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Update on the 8 September: ecoland has closed down. What started as a inspirational venture could not sustain its momentum.

The first I heard from ecoland was from Kali Nielson and Jo Turner. At the time they were still in concept stage and developing a business model that was going to bring sustainability into the building industry on the Sunshine Coast.

Now they have been open for 4 weeks and are attracting many interested people into their shop at Peregian Beach.

Ecological Building Design

Ecoland’s main focus is a new way to build. Whether you are thinking of retrofitting your house or building one from scratch, ecoland can support you.

Just taking in the atmosphere in their shop makes you realise that they are about quality. Award winning architect Valentina Balbis has has recently joined the team, adding to the local building skills and contacts of Sepp Hock who has 27 years experience in the building industry.

Steve Zahra, an electrician focuses on providing photovoltaic systems. Jo Turner runs workshops for home-owners and Kali Nielson consults with businesses how to be more sustainable.

Traditional Opening Ceremony

At their opening a huge crowed gathered to watch Sam, an Aboriginal healer, perform the opening ceremony for the shop. You can feel the dedication and passion of everyone at ecoland that goes beyond just building. Connecting with people and finding the very best solution is an essential ingredient that makes them stand out.

Find Out Whether You Can Benefit From Solar Hot Water.

You can get an instant quote right now. There are 23 simple questions that lets our online calculator work out the best solution for your situation. That way you know exactly whether you can benefit from solar hot water.

Start with 1. Find System.

We are proud to announce that NAB has partnered with SolarPay to support our clients.

55% of the people we talked to at World Environment Day shared that the upfront cost was the biggest hindrance to getting solar hot water. Therefore our goal was clear: a way to get a solar hot water heater with no upfront cost and repayments that are in line with the electricity savings.

So if you are in the same position as more than half the population, but still want to take advantage of the long-term savings of solar hot water, a credit card or loan may help you better manage your cash flow.

For Credit Cards, an option is the NAB’s Low Rate Visa Card

• Purchase rate of 12.70% p.a. ¹
• Cash Advance rate of 19.99% p.a. ¹
• Annual card fee of $49 ²

To find out more, go to the NAB website.

You may also wish to apply online and receive a response within 60 seconds. Subject to approval, you can even make the solar hot water system your first purchase!

Other Important Information

A credit card offers you great flexibility and convenience. But it’s important to remember, like any debt, you will have to repay it. If you are unsure as to whether you will be able to manage repayments for a new credit card, then you should not consider taking up a NAB credit card at this point in time.

If you have an existing line of credit or can redraw cheaply that might be an even cheaper option for you.

The Legal Small Print

Approval is subject to NAB’s credit assessment criteria. Terms and conditions are available on application. Fees and charges apply.

1. Excludes cash advances including bills paid over the counter at a bank, financial institution or post office and for the purchase of travellers cheques. The NAB Low Rate Visa Card (Purchase) Indicator Rate is 12.70%p.a. (as at 22 July 2008) and is subject to change. The NAB Low Rate Visa Card (Cash Advance) Indicator Rate is currently 19.99%p.a. (as at 23 September 2008) and is subject to change. See terms and conditions for details of the application of these rates.
2. The annual card fee (as at 23 September 2008) is $49.00 for a NAB Low Rate Visa Card and is subject to change.

There are so many inspiring people on the Sunshine Coast. One of them is Piet Croes of Better Business Networks.

Piet has developed a business networking group where it is possible to get to know people, rather than just meeting salespeople who want to sell you something.

Between 15 and 20 people get together for breakfast or lunch at different locations on the Sunshine Coast. Everyone shares a 30 second introduction with the group and then a speaker talks about their journey into running a successful business.

Recently business partner Ray Lansom launched a website that allows BBN members to stay up to date. Social membership is free. You just pay for food and drinks. If you want to catch up with me, you find me at most of the Noosa lunch meetings.

Piet and Ray have started to help Solarpay get the word out about the benefits of solar hot water. Thanks so much for that!