Attwood is also unable to make a direct cost comparison between the regional Central Coast and a capital city, but he does not believe it would be a significant difference.

"It would be difficult to get a similar size operation in Sydney," he said, adding the land cost on the Coast is cheaper.

Belkin has no problem with the facilities which are "no different to anywhere else" and its telecommunications links are with "large suppliers".

"We have a direct link to Hong Kong and we are in Tuggerah Business Park so we have the facilities we need," Attwood said. "There are probably areas around the Central Coast where it would be difficult. We run VoIP to our regional offices, but most telco costs are with mobile phones so it is the same cost as it would be in Sydney."

Regarding transport, most of Belkin's staff live in the nearby area so the typical commute is around 30 minutes.