Since obtaining her Bachelor of Management Studies with First Class Honours from the University of Waikato in 2001, Bridget has held positions ranging from Marketing and Business Development roles with a major NZ travel publisher, through to running an online store selling Health & Fitness supplements.

These days Bridget is thriving on the variety of working with individuals and businesses to understand their own circumstances and what their dreams and goals are for their families, their businesses and themselves...and then tailoring the most appropriate insurance solution to meet those individual requirements and to help ensure a more predictable financial future should the unthinkable happen.

Bridget is passionate about seeing Rodney and Rodney businesses thrive, and believes one component to help achieve business success is through the implementation of adequate insurance protection, and with everyone’s circumstances being different, and if you want the right insurance advice you need to talk to Bridget first!

Backbone Marketing can get the job done!

Anything you need help with…

Marketing Strategy ?Advertising, Branding, Packaging, Fielday/tradeshow sites, Newsletters & Flyers, Promotions, Design & Print, e-commerce ? completion

Backbone Marketing - Sales and Marketing Specialists
Ph Jane Finlayson- 09 428 3344/0274 581 396
e: jane@backbonemarketing.co.nz
w:www.backbonemarketing.co.nz

The concept is simple, in that it's recognised that a number of furniture removal specialists take trucks from one part of the country to another before or after a contract, without a load, or are sometimes not filled to capacity on a route. Both contractors and consumers can benefit from being placed in touch with each other, where a contractor can offer a competitive price for carrying another load over what would otherwise have been an unprofitable empty journey.

Consumers contemplating a household move can request easily - and for FREE - that Backload Moving Company list on-line, some non-identifying particulars of their move - towns, dates and quantities involved.

Registered moving contractors view the constantly updated database on-line and may choose which moves they wish to quote on. At this point contractors use their password access to obtain the customer contact details, upon which they make direct contact with the consumer and negotiations are conducted directly, with the consumer choosing which contractor to use.

The entire listing and introduction service is completely free to the consumer, with successful contractors paying a small commission to Backload Moving Company. Find out about the benefits that you can receive if you list your move with us.

Our team includes specialists in the areas of Land Transactions and Taxation, Trusts, Cash Forecasting/Management, Business Acquisitions & Sale, Tax Planning, Structures, Accounting for SME's …………

We take a holistic approach to our clients which includes their business, personal and taxation needs. This enables us to ensure effective use of their assets and assists in protecting them against unforeseen events and business risk. Our clients are located throughout New Zealand with the majority within the Rodney District. We assist our clients with their passive investments to medium and large sized manufacturing, service and exporting businesses.

About Paulette Baldry ...

I started my career in the corporate sector which saw me being involved in the manufacturing, importing/exporting, wholesale and construction sectors. My strengths come from being realistic and pragmatic, taking a hands on approach.

The transition to Chartered Accountancy came after having a family and having learnt the art of juggling work and family commitments. I believe the ability to bend and adjust is something that most business owners must be prepared to do in today’s environment so they are able to change with the changing market. It is extremely satisfying to watch clients grow as their business grows knowing that we have been a part of their formula to success.

Minimise your stress. Maximise your efficiency.

There's nothing like knowing your event is in great hands!

About Hellen ...

Being invited to join Event Designers as a business partner was the best opportunity I have ever been presented with. With 12 years previous experience working in the hospitality industry it seemed a natural integration back into the work force after having two children. Working within the Sales and Marketing departments of several international 5 star hotels, as well as PA roles to the General Managers, I gained hands-on experience with planning, implementing and budgeting events of all shapes and formats from gala dinners to intimate black tie dinners for the General Manager and VIP guests. Whether working with 8 departments within a hotel or 8 external suppliers, the logistics remain the same with the same level of project management required as well as accounts, people and services to oversee.

My creativity, lateral thinking and unrelenting passion to surpass clients expectations ensure that events are as simple yet elegant, funky and fun, or fancy and formal, as they can possibly be.

