Business
On top of the financial world
Penrith local Tim Hayman has been recognised as one of the best financial advisers in the industry.
Mr Hayman took out the coveted Financial Planning...
Bitcoin revolution comes to Penrith
You might have never heard of it before, but Downtown Brooklyn is pushing Penrith into the future by accepting Bitcoin as a payment method...
Family business had a front row seat to Penrith’s growth
What is believed to be Penrith’s oldest family run business is celebrating a major milestone this month.
Retail spending up, new figures confirm
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has confirmed $30.7 billion was spent in stores and online in March – a 2.2 per cent increase on the same time last year.
Rebrand is a sign of continued success
The Penrith, Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains Business Enterprise Centre has rebranded to now be known as the Western Sydney Business Centre.
The rebrand recognises the...
Turning the key on a four-day working week
A Penrith business is introducing a four day work week in an effort to improve the work-life balance of their team.
PBA enters election debate
With the Federal Election to be called any day now, Penrith Business Alliance (PBA) will launch their Federal Election Advocacy Program next week....
iFraud concern
Telecommunications providers look set to face a significant spike in bad debt as the iPhone 5 enters Australian stores, according to business research specialists,...
Future of Masters site on Mulgoa Road becomes clearer
The former Masters site on Mulgoa Road is to be turned into a homewares and electrical needs retail centre and is set to open...
Golden opportunity at Penrith Lakes
It is set to become one of the largest water based urban parklands in Australia and now prospective purchasers will have the first opportunity...
Upgrades have the WOW factor
Listeners now have the benefit of clearer sound and better reach after long-time Penrith community radio station WOW FM recently conducted a range of...
Iconic Blue Mountains tourism business to close indefinitely
Blue Mountains Explorer Bus fleet is the latest business victim of COVID-19 and has been parked indefinitely.
From Penrith to the world: How Flip Out became an international success
Brent Grundy’s idea to create a trampoline play centre in Penrith eight years ago turned out to be a flippin’ success.
Out of work? Despite the pandemic, many businesses are still hiring
Despite the Coronavirus pandemic, some industries are still desperate for workers
Hair braiding experiences popularity surge
Glenmore Park mum’s business booms as hair braiding surges in popularity.
Penrith Solar Centre takes home swag of awards at conference
A local solar company is powering to the top after winning several major industry awards.
Bankwest to close Penrith branch
Bankwest has confirmed it will close its Penrith branch later this year.
The closure of the branch, located inside Westfield Penrith, comes as the bank...
New State Government initiative aimed at helping women succeed in business
Women possess many skills that allow them to be successful business owners but of the estimated 800,000 small businesses in NSW, only a third are run by women.
Walker ready to exit the driver’s seat
One of Penrith’s most popular and coolest small business’ is up for sale.
Penrith Slot Car and Hobby Centre, located in Jamisontown, is on the...
Helping hand
John Todd has been the Executive Officer of the Penrith Valley BEC for over 20 years following on from a successful career as...
