A head-start for your business with Get Ahead
by Greg Martin
Get Ahead VA ( Virtual Agency ), Britain ’ s innovative enterprise which matches experts with your business needs has come Down Under and its first office and Australasian headquarters has been established in Kurrajong .
The woman given the task of expanding Get Ahead into our neck of the woods , mother-of-three , Taryn Wynne , is a perfect fit for the thriving Get Ahead group .
Taryn was at the front of the queue when hard work ethic was being distributed .
She operates a successful bookkeeping business , breeds lovable Oodles , operates a Little House rental on the Wynne family acreage and always has a willing hand in helping husband , Heinie , keep the property spic ‘ n span .
“ I ’ m so excited about this opportunity given me by Get Ahead which is a business I ’ d love to have had at my
Quest ’ s new $ 30m hotel rises
A new high-rise Quest Apartments Hotel with retail spaces and private residences is emerging in Blacktown CBD .
Basement levels are now complete and ground floor works continue at Quest Blacktown , 26 Second Avenue , as part of the $ 30 million-dollar mixed-use development by Gitane Living .
The 82-room hotel will occupy the 11 upper floors in the new 23 level mixed-use development , which will also include a retail zone as well as private residences .
Described as a “ significant private sector investment ” the infrastructure is well timed for 23,000-plus local businesses , according to Quest ’ s James Shields .
“ Traditionally underpinned by industrial employment in manufacturing and wholesale trade sectors , the Blacktown area is transitioning , and we anticipate that the demand for quality corporate travel accommodation in the area will continue to increase ,” said Mr Shields , Quest ’ s general manager of growth and capital strategy .
“ It ’ s understood there will be an increase in knowledge-intensive and population-serving jobs , especially in the health and education sectors , and Quest will be well placed to sustain the long and short stay travel requirements emerging .”
Mayor Tony Bleasdale said the new hotel was an “ important piece of the puzzle ” in helping the district meet its full potential .
disposal when I began my business career ,” Taryn said .
Get Ahead was created in 2010 by business woman , Rebecca Newenham , also a mother-of-three .
Such has been its success , Rebecca has established another nine offices across the United Kingdom and made the decision to expand the business internationally by establishing franchises .
Rebecca ’ s vision for her business is simple .
To ensure any business – small or large – has the opportunity to tap into the right virtual support to help them achieve their goals .
“ That ’ s why Get Ahead focuses on three principles ,” Taryn explained . “ The first is outsourcing with simplicity . “ When you need an outsourcing service provider , you haven ’ t got time to meet with numerous potential suppliers and get into the detail of their expertise . “ Get Ahead focuses on making the whole process simple , easy and painless
“ Blacktown is undergoing a significant transformation with the establishment of the Australian Catholic University campus in the CBD and Council ’ s own $ 80 million redevelopment precinct , with an underground carpark , park , retail plaza and flanking buildings in the City Centre ,” he said .
“ Quest Blacktown is part of $ 600 million worth of development that ’ s currently underway or planned for area just to the north of Blacktown railway station .”
Quest Blacktown is expected to open during the first half of 2023 .
Quest is a member of The Ascott Limited ( Ascott ), a Singapore company that has grown to become one of the leading international lodging owneroperators in more than 30 countries .
for clients in matching their business needs .
“ For example , if you have a project coming up , like creating a new website , you only have to make one phone call to us and your local director can do the rest .
“ We ’ ll find your web designer , graphic designer , copywriter , digital marketing specialist and anyone else you need , and present you with a ready-made team to take your online presence to the next level .
“ Get Ahead will vouch for the experience and expertise of each and every one of its team of experts – all have been selected to be the very best in their field .
“ So , whether you need a social media management service , a book-keeper , a PR expert , someone to provide Zoom support , a virtual assistant or any other kind of virtual support , you can be confident that you ’ ll be tapping into a wealth of knowledge and experience – and that the work will be completed to the very highest standard .
“ We also believe that the quality of the expert we provide is only as good as his or her fit with your business .
“ That ’ s why we also ask you at the outset about what type of person you need , so we can select the right person from our team to ensure your virtual support is a perfect match to you and your team .”
Are you a business owner who just needs more hours in your day ?
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Taryn Wynne is excited about being asked to introduce Get Ahead ( Virtual Agency ) to Australia and New Zealand established and prospective businesses .
Taryn is currently working on three tasks to establish Get Ahead AV Australasia – enlisting experts in their field , promoting the business to their prospective clients and offering other Get Ahead VA franchises to interested people across Australia and New Zealand .
For further information on Get Ahead VA , ring 1800 GET AHEAD , email office @ getaheadva . com . au or go to the website at getaheadva . com . au .
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At Get Ahead we provide bespoke business & marketing support services to your business leaving you to work ON your business - not IN it .
Only pay for the services you use ; from a single service to a full set of skills - anything is possible .
We match you to the right virtual expert . We are the one point of contact for you - keeping it simple .
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A mixed-use Quest Apartment Hotel development reinforces the economic boom being seen in Blacktown . |
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