The long weekend is upon us and it's right in the middle of the school holidays. Here we share some event planning tips to maximise your events over the long weekend. Consider what "else" is going on over the long weekend. (TIP: Joining Central Coast Chronicle will give you a head-start) As...
Anyone who has worked on any sort of event will be able to tell you, it's not all champagne and laughter! In this post we look at dispelling some common Event Planning Myths and how the Chronicle can help with your next event! You'll be able to kick back and enjoy...
Over the month of September, we have been highlighting various issues relating to small businesses. If you've missed this, check out our Instagram for the highlights Here is Pursuit Communications, the Founder Brooke Simmons (who also happens to be the Founder of Central Coast Chronicle) explains the business, how the business stands...
As a small business owner who is often out and about my mobile phone is a quasi-office for me! I've listed below my "Top five "small business" apps", there may be a couple there, that may just help you with your small business venture. 5. Officeworks I'm fortunate (or unfortunate if you're my...
Welcome to a new month and welcome to our feature - SMALL BUSINESS SEPTEMBER! This month we're focusing on Small Businesses, according to local data*, there are 8,033 businesses that can be classified as small businesses on the Coast. We know that running a small business can be one of the biggest...
We're rapidly approaching Spring Fair and School Fete season. That means the demand for support from the local community is at an all time high. Local businesses are frequently approached for product or in-kind support, or even financial sponsorship. It's the way these events work. One of the many goals of Central Coast...
I thought it was time to share some event planning tips with our community and below you'll find my TOP THREE elements to make your next event a success. 3. Use recommendations for suppliers /stall holders /creatives People LOVE sharing positive feedback, it's just that we don't do it enough, which is...
One of the best things about my job is the ability to be so creative. If you're reading this and you think the industry you're in doesn't allow for that creativity. I'd like you to take a minute and continue reading. Sure, we all have to be professional in our jobs, that's...
Well, it's here. Our first birthday! I thought I'd share four lessons that I've learnt over the last year. Lesson one: The importance of the phone call Talking to people has made Central Coast Chronicle what it is. Picking up the phone, organising a time to meet and showing them how Central Coast...
In the lead up to Central Coast Chronicle's first birthday, I've been thinking about how we can add value to the Central Coast Chronicle service for our members. We've now introduced, Valued Added Goodness. Updated weekly, the Value Added Goodness content will include everything from offers exclusively for our members, highlighted events,...