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Sky News "Grow Your Business" Television Program
On Saturday 20 July 2011, Director Joshua Nicholls was interviewed on 'Grow Your Business' television program. Grow Your Business is a weekly program on Sky News Business Channel that interviews Australia's leading business owners that have built successful companies. Interviewer Peter Switzer asked Josh for insight into Platinum Electrical’s successful customer service model that separates Platinum from all other electrical and trades based companies in Australia.
Best Medium Business
Platinum Electrical was awarded a top 3 national finalist in the 2010 My Business Awards. Competing against hundreds of Australian companies in the Best Medium Business category, this was a huge success for Platinum.
2008 Telstra Business Awards
On Friday 10 October 2008, Joshua Nicholls was invited to the annual National Telstra Business Awards as a VIP guest in honour of being a 2007 national winner. Also invited to the awards night as a VIP guest was Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. Joshua was able to rub shoulders throughout the evening with both the PM and Sol Trujillo, CEO of Telstra.
350 Ways to Grow Your Business
This latest business book hit retail shelves in November 2008. After first meeting Josh at a business awards evening and then followed by media invitations for newspapers and radio, Peter Switzer chose to use Josh and Platinum Electrical as a casestudy in his latest book.
Click here to Listen to Peter Swizter and Murray Wilton interview Joshua Nicholls on 2GB
30 Hot Entrepreneurs Under 30
In August 2008, Joshua Nicholls was included in Smartcompany.com.au and PriceWaterHouseCoopers' national list of 30 Hot Entreprenuers under the age of 30. Well done Josh!
'In Business' Television Program
On Thursday 27 March 2008, managing director Joshua Nicholls was featured live on 'In Business'. In Business is a daily program on Sky Business which talks to Australia's most dynamic and interesting business people.
Although apperaing on television programs before, The Sky Business program was Joshua's first opportunity for live broadcasting, and therefore quite a nerve racking experience.
During the 30 minute live interview, interviewer Richard Goncalves asked Josh how he set up Platinum Electrical Contractors, challenges he faced and how he overcame them, how he's grown the business, Platinum Electrical's point of difference and the future of franchising the Platinum brand.
Releasing Children from Poverty
In August 2008, Platinum Electrical officially became a proud supporter of Compassion Australia. Compassion is an international organisation that fosters development of children living in extreme poverty in over 25 developing countries through sponsorship programs.
All employees and franchisees within the Platinum Electrical network are strongly encouraged to sponsor children.
If you are interested in sponsoring a child, please contact us for more information
2007 Telstra Business Awards
On Friday21 September, Platinum Electrical was crowned the National winner of the most prestigious awards program in Australia, the 2007 Telstra Business Awards. After winning the NSW awards earlier in the year, Platinum Electrical competed against all other state and territory winners to take out the national title.
With over 4000 entries nation wide, Platinum Electrical's success in the Panasonic Australia Award for businesses across Australia, and is one of Australia's most prestigious business awards programs.
'The Telstra Business Awards provides a platform for Australia's small to medium businesses to shine, share and show the lead' Ms Deena Shiff, Telstra Business Group Managing Director said. 'This evening allows us to celebrate the important contribution these businesses make to the Australian economy, and acknowledge all Australian small businesses for their vision, persistence and success. Well done Platinum!!!
Click here to watch the Highlights from the 2007 Telstra Business Awards
2007 Telstra Business Awards
On Friday 27 July, Platinum Electrical was named the winner of the Panasonic Australia Business Award at the Tesltra New South Wales Business Awards. The Panasonic Australia Business Award is awarded to outstanding businesses with more than 20 employees but less than or equal to 50.
Telstra Group Managing Director for Telstra Business and Telstra Business Awards Ambassador, Ms Deena Shiff, said Telstra was proud of all this year's New South Wales winners and finalists. "These awards give Australian businesses the recognition they deserve and we are honoured each year to celebrate the achievements of New South Wales' business community" Ms Shiff said.
Platinum Electrical will compete against other state and territory winners at the national titles held in Sydney on Friday 21 September 2007, where one business will be crowned the 2007 Telstra Australian Business of the Year.
Your Business Success Series
Wednesday 11 April was a very exciting day in the Platinum office as Channel 9 set up their cameras to begin filming for the Your Business Success series. As the business success story for the show, Joshua Nicholls and the team were interviewed by host Charles Slade who was interested in finding out the point of difference at Platinum Electrical. The day continued to flow with staff interviews and filming of the Platinum vans.
With more than 330,000 viewers, this television feature will be a great opportunity for Platinum to be recognised on a national level.
The Your Business Success series on the Nine Network provides practical business advice from Australia's leading entrepreneurs which is then applied to a real life business. Each week a different business entrepreneur shares their business knowledge.
The episode featuring Platinum Electrical was aired on Sunday 3 June on Channel 9.
