LOCAL LIFE

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

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 .”

Bookkeeping

Graphic Design

Admin

Appointments

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 .

Business Development

Website

Invoicing

Blogging

Social Media

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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