September: Mayor’s message to the business community Footy fever Work continues at pace on Springfield Central Stadium, soon to be home to the Brisbane Lions and featuring a range of new community facilities. While Ipswich has been synonymous with rugby league, I very much welcome the Lions our city, and look forward to cheering on […]
READ MOREMayor Teresa Harding August Update
August: Mayor’s message to the business community To each and every business owner in Greater Springfield, thank you for the wonderful experiences, jobs and community spirit you bring to our city. Queensland’s first Small Business Friendly Council is here to empower our local traders during these challenging times. This month, our update focuses on infrastructure, […]
READ MOREHow does crypto affect your Tax?
Tax time is upon us, another Financial Year is done. Last year brought about the tech-sperts among us, and many of us took a punt in Cryptocurrency. But how does crypto affect your Tax? You might be shocked to discover that trading in Cryptocurrency is actually similar to buying and selling Shares. Both transactions are […]
READ MOREMayor Teresa Harding July Update
July: Mayor’s message to the business community To each and every small business owner in Greater Springfield, thank you and congratulations on another milestone! The beginning of FY 2021-22 means a new budget for Queensland’s first Small Business Friendly Council, with increased funds to empower local enterprise, reduce traffic congestion and build major infrastructure for […]
READ MOREEOFY Checklist for Business Owners
Is your business ready for 30 June? Hopefully by now you have 2021 tax planning sorted and are ready to plan out the next year. What do you need to do now to make EOFY seamless? Consider automation! There is no better time than 1 July to start afresh. If you got to June and […]
READ MOREMayor Teresa Harding June Update
June: Mayor’s message to the business community To each and every small business in Greater Springfield, thank you. Queensland Small Business Month was a fantastic opportunity to showcase local enterprise, build connections across business and government, and understand our traders’ needs. Ipswich’s business leadership and innovation was on show as Hon Di Farmer MP, Minister […]
READ MOREMayor Teresa Harding May Update
May : Mayor’s message to the business community Welcome to Queensland Small Business Month! In May we celebrate the people who provide local jobs, essential goods and services and wonderful experiences to our community. For Queensland’s first Small Business Friendly Council, it’s a fantastic opportunity to bring our local traders together for bespoke events and […]
READ MOREAn Introduction to Sensory Marketing
When you walk into a bakery, the mere smell wafting out of the oven is often enough to incentivize clients to purchase sweets. The sights, sounds, and smells of the modern marketplace are rarely accidents. More likely, they are tools of an evolving strategy of psychological marketing called “sensory marketing” designed to win your loyalty […]
READ MOREMayor Teresa Harding March Update
March: Mayor’s message to the business community Mayor’s message to the business community It’s unbelievable that the first quarter of this year is almost over! After last quarter’s planning and growth statistics were released, I’m patiently waiting on the next data tranche to interrogate the trends. There is no doubt that Ipswich is playing […]
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