Click here to watch the Business Success Series featuring Platinum
Secrets of Small Business Owners Exposed
On 30 March 2007, the book launch for the Secrets of Small BUsiness Owners Exposed was held at the Sydney Venue in North Sydney.
Following the event of the book hitting the shelves of all major bookstores, the book launch was a great night for the successful small business owners to meet and exchange stories. The night ended in speeches where managing director, Josh , was given the opportunity to express his gratitude to everyone involved in the book.
As a result of the book being released Josh has featured in a half page spread in the local Blacktown Advocate, detailing the business ' success and the future dreams of Platinum Electrical (you can view the newspaper article in the 'Media' section of our website)
On 21 July Platinum Electrical received QEC certification
To associate the Platinum brand with this internationally recognised quality benchmark is a huge success for us and has been a long term goal of managing director, Joshua Nicholls, since first starting Platinum Electrical back in 2001.
To receive certification as a quality endorsed company indicates that Platinum Electrical is a reputable organisation that consistently delivers quality services. Certification requires compulsory auditing every 9 months to ensure our company still adheres to quality practice, and therefore assures our customers that our commitment to quality is not a once off event but a culture that will continue to grow and develop.
2005 Australia Post NSW/ACT Small Business of the Year
Saturday 15 October was a memorable night that unquestionably marked the most exciting event for Platinum Electrical on the 2005 calendar. Held at the stunning Sofitel Wentworth Sydney, the Australia Post Small Business Awards gala dinner was an exciting evening for all finalist companies involved.
As Australia Post’s way of recognising excellence in small business, the annual awards were sponsored by NRMA Business Insurance and Optus and supported by the NSW Department of State and Regional Development and the NSW State Chamber of Commerce.
With seven award categories including Business Growth & Management, Marketing, Import and Export, Technology, Customer Service, Your Choice and Getting started, hundreds of small businesses throughout NSW and ACT entered the awards program with the top 3 finalists from each category invited to the gala dinner to announce the winners.
As part of our finalists’ $9,000 promotional pack, photographers and film crew spent a day at Platinum Electrical’s office prior to the gala dinner. Video footage and photos were used during the gala dinner and have been given to us for future marketing and promotional efforts. Employment of an HR company was also included in the promotional package, which saw articles written in many local papers about Platinum Electrical and its success in the Australia Post Small Business Awards.
The gala dinner was a night full of excitement, nerves, tears and loud cries of ‘we won’. Known by fellow guests as the loud young electrical company, onlookers were genuinely happy to see the ‘young-uns’ win the night. Earlier in the evening, we won our category of Business Growth & Management walking away with a trophy, framed copies of Joshua Nicholls’ face on genuine Australia Post stamps and a $5,000 cash prize. As the evening drew to a close, the category winners were all in the running to be awarded the overall winner as the 2005 Australia Post NSW/ACT Small Business of the Year. With much tension and butterflies in our stomachs in the last few seconds leading up to the announcement, Platinum Electrical was awarded the overall winner, walking away with more trophies, stamps with Josh’s face on them and a $15,000 cash prize.
As emphasised in all his speeches throughout the night, managing director Joshua Nicholls says that this win is for the team!
Fastest Growing Small Business
September 2005 was another exciting month for Platinum Electrical, as we were awarded a top 3 finalist in the 2005 My Business/Fuji Xerox Awards. Under the category of fastest growing small business, Platinum Electrical was the only NSW company to be awarded a finalist position out of hundreds of entrants. Hosted by David Koch on 22 September, the awards ceremony was a great time for the Platinum team to share in the excitement of external recognition of our achievements.
Australia Post 2004 NSW/ACT Small Business Awards
On Saturday 16 October 2004, Platinum Electrical was awarded a finalist in the Australia Post NSW/ACT Small Business Awards by MC Amanda Keller. With over 100 entrants in the young achievers category, Platinum Electrical was recognised as one of the top 3 finalists for the 2004 awards. Of the 24 finalist companies included in all award categories, Platinum Electrical was commended by Peter Switzer, small business editor for The Australian, for being one of only two organisations representing the construction industry. Walking home with a plaque, a framed collection of his own personal stamps and a $7,000 promotional pack, managing director Joshua Nicholls was thrilled to be acknowledged and gain recognition at such a public event.
Click here to watch the highlights from the NSW/ACT Small Business Awards
Meeting PM John Howard
Friday 8 October 2004 was an exciting day for Platinum Electrical, as managing director Joshua Nicholls had the amazing opportunity to meet with prime minister John Howard only one day before the election. Invited to attend a private morning tea with only 20 prominent leaders in the local Blacktown area, Josh was personally thanked by Mr Howard for doing such a great job with employment of apprentices. Two weeks earlier, Dr Brendan Nelson, Federal Minister of Education, also congratulated Josh for his work with electrical apprentices. Escorted by 3 federal police cars to Platinum’s head office, Dr Nelson’s visitation was another highlight for Josh and his team.
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