As a broad-based consultancy, Corporate Outcomes Group clients are diverse and cover many industry segments and countries, as well as the private and public sectors. Our range of professional services involves us in consulting to small business, entrepreneurs, SMEs, unlisted public companies, smaller cap publically listed companies and to the three tiers of government in Australia.
As is the nature of broad-based consulting, assignments may be short term, for a specific matter, or longer term. Some clients are for an assignment only; others are for much longer, and in many cases, permanent.
Our permanent clients, receiving a range of our services, cover the following areas:
Agriculture Aviation/airlines (provincial) Education Entrepreneurs and inventors Environmental products Films and entertainment Food and beverages Franchised operations Horse racing Hospitality and entertainment Information technology Investment Logistics Manufacturing Property and construction Real estate Renewable energy Software development Telecommunications Tourism and ecology Transport Various professions Water Wineries and vineyards
Clients featured this quarter are:
Aware Environmental Ltd - Environmental products Central Airlines Ltd - Aviation/airlines Real Estate 1 Ltd - Real estate Septech Holdings Ltd - Water
Aware Environmental Ltd
Aware Environmental Ltd is a well established business that develops, manufactures and markets products, under its own brand as well as for other businesses. Its focus is on the clean green end of the market and it has grown strongly over the years following this strategy. It is a steadily growing public company with income streams from both retail and wholesale.
The company has been in business for 15 years and has a well established board and management team. Their product range spans carpet cleaners, stain removers, to air fresheners and laundry liquids and powders, and now environmental drain cleaners and compost accelerators. Their flagship brand - Orange Power - is the only GECA (Good Environmental Choice Accreditation) independently accredited product on Australian supermarket shelves, which is an assurance that the product is environmentally sound from development, through production until it ends up in the shopping trolley of the customer. The support the company enjoys from several corners of the industry and its loyal customer base are immense, and advocates such as Tanya Ha well known environmentalist and author - have featured the companys products in selected commercial slots.
About 15 months ago the company acquired the Aware Planet Ark brand, thus incorporating the Aware laundry powders into their product range. It is in its final stages of receiving GECA accreditation. The Orange Power brand has also received the endorsement of Plant Ark one of the leading environmental organisations in Australia.
In late February 2010, Aware has broadened its distribution channels through the acquisition of a number of brands sold mainly through hardware. These include ACTIZYME, ECOZYME B+ and COMPOST ACCELERATOR. These brands will allow Aware to increase its distribution into this fast growing sector.
Company Highlights
Well established business with 15 years in operations Long history of profits and dividend distribution Visible and effective household name brands Price competitive and environmentally friendly products Well established loyal customer base In-house research & development, production and sales facilities
For more information, contact Adrian Cran/Maria Moren on (03) 9674 7282 or visit www.assob.com.au/awa and follow the prompts, or contact Iain Chaney CEO Aware Environmental Ltd on (03) 9752 0090 or visit www.awareenvironmental.com.au
Central Airlines Ltd
Central Airlines is a successful, rapidly growing aircraft charter and maintenance operator based in Emerald, at the heart of Queenslands largest coal region: the Bowen Basin. Both the mining industry and the region itself are booming investment and development expenditure in excess of $100 billion has been announced.
This development covers coal mines (new and expanding), Coal Seam Gas developments and a host of major infrastructure projects including road, rail and ports. This has led to an increase of the demand for aircraft capacity to meet the special requirements of large coalmines and their key contractors.
By covering all local ports, Central Airlines has current contracts with major parties involved in this development, mainly offering a Fly-In Fly-Out service transporting staff in and out of the mines. The company also provides ad hoc charter for equipment, executives and specialist contractors.
After receiving its international license, the company is now expanding its operations further north to take advantage of the development and opportunities presented, foremost in Papua New Guinea, where simular services are provided.
Central Airlines Ltd has been in operation for over 20 years and has several well established bases around Queensland, thus enabling the transportation of staff of the major mining companies. It boasts a fleet of 9- aircraft and has also commenced an upgrade program to expand the fleet to include 4 new 19-seater carriers.
With its large purpose built maintenance facility Central Airlines also caters for the regions maintenance requirements, being the only maintenance facilitator with a specialist in EI&R(electrical, instrument and radio)repair and overhaul, assisting the company to cement its position and dominance within the market.
