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Issue 116. May/June 2016 LOCAL BUSINESS IS OUR BUSINESS ChinaBusiness channels opening fast Stronger together www.rosebankbusiness.co.nz www.rosebankbusiness.co.nz ISSUE 116 1 BAYLEYS AUCKLAND WEST Bayleys Real Estate Limited is a 100% New Zealand owned and operated company, and the sale and leasing of commercial, industrial and retail properties is at the very core of Bayleys’ operations. Bayleys’ have a dedicated team of Auckland West sales and leasing specialists focusing solely on this location. The team have BAYLEYS COMMERCIAL concluded a number of transactions in this area during recent ANNUALLY WE DO IN EXCESS OF times, including an excess of $100,000,000 worth of sales in our most recent financial year. 2,100+ TRANSACTIONS The team works in close collaboration with over 60 other commercial and industrial sales and leasing specialists in Bayleys’ BILLION OF PROPERTY central Auckland office, as well as Bayleys’ national network of SOLD OR LEASED over 180 commercial agents in 35 offices throughout New Zealand. $2.7+ If you would like further information on buying, selling or leasing commercial property, contact the Bayleys Auckland West commercial property experts now on 09 375 6866. bayleys.co.nz | 0800 BAYLEYS 2 BayleysISSUE Real 116 Estate Limited, Licensed under the REA Act 2008. www.rosebankbusiness.co.nz FROM THE TOP Stronger Roundabout 116 Together My experience of being By 2030 a new generation a business owner will have replaced most of the previously was one of current business owners Michelle Maitland, extreme loneliness Mike Gibson, Chairperson CEO Welcome to the first issue of this magazine that Publication of this issue No 116 is significant in recording this inaugural combined encompasses the Central Park Business Association Rosebank/Central Park magazine. - yet another example of the RBA stepping into the From its initial launch issue in July 2004 of 2 x A3 pages, the RBA in conjunction shoes of its byline and key message - “Stronger with CPBA, is now extremely proud and delighted to present this issue comprising Together.” 40 pages of combined business and local news. Life, it seems, is easier with a concise byline that As we move closer in this joint venture association (Rosebank and Central Park acts as the umbrella for all of our activities. with 70 CPBA new members having joined since launch night in December last I have had the experience, as I’m sure others will year), the RBA Board has sought to establish a benefit summary to offset the “seed have, of talking to people at networking events money” extended to initiate growth in this project. about their businesses and coming away not A summary might look like this: knowing what they actually do. Having a strong brand message is critical. 1. Increase the business to business economic returns by combining business to Lean on us business promotional activities 2. The building of momentum towards the establishment of a West Auckland As a small business owner, I was initially fiercely Business Development Agency mechanism to grow assistance to the many independent in my approach to business. While this smaller SME’s in the area was mostly an asset, ultimately, I found it was also a 3. Decrease the advocacy submission costs by providing combined submissions liability. Indeed, my experience of being a business on key/vital infrastructure developments in West Auckland owner previously was one of extreme loneliness. 4. Expanded networking and Rosebank Plus opportunities In more recent times, I have found that the stronger 5. Increased revenues via magazine and Business Directory revenues relationships I form with other business owners, 6. Expand in time Rosebank Security Services to include CPBA - ie provide local the faster professional growth I have and, make no businesses in both business precincts with a stake in their own security mistake about it, the faster personal growth when 7. Real input will be provided in Strategic Planning for both RBA/CPBA in assessing how my daily business life has impacted infrastructural aspects for both locations on those around me. The Auckland Spatial Plan 2030 has identified Rosebank/Central Park/Concourse If I had been willing to admit to my weaknesses commercial and industrial zones as significant sites for employment growth in the and ask for help sooner, I might have saved myself Auckland area by 2030. FTE’s in both areas are predicted to grow to over 30,000 - a lot of time and grief. Don’t be afraid to ask for that’s twice the current level, and 2030 is not too far away!!! help from fellow business owners - those who have This continuing rise in FTE numbers will feed investment from both local/ experienced similar challenges will typically offer international interests in commercial land and building development, not seen generous insights. on this scale previously. The Western ring corridor motorway project will be hard Lean on us, more pressed to handle the proposed growth. To further fuel this prediction, Auckland’s There are over 510 businesses in Rosebank, yet total population