Burnside businesses bound by local family legacy
Business Writeup by Tanya Outridge
Burnside Motors staff.
Powercurve Automotive staff.
The corner of Perwillowen and Windsor Road, Burnside is a thriving hub, and home to three businesses that have firmly cemented their reputation for excellence in Nambour over five decades.
Post Coffee staff are all smiles.
Although the branding is different, Power Curve Automotive, Burnside Motors and Post Coffee are all owned by Patrick and Emma Powter.
“Pat and I started Power Curve in 2015, and then when Burnside Motors came on the market, we could see that it was a fantastic opportunity to take on another family business that also had a wonderful reputation,” Emma said. “I like the idea of it being a local legacy with ethics that we didn’t want to lose in the community.
Burnside Motors was established in 1975 as a general mechanic and we have customers that go back for four generations of the same family now. I think that is the highest compliment any business can have.
“Between Power Curve and Burnside Motors, we are regularly approached by young people looking for apprenticeships, and qualified mechanics who want to work for us, which says a great deal about the culture we foster here.”
When the third business in the same complex, Post Coffee, also came on the market, it was too good an opportunity to pass up.
“Post had established such a strong and loyal customer base and I could see that there were definite synergies between the businesses.”
Power Curve Automotive specialises in vehicle servicing, diesel ecu tuning upgrades and touring modifications, while Burnside Motors offers general mechanic services and suspension.
“Excellent communication is key and the teams are trained to a high standard of professionalism to always be open and honest with you to ensure you understand the work that is being done on your vehicle,” she said.
Post Coffee
Post Coffee provides a service to not only customers of Power Curve and Burnside Motors, but locals as well.
“Post is such a great place for people to wait while their car is being serviced, and it has become a local hangout that is known for a very warm and chilled vibe and sensational coffee and food,” Emma said.
“I have sourced pies from Swagmans, just up the road, and we have a selection of beautiful fresh cakes, savouries, slices and donuts and pastries from La Farina Patisseriena. We also stock some beautiful local products and a small range of giftware as well.
“The garden under the trees has become a firm favourite for mums with little ones, and we welcome four legged friends as well. We are very happy for people to hang out here and we never chase people away,” she said.
“We have worked hard to maintain the identity of each business, and that has been remarkably easy thanks to the fact that they share a stellar reputation and were all founded in the principles of excellence, integrity, a strong and positive work culture and enduring customer relationships,” Emma said.
“We are looking forward to the coming years where we can build on these wonderful foundations.”