The proven track record, with secured and written contracts, established high-profiled customer base and well trained and experienced staff position the company well to meet the needs and demands for the future facing the region.
Company Highlights
Booming mining industry with over $100B of investments in the mining industry locally, in Queensland, and billions of dollars committed to similar mining developments in Papua and New Guinea, with both providing significant opportunities to the company Written and long-term contracts with high profile clients 20 years of operations International license Maintenance facilities with experienced and specialised staff Fleet upgrade under way
For more information, contact Adrian Cran/Maria Moren - 03 9674 7282 visit www.assob.com.au/cal or contact Alec Mercer, CEO Central Airlines 0402 293 235 or visit www.centralairlines.com
Chocolateria San Churro (CSC) is a signature, chocolate cafι business operating in Australia and in Seoul, South Korea. Its famous products include chocolate oriented drinks, desserts, cakes, ice creams, truffles, and retail items as well as Churros - Spanish doughnuts - and coffee based beverages, all served and enjoyed in San Churro specific cafι style premises.
The company opened its first cafι in March 2006 in the popular northern suburb of Melbourne; Fitzroy. The widely acclaimed success enabled the group to expand over the past 4 years and grow its franchise business to todays strength, showcasing 21 outlets Australia wide. As of today, San Churro has franchises in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia and South Korea. Negotiations are underway for 2 stores to be opened in Auckland, New Zealand and a master franchise for 80 stores is being negotiated for an Indian expansion.
The rapid success the company has enjoyed has been noted and awarded by BRW, who listed the company as the number 5 fastest growing franchise in Australia, number 22 of Australia's Fast Starters, and number 30 in the Smart Companies Award .
From its initial start-up in Fitzroy, Melbourne in 2006, by the year ended 30 June 2009, the group had achieved annual turnover of $7million, and returned a net profit of $0.6 million. Revenue for the 2010 year is expected to exceed $12M, and again be profitable.
During 2008 2009 Chocolateria San Churro undertook a capital raising via the Australian Small Scale Offerings Board utilising the services of Corporate Outcomes Group Ltd. The first capital raising has been completed and the company is about to embark on another capital raising. CSC is seeking funding for the continued expansion and growth of the business in both Australia and overseas.
Real Estate 1 Ltd is a rapidly expanding public company and operates one of Australias fastest growing residential and commercial real estate property advertising websites www.realestate1.com.au
The website provides real estate agents effective online advertising solutions across a range of industry sectors including residential, commercial, business, franchise and holiday markets.
Prospective buyers of new or existing properties, tenants wishing to rent, companies looking for commercial premises or those searching for an actual business to purchase, can search and view properties via the internet.
Originally established in 2006 with the launch of the website in October 2008, Real Estate 1 Ltd has achieved a number of key strategic and corporate milestones including the launch of the website itself, establishment of an experienced and motivated executive management team along with the recruitment and training of an effective business development sales force.
The website, including the proprietary coding, database development, IT systems and intellectual property associated with it, are owned by Real Estate 1 Ltd and are continually being enhanced and improved by a dedicated team of IT professionals and support staff.
The website itself has experienced steady growth since its launch with around 30% of all Victorian real estate agents currently using the site and approximately 30,000 properties a month being advertised for sale or lease.
Based on the overwhelming market support and successful engagement with Victorian real estate agents, the company has scheduled expansion interstate to include all of mainland Australia and probable deployment throughout New Zealand.
Key differentiators from the major competition are:
Website only advertises properties provided by licensed real estate agents, thus maintaining credibility and security for browsers/users. The company does not call for any tendering processes to take place for preferential advertising space for certain popular suburbs, thus keeping the cost of advertising low and providing a cost effective marketing tool for smaller or independent real estate agents. Innovative online features and products which allow member real estates to produce a range of marketing and promotional material instantly and automatically via the site.
To meet increasing demand from real estate agents and the growing number of properties being advertised, Real Estate 1 Ltd has prepared for additional expansion into complimentary industry sub sets to provide marketing services covering holiday rentals, franchise sales, local classified style advertising and more.
