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2005 Belmont Small Business Awards
Finalists and Winners from Awards Night
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Award Winners 2005
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MOST INNOVATIVE ENTERPRISE AWARD Sponsored by Wray & Associates Presented by Errol Harwood , Partner, Wray & Associates Wray & Associates is the oldest and most respected firm of Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys in Western Australia . Established in 1920, Wrays specialise in patents, trade marks and registered designs. With more than 80 years' experience, they implement commercially relevant solutions specific to your particular needs. Not only will your most important IP interests be protected but they will help you create valuable new IP assets and enhance the worth of what you already own. Wray & Associates' renowned reputation for excellence, expertise and quality service can safeguard your intellectual property in a competitive and challenging global market. MOST INNOVATIVE ENTERPRISE AWARD - WINNER – PDA Products Peter Dresen & Paul Pietsch PDA Products 52 Fairbrother Street Belmont WA 6104 Phone: 08 9470 5945 Fax: 08 9470 5945 Email Mortafil@bigpond.net.au Peter Dresen & Paul Pietsch are the innovative inventors behind PDA Products based in Belmont . Developing their unique Mortafil home building product in 1992, they originally started as a home-based business. The PDA Mortafil adhesive filler is the only product of its kind in Australia and can be used on cracks on ceilings, brick work, pergola, bathrooms and even loose paving bricks. The results of their all natural, environmentally friendly products have been really positive and their truly innovative products have made it big in the home building industry and they continue to thrive in this market. |
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BEST NEW BUSINESS AWARD Sponsored by Belmont Business Enterprise Centre Inc Presented by Stephen Choo, Vice Chair, Committee of Management, Belmont BEC The Belmont Business Enterprise Centre Inc provides business support and guidance for those persons wishing to start a new business or for existing businesses to improve or expand. Belmont BEC is a not for profit, non government community association established in Belmont in 1994 and feels very proud to conduct the annual Belmont Small Business Awards, now in it's twelfth year. The Belmont BEC also co-ordinates a series of business skills workshops, mentoring programs, business support programs and is very active in developing innovative enterprise projects that benefit home based micro small business, creative industries, youth, indigenous and multicultural communities BEST NEW BUSINESS AWARD - WINNER - QFS Australia QFS Australia Directors Brett Quinn & Richard Farrell 3/324 Great Eastern Hwy Ascot WA 6104 Phone: 08 9227 4099 Fax: 08 9227 4599 Belmont based QFS Australia was established in June 2005 to provide recruitment, training and productivity consultancy to the mining industry. Identifying a gap in the marketplace, the directors set about to assist their client base to improve mobile plant productivity. Extensive research was first undertaken before the QFS Australia business commencement with resources drawn from established business and marketing consultants. An impressive financial result for QFS Australia outlines they have recouped their start up costs within the first 3months of operations. |
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QUALITY CUSTOMER SERVICE Sponsored by designedge fashion incubator - belmont Presented by Bill Sidebottom, Committee Member, Belmont Business Enterprise Centre Designedge fashion incubator located at Belmont Forum was established February 2005. It is now the largest ‘not for profit' retail fashion incubator in Australia and showcases in excess of 55 WA fashion and jewellery designers instore. Designedge is a sales retail store that provides work experience for students, future and emerging designers, student models, makeup artists, university students and all those wishing to gain experience and opportunities in the fashion industry. A community project designedge fashion incubator is supported by Belmont Forum Shopping Centre, TCFWA, Belmont BEC, Belmont Rotary Club, Seragraph Prints, Bridget Roberston, Belmont Auto Carpets and many volunteers and supporters. QUALITY CUSTOMER SERVICE WINNER- BELMONT OASIS LEISURE CENTRE Centre Manager Dave Goodwin PO Box 301 Cloverdale WA 6985 Phone: 08 9227 1622 Fax: 9227 1340 Email belmont.manager@leisureco.com www.inshape.com.au www.swimways.com.au Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre attracts an excess of 420,000 visits per annum. With new Management team, Belgravia Leisure operating the refurbished Leisure Centre for the past 15months, customer service rating shows 96% of clients would recommend the centre to someone else. Belmont Oasis measure customer feedback from staff observations, annual surveys, focus groups and is monitored by the Centre for Environmental and Recreation Management. Belmont Oasis prides itself on a response rate is no more than 24 hours after any comment is received from clients that requires feedback. |
