New South Wales

LaRoo is the business behind the Mocks brand. Mocks are mobile socks designed to protect mobile phones, iPods, MP3 players and digital cameras from scratches, sunburn and the cold. Made from a combination of acrylic and spandex, Mocks stretch to fit all makes and models of handheld mobile technology and are available in over 50 different designs to personalise your favourite gismo. Established in 2004, LaRoo supplies Mocks to over 1200 stores across Australia and 500 stores in the United Kingdom, as well as stores in New Zealand, Sweden and the United States.

GoGet CarShare is a car-sharing service which provides residents and businesses with access to a network of cars parked in the vicinity. GoGet CarShare offers an affordable and convenient alternative to owning your own car. The business has a range of cars available from hatchbacks to station wagons, and provides petrol free of charge. Established in 2003 as a home-based business, GoGet CarShare now has a staff of 11 based in Sydney and has grown to over 100 locations across Sydney and Melbourne where the service is used regularly by over 2000 members.

Machinery Automation & Robotics (MAR) designs, builds and integrates automated manufacturing solutions incorporating advanced robotics for production critical industries. Investing heavily in research and development, MAR has developed its own proprietary technologies which enable its manufacturing clients to compete in a global market. Established in 1987, the business has grown to employ a team of 47 staff servicing clients across Australia and internationally, from offices in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. MAR has recently entered the American market and is looking to expand further and supply European manufacturers.

Machinery Automation & Robotics (MAR) designs, builds and integrates automated manufacturing solutions incorporating advanced robotics for production critical industries. The business has most recently been recognised for its work in developing a unique solar industry assembly system for its client, Ausra Inc. This system includes a reflector welding system which comprises 12 welding robots, and a mirror handling system which comprises two robots. This innovation has delivered numerous benefits to the client, including increased rates of production and improved quality and safety.

Bholu Pty Ltd produces high quality home wares which are designed in Australia and brought to life by women artisans in India. Using traditional techniques, all the products are handmade and hand embroidered by women in disadvantaged communities in India. Bholu Pty Ltd promotes Fair Trade as its main business philosophy and is dedicated to creating beautiful products through offering sustainable employment, independence and opportunity to underprivileged Indian women. Founded in 2005, the Climate Neutral business also donates part proceeds to education facilities and other programs for underprivileged children in India.

propertybuyer specialises in sourcing, evaluating and negotiating property sales on behalf of homebuyers, investors and developers. The Sydney-based business was established in 2003 as an alternative to the vast majority of real estate agents who represent vendors only. propertybuyer acts exclusively for buyers purchasing residential and commercial real estate, and works with related service suppliers, such as specialist mortgage brokers and financiers, to make the process of buying a home or investment property simple and efficient. propertybuyer has grown from a home-based business to owning its own office premises and employing five staff.

Platinum Electrical Contractors was formed in 2001 and provides electrical contracting services to the industrial and commercial markets. Platinum Electrical Contractors currently employs over 30 staff who operate mobile service vehicles specialising in electrical installations, repairs and maintenance. Platinum Electrical Contractors successfully introduced the use of wireless pen-pads to its business, enabling the electronic integration of job sheet details with management software. Platinum Electrical Contractors is based in Blacktown and has clients throughout Sydney, with plans to franchise in late-2007. In 2006, Platinum Electrical Contractors featured among BRW's list of Fastest Growing Start-Up Companies.

ScenicWorld Blue Mountains is a tourist operator in the Blue Mountains, offering activities including the Scenic Skyway, Scenic Flyway, Scenic Railway and Scenic Walkway, all of which provide visitors with breath-taking views of the Blue Mountains and its surrounds. ScenicWorld Blue Mountains is a third-generation family business that was established in 1960 on the disused Katoomba Colliery, a network of tramlines built in the late 1800s for coal transportation. ScenicWorld Blue Mountains attracts approximately 1 million visitors each year, and also has a revolving restaurant, a souvenir shop and a cinema at the top of the Blue Mountains.

Unistraw International Limited developed the Unistraw Delivery System, a unique drinking straw that can add flavour to liquids as it's sipped through the straw. The Sippah™ Milk Flavouring Straw was introduced to the Australian market in 2005, after eight years of research and development. This product is able to change the flavour of plain milk through flavoured beads and filters at each end of the straw. The Sippah™ Milk Flavouring Straw is currently on sale in 19 countries around the world, with an additional 95 countries committed to distributing this product by the end of 2007.

The white agency is a full-service, interactive advertising agency that specialises in digital marketing. Established in 2003, the business services include media strategy, media planning and buying, creative concepts, website design and email / SMS marketing. Major clients of the white agency include Jaguar Australia, Coca-Cola South Pacific and Macquarie Bank. Currently located in Sydney the business is looking to open a second office in Melbourne.

Rent-A-Home.com.au is a web-based listing and booking service for furnished homes and apartments across Australia. The business offers a real time listing, booking and payment service for holiday and executive rental accommodation. Established in 1999, the business was the first to develop an online search and transaction model for holiday and corporate rental properties. The Sydney-based business has since established major partnerships with search engines such as Yahoo, and has won numerous industry awards.

The Purist Company Pty Ltd was established in 1997 and specialises in the manufacture and sale of hair, skin and body care products. These products are created from naturally-based, certified organic ingredients, formulated without animal ingredients or animal testing and are distributed to over 1500 stockists across Australia. The Purist Company also exports products to Brunei, China, Hong Kong, Korea, New Zealand, Taiwan, UK and USA with a view to expanding to new markets in the future.

The white agency is a full-service, interactive advertising agency that specialises in digital marketing. Established in 2003, the business services include media strategy, media planning and buying, creative concepts, website design and email / SMS marketing. Major clients of the white agency include Jaguar Australia, Coca-Cola South Pacific and Macquarie Bank. Currently located in Sydney the business is looking to open a second office in Melbourne.

SmartSalary Pty Ltd specialises in outsourced salary packaging administration services for large corporate clients, government and major healthcare groups. Founded by Macquarie Bank and private investors in 2001, SmartSalary was recently acquired by international publicly listed company Paxys Inc. SmartSalary has clients in all states and territories and also offers novated leasing and financial planning services.

North Coast Breast Centre Pty Ltd was established in 2003 to provide the North Coast region with modern surgical and medical breast care. The centre specialises in breast reduction and reconstruction procedures as well as breast cancer services. Through effective air transport and broadband technology, the North Coast Breast Centre is able to provide care to a wide geographical area. The centre has also recently expanded its services to New Zealand.