BlueRock

20/06/2025

We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that BlueRock has officially been recognised as a Great Place To Work (Australia)—for the FIFTH year running!

Our culture is built and nurtured by passionate BlueRockers who prove that when you “do things you love with people you care about, good things happen.”

We see ourselves as much more than a multidisciplinary professional services firm. We’re a team of innovators, collaborators and big thinkers, passionate about making work rewarding for our people and bringing success to our clients.

Great Place To Work sets the benchmark for workplace culture and leadership. Earning this recognition shows we truly live our values. Our environment is built on trust, respect and fun. We aim to provide an exceptional workplace where our team unlocks their full potential, so we're delighted with the results and feedback they provided in the Great Place to Work survey.

Thanks to every BlueRocker for making this place dynamic and inspiring. Here’s to another year of pushing boundaries, backing each other, and doing what we love!

30/05/2025

Are you the right fit? Read more about this Senior Manager role on our career page https://apply.workable.com/the-blue-rock/j/70BBAFF3E6/ or get in contact with our recruitment team at [email protected]

27/05/2025

What a weekend! We loved connecting with practice owners, managers, and industry leaders at the RACGP Practice Owners Conference. A two-day event packed with insightful sessions, panel discussions, and practical tools to help practices thrive.

Our team chatted to GP's about their challenges and explored how BlueRock can support GP businesses in a changing landscape. Big thanks to everyone who stopped by to have a chat, see you at the next one!

22/05/2025

Big Ideas, Fresh Energy. Wrapping up an inspiring night for Melbourne Design Week! 🌟🎤
Last night’s session was all about shaping the hospitality industry. Here’s what stood out:
💠 Speakers shared practical ways to help hospo businesses survive and thrive.
💠 Honest panel stories about where design collides with hospitality.
💠 Top tips included (1) Build your community before you open (2) Tell your story from day one (3) Explore monetised experiences like ticketed events (4) Keep valuable staff with smart incentives
💠 Everyone left with fresh ideas and new connections.

If you want to chat hospo ideas or need a game plan to help your business thrive, we’re all ears and here to help.

Speakers: Peter Lalor, Adele Winteridge of Foolscap Studio, Janine Kariyawasam from Air Design Studio, Renee Buckingham and Trish Cox.

In partnership with Principle Design & Principle of Hospitality.

13/05/2025

Let's talk ins and outs of asset finance for equipment and machinery. Navigating the world of asset finance can be complex, but it offers a range of benefits, including maintaining cash flow, accessing the latest technology and machinery, and unlocking potential tax advantages. So, what types of finance can we help with?
🚜 Equipment Loans
🚜 Equipment Leasing
🚜 Hire Purchase
🚜 Chattel Mortgage
🚜 Operating Lease
🚜 Line of Credit/Overdraft
🚜 Master Facility

With access to a broad network of lenders, we can help you secure the best rates tailored to your business needs. And the cherry on top? Our services are usually free to you. By leveraging the expertise and resources of an asset finance broker, you can make well-informed decisions that drive your business forward. Ready to take the next step? Connect with a BlueRock Finance broker today.

06/05/2025

How do we navigate the complexities of human connection in hospitality today?
Join us for an insightful panel discussion at BlueRock HQ presented in collaboration with Principle Design and Principle of Hospitality as part of National Gallery of Victoria's Melbourne Design Week! Explore how strategic design, innovative branding, and effective operations can cultivate environments that promote community, trust, and lasting loyalty.

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 21 May
🕔 Time: 5 – 7 PM
📍 Location: BlueRock, Podium East, Level 2/525 Collins Street, Melbourne
🚀 Reserve Your Ticket!

Our MDW event brings together hospitality leaders to explore strategies for creating spaces that foster positivity, belonging, loyalty and cultural identity.

06/05/2025

We're proud of our longstanding sponsorship of WIRV and it was great to be part of last week's WIRV Mixer hosted by the silver sponsors at Garden State Hotel.

BlueRock Law's insolvency and restructuring team enjoyed an evening of great conversation, drinks, and tasty canapés, with our senior associate Annabel Wisemantel presenting the door prize on behalf of BlueRock Law.

If you're quick, you can still register for this week's WIRV Breakfast Briefing at BlueRock HQ. https://wirv.com.au/event/wirv-breakfast-briefing-essential-insights-for-day-one-insolvency-appointments/

05/05/2025

Ready to call Australia home, for good? Whether you hail from the UK, or you spent time in your professional career earning the pound sterling, if you have a UK pension, there's potential financial upside to unlock by transferring it to Australia. To learn more, speak to our UK pension transfer experts for advice on creating a stronger financial future.

02/05/2025

Can you think of a business where attracting new customers (or driving retention by building loyalty) isn't crucial to growth? If you can, we're genuinely curious to know!

For this reason, whether you're a startup or an established business, having a clear brand and marketing strategy is critical. We've distilled this concept down to 5 key principles.

Download our Free Playbook to unlock the full potential of your brand and achieve sustainable growth. →

In this playbook, we share strategies to boost retail and eCommerce business growth, ensuring you can navigate this tricky economy and capitalise on a market recovery. Download it now.

01/05/2025

Is bookkeeping eating up your time? Feeling overwhelmed by numbers? It might be time to hand it over to the experts and free yourself up to focus on what matters most (like growing your business)!

Explore the key signs that it's time to outsource your bookkeeping → https://www.bluerock.com.au/resources/when-is-it-time-to-outsource-bookkeeping/

30/04/2025

Is your business on the search for new talent? These are the essential skilled worker and employer-sponsored visas for Australian companies:

Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482)
Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186)
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Subclass 494)
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (Subclass 187)
Temporary Work Short Stay Visa (Subclass 400)
Training Visa (Subclass 407)

From short-term to more permanent employment opportunities, our skilled migration lawyers break down the visa options available to your business.

👉 Learn more about all things visa-related: https://www.bluerock.com.au/resources/employer-sponsored-visa-strategies-for-australian-companies/

16/04/2025

The Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) X BlueRock event featuring Mark Ritson was a smashing success! 🎉

We packed 150 EO members and BlueRock clients into Hotel California at BlueRock HQ and the place was buzzing with energy! Mark shared incredible marketing insights for entrepreneurs. Here's a taste of some of the things we learned.

- Understand "the long and the short of it". Depending on your business or industry, brand building, or 'long' marketing, should be up to 80% of your budget.
- Stop overcomplicating strategy. Strategy is a lot about what you choose not to do.
- Focus on the 4 P's (Product, Price, Place, Promotion). Ignore any new P's, they are 'marketing w**k'.

Big thanks to EO Melbourne for organising this amazing event and to everyone who attended – both new faces and familiar ones. We hope you left with some gold nuggets to boost your business! 💙