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Pyrmont Bay Markets – Revised Date

Written on June 28, 2019

Due to a delay in development approval, the first Pyrmont Bay Market will now take place on Sunday August 4. Experienced market operator, Browse Events will manage the markets, bringing a high level of professionalism, imagination, and knowledge and re-invigorating the much loved monthly community event. Plans to reinstate the market have been circulating for some time, and there is a lot of positive energy and enthusiasm for this new activation in Pyrmont Park. Some familiar stall holders will be there and it will have the same emphasis on farm fresh product and artisan goods, but there will be a whole new and diverse range of offerings as well. Local business and services and home-grown talent will feature with the aim of making this a true community event that will also attract a broad visitor base.The first market will be held on Sunday August 4, 2019First Sunday of every month from 9am until 2pm Pyrmont Bay Park, opposite The Star

Who visits Pyrmont?

Written on June 28, 2019

In 2017, City Of Sydney conducted 6000 surveys among local residents, domestic visitors and international travellers to try and build a visitor profile of its villages. They asked respondents to rate their level of satisfaction on various criteria, then compared the answers with demographics and ultimately put together scorecards for 11 specific areas within the City jurisdiction. The resulting scorecards give very general but quite useful insight that can help guide businesses in the areas with their planning, marketing, and merchandise. A card was completed for Harris Street, Pyrmont. It, along with scorecards for the other areas, can be downloaded from the City Of Sydney website.Each scorecard will tell you:the gender, age and household income of people in the area, as well as whether they’re a local or visitor their satisfaction with visiting the area why they visited whom they visited with what they visited for how often they visit how they spent their money how they rate the food, shops, safety, ease of navigation, culture and entertainment in the area how they discovered what to do in the area what they think could make their visit better how they got there and how they were planning to leave.To download the scorecard, visit: https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/business/build-your-skills-and-knowledge/business-research-and-data/business-in-your-local-area#page-element-dload

Pledge to reduce plastic

Written on June 28, 2019

The City Of Sydney is encouraging businesses within its jurisdiction to take the pledge to reduce single-use plastic. It is part of their big picture goal to eliminate land-fill waste and create a healthier, more sustainable city. Through the joint efforts of Better Buildings Partnership, Sustainable Destination Partnership, and City Switch, over 30 organisations have already signed the pledge, committing themselves to avoiding single-use plastics and finding environmentally friendly alternatives. The voluntary pledge is a symbol of good will and can be completed in minutes online. Businesses are invited to select at least four items from a list of actions that represent practical methods of reducing waste. The actions are easily implemented and include eliminating or reducing the use of: plastic water bottles; plastic straws; plastic utensils/plates/cups/take-away containers; single-use plastic bags; single use coffee pods; and many other single use items. It also suggests providing water for refillable bottles; using low/zero plastic cleaning products; offering incentives for reusable coffee cups; and many more ideas. The City Of Sydney has provided guidelines to help businesses find alternatives to single use plastics. You can download a copy of the guide here:Take the pledge here and help contribute to a better, cleaner Sydney of the future. reduce plastic pledge

Scammers targeting small businesses

Written on June 28, 2019

According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) the number of businesses in this country that fell prey to scams increased by 53% from 2017 to 2018. The estimated loss by scammed businesses in 2018 is around $7.2million, with many small to medium sized businesses being forced to close down as a result. The scams range in sophistication from simple trickery to high tech hacking, with email fraud being one of the preferred methods. Overwhelmingly it is small businesses and self-employed people who are targeted by these scammers; they simply do not have the resources to attain the level of security protection adopted by large organisations. Lack of security protocol and the nature of shared authority often found in small businesses means there are many vulnerabilities, and that’s what scammers exploit. But you don’t need to build a tech fortress to be safe. There are some practical steps you can take to minimise risk and loss.Ensure that employees create strong, unique passwords and that these are never shared. Make sure that all computers and business software are password protected.Use strong junk mail filters in your email software. Never click on a link or open an attachment unless you are absolutely sure it has come from a trustworthy source. Scammers will impersonate financial institutions, government departments, charities, or other businesses. Look for clues such as bad grammar, faulty logo design, non-personalised salutation (e.g “Dear customer” instead of using your name), or differences between this email and others you may have received from the same sender. Check the email address. If you only see their username you should be able to hover your cursor over it (don’t click) and the email address will be displayed. Compare it with the legitimate email address of the company they claim to be sending from.Never share personal information via email or phone unless you’ve fully vetted the recipient. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, make phone calls or do an online search to verify someone’s identity. Your business may be at stake.To report a scam, learn about known scams, or find out more ways to protect yourself, visit https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/

Building better buildings

Written on June 28, 2019

The recent forced evacuations of Opal Tower in Homebush and Mascot Towers in Mascot has caused grave concerns among new apartment owners throughout Sydney and cast a dubious eye over the building industry as a whole. Greens Member for Sydney, Alex Greenwich has repeatedly addressed Parliament calling for investigation into negligent and unsafe practices and requesting a better system of ensuring due diligence. In the last two decades across NSW, the incidence of serious building defects in new apartment blocks has increased significantly. With the laws around culpability and compensation being, at best, murky, and unscrupulous construction companies being temporarily assembled then disappearing with the dust at the end of a project, many home-owners are left, not only footing the costs but enduring compromised living conditions. Mr Greenwich wrote and opinion piece for the Sydney Morning Herald last December and tabled a set of questions in Parliament earlier this year. In each case, he stressed the urgent need for examination and reform to protect owners of new apartments. He did this before the trouble at Mascot Towers was discovered. Now his resolve is even more vehement. Read the opinion piece HERE See the minister’s response to his questions here HERE

Map Launch at Mister Percy

Written on June 28, 2019

The Visit Pyrmont Ultimo map made its official debut at the well attended launch event hosted by Mister Percy at Ovolo 1888. Guests were treated to premium wines and delicious canapes while the maps were distributed and enthusiastically perused. City of Sydney councillor, Robert Kok was in attendance, as were many prominent local business owners, community leaders, and of course executive members of the chambers. (See some photos from the event below.) The map is available from a variety of outlets around the city and precinct. You can also find a digital version on our website.

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