NRF Business Workshop - FREE

Don't miss this exclusive NRF Business Workshop at Coolamon Station luxury farm retreat which is FREE to NRF members. Numbers are strictly limited so get in quick...or miss out!

Special guest speakers include...

Nick Revere - Twomey Dispute Lawyers (TDL) What you will notice about TDL is that you get fast, accurate advice which you can use to make commercial decisions. The advice is fast because they’ve set things up so there are no hoops between you and lawyers with answers. And the answers are accurate because their lawyers are all specialists in disputes and litigation.

Litigation is a specialist area of law because disputes are never “just” about the law. Disputes are never only about who’s right and who’s wrong. There’s strategy; there are moves to select and counter moves to anticipate.

Open for discussion will be the legal pitfalls of trademarks, Australian Consumer Law and recomedations how to best avoid litigation on credit terms and lease disputes.

Mark Napper - Business Guru Looking for a business advisor with “been there done that experience”? Mark is one of Australia’s leading business advisors being a deputy chair of a $100 million company, sitting on several boards and working as a trusted government advisor.

Enthralled with business at a young age, Mark immersed himself in the business world while studying accounting at Macquarie University. Not long after graduating he was appointed as the financial controller of GSMB, where he rebuilt the firm’s operations and financial standings from being $3.5M in debt to operating with a $750k profit in the first year.

Learn about business sale readiness and exit strategy which are big topics that are often overlooked.

Peter Ernst - Helix Food Consulting Running a successful food business is a delicious dream, but navigating through food safety and compliance regulations can often feel like a confusing nightmare. We need to weave our way through food safety plans, audits, labelling, regulations, training, and more.

But fear not! Helix Food, your trusted local Food Industry Consultancy, is here to guide you through the maze. Join us for an enlightening talk where we'll shine a light on the most common food safety and compliance pitfalls that even seasoned restaurateurs, bakers, caterers, and food processors can stumble upon.

Helix Food is dedicated to assisting local businesses in understanding and complying with food safety regulations. In this session, we'll unravel the complexities surrounding operating a food business, offering insights from the perspective of a food business operator. From the essentials of food safety plans to decoding regulatory requirements, we've got you covered.

Are you confident in the accuracy of your product labels? Curious about the latest trends shaping the food safety landscape? We'll address these questions and more, ensuring you're equipped to protect your business and stay ahead of industry developments.

This session is recommended for anyone who considers food safety a priority. Join us as we delve into these vital topics.

This event will take place at the luxurious Coolamon Station which is an authentic farm retreat experience in the Tweed Valley. Ideal for corporate groups, couples, families and groups of friends wishing to escape, regenerate and reconnect. Exclusive use of a charming architecturally designed three-bedroom cottage with a semi-detached multi-function hall with a commercial kitchen. The entire venue is accessible and inclusive for all to enjoy. The spacious, character-filled multi-use hall is an incredible woolshed style space, sustainably built and furnished with recycled and rustic furnishings. It also has a gorgeous commercial kitchen for all of your catering needs with an expansive verandah overlooking lush paddocks and the friendly cows, horses and chooks.
Experience nature and farm life on this family-owned, gorgeous property conveniently located only 35 minutes from Gold Coast airport and Byron Bay, and only 15 minutes to the famous Cabarita Beach.

Refreshments, light snacks and major networking opportunities included!

Note - whilst this is a free event, you do need to register. If the event is full, please email us at info@northernriversfood.org to join our waiting list.