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Need advice on issues affecting your business – Why not Ask an Expert?
NRBM Special Contributors are experts in their specific industries, as well as understanding the needs and challenges of businesses in the Northern Rivers.

So check out their past articles below and, if you need more information about issues affecting your business, send them your questions via the link below to see how they may be able to help your business.

Banking and Finance
Leo Senese
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Leo Senese RBS morgans

Leo Senese, RBS Morgans, with 17 years of experience in the financial markets with Westpac, Goldman Sachs JB and RBS Morgans he is a specialist in income investments. His primary focus is to generate tax effective enhanced income solutions.

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Here are Leo Senese's Expert articles:

  • Get Global Community Exposure in the Australian Share MarketAug 30, 2011
  • The Changing Face of Fixed InterestNov 30, 2011
  • Business Banking
    Duncan Purkiss
    Duncan Purkiss

    Duncan Purkiss Suncorp

    Suncorp, with over 35 years of banking experience and 5 years running his own successful retail business he covers business banking and planning.

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    Here are Duncan Purkiss's Expert articles:

  • New Business Banking AppointmentAug 30, 2011
  • Christmas Cash Flow TipsNov 30, 2011
  • Business Efficiency
    Clayton Oates
    Clayton Oates

    Clayton Oates QA Business

    Clayton Oates, QA Business, our Channel 7 business efficiency guru cuts through the red tape and helps you streamline your business to make things happen.

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    Here are Clayton Oates's Expert articles:

  • Business Costs - Are They Adding Value?Aug 12, 2010
  • Moments of TruthNov 16, 2010
  • Is your Accountant Necessary?May 09, 2011
  • Where Has Our “Disposable Time” Gone?Jun 07, 2011
  • Using the Internet to Buy LocallyAug 30, 2011
  • Is your head in the Cloud?Nov 30, 2011
  • Business Tips
    Chris Thomson
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    Chris Thomson NORBEC

    Chris has thirty years experience in business and marketing consulting, advertising, strategic planning business strategy and international trade development. He has developed and provided cutting edge management skills training for many thousands of businesses.

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    Here are Chris Thomson's Expert articles:

  • Increase Profit Through Small StepsNov 30, 2011
  • Employment & Training
    Michelle Dowding
    Michelle Dowding

    Michelle Dowding NORTEC Employment & Training

    Michelle Dowding is the Marketing Coordinator for NORTEC Employment & Training. She has worked in publishing, copywriting and media advertising and has nearly six years experience marketing for the community services sector in the Northern Rivers region.

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    Here are Michelle Dowding's Expert articles:

  • What Defines an Employer of Choice?Aug 12, 2010
  • Hiring the Wrong Person - A Costly MistakeNov 17, 2010
  • Managing Emotions At WorkMay 09, 2011
  • Working to the Twilight YearsJun 07, 2011
  • Online or at the Shops? The Real Retail Experience!Aug 30, 2011
  • Thriving in the Peak SeasonNov 30, 2011
  • Marketing
    Moyra Burke-Smith
    Moyra Burke-Smith

    Moyra Burke-Smith AM Marketing

    Moyra Burke-Smith, AM Marketing – with over 20 years of marketing experience for both small and large companies in Europe and Australia she is our expert at making your marketing work for your business. In her spare time she makes a mean mojito.

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    Here are Moyra Burke-Smith's Expert articles:

  • Make Them HappyAug 12, 2010
  • 7 Sins of MarketingNov 17, 2010
  • Sins of Marketing part 2May 09, 2011
  • Get HelpJun 07, 2011
  • Promote Your Company WellAug 30, 2011
  • Get Into E-tailNov 30, 2011
  • Renewable Energy
    Simon Thomas
    Simon Thomas, Sunsparks Electrics

    Simon Thomas Sunsparks Electrics

    Simon Thomas has been a licensed electrician for over 20 years. His interest in solar technologies was sparked after moving to a beautiful bushland property far from the electricity grid. He began working with solar power in 1995 and established Sunsparks Electrics in 2000. Sunsparks specialises in design, supply and installation of grid connect and stand alone solar power systems. Simon lives with his family on a peaceful rural community in the lush Border Ranges, northern NSW.

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    Here are Simon Thomas's Expert articles:

  • Clouds Loom On Solar HorizonOct 28, 2010
  • The Penalty of SuccessNov 17, 2010
  • Solar Incentive Slow DownMay 09, 2011
  • Solar Power - The New Headline Act!Jun 07, 2011
  • Is Solar Still Worthwhile?Aug 30, 2011
  • Tax On Carbon What Does It Mean For You?Nov 30, 2011
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