FWR News
eNewsletter October/November 2009
Welcome to another edition of the FWR Group eNewsletter. In this eNewsletter, we are going to talk about some of the great tools available to create your own LEAN Office and Sustainable Enterprise. We are also going to tell you about a great new project we have sunk our teeth into and introduce what is fast becoming a must have book on Carbon and Climate Change.
Read on to find out more about the trends behind the 'LEAN Office' concept and to hear about an innovative professional business services company that is leading the way in online business management services.
Creating a LEAN Enterprise
Higher customer expectations, cost-cutting pressures, slimmer margins and reduced lead times are challenges most businesses continue to face. LEAN Business development isn't just for the manufacturing shop floor anymore, its breaking into the office environment ...READ MORE.
For a sustainable business option....
For a sustainable business services option, you need a Company that walks the talk! In 2008, FWR Group started searching for an accounting and business service that fit with our Company policy to minimise paper use and greenhouse gas emissions in all operations. After searching for some time, we realised that finding a business that ticked all the right boxes was going to be harder than we expected....READ MORE.
FWR Group have continued to grow throughout the first quarter of the 2009/2010 financial year. We have been taking on new projects and have seen our Team continue to expand. Here are some of the recent highlights:
In August 2009, the Australian Capital Territory Land Development Agency (ACT LDA) sent out a national tender seeking the assistance of a multi-disciplinary team to develop, in consultation with the LDA, a Sustainability Strategy for the new district of Molonglo, and the greenfield developments of Wright and Coombs contained within this district (to be developed 2009/10). FWR Group tendered for the project and are proud to announce were successful in winning the tender process.....READ MORE .
FWR Group presents at Central Queensland Carbon Forum
In early October, Michael Duggan, FWR Group Managing Director had the opportunity to travel to Gladstone to speak at the Central Queensland Carbon Forum. The Forum was Central Queensland's most comprehensive event in addressing the impacts of potential carbon pollution reduction schemes. In excess of 100 people attended the Forum and attendees included many industry leaders and decision makers from the community and a wide range of industries and businesses.....READ MORE.
The ABC of Carbon by Ken Hickson
The ABC of Carbon is an illustrated, alphabetical digest with an encyclopaedic approach to carbon and climate change. Ken Hickson has used his business knowledge, journalistic ability and enthusiasm for matters environmental to bring together in one place all the current thinking and action on what is acknowledged as the most pressing problem facing the earth now and for this century.
Opinions and facts are gathered together alongside global personalities and advocates for action. Insights into the latest research and innovations to produce energy that is carbon-free and climate-friendly. What you always wanted to know but were too afraid to ask. From a communicator who brings science and technology, as well as business and development, down to earth!
Essential reading for anyone who cares about their future—and the future life on earth for their children and grandchildren—with ideas for individual and community action, as well as for business people and students of all ages.
The ABC of Carbon is available from many good bookstores. Please see www.abccarbon.com for more information on where you can purchase your own copy of the book
And, hey, if you are bored with your day job and want to talk to us about where you might be able to both contribute to or join the FWR Group Team, we are actively looking for Team members as we continue to expand over the coming months. Give us a yell!
Enjoy and thanks for reading!
Regards,
The FWR Group Team