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BEST RETAIL BUSINESS Sponsored by Belmont Forum Presented by Ann Manifis, Marketing Manager, Belmont Forum Belmont Forum Shopping Centre represents the hub of the City of Belmont - the 'City of Opportunity '. West Australian Owned, the Centre focuses on supporting local businesses and community group organisations. Belmont Forum is anchored by three supermarkets (Action, Coles and Woolworths), two Discount Department Stores (Big W, Kmart), two mini majors (Harvey Norman and Red Dot and over 130 Specialty Stores including a Food Court . As a frequent meeting place for many in the community, Belmont Forum enjoys the opportunity to become involved with youth, seniors, welfare and fundraising through sponsorship, charitable work and the utilisation of the centre's facilities. BEST RETAIL BUSINESS WINNER- BELMONT FLIGHT CENTRE Accepted by Belmont Forum Centre Manager – Alison McKenzie on behalf of Belmont Flight Centre 227 Belmont Avenue Cloverdale WA 6105 Phone: 08 9475 0033 Belmont Flight Centre ensures their clients get a competitive fare and great accommodation venues both nationally and internationally. Outstanding services provided by Belmont Flight Centre could include a phone call before your travelling date wishing you the best on your holidays; but the Centre can even ring you on your return to see if you were happy with accommodation! Client base grows at 25% per annum with the Belmont Flight Centre being the most consistent retailer across the Flight Centre franchise in terms of financial growth and achieved their last years financial target in its first three months of operation! |
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COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD Sponsored by Southern Gazette Community Presented by Chris Gullard, Sales Manager, Southern Gazette Community The Southern Gazette Community Newspaper is proud to be an ongoing sponsor of the Belmont Small Business Awards. Helping small Businesses in the local community, the Southern Gazette provides locals with current issues, knowledge, special events and is a fantastic way of keeping in touch with your local community, supporting local retailers and community members. The Southern Gazette has been a proud sponsor of these awards for several years now and looks forward to the continued association for years to come. COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD WINNER- BASKERVILLE METCALF FUNERAL DIRECTORS Robyn & Michael Metcalf 8 Hehir Street Belmont WA 6104 Phone: 1800 688 133 info@baskervillemetcalf.com.au www.baskervillemetcalf.com.au Baskerville Metcalf Funeral Directors offer exceptional support to their clients at a distressed time of need with the loss of a loved one, but the business also gives back outstanding community service to their local and state wide community. Both Baskerville Metcalf Directors, Robyn and Michael volunteer to the community in a myriad of ways. Numerous school P & F committees; school programs & support to Belmont Clothes Library. Robyn is the current WA State Chairman, Inner Wheel Clubs; committee of Belmont BPW and gives time to assist others conquer their fear of Speaking in public and distributes meals to the community. Michael is a Past President of Ascot Rotary; a Paul Harris Fellow; mentors small businesses with Belmont BEC; Robyn & Michael Metcalf are a great example of what community spirit in business is all about. |
