from?
We want to see the Government making serious
investments in infrastructure.
Without proper investment in areas like water
and sewerage we’ll hold the economy back and
limit its capacity to grow.
Aquaculture is one sector that has consistently
created full-time employment right across the
state.
But we’ve seen with a sewerage contamination
on the East Coast just how critical modern
infrastructure is to that part of the economy.
Oyster growers will be shut down for three
weeks, costing them dearly and severely limiting
their ability to take on new staff.
The Government needs to recognise this and
spend money on infrastructure now.
There’s $185 million in unallocated infrastructure
funding in the state budget, it should
be brought forward and spent sooner rather than
later.
Water and sewerage upgrades are a matter for
all three tiers of government, not something that
only local councils and TasWater have responsibility
for.
Labor wants to see Tasmania’s economy
thrive and more people able to support their
families by finding full-time work.
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Tasmanian Business Reporter - FEBRUARY 2017 7
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
www.tcci.com.au
Positive light on shipping
GOOD morning 2017,
what an excellent morning
it is.
Do you get the feeling
that Tasmania’s cup runneth
over at the moment?
Summer in Tasmania
is a great time with the
buzz of enthusiastic visitors
and Tasmanians filling
our streets in brilliant
sunshine and a temperature
that our interstate
cousins envy (we are not
talking about the other
six months of the year
here).
It is a bit more difficult
to mow lawns at the moment
as the state tilts to
the east with David Attenborough-worthy
migration
habits of resident
Tasmanians heading to
Coles Bay, Bicheno and
Binalong Bay.
In freight terms, shippers
should be buoyed
by the fact that we have
Brett
Charlton
Agility Logistics
three of the largest shipping
lines on the planet
competing for Tasmanian
exports and
imports, one of the largest
terminal operators in
the world looking to invest
in our ports, our national
carrier announcing
direct freighter flights to
China and commitment
from the Bass Strait carriers
to increase capacity
(one new vessel already
on the run).
While there are still
capacity challenges in
some trade lanes (especially
in the lead up to
Chinese New Year) the
servicing of domestic
and international trade to
and from the island has
never looked more promising.
I would like to draw
your attention to a forum
being held at the Australian
Maritime College on
February 15.
Being opened by Tasmanian
Minister for Infrastructure
Rene Hidding,
speakers from
TasPorts, Melbourne
Ports, ANL Container
Line, Maersk, DP World,
Commonwealth Bank,
Freight and Trade Alliance
(FTA) and others
will paint a picture of
freight trends and world
DP World will be addressing a freight forum at the AMC on February 15.
trade environments with
a Tasmanian focus – we
have not had a forum
like this for many years
in Tasmania and the information
that these key
players will provide will
be helpful for future
... servicing
of domestic
and
international
trade to and
from the
island has
never looked
more
promising.
planning for traders and
logistics providers.
Tickets can be purchased
at the FTA website
(www.ftalliance.
com.au) under upcoming
events. I hope to see you
there.
Cup runneth over with holiday confusion
Abbey
Guilbert
Workplace Relations
LAUNCESTON Cup
day always causes much
confusion each year as to
whether it is regarded as
a public holiday or not.
As Modern Awards
do not determine public
holidays, an entitlement
to a public holiday is determined
by the National
Employment Standards
and by the industrial instrument
in place at an
organisation such as an
Enterprise Agreement.
For those employers
covered by a Modern
Award, to determine
which days are local
holidays, such as Launceston
Cup Day, the
National Employment
Standards refer to those
days which are “declared
or prescribed by or under
a law of a State or Territory
to be observed generally
within the State
or Territory, or a region
of the State or Territory”
(Section 115(b) Fair
Work Act 2009)
Although for the vast
majority of private sector
employees, Launceston
Cup Day has not been a
legislated entitlement in
the past, much confusion
existed as Launceston
Cup Day was previously
listed as a statutory
holiday; however, with
amendments to the Statutory
Holidays Act 2000
in Tasmania in December
2010, Launceston
Cup Day was removed
and listed as a government
holiday only.
Therefore, for the
majority of employees
in the private sector,
there is no entitlement
to Launceston Cup
Day, except for those
employees that are
covered by an Enterprise
Agreement that
provides for that specific
entitlement.
Having said this,
some businesses
choose to allow employees
to have all
or part of Launceston
Cup Day off in any
event and obviously
this is a matter for
each individual business.
