ACT

Research One Pty Ltd provides customised legal research, writing and analysis solutions to lawyers and government legal departments in Australia and overseas. The business saves clients time, resources and money by using its global network of research specialists connected by the Internet. Services include drafting legal submissions, compiling legislative histories and searching databases, libraries and archives.

THE hairdressing is an award-winning boutique hair salon located in James Court at the edge of Civic. The business prides itself on providing a pleasant and rewarding work environment for staff and since opening in 1999 has only had one staff member leave for other employment. THE hairdressing uses an external consultant to undertake market research to better understand the market and its clients and refine its business processes.

Achieve, Corp. specialises in providing accounting, salary packaging, financial planning and payroll administration services specifically to the IT industry - either contractors running their own company or those employed on a contract basis. The business was started by a husband and wife team in 2003 and today employs 23 team members servicing 480 clients. Achieve, Corp. is located in Canberra and Adelaide with plans for a national roll out of offices.

ZOO is Canberra's largest design, interactive, advertising and marketing agency. It offers services in graphic design, typesetting, print production, advertising, promotional campaigns, displays and signage, website development, public relations and event management. ZOO was created in 2002 from the rebranding of five design and marketing businesses and today employs 55 staff.

Autoco Mechanical & Fuel Injection was started by two business partners in 1982. Today, Autoco employs 13 staff and offers its management team shares in the business. The mechanical and fuel injection business is part of a larger group of companies that offer a one-stop-shop for the repair and servicing of cars. Autoco plans to expand further into the Canberra region and interstate.

Inland Trading Co is a wine export business which supplies premium Australian and New Zealand wines to customers in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, China, Japan, the Maldives, New Zealand and the UK. Formed in 1996, the business today has a particularly high penetration in Canada, selling to every province, and plans to expand into the Korean and European markets.

Autoco Mechanical & Fuel Injection was started by two business partners in 1982. Today, Autoco employs 13 staff and offers its management team shares in the business. The mechanical and fuel injection business is part of a larger group of companies that offer a one-stop-shop for the repair and servicing of cars. Autoco plans to expand further into the Canberra region and interstate.

EMS - Solutions provides businesses with asset management and associated works management solutions through its integrated suite of e-business applications. Their products assist businesses with planning, organising and controlling asset activities and work associated with infrastructure construction, maintenance and other operational activities. EMS - Solutions has been in business since 1995 and now has offices in Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Hobart and Auckland.

Established by a husband and wife team in 1999, Richard Luton Properties is a licensed real estate agency that has grown from a small base with 10 staff, to 56 staff and four offices. The business has achieved compound annual sales growth of almost 50 per cent over the last three years. The business is committed to an ethical approach to business, innovative marketing and superior customer service.

BEARCAGE PRODUCTIONS is a film and video production company specialising in documentaries, corporate advertising and drama programs. The business was the vision of two students who met at the University of Canberra. Ten years later, BEARCAGE offers a full production service from its state-of-the-art editing and post-production facilities.

Multilocus Interactive offers a complete range of media services such as graphic design, exhibition design, touch screen, CD-Rom and website development and video and DVD production. Clients range from federal and state government departments to private sector businesses. The idea to establish the business was first realised in 1996, after completing a language multimedia project for an Aboriginal community in Western Australia.

BEARCAGE PRODUCTIONS is a film and video production company specialising in documentaries, corporate advertising and drama programs. The business was the vision of two students who met at the University of Canberra. Ten years later, BEARCAGE offers a full production service from its state-of-the-art editing and post-production facilities.