SJ Financial Services is a locally owned and operated finance brokerage that prides itself on responsible lending. Managing Director Sandra Jeffery has close to 30 years industry experience during which time she has developed strong professional associations with multiple lending partners and the motor dealer network.
Launched in 2000, SJ Financial Services offers guidance on choosing the best loan to suit the needs of the individual and will secure terms to suit personal circumstances. Personal loans, loans for cars, equipment, homes or leisure vehicles can be secured and the pre-approval services means clients will know exactly how much they can afford to borrow and what the repayments will be.
SJ Financial Services new Credit Ready Program has been designed to ensure clients are in the best possible credit position before taking out a loan and develop effective money management skills for now and into the future.
Sandra Jeffery has been involved in the finance broking industry since 1991 and is the Managing Director of SJ Financial Services. She is passionate about helping people to obtain the right finance for their business or personal lives and works to help educate her clients, looking for the right solution for each circumstance. With this…
CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning has operated for over 50 years and provides services in counselling, foster care, disability care, youth services, relationship education and refugee support.
The expansion of the organisation to rural communities such as Gloucester takes the number of office locations to eight (Gloucester, Taree, Cardiff, Mayfield, Muswellbrook, Forster, Singleton and Maitland).
With a career spanning two decades in the social services sector including child protection, out-of-home care, mental health and disability services, Gary Christensen is considered a leader in the field. In his most recent appointment as the Director of CatholicCare Social Services Hunter- Manning he has earned the respect of staff due to his on…
Rapid Solutions is based in Newcastle, NSW and is a leader in providing tailored insurance solutions for the pest management, building inspection, agricultural pest and weed control sectors. It also provides technical advice and industry recognised training solutions for this sector. The company employs nearly 40 people who support a client base of more than 2,000 customers across Australia and New Zealand.
Belinda Smith is the Chief Executive Officer of specialist insurance and technical training company, Rapid Solutions. Belinda is an experienced business professional with a 20-year career in the insurance, construction, education and not-for-profit sectors. She matches this with a strong commitment to her community and is currently the Chair of the charity, Got Your Back…
Leah Jay started as a sole trader and over 23 years has become the leading property management company in the Hunter Region.
Their focus is solely on property management and they have never sold real estate. All their effort is applied to performing every facet of management well, so that the overall result for our owners is the best it can be.
Leah Jay has never lost sight of their original commitment to work for each owner of a tenanted property, so they can realise their individual goals. This dedication has been reflected as they are the most awarded property managers in New South Wales. In 2017 they were awarded both Residential Property Management Team and Residential Property Manager, in addition to Corporate Support by influential industry bodies.
Leah Jay is a pioneer in property management. After managing rental properties at a Newcastle real estate agency for seven years, Leah ventured out on her own in 1994 to set up what was the first business in the Hunter region and quite possibly Australia, focused entirely on property management. For over 22 years, Leah’s…
Booksmart Accounting Solutions was created to give business owners back time in their day so they are able to work on their business rather than work in their business. No one goes into business wanting to do accounts or paperwork unless you are a bookkeeper, so don't spend time doing something you don't want to do. Businessowners should be reviewing their financials, not preparing them.
Booksmart has recently introduced a Business and Marketing coaching service lead by Katie McCool. This addition strengthens the relationship you have with your bookkeeper and allows our clients to get advice past your Profit and Loss all year round. "The coaching service we offer is not standard one size fits all approach, we make sure our clients hard work and effort is focused in the right direction for their individual business" said Katie.
From a young age, Alex Nicolaidis knew she wanted to work with numbers when she grew up and that’s exactly what she did. A trained Accountant working as an employee, Alex was inspired by her parents’ hard work and dedication to their family. Following her life motto, your comfort zone is a beautiful place, but…
Good Eye Deer is a multi award-winning video production company located at The Production Hub in Crown Street, Newcastle.
From its Hunter base Good Eye Deer has been selected to produce an impressive range of films for education and training, promotion, corporate, TVCs and music videos for many organisations across Australia.
Olivia Olley became a Producer and Partner at Good Eye Deer in 2012, and has seen the company grow to be a nationally recognised video production house. In her time, the company has won 12 national and international awards for brand films, corporate videos, educational series and TV commercials. Olivia is a Creative Producer and…
Jenkins Legal Services offers services to SME business, with a particular focus on businesses in the healthcare, mining services, government, not-for-profit and liquor sectors.
Sally Davies is a Commercial Lawyer at Jenkins Legal Services and has over ten years’ experience working in a range of specialised areas, including wills and estates; general commercial and property related transactions; and employment law. She is a born and bred Novocastrian, graduating from the University of Newcastle with a Bachelor of Laws and…
MCG Quantity Surveyors is a national firm founded in 2011 that specialises in construction cost estimating and the property depreciation schedules. They place a strong emphasis on industry leading education and data releases shared across their website, social media and major Australian property and investing websites and traditional media.
Mike Mortlock co-founded MCG Quantity Surveyors and is the resident tax depreciation guru. He has made a name for himself through his work with companies such as McDonalds, CMC Markets and Hilton Hotels. He has completed thousands of depreciation schedules for commercial and residential property and is in demand as a public speaker and property…
Changing the way HR is done. performHR exist to challenge the status quo of HR delivery. Progressive organisations need progressive capability and growing businesses cannot always afford large HR teams. performHR offer access to an entire team of experienced professionals ensuring you have the right support at the right time.
A Hunter local and member of the performHR team since its inception in 2009, Kirbie McWhirter has been instrumental in the success of the business to date. Originally part of the client delivery team, Kirbie supported performHR’s clients with everything from HR strategy to workplace investigations. Taking on the role of Operations Director in 2015,…
Healthy Change Challenge (HCC) is a fun, empowering, social and community engaging holistic health program for people with a disability and/or mental illness. Challengers learn to run, exercise, shop, cook and participate in mindfulness and meditation sessions in collaborative teams for each other and the general public.
HCC is making long-term improvements to lifestyle habits of the challengers by working in collaboration with parents, carers, friends as well as the best health and wellness professionals.
Lloyd Valentine is a former suit, having worked overseas in business, finance, operations and law before some serious health problems led him to take off almost three years from work. Whilst recovering, he started volunteering in the disability sector and was immediately drawn to the people, however he thought that the services could be run in a different way. Since then…