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09 Jul 2010 >> Media Release - 2010 - Click here to download the 2010 Media Release (Finalists).... [more]

06 May 2010 >> 2010 Awards for Excellence - Bookings - Bookings are now open for the 2010 Awards for Excellence.

Click here to download a copy of the invitation.... [more]

11 Mar 2010 >> Business Mentoring - Enter Now - If any of these statements are relevant to your business, then the Business Growth Program will assist you to plan for growth.
 “We want to grow our business but are not sure where to start”
 “How do we decide which new products to introduce to the market”
 “How can we improve the profitability of our business?”
 “What new markets will provide the best returns for the business?”
 “What should we concentrate on in the next 2 years to accelerate busines... [more]

03 Nov 2009 >> Changes to the laws around Component Pricing - Click here to download.... [more]

27 Jul 2009 >> 2009 Annual Awards for Excellence - Click here to download the media release.... [more]

13 Jul 2009 >> Industry Day 2009 - Industry day is an important opportunity for industry to come together as a fraternity to discuss common issues. It is a chance to hear from speakers who will provide a fresh perspective on those issues and come up with some ideas on how to do business better.

Click here for the program and to see how to book. ... [more]

03 Jul 2009 >> Changes to the way menus reflect weekend surcharges - Click here for details.... [more]

03 Jul 2009 >> Find the Sign - The 2009 “Find the Sign” advertising campaign ran throughout June to drive custom to member restaurants.

TV commercial that ran on Channel 9
The print media ad (Advertiser)
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17 Jun 2009 >> Media Release - New President for R&CSA - Please click here to view this media release.... [more]

16 Mar 2009 >> Platic Bag Ban - Less than 6 weeks to go to SA’s Bag Ban!



South Australia’s break-through Plastic Bag ban hits all stores on the 4th of May 2009, less than 6 weeks away! From this date, all thin (less than 35 micron) plastic bag with handles will be banned outright. Make sure you’re ready by ordering in an alternate bag. There are a range of options available under the legislation:

* Paper Bags
* Certified Compostable Bags
* “Green” Non-Woven Bags
* Barrier Bags (fruit & veg bags)
* Thicker plasti... [more]

04 Nov 2008 >> Green Table Australia - Restaurant & Catering Australia is pursuing an environmental certification program known as Green Table Australia. Green Table Australia will be used to encourage businesses in the restaurant and catering industry to rduce their carbon emissions and general impact on the environment. The program will enable businesses to meet minimum requirements in the area of water and energy savings, waste management and supplies. The program will set these requirements so that as many as possible of the ind... [more]

20 Oct 2008 >> Profitable Menu Workshop by Ken Burgin - The menu is your key sales document, so smart design and pricing is essential, all based on an honest understanding of costs. When times are tough, everyone needs to take a fresh look at menu marketing - Profit is not a Dirty Word!
Link to the presentation can be found at http://www.profitablehospitality.com/public/750.cfm
Presented for Industry Day by Ken Burgin - Profitable Hospitality.... [more]

22 Sep 2008 >> Forward with Fairness - The New Workplace Relations System - The new Australian Govenment is delivering its election commitment to implement Forward wioth Fairness, creating a fair and flexible workplace relations system. Click here to download article.... [more]

22 Sep 2008 >> Fair Work Australia - The one stop shop - Click here to download article.... [more]

22 Sep 2008 >> A strong and simple safety net - Click here to download article.... [more]

22 Sep 2008 >> Minimum Wages - Click here to download article.... [more]

22 Sep 2008 >> Freedom of Association - Click here to download article.... [more]

22 Sep 2008 >> Good Faith Bargaining - Click here to download article.... [more]

22 Sep 2008 >> Assisting low paid employees - Click here to download article.... [more]

22 Sep 2008 >> Enterprise Agreements - Click here to download article.... [more]

22 Sep 2008 >> A fair simple dismissal system for small business - This article discusses the new Fair Dismissal code and provides a check list to help you decide if the dismissal is fair. Click here to download article.... [more]

22 Sep 2008 >> Industrial Action - Click here to download article.... [more]

14 Jun 2008 >> The Restaurant and Café Guide - Restaurant & Catering SA has worked with Dept of Trade and Economic Development to have written an online guide to setting up a restaurant, catering or café business. The guide will assist business to find the legislative framework around the food service sector. It is designed for new and existing businesses as a check list of how to wade through the red tape in running these businesses.

To view the guide go to http://www.competitivesa.biz/cafe.htm... [more]