growth will require 240,000 new jobs by 2041. when we offered a free seminar on Health and Safety Summary recently, fewer than 10% registered their interest. This West Auckland Corridor of Commerce development will be the “spine” that Given that the field of Health and Safety can be such drives it. All businesses in RBA/CP/Concourse will need planning and advocacy to a battlefield, it surprised me that there wasn’t more accommodate these numbers. up take on this opportunity. A new breed of business owners is emerging - the baby boomers are moving on Do take advantage of the Rosebank Plus seminars and by 2030 a new generation will have replaced most of the current owners. - they are free to members and a way of RBA members connecting and helping each other to Join RBA/CPBA now! You won’t receive a better offer for only $495 annually and empower their business. that’s the combined price! “Kindness is good business” Mike Gibson, Michelle Maitland Chief Executive Officer, Mobile 027 294 0551 www.rosebankbusiness.co.nz ISSUE 116 3 CONTENTS IN THIS ISSUE 3 FROM THE TOP Chairperson, Michelle Maitland CEO, Mike Gibson 12 6 ROSEBANK NEWS 12 Chinese Business Channels Opening Fast 14 Celtine - What a beauty! 16 Who’s New in Rosebank? 19 BUSINESS NUTS & BOLTS How can an employer get it so wrong? 14 Buy & Sell Agreements Is your business an investment or a job? Cover: A delegation of businessmen from Tianjin City, China, 16 visited the Rosebank Business Association in May. With thanks to our sponsors ... EDITORIAL ENQUIRIES: ROSEBANK BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Cynthia Crosse, Marketing Manager Unit C, level 1/485 Rosebank Rd, www.rosebankbusiness.co.nz Mobile: 027 403 0982 Rosebank. PO Box 151190, E: [email protected] New Lynn, 0640, Auckland www.facebook.com/rosebankbusiness Phone: 09 820 0551 ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES: E: [email protected] Phil Clode, Sales Manager Mobile: 027 448 7009 The Rosebank Roundabout is published by the Rosebank Business Association Inc. 4000 copies are distributed free to E: [email protected] approximately 1200+ businesses in the Rosebank and Central Park business districts. Editorial included in this publication reflects the opinions of the contributing authors and does not necessarily represent the views of the RBA and CPBA. 4 ISSUE 116 www.rosebankbusiness.co.nz IDEAS ARE SHARED WHEN BUSINESS IS SORTED Get sorted with the Ultra Business Share Plan and a free WiFi Hotspot. It comes with 10GB of mobile data and lets you connect up to ten devices. Plus for three months, data sharing comes free. SEE SPARK.CO.NZ/SORTED FOR MORE DETAILS OR CALL US ON 0800 824 924 Offer ends 30 June 2016. Available on a 24-month contract. After the 3-month free period, standard charges apply and early termination fees apply. SPA2162 www.rosebankbusiness.co.nz ISSUE 116 5 SPA2162 Roundabout Advert Waitakere A4 FA.indd 1 12/05/16 9:16 am ROSEBANK NEWS Pohutukawa trees standing side-by-side with their branches JUNE RBA Member touching, provided the perfect metaphor for the multicultural HOSTING, childcare centre - and a tight brief for architects Collingridge and COURTESY OF BON Smith Architects (UK) to work within. ACCORD “I chose Keola for this build because I’d worked with them in the past and they had done an excellent job,” says Chrysalis Got a sweet tooth and owner, Darius Singh. “We wanted parents and families to walk an inquisitive mind? You in, walk around, through the playground and say “wow” several won’t want to miss the next hosting event at Bon times.” Accord’s newly built premises in Jomac Place. Learn The resulting building is the shape of a crescent moon, with how the finest of ingredients are transformed into a 31 radiating gridlines - no easy feat to build. The exterior of delicious range of hot Belgian drinking chocolate, iced the building features 100 sails, honouring the past and giving beverages, frappe’s, fruit smoothies, ice teas, coolers, a vision for the future, and a wrap-around drop-off zone for warmers and coffee syrups - things that make you go parents. “mmmmm!” The team at Keola are proud of their role in the build, which took WHAT RBA Hosting Event nine months. Their attention to detail and project management skills made the process seamless and the Chrysalis Learning SAVE THE DATE Tuesday, 28 June 2016 Centre was open for business on schedule. 5pm onwards “It sets a very high benchmark for childcare buildings in New Zealand,” says Keola managing director Sanjesh Lal. “And to WHERE Bon Accord Products Ltd be measured against some very large national construction 22-24 Jomac Place, Rosebank firms with fantastic projects to their names made our award win surreal! I am extremely proud of our efforts and of our very RSVP [email protected] hardworking team who made this all possible.” Each member business has two complimentary tickets - please bring someone with you! Stronger together Chrysalis wins gold Auckland construction firm Keola has won gold at the New Zealand Commercial Project Awards for its work on Rosebank’s ground-breaking Chrysalis Early Learning Centre.