Everything Small Business Everything Small Business

In this episode, Sheree talks to David Ford, creator and director of New Point Recruitment, and founder of Gold Coast Professionals Hub, as part of our mini-series called ‘Share Your Small Business Story’.
In this episode, David shares

his knowledge and expertise in current recruitment trends and strategies


his thoughts on the Great Resignation, and


his experience building an engaged LinkedIn group in the midst of a pandemic.

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About New Point Recruitment: What we are continually striving to do at New Point Recruitment is help businesses connect with good people that will make a positive impact on their company. The flow on effect for that is a thriving market for the Gold Coast and surrounding regions, further employment opportunities and business owners and their staff enjoying their place of work. It sounds really simple however it is quite complex and requires a focus on candidate attraction strategies, the delivery of sound recruitment processes, an excellent understanding of businesses and a good understanding of our current job market. We have found success in what we do and achieve results for our clients. Our goal, at New Point, is to deliver better recruitment outcomes for our clients. We achieve this through sound processes, the use of technology and innovative candidate sourcing strategies.
In addition to our recruitment services, we assist companies with HR consulting, business consulting and executive search and selection. Please click on the below to view our business and recruitment services:

Recruitment Services


Executive Search and Specialist Recruitment


Human Resources Consulting


Business Consulting

About Gold Coast Professionals Hub: The Gold Coast Professionals Hub is an exclusive LinkedIn group of business Professionals and Executives created specifically to give each of us a voice in a respectful peer to peer environment. Our purpose is:

Providing a local Gold Coast and greater region group for you to connect with like-minded professionals - it's a collaborative open forum for ideas and innovation. This is not and never will be linked to a membership that requires the commitment of regular meetings or membership fees


Providing opportunity for ongoing professional development through the sharing of knowledge, research and opinions.


Providing a platform for locals to share upcoming events and/or showcase their business - It is not our purpose to sell our services or products in this environment. If at any time there is a special event or unique opportunity you feel would be beneficial for our group, we will be happy to post it once approved.

 
LinkedIn - David Ford: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidfordnpr/
LinkedIn - Gold Coast Professionals Hub: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7009210/
Website - New Point Recruitment: https://www.goldcoastrecruitment.com.au/
 
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Host: Sheree Cusack
Everything Small Business is a podcast by sixty:forty
 
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In this episode, Spencer talks to Nelson Ferreira, owner of Vibez Creative, a film production studio based on the Gold Coast, as part of our mini-series called ‘Share Your Small Business Story’.
In this episode, Nelson shares his journey from being a dentist in Venezuela, to travelling to Australia, finding his passion and starting Vibez Creative.
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About Vibez Creative: Vibez Creative is a video production studio based on the Gold Coast, operating Australia-wide. We specialize in translating your brand’s vision into impactful cinematic films, and beautiful imagery that inspires action. Our projects range from weddings, sports, commercial, corporate, tourism, and much more. Let our lens capture your unique vibe.
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vibezcreative/ and https://www.instagram.com/nelfelife/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vibezcreative
Website: https://www.vibezcreative.com/
 
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Host: Spencer Toogood
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In this episode, Sheree talks to Sam Squires, owner of Backbone Barbershop, as part of our mini-series called ‘Share Your Small Business Story’.
In this episode, Sam shares

his experience with launching a business on a shoestring budget;


using his business and marketing background to switch careers and become a barbershop owner, educator and brand ambassador; and


the lessons he has learnt running a small business which will continue to grow.

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About Backbone Barbershop: Backbone Barbershop offers bespoke barbering services of the highest quality, complimenting traditional barbering with the newest styles and techniques.
 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BackboneBarbershop/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backbonebarbershop/ & https://www.instagram.com/samthebarberman/
 
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In this episode, Sheree sits down with Jade Massaad, Founder of ALKAM, an online fashion movement that seeks to combine fashion, sustainability and affordability.
Jade shares:

her experience with being stood down from her full-time job and starting a side hustle in the midst of a pandemic


the challenges she faced when returning to work post-lockdown and how this inspired her collections


and her beliefs that design, sustainability and affordability can co-exist harmoniously.

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About ALKAM: Jade Massaad founded ALKAM in 2020 as a solution to the lack of affordable, good-quality, and timeless garments that seamlessly fit into one’s lifestyle. She had a burning need for a life-long, conscious wardrobe that answered to the devastating environmental and social impact of the fashion industry – designed with style and comfort in equal measure.
What began from her living room during the global pandemic with the desire to offer a timeless, unfussy and minimal wardrobe, ALKAM has grown sustainably over the past two years to what it is today: a movement in which design, sustainability and price can co-exist harmoniously.
 
Website: https://www.alkam-store.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alkam.store
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alkam.store
 
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In this episode, Spencer catches up with Kiel Tillman, Owner and Creative Director of Tillman Creative Co, a contemporary brand and design studio based on the Gold Coast, as part of our mini-series called ‘Share Your Small Business Story’.
Kiel shares:

his journey from designing at billabong to starting his own creative agency;


his involvement with the local creative community, including presenting at industry talks and workshops; and


insight into his signature style which has been the foundation of his creative business.

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About Tillman Creative Co.: Tillman Creative Co. is a contemporary brand and design studio based on the Gold Coast, Australia. Our small but mighty team creates work fuelled by our distinctive style and unconventionally professional approach. We're a freethinking creative studio; no control freaks or solo flyers in the house. It’s all about real collaboration with real people to produce real results. Through our unconventionally professional approach, we create authentic branding solutions that resonate with the people. We specialise in brand identity, illustration, graphic design, murals and creative production, always finding the balance between creative impact and commercial results. We've been trusted by heaps of forward-thinking local and international companies to craft powerful creative that grows business, our client list including the likes of Corona, Oakley, Coopers, Black Hops, Yeti, Jameson, Wu Tang Clan and more.
 
Website: https://www.tillmancreative.co/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tillmancreativeco
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tillmancreativeco
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tillman-creative-co/
Behance: https://www.behance.net/tillmancreativeco
 
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In today's episode, Sheree chats with Elise Balsillie, head of Thryv Australia. Thryv is a secure, easy to use small business management platform that automates tasks and puts your customers at the center of your business.
 
Elise shares:

her knowledge and expertise in digitising small-medium businesses to streamline business admin tasks


what the research shows are the pain points that small businesses experience, and


how Thryv is helping business owners reach more customers, get paid faster, and manage their online presence.

We also have some exciting news about the inaugural Thryv Small Business Grant, and how you can apply.
 
RESOURCES
About Thryv: Thryv is a secure, easy to use small business management platform that automates tasks and puts your customers at the center of your business.
Thryv Small Business Grant: https://www.thryvsmallbusinessgrant.com.au/
Website: https://www.thryv.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thryv
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getthryv/
 
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Everything Small Business is a podcast by sixty:forty
 
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