Business

Marking a significant 25-year milestone, the Ku-ring-gai Chamber of Commerce has successfully revitalised its post-COVID network to become a driving force for Upper North Shore enterprise. From the Shop Local initiative to strategic government advocacy, discover how this thriving local community continues to elevate small business.

A dramatic political deal in Canberra has banned SMSF residential borrowing, sending shockwaves through the local property market. As investors pivot to commercial hubs from Brookvale to Mount Ku-ring-gai, local businesses and off-the-plan DA projects face unprecedented pressures.

Local professionals and early-stage founders are invited to refine their strategies this August with two highly curated business events. From foundational workshops in Hornsby to strategic power lunches in the CBD, these sessions offer practical growth opportunities without the hard sell.

As the end of the financial year approaches, local sole traders and shop owners across the North Shore and Northern Beaches are turning their attention to the ATO. This essential guide cuts through the bureaucratic jargon, outlining exactly what you can claim—from home office running costs to digital assets.

The Ku-ring-gai Chamber of Commerce injected high-octane energy into the local business scene at its annual Speed Networking event, while welcoming 12 new members and announcing a landmark official media partnership with The Post.

The Post and the Ku-ring-gai Chamber of Commerce have launched a strategic media partnership. Commencing in June 2026, this collaboration will deliver dedicated coverage of local business successes, networking events, and vital advocacy initiatives across the Ku-ring-gai region.

Success in business relies on why your customers, or your managers if you don’t directly interface with customers, believe that they will gain value from their relationship with you. It is important to understand that your offerings and service are adopted by others based on their reasons which will includes...

Don’t manage, lead. (Tichy, Sherman; 1994) was one of Jack Welch’s 6 tenets that he used as CEO of GE. This has now become a truism with the current emphasis on ‘leadership’ whilst there is a negative connotation toward ‘managing’.  History shows that leadership in the absence of sound management...

Selling a family home is a significant emotional hurdle. Thomas Skelly explains why a structured "roadmap" and a focus on transparency lead to better results than high-pressure tactics in today’s fast-moving Sydney market.

The Community and Business Energy Summit highlighted the North Shore’s role in Australia’s clean energy transition. Keynote speaker Cathy Foley emphasized the economic benefits of renewables and outlined new mandatory reporting requirements for local businesses.