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VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD Sponsored by Textile Clothing Footwear Resource Centre of Western Australia Inc. Presented by Theo Pabst, Chairman, TCF WA & Belmont BEC The TCF Resource Centre of WA provides support and specialised resources for people in the textile, clothing, footwear, leather and fashion industry in W.A. Located at the Belmont BEC , TCF WA was established in 1998 and is about creating new marketing and promotional opportunities, networking and developing creative industry resources. TCF WA is a not for profit community association that has been highlighted as an Australian wide role model. TCFWA develops innovative projects that assist many independent fashion designers and associated industry sectors access new trade opportunities locally, in Western Australia , nationally and internationally with China , Singapore , Malaysia , Hong Kong , Sri Lanka , Thailand , USA and Europe . VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD Jan E Teadsale PO Box 968 , Cloverdale WA 6985 Phone: 9470 2664 Fax: 9477 3537 Jan Teasdale has been a community volunteer for more over 30 years within the City of Belmont . From volunteer services with Squash Clubs, Kinda, Aussie Seals, Neighbourhood Watch, Belmont Centenary Committee, Friends of Japan, Breast Cancer Foundation and a volunteer with the Belmont-Adachi Sister City Relationship for over 20 years. During this time, Jan's outstanding efforts have been recognised by the Australian Sister Cities Association and serves as National Vice President where she assists to co-ordinate in excess of 450 sister city relationships within Australia . Through the volunteer efforts of Jan Teasdale many people have gained new cultural experiences, improved trade relations and appreciate cultural diversity in the world we live! |
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BEST STAFF TRAINING AWARDS Sponsored by Communicare Family and Employment Services Presented by Ms Martine Pitt, Executive Director, Communicare Family and Employment Services Communicare is a charitable organisation providing family support, children's; employment and training services since 1977. Communicare is a leader and innovator in service delivery and ahs developed a strong reputation for quality programs and professional services. Annually Communicare's services are accessed by in excess of 130,000 people and the demand for services is increasing each year. Communicare is proud to sponsor this award and to continue to build links for Communicare's Belmont office by assisting the growth of business, synonymous with good practice service, in the Belmont area. BEST STAFF TRAINING AWARD WINNER – EXPRESS-LINK PTY LTD Mark Thalman PO Box 603 , Welshpool WA 6986 Phone: 08 9353 6311 Fax: 08 9353 63552897 Express-Link Pty Ltd was founded by Mark Thalman in 1997 with the purpose in providing a wide range of transport solutions for Western Australian and interstate companies. Occupying 8,000 sq metres in Kewdale, with a staff of 25 and up to 40 contractors, Express Link expanded with offices also based in Sydney and Brisbane. Express-Link Pty Ltd invests over $36,000 per annum with in and off job training for its staff members with dangerous goods handling, IT, security and international staff training. New employees experience detailed staff training, in order to efficiently perform their job and offer impressive customer service with that personalised touch that Express Link prides itself on. |
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BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD Sponsored by Business & Professional Women WA Presented by Jasmyn Mumme, National Vice President IP, Business & Professional Women Australia Business & Professional Women WA Inc is part of the Austral ian and international association of business and professional women. It is active and accepted in culture and society, business and politics. It bridges generations and bonds women into a supportive network to raise the status of women .
BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD - WINNER- Michelle Miller Michelle Miller Rivers of Silk PO Box 12 Cowaramup , WA 6284 Phone: 08 9755 5484 Fax: 08 9755 5484 riversoftsilk@netserv.net.au www.riversoftsilk.com.au Michelle Miller from Rivers of Silk works in the area of Textile Design Production, Arts and Tourism. Located at Margaret River , Michelle has developed her design business into an acclaimed southern regional art and fashion label, Michelle Miller Designs. Her products range from framed works of art, scarves, shawls, cards, gifts, designer clothing and her personalised silk painting workshops are in high demand. Michelle is involved with the Margaret River Artisans with exhibitions at Vasse Felix during 2004-2005. In September 2005 Michelle Miller was elected the WA State President of the Business and Professional Women of WA, guiding and supporting over 14 BPW Clubs throughout WA. |