I pride myself on being a listener and I always ensure that clients are made aware that our team are there to 'guide' them through the planning process and we're not there to dominate. We're respectful at all times that it is the clients event, not ours. Clients comment on how this instils confidence in them that we will not detract from the ideas they have, yet they appreciate the advice we provide when we're asked for it.

Whether the event is for 2 people or 200 people, my commitment, enthusiasm and efficiency always runs at 110%

My major asset to the company is my team of 'support staff'. The five hosts onboard know when to be discreet and how to exceed the level of service expected of them at events. There is a range of personalities within the team which allows us to place the best person for the job Vs just whomever is top of the list to call each time. A company is only as good as the staff working within it, and in the case of Event Designers - I can confidently say that we're the best at what we do !

Deborah Bowness wallpaper
Retro cushions
Floosie aprons and bags
Moth bags
Fabulous lamps
Books, stationery and cards
Nobby's
lots more treats in store ...

For two years running Gusto! has been Café Magazine’s Best Café-Runner Up for North Auckland and in 2008 Nikki was a finalist in the Her Business Bloom Awards.

Unique services include ‘Text-n-Toot’ coffee to go ordering, the Gusto Goss e-newsletter, BBQ Boys plus Gourmet Girls catering services, in-store Real Fast Food recipes, the coast’s only organic meat supply, and plenty of free advice. Gusto is a great place for business meetings or to catch up with friends and family. The friendly welcome and warm ambience helps make it a real hub in the community. And the coffee is very good too!

Nikki Davidson, Owner/Product Manager, Gusto Gourmet Limited
Gusto! - 'RUNNER-UP' Best Cafe 2008 and 2009 North Auckland
Gourmet Deli-Cafe/Grocery, 667 Whangaparaoa Rd, Whangaparaoa
Tel: 09 424 2520 Fax: 09 424 2520
'TEXT n TOOT 021 752161'
nikki@gustogourmet.co.nz
www.gustogourmet.co.nz

Insinc Products offer no-obligation advice and recommendations on a wide range of cleaning and hygiene products. We specialise in a range of eco-friendly, biodegradable cleaning products and toilet paper/paper towels.

Our specialty product is D-Germ, an alcohol free and fragrance free Hand Sanitiser, brilliant for reducing the spread of coughs, colds and flus. Safe to use on sensitive skin, D-Germ Hand Sanitiser kills 99.99% of germs. Portable, desktop and wall mounted options are all available.

D-Germ also comes in a foaming soap/sanitiser combination. Different to antibacterial soaps, the sanitiser in D-Germ kills 99.99% of germs instantly. D-Germ rinses off freely and leaves no residue! Both products have NZFSA approval and can be used as a Surgical Hand Scrub.

For the environmentally conscious we have available Earthcare toilet paper and paper towels. Made from 100% recycled ‘office whites’ this paper is strong, soft and white. Green Earth cleaning products are made from all natural ingredients. Used by commercial cleaners these products really work and are kind on both the environment and are non-toxic to use!

Citrus Based Cleaner is one of the most versatile cleaning products on the market – dilute to clean almost anything, from a general spray and wipe to stoves, showers, vehicles, glass, engines etc. Fantastic value as once Citrus Cleaner has been diluted prices for a 500ml spray and wipe start from $1.79.

All our products are designed for commercial use, so are great quality. Ideal for domestic use also.

I will work with you to discover the answers that are already there, helping you by enhancing your self belief, achieving a healthy life/work balance and by setting and achieving life changing goals.

As a Life Coach I help you to FEEL an energy and passion for life, to LIVE the life you want to live, and to BE the person you want to be!

As a Mobile Personal Trainer I can help you achieve your health and fitness goals!

If you are too busy to get to the Gym or don't like going to the Gym, if you need someone to help you get started and keep you motivated then call me!

As a Mobile Personal Trainer I come to you or you come to me or we meet at a park or the beach....wherever! I can also come to your business for Health and Wellbeing presentations, for small group to large group exercise classes or one on one sessions.

