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Bernie visiting Hughie’s Wine Bar at the Mossman Hotel with owner Paul McMahon
INTERESTING TIMES
QHA REALISES
WE HAVE SOME
UNCERTAIN DAYS
AHEAD AND WE
WANT TO ASSURE
MEMBERS WE
ARE AWARE THESE
CHANGES...
I never fully understood the double-edged toast of ‘may you live in interesting times’.
However, I believe that members of the QHA are well on the way to understanding both
sides of this blessing. Firstly, we are in a time of huge change in our industry. It is exciting
to see new technology, emerging brands and evolving business models sprouting up
around us at every turn. No two days are the same and challenges come at our industry
from many different turns, some old and some new. The second side of the blessing
is the curse of never being able to rely on certain conditions. With change comes both
opportunity and risk, which keeps life interesting.
Readers may now be asking, “Where is he going with all of this?”
Very simply, the QHA realises we have some uncertain days ahead and we want to
assure members we are aware these changes have very real consequences for members
and their staff. Whether it is Industrial Relations changes from the Federal Government,
proposed cashless technology or the costs of energy and insurance, the QHA is working
with members towards possible solutions.
The members that thrive in these times will create stronger businesses with a broad
customer base. It will, however, not be easy and I would once again offer the assistance
of your team at the QHA. If you have a question, reach out to us. Attend training sessions
and member meetings and your problem can be shared or solved with your colleagues
and suppliers around you.
We have a whole host of events coming up across the state that will give me and the team
an opportunity to spend time hearing what is truly affecting your businesses – from Cairns
to Coolangatta (and out west too, of course!). While we may not always be able to get the
answer immediately, getting a solution will always be ‘interesting’!
BERNIE HOGAN
QHA CHIEF EXECUTIVE/EDITOR
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