Tag: Business Awards

The fourth annual Roy Morgan Research Customer Satisfaction Awards took place at a Melbourne gala dinner last night, presenting 37 awards to businesses from all fields.

It’s easy to get so caught up in the running of a business that you forget to celebrate the important milestones reached along the way. Use these simple tips to celebrate your achievements, and those of your team – your business culture will thank you.

The national winners of the Telstra Business Awards were announced at a lavish ceremony this week, with green businesses strongly represented among the finalists.

Laser and lighting-show pioneer Laservision has outshone the competition to take out the award for 2012 Telstra NSW Business of the Year. The business’ success in the award program follows on from it being inducted into Australia’s export hall of fame.

Pam and Martin Brook have come a long way since selling macadamia muesli at their local market. Their business Brookfarm was the first food-manufacturing company to win a Telstra Australian Business of the Year Award, and now exports its award-winning products across the world. Despite the global success, the founders say its community ethos remains intact, creating an important point of difference for the business.

As the 2012 Telstra Businesswomen’s awards open for nominations, Dynamic Business is chatting to 12 former winners about the impact the program has had on their business. According to VisitVineyards founder Robyn Lewis, her venture made it through the GFC as a result of its success in the program.

If there’s one certainty in business, it’s that companies love winning awards. Not only do trophies look nice on the mantelpiece, but as many past winners know, success at award time can have a telling effect on the future of your business.

Telstra is inviting small and medium business (SMBs) to get their entries in for the 2012 Business Awards, with every entrant to receive a free 70-page Business Health Check report that assesses their performance against international benchmarking standards, current legislation and accepted industry best practice.

Winning a business award is one of the most cost-effective ways to market your business, so Michelle Gamble has some tips for making an award work for you.

Keen to set your business apart from its competitors? MYOB’s Kristy Sheppard suggests you begin entering business award programs.

“Community business awards will add weight to your cause with local customers while state and national awards will not only help with those closer to home but will strengthen your business appeal to customers further afield.”