...for the majority
of employees
in the
private sector,
there is no
entitlement to
Launceston
Cup Day
For more information
or assistance
contact the
TCCI on 1300 559
122 or workplacerelations@tcci.
com.au
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8 Tasmanian Business Reporter - DECEMBER 2016
FOCUS ON BUSINESS
Activity a good fit for better health
By CHRIS WILLIAMS
CEO St Lukes Health
Improving participation
in physical activity is the
pathway to a healthier
state
IT HAS has long been established
that, along with diet, physical activity
is a vital ingredient in maintaining
a healthy body.
While some effects of regular
physical activity may be obvious
such as maintaining a healthy weight
and body mass index (BMI), exercise
also provides many, less tangible
benefits.
Appropriate levels of physical activity
can improve mental health, assist
in increasing energy levels, and
allow for more restful sleep. It can
also help us to set simple goals for
improvement, teach communication
skills and provide an outlet for stress.
However a recent AusPlay report
released by the Federal Government
points to some disturbing facts on
the decline of our Australian sporting
culture.
In particular, only 2 per cent of
children were found to be active at
least once a day outside of school
hours and only 19 per cent exercised
three or more times a week.
Adults weren’t much better in setting
an example, with only 59 per
cent active three or more times a
week. As a lot of us time-poor professionals
are aware, only 23 per
cent of adults were active at least one
day per week.
Tasmania now has the unwanted
tag of being the fattest state in Australia.
The state already has high
rates of chronic health conditions
yet we are in real danger of diseases
such as diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis,
asthma, cancer as well as cardio
and respiratory conditions becoming
Score points for good health by being active.
even more prevalent, brought on by
our lack of physical activity.
To improve the health outcomes
of all Tasmanians, we must take preventive
measures such as physical
activity seriously.
St.LukesHealth believes it is vital
we encourage children to participate
in physical activity from an early
age, while setting a healthy example.
The report says the most common
factors contributing to a lack of activity
include being time poor, organised
sport having a lack of volunteers
and cost.
It was also noted parents of children
8-years to 14 years-old had a
false perception that their children
were too young to start participating
in organised sport.
We also shouldn’t restrict children
into any particular activity; there are
a variety of activities beyond the
football codes and cricket.
A sporting
chance
TO celebrate the opening
of our new customer care
centre in Kingston and to
help contribute to the local
community, St.LukesHealth
is offering local sporting
groups, clubs and individuals
in the Kingborough and
Huon Valley regions an opportunity
to apply for grants
of up to $500.
These grants were designed
to assist in covering
registration fees, uniforms
or equipment all of which
allowed for improved
participation.
Simply contact
sponsorship@stlukes.com.au
for more information.
Other activities include basketball,
skating, golf, cycling or tennis.
Some children may also extend
themselves into artistic endeavours
such as music, dance or acting – not
strictly sporting activities, but still
important in building values and
teaching healthy habits. Physical
activity helps children build relationships
and connections into our
community – making them more resilient
as adults.
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Tasmanian Business Reporter - DECEMBER 2016 9
FOCUS ON BUSINESS
Future in
local print
solutions
IN A fast-paced world full of economic,
social and political uncertainty,
you can’t underestimate the
sense of security and value of trust
that comes with a locally-owned
business.
Foot & Playsted has been trusted
by generations of businesses
throughout Tasmania to deliver innovative
and quality printed products.
That value still drives the 33 people
who make up the Foot & Playsted
team today.
With hundreds of years of combined
experience, the printing professionals
provide a service that is
respected for its innovation, reliability
and dedication to quality.
The Foot & Playsted story started
in the shadow of the great depression,
in 1926, when Jack Foot
and William Playsted combined
their experience and craftsmanship
– enabling the face of commerce in
Launceston to become professionally
branded through print communication.
Today, the business is regularly
embracing new methods to modernise
and exceed customer demands.
“Customer requirements have
changed significantly over the journey
and honestly, it is very difficult
to compete against the on-line offerings
from China for example,’’ general
manager Tim Lack explains.
“But we firmly believe in the importance
of providing personal service,
being able to assist customers
with very intricate orders and guaranteeing
our work.
“The feedback we get is that our
customers appreciate that we can
find solutions to their problems
which is a service you simply can’t
provide on-line.
“We are extremely responsive,
which can be invaluable for a business
wanting a quick turn-around on
an item without jeopardising quality.”
Foot & Playsted prints locally at
its Charles St operation, providing
services including traditional off-
set printing, books, magazines, and
a large range of administrative material.