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BEST MARKETING AWARD Sponsored by Westways Colorgrafix Presented by Neil Cranny, Managing Director, Westways Colorgrafix Westways Colorgrafix is a diverse graphic design, photography, internet development studio and major print supplier.. As our motto goes, “From business cards to magazines and everything in between”. Westways has been based in the City of Belmont for over 20 years, So next time you're thinking of producing any marketing or promotional material, think Westways Colorgrafix, your “LOCAL” Total Production Specialist. BEST MARKETING AWARD WINNER- HERE'S LUCK LOTTERY CENTRE Raj Selvendra Here's Luck Lottery Centre Shop M4 Belmont Forum Belmont WA 6104 Phone 08 9277 7101 Fax: 08 9277 6363 Here's Luck Lottery Centre located at Belmont Forum has been WA's Number One LotteryWest retailer for over ten years. With a staff of 14, the centre prides itself on strong partnership alliances, working closely with the community, providing friendly and great customer service to its clients and staff. Here's Luck is the only independent Lottery Centre to advertise on TV and radio with 60% of their clients coming from outside the Belmont region. Owner Raj Selvendra and his team are always coming up with new ideas for marketing campaigns with their Loyalty program, but their efforts also provide support for the community with recent efforts being for St Vincent DePaul, Belmont Fair and raising funds for Telethon. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT WHILST WINNER AND SPONSOR STILL ON STAGE BELMONT BEC ALSO PROUDLY INVITES HERE'S LUCK LOTTERY CENTRE INTO THE BELMONT SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS HALL OF FAME AND PRESENTS THEM WITH A PERPECTUAL PLAQUE TO PROUDLY DISPLAY IN THEIR PREMISES FOR THE NEXT 12 MONTHS Presented to Here's Luck Lottery Centre by Carol Hanlon, Manager Belmont BEC Hall of Fame WINNER- HERE'S LUCK LOTTERY CENTRE Raj Selvendra Here's Luck Lottery Centre Shop M4 Belmont Forum Belmont WA 6104 Phone 08 9277 7101 Fax: 08 9277 6363 Here's Luck Lottery Centre , Belmont Forum has been awarded this prestigious award for their exceptional and outstanding performance in business excellence with being a Belmont Small Business Award winner on three occasions and to hold the outstanding title of WA's Number One Lottery West retailer for over ten years. The future mission of Here's Luck Lottery Centre is to increase their turnover by $1 million every 2.5 years and Raj Selvendra and his team at Here's Luck are already on their way of achieving this impressive goal. |
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HOME BASED BUSINESS AWARD Sponsored by Small Business Development Corporation Presented by Linda Liu Bearne , Board Member, Small Business Development Corporation The Small Business Development Corporation is proud to sponsor the Belmont Small Business Awards. The SBDC provides guidance and information to WA's new and established small business operators. From its business advisory services to licence information and workshops, SBDC is committed to facilitating the growth and prosperity of this vital sector. The Home Based Business Award also carries with it a cash prize of $500 from the Small Business Development Corporation HOME BASED BUSINESS AWARD - WINNER – CHOCOLATE ATTRACTION Helen & Peter Axton Chocolate Attraction 4 Calais Way Sorrento WA 6020 Phone: 08 9246 1704 Email chocolate.attraction@bigpond.co m Chocolate Attraction was established in 2004 by husband and wife team Peter and Helen Axton. With a mission “Saving Perth from boring parties” they provide a chocolate fondue fountain hire service, where the experience of guests covering their fruits and marshmallows with melted chocolate becomes a focal point of the night. Migrating to Perth from the UK in 2003, Chocolate Attraction was designed as a lifestyle business and is based in the Northern suburbs. Turnover continues to rise with 60% growth budgeted for next year, Chocolate Attraction also supports MS Society, Breast Cancer, Salvation Army, Unifem, Princess Margaret Hospital and has featured on My Restaurant Rules and Postcards WA . |
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TCF ACHIEVER AWARD Sponsored by TCF Australia Uncovered Presented by Carol Hanlon, Manager, Belmont BEC and TCFWA TCF Australia Uncovered is the first national outreach program for creative women and fashion designers in textile, clothing, footwear, leather in regional and isolated areas of Australia. This inspiring program was created by Belmont BEC & TCFWA and supported by the federal government under the Small Business Enterprise Culture Program with a focus on indigenous, young and multicultural women. TCF Australia Uncovered project has provided business skills, support and expertise to hundreds of women via online mentoring, business workshops, network meetings and one on one business counselling. Areas visited to date include all Australian capital cities and remote indigenous communities in Tom Price, Wickham, Port Hedland, Derby , Broome and Lombadina