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2007 PARRAMATTA BUSINESS SHOWCASE

WEDNESDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2007
CROWNE PLAZA PARRAMATTA - 12 TO 7pm


Major Sponsors

Support Partners and Exhibitors (listed alphabetically)
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Achieve Foundation

Achieve Foundation provides employment and accommodation support services for people with disabilities.

Achieve Foundation Employment Services work in partnership with Industry and Government to enable people with disabilities to participate as equal members of the work force.

Our Employment Services support people to obtain jobs that pay award-based wages. We provide opportunities for people to develop skills, relationships and career path. Achieve Foundation Accommodation Service assists people with disabilities to be independent, respected and valued members of the community. Our accommodation service provides support to people in their own homes, in range of community settings, including co-residency.

Please visit us at www.achievefoundation.org.au

 

Advance Recruitments

Since 1993 Advance Recruitments has used its relentless focus on customer service to build a strong reputation in the supply of both commercial and industrial recruitment, state of the art technology and HR services and Consultancy. This expertise covers both casual and permanent labour and placements in a wide range of successful Australian and international companies.

The company was the first employment hire firm in Australia to receive Australian Standards ISO9001 accreditation.

Advance Recruitments consultants have a passion and commitment that gives the company a competitive advantage – going the extra mile to ensure that all client needs are met.

For more information see www.advancerecruitments.com.au

Allphones

Who are Allphones?

Allphonesis Australia's largest independent telecommunications retailer with over 15 years of experienceand 160 stores nation wide.

Who are Allphones Direct?

Allphones Direct are a dedicated Vodafone Premium Partner whose focus is specifically on business (B2B) in the SME & SOHO markets. We have also developed a dedicated program for Alliance Partner's and are looking to develop a wider community of Interest across all Trade Partner's nationally.

What do Allphones Direct Offer?

Allphones offer best of breed products across the entire Vodafone product range. Should you require a single connection or a fleet of mobiles, Allphones Direct can assist. Should you be looking at complex field based solutions (workforce automation), payment solutions, Allphones Direct can assist via its Partner's division

Please visit us at www.allphones.com.au

 

ANZ Bank

ANZ's Business Banking team can deliver solutions to help your business reach its full potential whether your needs involve business expansion, transaction banking, wealth management, international trade, corporate finance, investments and more.

Visit us at www.anz.com.au

 

Arris Group

Arris Group is well recognised for developing premium office buildings for the demands of today's dynamic businesses. Versatile located at Norwest Business Park is Arris'Groups latest development. Versatile offers areas from 53sqm to 2000 sqm for sale or lease. Prices start from $232,000.

Contact Ray Mayer 0413 733 788 or Joel Wood 0411 124 999 to find out more

Or visit our web site www.arrisgroup.com.au/versatile

 

Awards & More                                                                            Support Partner

Awards & More is a family owned business, located in Norwest Business Park.

As the name suggests, we provide a wide range of awards from corporates to sporting clubs. The ‘and more' of our name covers everything else we do including promotional items, name badges, personalised mugs.

Clients range from major corporates, right through to very small businesses who use our promotional expertise to help grow their business. See page 42 - Sept issue of GWP magazine.

We are also pleased to announce that we are a finalist in the Small Business Champion Awards 2007.

See us at the expo or visit our website: www.awardsandmore.com.au

 

Bridgement Smith Collections

Bridgement Smith Collections offer a Professional Debt Recovery Service with offices in all states. Our clients enjoy secure internet access to their files, allowing them to be fully informed of our collection progress on their behalf. Specialising in Debt Recovery, Ledger Management, Cash Flow Consultancy, Litigation Management and Credit Training.

Please visit us at www.bridgementsmith.com.au

 

Cartodraft Australia

Cartodraft Australia is a fully computerised mapping company with the very latest in technology, and GPS Data Collection Equipment. The company was established in 1984 and is recognised as a leader in Custom Mapping.

We can customise any of our maps with your Company Logo and Personal Information. We also offer a complete range of Framed Wall Maps for the Home or Office.

Please visit us at www.cartodraft.com.au

 

Charlton Management Consulting

Charlton Management Consulting is about total Human Resources Solutions. We assist business overcome ‘red tape' whilst improving productivity and profitability in areas such as OH&S and employee relations.

Charlton Management Consulting can assist businesses in the following ways:

  • Improved policies and procedures
  • Reduced exposure to OHS & IR litigation
  • Reduction in workplace injuries
  • Reduction in workers' compensation premiums
  • Improved management performance
  • Improved employee performance
  • Improved staff retention
  • Reduced absenteeism
  • Reduced recruitment costs
  • Cultural improvement
  • Bottom line savings
  • Increased competitive advantage

For a complimentary, no obligation assessment of your business, please call 9890 2072 or email info@charlton.net.au

Or visit our website: www.charlton.net.au

 

Commonwealth Bank Corporate Financial Services

We value your business.

Commonwealth Bank's Corporate Financial Services division was created to provide the exclusive service and expertise that our premium business customers expect. We offer you an unrivalled range of banking and financial services - from everyday business account to flexible finance and sophisticated wealth management strategies.

Your personal Relationship Manager will work closely with you to ensure access to specialists who can tailor the right solutions for you and your business.

Because at Commonwealth Bank, we believe business is personal.

Please visit us at www.commbank.com.au

 

Coulton Isaac Barber

Visit us at www.cibr.com.au

 

Crowne Plaza Parramatta                                                             Major Sponsor

Enjoying the ideal location in Parramatta's CBD with it's cosmopolitan restaurants, theatres and shopping, Crowne Plaza Parramatta is a focal point for Western Sydney.

Crowne Plaza Parramatta is the most renowned hotel and conference venue in Sydney's west. Located just 22km from the CBD of Sydney, the hotel is in the heart of Parramatta's business district just 20 metres from the Church Street restaurant precinct. The hotel offers a versatile range of conference rooms which cater for small meetings for 5 people to seminars for 550.

Please visit us at www.crowneplazaparramatta.com.au or www.crowneplaza.com.au

 

EmbroidMe Parramatta

EmbroidMe Parramatta is your full service Embroidery, Screen Printing & Promtional Products Centre, conveniently located on the corner of Gore Street and Victoria Road Parramtta.

EmbroidMe Parramatta has a large retail showroom with embroidered samples for your convenience to see and feel including an exstensive range of mens and ladies polo's and Tee Shirts, hats, caps, casual wear , workwear including HiVi and many more.

EmbroidMe Parramatta use the latest embroidery technology with the highest quality products to produce custom wear and promotions for your business. With our machines on site this ensures high quality production and lead times are minimised.

Don't put it off anymore, come in and see our showroom today and let EmbroidMe Parramatta be your advertising solution centre.

Please visit us at www.embroidme.com.au/2150

 

Fedex Kinko's Office and Print Centre

FedEx Kinko's Office and Print Centres are the world's leading provider of document solutions and business services. We can help you produce all the professional business documents you need - everything from reports, marketing brochures to training manuals.

Our 10 digitally connected locations in Sydney and Melbourne offer black & white and colour printing, finishing and presentation services, plan printing, CD and DVD duplication, on-line ordering and document management solutions. We also offer a selection of sign and banner options, including banner stands, vinyl banners, posters, photo enlargements and light boxes that attract attention and help you communicate your message effectively.

Please visit us at www.fedexkinkos.com.au

 

Great Western Pages                                                                     Support Partner

GWP Business Resource & Lifestyle Magazine is a Business-to-Business publication. GWP Magazine is dedicated to highlighting and improving business connections and relationships throughout the NSW Business community.

The circulation of the magazine stands at 10,000 copies distributed bi-monthly in the main business hubs (Parramatta, Hills District, and Olympic Park) and other major business regions. 2400 are sold at Newsagents in the area of Newcastle-Wollongong-Katoomba (Greater Sydney area) and the ACT. About 6,000 complimentary copies are sent as a direct mail to the GWP subscribers, business owners, company's top management and VIP associates.

Please visit us at www.greatwesternpages.com.au

 

International Institute for Business Excellence

The IIBE makes your business work for you. We do this through Business Development Services, Consulting, Coaching, Training & Business Support Services.

Please visit us at www.iibe.com.au

 

Jirsch Sutherland

Established in 1984, Jirsch Sutherland is a specialist insolvency, turnaround and forensic accounting services firm. Now with eight offices nationally, including our new Parramatta office, services we provide include:

Insolvency and Turnaround

  • Voluntary Liquidations (Members & Creditors)
  • Receiverships
  • Voluntary Administrations
  • Deeds of Company Arrangement
  • Turnaround Management
  • Bankruptcy and Part X Arrangement

Forensic Accounting

  • Fraud Prevention, Detection and Investigation
  • Litigation Support
  • Risk reviews
  • Due Diligence

Our aim is to provide small/midsize accounting and legal firms with access to the same levels of expertise, professionalism, resources and experience as their larger counterparts.

At Jirsch Sutherland we believe ‘Trust can only be earned'.

Visit us at www.jirschsutherland.com.au

 

Konia Water

Komia Water is an Australian company designed to take water purification to the next level.

At Konia water we are dedicated to providing great products and service, happy to know we are assisting Australia to enjoy quality water now and into the future, regardless of rainfall variables.

Konia produce and supply a diverse range of water purification products but it is our AIRWATER and TT water (Pi-Water) machines that have generated the most interest. Both units eliminate messy, heavy water bottles, as well as their inconvienience and storage costs!

The AIRWATER unit produces pure, fresh 4 stage filtered drinking water from the air we breathe!

The TT, water machine (Pi-Water) connects to the main water supply and incorporates an extra filter stage that actually adjusts the water to match pure body water!

Konia Water…we make water from AIR!!

Please visit us at www.konia.com.au

 

Kre8ive Business Builders                                                                                      Support Partner

At Kre8ive Business Builders, we are committed to your marketing, promotional and online success, by developing and supplying all the marketing tools you need to stand out, stay ahead of your competition and get the right business.

After an initial business analysis, out creative team will develop your corporate image, identity, promotional material and internet solution while staying focused on your marketing strategy, target audiences, products and services and return on investment – guaranteeing a healthy boost to your business.

After all “ to get the business you need the right b8”

Phone us on 02 9629 4995

Please visit us at www.kre8ive.com.au
or email sandra@kre8ive.com.au

Lanier Australia

Lanier is a leading provider of document management solutions. Lanier is a National company with offices in every major capital city and an extensive dealer network across Australia.

Lanier's comprehensive and innovative range of solutions incorporates unique software. Lanier delivers on, producing and distributing documents efficiently, reliably and cost-effectively. Digital colour copiers/printers, digital black-and-white copiers/printers, fax, multifunction devices and scan solutions are all part of the Lanier portfolio.

Lanier has direct operations in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth and has built a national dealer network to support additional population centres.

You can call Keiran Hall on (02) 9018 8306 or visit our website at www.lanier.com.au

 

MBE Business Service Centres

The MBE Business Service Centre in Parramatta is your “one stop shop” for all of your business needs. MBE provides Private Mailboxes (with a prestige street address for your business), all your printing needs, courier services to anywhere in the world, plan and poster printing and scanning, document presentation, laminating, office supplies and more.

Visit us at Stand 24 and ask us how we can Make Business Easier for you.

Please check out our website at www.mbe.com.au/parramatta

 

Mission Australia - New Enterprise Incentive Scheme

The New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS) is a self-employment program funded by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR). NEIS is designed to assist eligible, unemployed people to establish and run their own business. Mission Australia is the largest provider of the NEIS program.

Successful NEIS applicants will be trained in small business management and will receive assistance in developing a formal business plan. Other assistance includes training, income allowance and Mentorsupport. The goal of NEIS is to help you set up a self-sustainable business.

Mission Australia provides support to you past your first year of operation. Having a professional mentor to guide, counsel, talk through concerns, ideas and plans during the first 15 months of the life of your new business is invaluable to its long-term growth and success - and your peace of mind!

For more information please call 1300 006 347 or visit our website - www.missionaustralia.com.au/neis

 

NETCARE

NETCARE is a family of IT services that delivers cost-effective and reliable support to businesses Australia-wide. They are designed to remove the worry of IT problems from business owners and instead enable them to focus on what they do best - managing and growing their business.

To ensure we have the service that is right for every business, we have a range of NETCARE plans to choose from. We currently have over 60 clients, representing over 1,000 users, who have entrusted the monitoring and support of their IT systems to our team via NETCARE agreements.

“We take care of your network”

www.netcare.net.au

 

NSW Business Chamber and   
Australian Business Limited Apprenticeships Centre

NSW Business Chamber provides businesses with the information, advice, products and services they need to grow and stay competitive. Representing over 30,000 businesses in NSW, it is through our research, knowledge and policy achievements that we can offer support and resources to help members build a more prosperous commercial future.

Australian Business Limited Apprenticeships Centre forms part of this business growth strategy, offering employers Australian Apprenticeships Services such as advice on training and Government incentives and assisting with the paperwork at no cost.

Visit us at www.nswbusinesschamber.com.au and www.ablac.com.au

 

Parramatta Advertiser                                                                  Support Partner

Please visit us at www.cumberlandnewspapers.com.au

 

Parramatta Chamber of Commerce                                                       Expo Host

The champion of business in Parramatta

Please visit us at www.parramattachamber.org.au

 

Parramatta City Council                                                              Major Sponsor

Prosperity Through Partnerships

Aligning Parramatta's economic development with those of like-minded organisations is a key tenet of the City's long term vision. To achieve this, the Council works in partnership with other business support organisations to ensure maximum leverage of resources and intellectual capacity.

Parramatta Economic Development Partnerships involves broad collectives of organisations and people from the local community and business sectors to advise and assist Parramatta City Council on issues concerning selected economic development projects.

To find out how your organisation can participate in Parramatta's economic development, visit our website or call Mike Thomas, Economic Outcomes Manager on 9806 5000.

Please visit us at www.parracity.nsw.gov.au 

Parramatta Mission

Transforming the lives of people facing crisis throughout Parramatta and Greater Western Sydney regions.

www.parramattamission.org.au

 

Parramatta Schools Industry Partnership (ParraSIP)

ParraSIP is a non-profit organisation that links young Australians with local businesses. Funded by both the Australian Government and NSW Government, ParraSIP focuses upon 3 main areas:

  • Structured Workplace Learning;
  • Careers and Transition; and
  • Adopt A School.

Businesses that become ParraSIP Partners do so for a variety of reasons – increases brand awareness; increases standing within the community and demonstrates corporate responsibility as well as potentially identifying future employees.

ParraSIP – linking young Australians with local businesses.

Please contact us at manager@parrasip.com.au

 

Professional Insurance Brokers

Please visit us at www.professionalinsurance.com.au

 

Scuba Warehouse

Visit us at www.scubawarehouse.com.au

 

Snap Printing                                                                                 Support Partner

Today, your local Snap Printing centre is far more than a simple quick-print shop. It's your total information exchange resource centre. We have the capacity to deliver a wide variety of information exchange strategies and solutions,from simple business stationery to sophisticated corporate presentations,with speed, economy and professional polish.

Please visit us at www.parraphillip.snapprinting.com.au

 

Storage King Homebush

  • Individually alarmed storage units
  • Access 7 days a week
  • We sell boxes & packaging supplies
  • Forklift, pallet jacks & moving trolleys
  • Receipt & dispatch services
  • Meeting room facilities available
  • Free home / office appraisal services
  • Free box deliveries
  • Free move services

Please visit us at www.storagehomebush.com.au

 

Telstra

In June, Telstra committed to supporting business solutions where small business operates by opening the first Telstra Business Centre in Parramatta.

Parramatta is the perfect location because it is in the heart of Greater Western Sydney - the home to more than 240,000 businesses.

The Telstra Business Centre offers three distinct demonstration areas for the home based, business premise and mobile office.

The Centre is staffed with specially trained small business consultants and allows customers to arrange one-on-one meetings with consultants.

Please visit our showcase or visit us at 20 Smith Street, Parramatta to learn more how the Telstra Business can support your business needs.

Please visit us at www.telstra.com.au

 

The Inflatable Event Co

Inflatable Event Company provides cost effective rooftop inflatables, Event-men and inflatable character promotions. We do all the work. Draw more attention to your business with our eye-catching inflatables. We also print full-colour promotional banners.

Visit our website at www.inflatableevent.com or call 02 9678 9335

 

The Northcott Conference and Function Centre

The Northcott Conference and Function Centre (NCFC) provides modern rooms, state-of-the-art equipment, delicious catering and exemplary service for meetings, video-conferences, conferences, functions, exhibitions and events.

Staff at the NCFC take care of everything so that our clients can concentrate on the business (or fun to be had) at hand.

www.ncfc.northcott.com.au

 

The Office Builders

With over 15 years experience and 1000+ completed projects it is easy to understand why The Office Builders “make office fit out easy”. By working closely with our clients through regular contact, from initial consultation and design, through the entire construction process our team of dedicated professionals will deliver your ideal fitout, on time & on budget.

We provide a “plain English” proposal, detailing all costs with no unexpected “hidden extras”, so our clients can be relaxed in the knowledge that the end result and cost are exactly what they are expecting. We have a large portfolio of happy clients from simple office fitouts, shops, clubs, and aged care facilities to large high security government and corporate offices.

Please visit us at www.officebuilders.com.au

 

Thomson Ford

Thomson Ford Parramatta trading as your local dealer for over 80 years. A leading Ford dealership that supplies passenger, A.W.D & Light Commercials to Retail, Fleet, Small Business & Government Departments.

Please visit us at www.thomsonford.com.au

 

Total Concept Projects

Total Concept Projects is established as audiovisual specialists of choice.

Our commitment to achieving client satisfaction through exceptional design, service and cutting edge technology solutions has positively transformed businesses for over twenty years. In fact, TCP is Australia's sole provider of the advanced anti-glare anti-reflection, Multi Plasma Display Panels.

Time and again, we have proven that we are the ideal business partner with our extensive experience, highly skilled project managers along with the latest and greatest products on offer, to create maximum impact like no other.

We invite you to visit us at stand number 2, during the Parramatta Business Expo.

Company contacts details
Total Concept Projects
34-36 Adderley Street East
SILVERWATER NSW 2128
Ph: (02) 9648 3444
Fax: (02) 9648 5900

Personal Contact - Richard Skarzynski / Linda Somers

Web - www.totalconceptprojects.com.au

 

WorkCover NSW

WorkCover NSW is dedicated to ensuring small and medium businesses receive the advice they need to help make their workplaces safe.

WorkCover's specialised group of Business Advisory Officers are your local guide to safety and provide FREE practical workplace safety advice tailored specifically to small and medium business.

Business Advisory Officers provide FREE workplace Advisory Visit service where they can come to your workplace to provide you with any advice you need. They also present workshops, presentations and seminars regularly in your local area.

To find out how WorkCover's Business Advisory Officers can assist you, visit us at the Parramatta Business Showcase, visit our website at www.workcover.nsw.gov.au/safebusiness or call 1800 624 097

Because safe business is good business

 

WorkDirections

WorkDirections is a leading member of the federally-funded Job Network, and specialises in helping people into meaningful, sustainable employment – regardless of circumstances. We work closely with employers to match client skills and experience against job vacancies. They also support individuals by developing back-to-work programs for all job seekers that encompasses training, support or simply advice - whatever suits the individual.

WorkDirections, and our subsidiary Your Employment Solutions, have 28 offices across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

Please visit us at www.workdirections.com.au

 

X Designs                                                                                         Support Partner

X Designs is a boutique design studio offering innovative ideas, excellence and quality creative solutions.

With over a decade of experience, our designer' portfolio is extensive and has successfully assisted in increasing sales for blue chip companies with award winning designs.

Please visit us at www.xdesigns.com.au

 

 

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