CCBR Business Review

11 B U S I N E S S N E W S ERINA BASED FASHION brand, Bohemian Traders, is looking forward to a solid year ahead building on a successful 2017 in their online retail business as well as at their Erina Heights boutique which is really humming along. The business was founded in 2014 by Emily Berlach who, as young mum, was struggling to find great quality, wash and wear clothing that was both in line with current fashion trends and suited a range of women’s sizes and shapes. Emily set out to change this and the brand Bohemian Traders was born. Offering customers amaz- ing quality, well cut fashion basics, allowing them to shop in a manner that suits their lifestyle, and backed by amazing pre & post purchase customer service have pushed business along rapidly. Emily, a Director, oversees the day to day operations of the business with her hus- Bohemian Trader’s success to continue into 2018 CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 Not only did Raine&Horne Terrigal – Avoca Beach win the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) Awards for Excellence for the second year in a row, but Principal, Brett Hunter was recently reappointed to the REINSW board as the Deputy President on the 12-member Executive. Commenting on his appointment, Mr Hunter said, “The REINSW has done a good job over the past 10 years, working hard to improve a number of aspects in the industry. I’m keen to continue this work to protect the consumers, increase professionalism within the real estate industry and work to create higher standards of education for all our agents. “Obviously I’m a voice for regional agents across the Coast and ensure the policies make sense to everyone, not just those in the metro district.” Meanwhile, Mr Hunter was equally proud of his agency’s back-to-back victory at the Awards, which high- light the professional standards that the real estate industry is striving for. “It’s a real achievement for Raine &Horne Terrigal – Avoca Beach,”he said. East Gosford: 02 4323 1933 Suite 10, 36-40 Victoria Street East Gosford Kariong: 02 4340 2022 11 Mitchell Drive Kariong emergency dental care preventative care 1 hour teeth whitening cosmetic dentistry dental implants orthodontics and invisalign sleep dentistry (IV) sedation oral surgery wisdom teeth removal facial cosmetic injections 3D CT scanning HICAPS claims accepted open 7 days 35 years local quality dental care for life www.hicksons.com.au HICKSONS HEAD OFFICE T +61 2 9293 5311 F +61 2 9264 4790 One International Towers Sydney Level 24, 100 Barangaroo Avenue Barangaroo NSW 2000 / DX 309 Sydney Warwick Ryan Employment Law Partner T +61 2 9293 5448 E warwick.ryan@hicksons.com.au We deliver strategic advice to all employers to ensure you are provided with the right guidance that protects both your commercial interest & your brand. Expert Employment Advice Bohemian Traders store at Erina Heights band David (also a Director) who joined the business in September 2014. Emily remains at the creative helm of the business with all Bohemian Traders pieces being designed by Emily and her team in Australia, manu- factured by their partners overseas and imported to Australia for distribution online, through their “bricks & mortar” boutique and wholesale channels. From the outset, Emily recognised the power of online communities, social media and a burgeoning eCommerce market within Australia. Having an in depth under- standing of these spaces, Emily set the course of the business for rapid growth, working closely with influencers, both with- in Australia and internationally, meaning Bohemian Traders has shipped domestically & internationally from inception. “I could see there was a market for good Brett Hunter reappointed Deputy President REI NSW Brett Hunter CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW FEBRUARY 2018