Company Highlights
Visible and effective website name and brand Price competitive products and services Established customer base and multiple markets available for expansion Receptive proposition to the real estate industry Multiple revenue streams
For more information, contact Adrian Cran/Maria Moren on (03) 9674 7282 or visit www.assob.com.au/re1 or contact Mark Scaife, CEO Real Estate 1 Ltd on 0488 666 790 or visit www.realestate1.com.au
Septech Holdings Ltd
Based in the United Arab Emirates with offices in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, and Muscat, and operating throughout the middle east, Septech Holdings Limited has positioned itself as an innovative specialist water provider, delivering complete turnkey solutions to a number of industries. Industry specialisation spans:
water waste water mobile water utilities management, and marinas.
Septech has undertaken some of the largest projects the middle east has ever seen, including Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai Marina, Royal Yas Marina, and Arabian Ranches, to mention just a few and more are planned.
Working with Governments and public and private owned corporations, Septech has grown to be recognised across UAE and in neighbouring middle east countries as a corporation that delivers in full, on time, with an innovative approach to all it does.
Much of the groups technology emanated from Australia before establishment in UAE 14 years ago, as did its management.
In addition to its middle east operations, the group now has operations in other parts of the world and in Australia. Currently, major projects are being appraised in Europe, America, China and Australia.
Here are some of the highlights of Septech: A world-class diverse management team, consisting of water infrastructure specialists with local and global expertise A mature and solid financial base A prestigious shareholder profile A symbiotic business unit structure, allowing the tailoring of complete project solutions: from design through to execution and maintenance Exclusive regional manufacturing and license agreements with global leaders A regional home base with presence in neighbouring Middle Eastern countries Specialised design-build-operate management capabilities Purpose built manufacturing facilities throughout the UAE Dedication to adhering to the most stringent global standards for manufacturing and environmental awareness ISO 9001: 2000 Accreditation Compliance with IFRS Accounting Standards
Members of the Corporate Outcomes team have been associated with Septech for over twenty years providing a range of professional services, including:
establishment acquisitions due diligence for mergers and acquisitions licensing divestments investment accounting taxation corporate secretarial corporate governance executive search in Australia, and strategic planning.
For more information about Septech, visit www.septechemirates.com or call us on +61 3 9682 4139.
Aware Environmental Ltd is a well established business that develops, manufactures and markets products, under its own brand as well as for other businesses. Its focus is on the clean green end of the market and it has grown strongly over the years following this strategy. It is a steadily growing public company with income streams from both retail and wholesale. 
The company has been in business for 15 years and has a well established board and management team. Their product range spans carpet cleaners, stain removers, to air fresheners and laundry liquids and powders, and now environmental drain cleaners and compost accelerators. Their flagship brand - Orange Power - is the only GECA (Good Environmental Choice Accreditation) independently accredited product on Australian supermarket shelves, which is an assurance that the product is environmentally sound from development, through production until it ends up in the shopping trolley of the customer. The support the company enjoys from several corners of the industry and its loyal customer base are immense, and advocates such as Tanya Ha well known environmentalist and author - have featured the companys products in selected commercial slots. 
Central Airlines is a successful, rapidly growing aircraft charter and maintenance operator based in Emerald, at the heart of Queenslands largest coal region: the Bowen Basin. Both the mining industry and the region itself are booming investment and development expenditure in excess of $100 billion has been announced. 
This development covers coal mines (new and expanding), Coal Seam Gas developments and a host of major infrastructure projects including road, rail and ports. This has led to an increase of the demand for aircraft capacity to meet the special requirements of large coalmines and their key contractors. 
With its large purpose built maintenance facility Central Airlines also caters for the regions maintenance requirements, being the only maintenance facilitator with a specialist in EI&R(electrical, instrument and radio)repair and overhaul, assisting the company to cement its position and dominance within the market. 
Chocolateria San Churro (CSC) is a signature, chocolate cafι business operating in Australia and in Seoul, South Korea. Its famous products include chocolate oriented drinks, desserts, cakes, ice creams, truffles, and retail items as well as Churros - Spanish doughnuts - and coffee based beverages, all served and enjoyed in San Churro specific cafι style premises. 
Real Estate 1 Ltd is a rapidly expanding public company and operates one of Australias fastest growing residential and commercial real estate property advertising websites 
Prospective buyers of new or existing properties, tenants wishing to rent, companies looking for commercial premises or those searching for an actual business to purchase, can search and view properties via the internet.
Based in the United Arab Emirates with offices in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, and Muscat, and operating throughout the middle east, Septech Holdings Limited has positioned itself as an innovative specialist water provider, delivering complete turnkey solutions to a number of industries. Industry specialisation spans:
