Social Responsibility

The world of business is changing. It’s not all ‘just about me’ any more and businesses from SME’s through to large corporations are now understanding that they have an important role to play in their community. By having a successful enterprise you are in a position to help build a better world. It’s time to step up and give back!

XL Nation: Steven Cottingham is a Foundation Member of the XL Nation and actively encourages, nurtures and supports the development of Social Enterprise consciousness.    Visit their Web Site for more information.

 

Crack-A-Mac:

Aussie Marketing Pty Ltd. is an exporter of quality Australian Macadamia nuts. Their affordable macadamia nut cracker for home use - ‘Crack-A-Mac’ - combines an innovative design with ease of use. Visit the Crack-A-Mac web site for product information.

Steven is an ex-Director of Aussie Marketing Pty Ltd and continues great friendship with the current owners.

Projects undertaken during the past 3 years:

• Remedy for Health - Web site development & marketing
• Rea & Sockhill Solicitors - Web site development and marketing
• Malaria Kills - Fun raising & Web site development
• IAFF (Italian Australian Film Festival) - Exec. Manager / Consultant
• Queensland Papua New Guinea Mining Exploration - Consultant: Research and compilation of the company’s historical data.

Past Projects & Positions held (by Country):

Papua New Guinea

 

“Steven’s design & implementation of systems for our office administration has made the Council’s management not only more efficient, but a whole lot simpler.”   President, