What & Where
BusinessTimes is a monthly glossy print and online magazine, circulated in Frankston City and the Mornington Peninsula and the Greater Dandenong region. Magazines are plastic wrapped and mailed to more than 10,000 businesses with Australia Post-listed business addresses.
BusinessTimes pinpoints the target for advertisers because it is directed into the mailbox of business people who decide what goods and services they buy and sell.
A magazine giving voice to business in the region is a new concept. Another first is putting your business in contact with surrounding businesses using the magazine as a direct mail tool.
BusinessTimes will reach decision-makers – the buyers, the sellers, end users, manufacturers, agents and suppliers. It talks directly to those operating the business and reflects their views and concerns. Our aim is to make the magazine essential reading for those shaping our region, the legislators, policy makers and communicators.
BusinessTimes’ news and features will be relevant to people doing business in the region – personal stories, innovation, tax and accounting updates, infrastructure news, planning decisions, senior appointments, local government decisions affecting business, contracts and tenders.
Who
The magazine is produced by publishing professionals who have lived and worked in the region for most of their working lives. The magazine is printed locally and all professional services used by the business, including accounting and legal services, are local, too.
Margaret Harrison:
Sales and Marketing Director
Margaret was an extremely successful media sales representative for The Independent News Group, before launching her own businesses in telecommunications which she sold after operating for 20 years.
David Hilet:
Managing Director
David is Managing Director of Galaxy Print and Design, Hastings, printer of the magazine. David has conducted printing businesses for more than 30 years. Galaxy consistently supports and sponsors community events and business awards.
Keith Platt:
Editor and Director
Keith is the former Frankston and Mornington Peninsula editor of Fairfax Community Newspapers. Keith is also a skilful photographer and was a founding partner of peninsula tourism publication, The Holiday Magazine, which is still being published after nearly 30 years.
Tony Murrell: Publisher,
Contributing Editor and Director
Tony was an owner, Director and Managing Editor of The Independent News Group, publishing six newspapers in Frankston, the Mornington Peninsula, Dandenong and Gippsland. With Keith, Tony was a founding partner of The Holiday Magazine.
When
Publication and distribution is during the second week of the month; eleven issues a year (February-December).
