elcome to your Autumn issue of NRBM. In true Autumn style the environment is throwing some curve balls at us with high temperatures, monsoon-like rain and a tsunami warning as an extra.

Likewise in business we are being thrown curveballs all the time with fnancial crises, interest rate rises and new legislation constantly impacting on our working lives. In Business Matters this issue we address business issues and provide inormation to help you through the maze and on the road to working smarter not harder.

Our eature this issue is on Lismore with a history o steady, controlled growth and signifcant ongoing development, Lismore is recognised as the region’s business centre. Today, Lismore is reaping the rewards with a thriving business community and local economy.

In Green Business we explore some o the products, oers, rebates and grants available to businesses. Our experts simpliy what’s available to you so you can make an inormed choice. See how being environmentally aware can save you money, build your business and help save the planet or uture generations.

In this issue you’ll fnd the perect reader prize to help your business. An IT Audit is like a health check or your business giving you a true picture on how well your IT systems are working or you and also highlighting areas where there is room or improvement. We have an IT Audit, rom local IT wizards MageData, worth over $1000 to give away to one lucky reader. See page 24 or ull details.

You’ll also fnd a huge amount o seminars and events to hone your business skills and win more business in our What’s On guide or the Autumn. We’ve also listed a ew events to help you get out o the ofce and unwind as well.

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a wealth o experience in inancial service and commercial business management he covers business banking and planning.