to name just a few. TCF ACHIEVER AWARD WINNER – MARGARET FARRELL, SUKIMOO Margaret Farrell 19 Caldera Close Mindarie WA 6035 Phone: 08 9305 8375 Mobile : 0403 794 445 Fax: 08 9305 8375 margaret@sukimo.com www.sukimoo.com Margaret Farrell, from Sukimoo runs an international fashion export business, showcasing the talents of WA, Australian & New Zealand fashion designers at Fashion Weeks in Ireland , Scotland , London , Paris , LA , Dusseldorf , Europe and recently returned from showing at New York Fashion Week including showing 5 designers from the designedge fashion incubator located at Belmont Forum. What Margaret Farrell has achieved in 2 years for the WA fashion industry is outstanding by providing global access to over 25+ WA designers. Margaret commenced her business in October 2003 after visiting the designedge trade exhibition staged by Belmont BEC & TCFWA at the Burswood Convention Centre. Her energy, talent and passion for picking up the next emerging designer combined her empathy and patience to help guide the designer in the tough world of high fashion is exceptional. |
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ENVIRONMENT AWARD Sponsored by City of Belmont Presented by Mayor Glenys Godfrey, City of Belmont The City of Belmont is proud to support the Environment Award, a refreshingly new award that recognises Belmont businesses that go above and beyond the statutory environmental management expected of small businesses. To the City, sustainability means balancing social, economic and environmental issues to achieve the most desirable outcomes for the whole City. Belmont is actively involved in a number of environmental programmes and is pleased to be promoting further environmental practices in our community. ENVIRONMENT AWARD WINNER – ATLAS LINEN SERVICE Manager Georgina Lenzo Atlas Linen Service - Accepted by Theo Pabst, Chairman of Belmont BEC 219 Alexander Road Belmont WA 6104 Phone: 08 9478 5605 Fax: 08 9221 2039 Email georgina.lenzo@atlaslinen.com.au Atlas Linen Service located in Belmont has been established for over 35yrs, years under the current owner/managers and has a staff of 70. Atlas Linen operates 7 days a week providing dry-cleaning, washing, drying, ironing and pressing services to hospitals, airlines, hotels and government forces. Atlas Linen Service is continually involved in restructuring and modernisation programs with a key focus on improved plant efficiency with a particular emphasis on the introduction of re-cyling and ‘eco-friendly' new systems. Atlas Linen Service prides itself on being responsive to occupational health and safety and environmental issues. |
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EXPORT AWARD Sponsored by Perth Airport Presented by David Ellwood, Estate Manager Perth Airport Strategically located as one of Australia 's closest airports to South East Asia, Europe and Africa . Perth Airport is Australia 's fourth largest airport in terms of passenger traffic. In 2004/2005, Perth Airport welcomed over 6.6 million passengers. Recently, significant investment of around twenty five million dollars has been spent on an extension to Terminal One … the International Terminal … Adding two thousand five hundred square metres of floor space and fourteen additional check-in counters. The works included replacing all the existing check-in counters and installing a new checked baggage security screening and handling system. Perth Airport is also a significant contributor to the state economy … a recent report found that airport associated activities represented more than two billion dollars a year or three percent of Gross State Product … directly and indirectly creating employment for sixteen thousand, eight hundred West Australians. Perth Airport works closely with Tourism WA and DPI to encourage airlines to add more flights to Perth and continues to support the tourism industry within the state . EXPORT AWARD - WINNER – PDA PRODUCTS Peter Dresen & Paul Pietsch PDA Products 52 Fairbrother Street Belmont WA 6104 Phone: 08 9470 5945 Fax: 08 9470 5945 Email Mortafil@bigpond.net.au PDA Products home building ‘Mortafil' range of products commenced in 1992. A unique adhesive filler developed by Peter Dresen & Paul Pietsch is available across Australia through large distributors like Bunnings and Mitre 10. PDA Products is now exporting to Bangkok , Thailand with 2,400 kgs leaving their Belmont premises in the last month alone with another 600 kgs delivered to Germany . Interest has been received from the USA who are eager to place orders and PDA's research in the global marketplace has come to realise that there is no other product available that fulfils the criteria of Mortafil. An exciting future awaits PDA Products in the international arena. |