Mahurangi Technical Institute

Operating since 1989, MTI is the only tertiary provider in the Rodney area specialising in Maritime and Aquaculture qualifications; and also offering a range of qualifications in Tourism, Hospitality, Computing, Automotive and First Aid. With a through-put of over 2000 enrolments a year MTI is a well established education and research facility, offering training to students both locally and internationally. Check out our website for more details.

I specialise in helping people in your area to arrange -

Residential Mortgage Finance for:

• New Purchases
• Refinancing
• Debt Consolidation
• Restructuring & Top Ups

I offer professional advice and a personal level of service to best suit your individual needs

My business is here to help you accomplish all those ‘To Do’ items that you have on your list!

We offer a wide range of services, which include:-

Casual and Permanent Staff Placements
Staff cover for ACC, Sick Leave or Maternity Leave
General typing - resumes, flyers, newsletters
Basic telemarketing
Bookkeeping / Accounts service
MYOB set up or data entry
Wedding Photography
Flyer delivery around the Hibiscus Coast & businesses
Stuffing of envelopes/mail merges
Updating your Customer Database
Answering Service for tradespeople or Quote Follow up service
Waitressing/Hostessing

Turn to us to when you need a 'helping hand' at a reasonable rate!

Office Champions are fully trained in commonly used accounting systems as well as in office administration procedures. We are not accountants – instead we have been trained in all aspects of administration, bookkeeping and accounts, which will include conferring with your accountant as and when required. This ensures most of your work is done more cost effectively in–house, allowing you to use your accountant for specialised and valued added functions.

Ultimately our task is to come into your office, complete all the time-consuming paperwork and compliance issues such as PAYE and GST, together with any other administrative functions you want to hand over, so you are free to get on with the business of doing business. Payroll today is especially complex and time consuming and we can easily process this in a timely and proficient manner.

All Office Champions have been carefully vetted and trained, and are supported by a comprehensive Office Champions on-line intranet and a “hands-on” master franchisor committed to high quality and customer satisfaction. Office Champions are mobile - either work at your business premises or their own home, which ever is most suitable for your situation.

North Shore Office Champions representative is Michelle Bycroft -

My mission is... To be able to help you in your accounts and administration area of your business. Allowing you to spend more time working on your buiness, instead of in it.

Services include...

Benefits you can expect...

Achieve a smoothly running bookkeeping and admistration system– and do it cost effectively, Save more money—make more money, Improve your cashflow, Make better decisions with monthly management reports, Avoid tax penalties, Reduce bad debts, Maximise the use of your valuable time, Improve your life/work balance, Reduce your stress, Integrate seamlessly with your accountant.

Free Trial Offer - The first one hour consultancy is free with no obligation to proceed further. Call Michelle on 09 476 6074 or 021 473 592

Prior to her becoming a qualified image consultant, Christine already had a Diploma in Fashion and Design. She then trained with Color Me Beautiful, the leading international image company, in 1992, later being the trainer in style for new consultants for CMB. She has also worked with The Australian Image Company (TAIC). Christine achieved her Diploma of Image Consulting with Distinction, through the Institute of Image Consulting (UK). She is now writing a book outlining the positive impacts some of her clients have experienced.

Christine has worked in the image industry for over 20 years, working in the fields of design, manufacture, direct marketing, makeup and total image. She is currently the President of the New Zealand Federation of Image Consultants, a member of the Association of Image Consultants (AICI) and The Federation of Image Consultants (TFIC) in the UK. She has worked closely with corporate clients in a number of industries and the not-for-profit sector, in both image consulting and business roles.

With her company, Personal Style, Christine assists men and women with their personal and professional image, enabling them to have a confident image appropriate to their personalities, lifestyle and chosen career. Her clients range from individual men and women to corporate entities in a wide range of industries.

Christine provides clear insight into each person’s unique self-perception through workshops, seminars, and personal consultation. She has a belief and a passion that clothing does make a difference to the way you feel about yourself and how others respond to that – thereby having a powerful influence on both their career and their personal relationships. But most of all Christine has a passion for helping people to realise ALL of their potential in all aspects of their lives.

Enjoying the group dynamics and interaction when speaking to a diversity of groups, Christine offers workshops and seminars covering a range of self development issues and she is often asked to present at others’ seminars and conferences.

