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Cow Candy disaster looming for cane growers?

A five-year battle to secure a future for Sunshine Coast cane growers could be over with construction of the $5 million ‘Cow Candy’ stock feed factory at Bli Bli stopped, forcing 31 people out of work.

Fitness industry healthy indeed

Research revealing Australia to be the fattest country in the world, coupled with suggestions of government-subsidised gym memberships, is music to the ears of those in the health and fitness industries.

What to learn from Kleins franchise demise

News that a retail business has collapsed may not surprise some. But when it’s a major, 26-year-old company like Kleins, it challenges the assumption that franchises are less likely to fail.

Coast NSX float will weather bad year

A dramatic slump in the value of company floats on the Australian Securities Exchange has not dented prospects for the Sunshine Coast board expected to launch on the National Stock Exchange.

Fourth generation Henzell starts work

The Henzell name is set to continue in the iconic Caloundra real estate business with fourth generation Mclean Henzell joining the company that was founded by his great grandfather, Roy Henzell senior back in 1935.

Buderim Ginger cracks nut market

Sunshine Coast-based firm Buderim Ginger is looking to become one of the world’s largest producers of macadamia nuts with plans to acquire a leading US nut producer.

Another shopping centre bid for Caloundra

Parts of Caloundra are expected to be among the fastest growing areas on the Sunshine Coast, and a new shopping centre has already been proposed for the suburb of Bellvista to meet burgeoning demand.

Local business national awards finalist

A Kunda Park business is a finalist in this year’s National Retailing Association awards, up against famous names like Target, Ella Bache, Super Cheap Auto, Jay Jays, Pumpkin Patch and General Pants.

Former Bulletin editor takes Coast business role

The glass may have been half empty for The Bulletin editor-in-chief John Lehmann when the magazine folded but after buying a 25% stake in Suncoast Liquor Wholesalers and Tanunda Cellars, it’s certainly half full now.

Myer CEO's bleak retail assessment

Myer CEO Bernie Brookes says trading conditions are among the most difficult he had experienced in 30 years in retail as new research reveals business retail confidence has dropped almost 50% in the past year.

New look in housing

The future in more affordable accommodation could be about to move in on the Sunshine Coast’s new home builders.

Chocoholic dream

Former world traveller turned Sunshine Coast local, Wayne Bond, makes it his business to keep the chocolate flowing.

10 Big Ideas on Business & Technology

Iindustry leaders give their top 10 innovative ideas for Noosa’s future and challenges towards 2020. Today’s submission is by Mach Technology’s Paul Pettigrew ...

Reality dispels lazy lifestyle myth

Perfect sunsets and beach strolls weren’t part of Ellen Vasiliauskas’ introduction to Noosa when she arrived to set up an office for a national management consultancy.

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Toy business growth is Amazen

Amazen Puzzles and Games founders Geoff and Jane Barrett with some of the many games they have in stock. Photo: 175498 >>

Smart advice

Blog Central: Super for the self-employed

Super for the self-employed

Paul Clitheroe | June 30

Make plans now to boost your super for the future. >>
Blog Central: Want a profitable business?

Want a profitable business?

Michelle Hamer | June 25

Communicate - but ask clients how they want to be contacted. >>