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BEST TOURISM AWARD Sponsored by Burswood Entertainment Complex Presented by Peter Coyne Executive General Manager Human Resources, Burswood Entertainment Complex Burswood Entertainment Complex, our host for tonight‘s awards, has a long history in supporting local community organisations and bringing together near neighbours to strengthen the locality. Employing the services of over 2000 businesses, with many from the local community, Burswood is considered one of WA's premier tourist destinations and it is fitting that they present the Best Tourism Award. BEST TOURISM AWARD - WINNER – ASSURED ASCOT QUAYS APARTMENT HOTEL Nervinia Davenport Assured Ascot Quays Apartment Hotel PO Box 415 Belmont WA 6984 Phone: 08 9333 1711 Fax: 08 9333 1712 Email sales@assured.net.au Assured Ascot Quays Apartment Hotel located at Ascot , opened in 2003 and prides itself on offering clients a room with a difference! Ascot Quays comprises 70 fully self contained apartment style facilities that have spectacular swan river and city views. The Hotel also hosts the 150 East Riverside Bar & Restaurant. Assured Ascot Quays Apartment Hotel have established a regular client base and focus on some key markets both regionally and interstate. Attracting southern and northern regional Western Australians and interstate travellers to their resort they offer a truly different and exuberant experience for all. |
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JUDGES AWARD Sponsored by Belmont Business Enterprise Centre Presented by Ian Winfield, Centurion Insurance representing the 2005 BSBA Awards Judging Panel The Belmont BEC is priviledged to have conducted the Belmont Small Business Awards, which is now in twelfth year. Sometimes the Judges come across a business that achieves across many areas of their business and the 2005 Judging Panel would like to acknowledge a local business that has not only been creative and an achiever but also a community contributor. We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge some of our other past local Belmont Business winners here tonight – David Bennett from Aquabiotics , Rosanna Jackson from Gemini Introductions, Marjory Charlson from Race Breed to name just a few JUDGES AWARD - WINNER – AUSTRALIAN WATER SAVER 2000 Joe Iovine Austral ian Water Saver 2000 PO Box 31 Cloverdale WA 6985 Phone: 08 9477 3904 Fax: 08 9477 3904 Email iaawa@space.net.au http://home.space.net.au/~iaawa/ Clovedale based Inventor Joe Iovine established Austral ian Water Savers in 1998 to assist is saving water and to help the environment. With an innovative range of over 10 product inventions available, Joe Iovine is not only a small business striving to be innovative and creative with his business solutions to assist the consumer but also is heavily involved in encouraging and assisting other like minded inventors. Joe is the current state president of the WA Inventors Association and has been instrumental in assisting the flood of WA Inventors being featured on the popular ABC program ‘The Inventors” |
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ENTERPRISE OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Rotary Club of Belmont Presented by Geoff Lovell, President , Rotary Club of Belmont The Rotary Club of Belmont is proud to support the Belmont Small Business Awards presentation in the category of Business Enterprise of the Year. The Belmont club is very active in supporting Community, Youth, and of course Business activities within the local area, this support is a two way win win situation, because without local Community and Business support we as your local Rotary club would be unable to function successfully. ENTERPRISE OF THE YEAR AWARD - WINNER – QFS AUSTRALIA QFS Australia Directors Brett Quinn & Richard Farrell 3/324 Great Eastern Hwy Ascot WA 6104 Phone: 08 9227 4099 Fax: 08 9227 4599 QFS Australia has performed an outstanding result since their establishment in Belmont mid 2005. Providing specialised productivity consultancy, training and recruitment to the mining industry. QFS Australia directors Brett Quinn, John Stevens & Richard Farrell conducted extensive research to create a successful business model prior to their business commencement. QFS Australia financial forecasts are ahead of schedule and the business is on target for a $1.5 million turnover in their first year of operation. QFS Australia business management, environmental policies, marketing, staff training and risk management planning showcase that the QFS Australia story is an outstanding formula for small business success. |