Simply Delicious Catering, Ltd. is committed to providing fresh and healthy food, at a reasonable price, with friendly, efficient staff. Our clients enjoy the results of our focus on being "At Your Service!" Simply Delicious Catering offers a variety of services to meet the changing needs of our clients.

We cater for all functions and all occasions, from simple to fancy, including breakfast meetings, morning and afternoon teas, corporate functions, buffets, weddings, anniversaries, dinner parties, BBQs, and funerals. We work dynamically for regular engagements, as well as one-time events. Catering services can be provided fully serviced or by delivery only. Our returning customers include the Orewa Rotary Club, BNI Hibiscus Coast, the Silverdale Fire Brigade, Hibiscuslink and NZEI Hibiscus Coast.

Simply Delicious Catering, Ltd. opened in 2001 with Becky Duncan's dream of providing delicious food and excellent service at a reasonable cost to create memorable events. Becky met Karen and from there Simply Delicious Catering, Ltd. was in action. Since opening, the client base has expanded to include individuals, service organizations, schools, hospitals, businesses and local governments, with events ranging from weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, reunions, new facility openings, and business and service club meetings.Based in Silverdale, just off the Northern Motorway, our services have been requested from Matakana to the North Shore and beyond and growth as a business has been steady and strong, ensuring quality and care for every event. The professional, uniformed, friendly staff of Simply Delicious Catering, Ltd. can make your event a memorable one with our deliciously fresh food and our outstanding "At Your Service" attitude.

Is …..

A Homeopathic Consultant who specialises in the treatment of Women experiencing the Menopause, or are preparing to embark on this chapter of their life.

She approaches her craft uniquely by combining progressive science with practical spirituality, providing for her clients real-life successes.

The “Tools of her Trade” are:-

• Homeopathy
• Life Coaching
• Hypnotherapy

She specialises in the “Menopause Experience”,

• An experience she says is to be enjoyed, not endured,
• As it is The Gateway to the Third Age of Woman,
• And as such is a powerful chapter in the lifetime of all women.

How Does Mary Work?

Consultancy

Mary's consultancy is highly individualized and varies with each client. Sessions are booked individually and clients are encouraged to follow up as and when they feel it to be desirable. Some clients book only one session while others work on a regular basis over a period of time. To get the full benefit from Mary's work, a reasonably high degree of self-responsibility is necessary.

Speaking engagements

Mary’s presentations are designed to educate and inspire. She focuses on the three ages of Woman and in particular the Gateway to the Third Age – The Menopause.

While her talks are mainly designed for women, men are certainly not excluded, as it is just as important for men to understand the nuances of being a human being and a woman in particular, so that they can become worthwhile partners, fathers, sons, brothers to the women in their lives.

Consultation Fees

The cost is $80 for a one hour appointment or $105 for one and a half hours. A one hour telephone appointment costs $65. This includes any remedy(s) prescribed. Clients are encouraged to maintain email contact between sessions to provide continuity and ongoing support.

Her consultations take place at her consulting room in Orewa. As appointment time is valuable for both practitioner and clients, all cancellations must be given 24hrs in advance or will be billed for at 50% cost. Emergencies and exceptional circumstances will of course be taken into consideration.

Speaking fees

Are matched to the group and take into consideration such things as travel, preparation, equipment needs (cost of hiring etc).

Wanderlust clients are predominantly in the 45 – 75 age group. They share a common interest in active travel and exploring places not accessible to large coach tours. They want to travel at a more leisurely pace, meet the local people and really get ‘the feel’ of a country - not just see it through a coach window. We are not ‘mountain goats’ but enjoy walking or cycling for 3-5 hours a day, carrying just a small day pack. Clients often tell us how well they feel after their Wanderlust holiday – thanks to gentle exercise, great food and pleasant company!

Holidays include our ever-popular Greek Islands trip in May and September each year; Canada’s Fall Colours & Polar Bears; Christmas Markets in Europe; Switzerland, Italy, France, Australia and New Zealand – and of course our fabulous African Safaris in comfort!