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...
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...
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,...
As we approach the one year mark for Central Coast Chronicle (already?!) I'm excited to share the very first new offering to new customers of Central Coast Chronicle. Have you been watching us, thinking I love that, but I just have one event that I'm working on at the moment? Well then,...
If you've missed our posts on Instagram and Facebook and indeed our blog posts here there's been a very good reason. Our Founder, Brooke was ill (we'll spare you the horrid details!) and after presenting at her doctor's clinic with a RESTING heart rate of 175, it was in an ambulance...
There's still time to get creative over the Easter break, below we share some ideas. - If you're a cafe it could be a great idea to give customers a free Easter egg with every coffee order and for kids or any baby-chino order, a bunny shaped cookie. - If you're a...
2018 - A reflection I wanted to take this opportunity to give you a bit of insight into what a big year 2018 was for the Chronicle. While the service launched in late July, as you'd all appreciate planning for the Chronicle was happening for the most part, a number of months beforehand...