Australia's fastest-growing print communications group has handed its coveted Rookie of The Year award to Bundaberg couple Murray and Lynelle Howse.

 

The Award - the only one with which Worldwide Online Printing recognises exceptional endeavour among its new franchisees - was recently made against the sensational backdrop of Fiji's Denarau Island during the group's national conference.

 

Winners must display best practice operations, growth and profitability, development of team members, good HR practice, and consistent sales growth and customer service excellence.

 

"We were blown away by the award - particularly given the stiff competition we were up against," said Murray Howse; whose design and print Centre is based in the town's Barolin Street and was the 72nd franchise to be granted by Worldwide.

 

"We take immense pride in the service we provide to our customers, and to be recognised in this way is a huge pat on the back for the entire team."

 

"Being so far from a capital city has certainly presented us with some challenges. Then again, we moved here to get away from the rat race, and the quality of life bonus has gone a long way towards compensating for the usual challenges you'd expect when you set up a new business."

 

"Being part of such a large world class organisation has also been a huge source of comfort. The leverage you get from a big company like Worldwide - and the opportunities it's given us to compete so well on price and quality - has been pivotal to our success".

 

Despite being the most northerly of Worldwide's 82 franchisees, Murray and Lynelle handle the design and print needs of clients as far afield as Cairns and even Launceston in Tasmania.

 

"It's particularly satisfying to get a chance to meet the needs of clients so far away - and in particular to know that they choose us because we're able to offer them the same quality of service as we do our local clients," added Murray.

 

To find out more about how Worldwide Online Printing in Bundaberg can help you in your business, phone Murray or Lynelle Howse on 07 4152 1133.