Last year it acquired Prestige
Book Binders and is proud to offer
hand-crafted sewn and bound books.
The business has also invested
significantly in a new digital printer,
new laminator and large format
printing for business signage.
Its labelling work is also second
to none, with major customers Lion
and CUB singing Foot & Playsted’s
praises with regular supplier awards.
“Our digital laser printer allows
four colours plus white and clear
and we will soon be able to provide
While many traditional businesses are shutting up shop,
Foot & Playsted hopes to be around long into the future
metallic and security ink,’’ Mr Lack
says.
“Our capacity and technology
actually makes us extremely competitive
– we can do large volumes
quickly, with our A2 six-colour and
five-colour offset printer turning
around jobs very competitively.”
While many traditional businesses
are shutting up shop, Foot & Playsted
hopes to be around long into the
future.
“We have many staff who have
been here for 40-plus years so we are
very experienced but we also firmly
believe in the future of the business
and supporting locals into work, so
Foot & Playsted factory
manager Glenn Chapman
we are very proud to have the current
Tasmanian Apprentice of the Year
Andrew Mosely working with us.’’
At the core of Foot & Playsted’s
training philosophy for new employees
is the importance of valuing customer
relationships and respecting
the Tasmanian brand.
“We have very loyal customers
who respect and value our mission
to keep Tasmanians employed and
remain locally owned,” Mr Lack
concludes.
“We love dealing with people who
share our value and missions and
look toward to serving the community
for many years to come.”
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Fine design recognised
HOBART business owner
Lucy Given has been
named as the first Retailer
of the Year winner in
the Gift and Life Instyle
Awards (GALA) and will
go on to represent Australia
in Chicago at the
IHA Global Innovation
Awards in March.
Lucy created LUC. design
in 2013, drawing on
her 25 years’ experience
in both commercial and
residential interior design
and retail.
Now the design store
offers those in Tasmania
a go-to source for
interesting, iconic and
well-designed products.
“Tasmania is a small
state and it is always a
challenge in any retail environment
to be competitive
and unique,” Lucy
says.
“It is such an honour
to have achieved national
Award winner Lucy Given from LUC design
recognition and be able
to represent Australia.”
The IHA Global Innovation
Awards (GIA)
were created as a means
of fostering innovation
and excellence in housewares
retailing around
the word. LUC. design
store will be one of the
national winners nominated
for the awards,
judged by an internationally
acclaimed
panel of
retail experts.
LUC. design
store will also
be recognised
among other
great Australian
brands and stores
at the annual Gift
and Life Instyle
Awards night,
held at the end
of day one of the
five-day Reed
Gift Fairs Sydney
event.
“The GALA
awards have
helped my business
and its
growth, along with
providing a platform to
be able to inspire people
to love great design and
make beautiful homewares
part of everyday
life.”
IN BRIEF
Loan guarantee
pilot scheme
Henty’s new
golden touch.
New truck retail
outlet for Tas
Thinking of selling or
buying a business?
THE State Government will pilot
a $500,000 loan guarantee
scheme, initially only for businesses
in the North West and
West Coasts, to support business
and job expansion.
Guarantees of between
$30,000 and $50,000 for up to
five years for Tasmanian-owned
businesses will be on offer in a
bid to generate up to $2.5 million
in local economic activity.
Under this scheme, the Government
will provide a guarantee
to successful applicants of
up to 20 per cent of the total
principal required for the purchase
of freehold property or
plant and equipment.
Applications will be open until
October 31, or when the total
guarantee limit is met.
For more information contact
Business Tasmania on 1800
440 026.
TASMANIA’S struggling mining
sector received a boost
last month with the first pour
at the Henty gold mine since
new owners restarted the operation.
The mine near Queenstown
had been in care and maintenance
mode since 2015 – with
150 jobs lost during the downturn.
It returned to production last
year when Diversified Minerals
bought it and employed 120
people to return it to operation.
Diversified started blasting
on site in the elusive hunt for
gold last September and the
first pour of a 300 ounce gold
bar took place in January.
It has been reported that
the operation needs to produce
1600 ounces of gold per
month to remain viable.
AUSTRALIAN parts retailer
and distributor Truckline and
Minecorp Tasmania have joined
forces to open CMF Solutions
retail outlets in two locations in
Tasmania – Spreyton and Hobart
– with the aim of providing
a huge range of truck and trailer
parts “straight off the shelf”
for Tasmanian customers.
Truckline is Australia’s largest
retailer of aftermarket truck
and trailer parts supporting all
makes and models of North
American, European and Japanese
commercial vehicles.
CMF Solutions, operating as
a Truckline reseller, opened in
Spreyton last October and in
Hobart last month.
CMF Solutions Director Michael
Coleman said the company’s
goal was to have a
wide range of product on their
shelves.
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Steering MONA’s
Macquarie vision
MARY Massina has started
her six-month stint as interim
Chief Executive
Officer
of the
Macquarie
Point Development
Corporation
to help bring
MONA’s
futuristic
vision for the
prime site to
life.
Business Mary Massina
and industry
welcomed Ms Massina’s appointment
after the resignation
of Liz Jack from the role.
Ms Massina had been the
Tasmanian Director of the
Property Council, and most
recently the Executive Chair of
the Planning Reform Taskforce.
She said she was excited by
the opportunity to start consolidating
MONA’s $2 billion,
30-year vision, which includes
accommodation, exhibition
space, commercial and conference
areas, a Tasmanian
Aboriginal history centre and
light rail as well as port developments.
The Government will conduct
an extensive nation-wide
recruitment process for the
permanent position in the
coming months.
New MyState
retail head
MYSTATE has created a new
position of General Manager,
Retail Banking Sales and
Service, which will be filled
by Kate Dean.
Mrs Dean will be responsible
for the performance of
the group’s branch networks
in Tasmania and central
Queensland and the development
of the group’s contact
centre.
As a
member of
the MyState
executive
team she
will report
to MyState
Managing
Director and
Chief Executive
Officer,
Melos Sulicich.
Kate Dean
Mrs Dean
has been Chief Sales and
Marketing Officer at Tasmania-based
B&E Personal
Banking.
Her appointment will enable
Huw Bough to take up the role
of General Manager, Broker,
focusing on the national mortgage
broker channel.
Tasmanian Business Reporter - FEBRUARY 2017 11
EVENTS NEWS
EVENT:
District
Nurses
Double
Diamond
Jubilee
LOCATION:
Wrest Point
Hotel Casino
DATE:
December 16,
2016
ABOVE: Cathy Lea, left, and Diane Archer from Independent Health
Care Services.
ABOVE: Steve Withers from Fisheries Compliance and Jackie Withers from
Independent Health Care Services.
LEFT: Fabian
Dixon,
Sandra
Dixon,
Gloria
Mendoza and
Renae Fysh
from Guardian
Network.
ABOVE: Pene Shashall, left, from the Department of Human
Services, student Sophie Jones and Andrew Harris from TasTafe.
EVENT: Launch of
the TCCI's
Tasmania Report.
LOCATION:
Country Club
Launceston.
DATE:
December 14, 2016.
The report's
findings can be
found on the
TCCI's website and
photos from the
state roadshow can
be viewed on the
TCCI's Facebook
page.
ABOVE:
TCCI Chief Executive Michael Bailey, left, economist and report
author Saul Eslake and TCCI Deputy Chairman Paul Arnold.
ABOVE: Bede Clifton of Launceston Country Club, left, Launceston
Alderman Hugh McKenzie and Tourism Northern Tasmania Chief
Executive Chris Griffin.
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Staff?
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PROPERTY MATTERS
Positive vibe in retail sector
Scott Newton
Property Matters with
Knight Frank
In this month’s article, Knight Frank’s retail sales
and leasing specialist Matthew Wright shares his
insights into Hobart’s retail sector of the property
market and his outlook for the future.
THE 2015/16 financial year proved
to be another strong year for the retail
sector in Tasmania.
Since mid 2013, retail turnover
has shown consistent levels of
growth.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics
(December 5, 2016) reported
that retail sales figures were strong
and reflected a 3.9 per cent increase
in the last 12 months, putting retail
sales above $500 million consecutively
for the last six months.
The Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce
and Industry also reported
that confidence is strong throughout
the whole state, notably Launceston
and the greater northern region,
where businesses had reported 20
to 25 per cent increases in October
2016 alone.
As a result of the improved confidence
and spending in the retail sector,
we are seeing an exciting time
The Parliament Square development due for completion in 2018.
for the overall retail property market
throughout Tasmania.
Hobart has seen significant retail
revitalisation over the last five
years with significant developments
including the Cat & Fiddle Arcade,
the Myer Icon development, and the
Wellington Centre all completed.
With an improvement in retail infrastructure,
national brands such
as Franck Provost Paris hair salon,
L’Occitane, Witchery, Lululemon,
Napoleon Perdis, Adairs, House,
Mimco, Colette, Oxford, Bonds,
Gorman, Seed, Trenery, Sportscraft,
Review, Dangerfield, Nine West,
Wittner, Novo Shoes, Typo, T2,
Shaver Shop, Ghanda, Mr Burger,
Liv-Eat, and General Pants Co have
all joined the Hobart CBD.
Hobart has an array of further exciting
retail developments planned
and under construction which will
see further exciting retail offerings
hit the market over the coming
years.
These developments include
the new Parliament Square development
(expected completion
in 2018); the second stage of the
Myer Icon development (completion
late 2018); the MAC1 development
(completion 2017); and 40
Elizabeth Street (2018).
Although there have been increased
numbers of retail offerings
due to new and national retailers
taking these spaces, we have seen
retail rents across greater Hobart
remain relatively constant which
is a positive for our local businesses.
The last 12 months have seen the
largest volume of freehold retail
sales transactions in recent years.
This is on the back of historic
low interest rates, improved confidence
in the overall Tasmanian
economy, and a larger pool of buyers
driven by interstate and international
purchasers.
This had led to recent sales
showing strengthening yields,
particularly for those in the inner
CBD and other strong retailing locations
and having long lease tenure
to strong tenants.
Yields for strip retail premises in
the southern region are typically in
the range of 6 to 8 per cent with the
The last 12
months have
seen the largest
volume of
freehold retail
sales
transactions in
recent years.
lowest yield occurring in the CBD
at 5 per cent.
Strip retail locations to have
transacted over the past 12 months
include the Bidencopes building;
the former Glasser & Parker site on
Liverpool St; Freedom Furniture in
Melville St; the former O’Connors
shoe store in the Elizabeth Street
Mall; and the former ANZ building
on the corner of the Elizabeth Street
Mall.
There is a positive vibe in the
greater Hobart area and as a number
of new developments are completed
over the next 12 to18 months, we
expect to see the next wave of exciting
retailers come to Hobart.
PROPERTY VIEW
FEBRUARY 2017
Business for sale by offer
SHIPWRIGHTS ARMS HOTEL
29 Trumpeter Street, Battery Point
• ‘Shippies’ - a Hobart institution
• Historic, heritage listed hotel successfully
trading since 1846
• Includes public bar, lounge bar, dining room,
2 function rooms, rear courtyard, 9 rooms,
manager’s flat, and offsite parking
• Annual revenue around $1.87 million
• Great location in popular Battery Point with
limited competition
• Significant accommodation revenue
• Operated under management - huge
opportunity for a working couple
John Blacklow: 0418 128 735
View at KnightFrank.com.au/3405337
For lease
CENTRAL CBD OFFICES
Level 2, 175 Collins Street, Hobart
• Quality office accommodation with a large
floor plate of 1,622sqm (approx) within the
heart of Hobart’s office precinct
• The tenancy comprises the whole of
the second floor; is lift serviced; fully airconditioned;
and has a good quality fit-out
in situ
• Can be leased as one large floor plate or
alternatively, divided into smaller tenancies
• Complemented by secure basement car
parking with 12 bays available
Richard Steedman: 0408 559 046
Hayden Peck: 0412 766 395
View at KnightFrank.com.au/3125730
For sale by formal tender closing 16th February
MOTEL 429
429 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay
• Fantastic Derwent River location opposite
Wrest Point Casino and Lords Beach, and
only 3km (approx) from the Hobart CBD
• Includes 33 suites, 3-bedroom apartment,
manager’s residence, reception and office,
gymnasium and sauna, and onsite parking
• All of the 4-star rooms and apartments have
been substantially refurbished
• Mostly operated under management - no
food or beverages to worry about
• Annul revenue exceeds $1.37 million - up
19% from the previous year
John Blacklow: 0418 128 735
View at KnightFrank.com.au/3424970
For lease
GREAT CBD LOCATION
71 Bathurst Street, Hobart
Situated in the historic ‘Bridges Brothers’
building, this property provides an outstanding
large retail opportunity in the heart of the CBD.
• 1,090sqm (approx) of retail space
• Would suit large format retailer
• Great window frontage to busy Bathurst St
• Loads of parking available, directly opposite
Vodafone head office and public parking
• Disability access; car access ideal for
deliveries and/or parking at the rear
• Future large developments planned for
surrounding areas
Matthew Wright: 0458 290 588
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KnightFrank.com.au P: 03 6220 6999 5 Victoria Street, Hobart
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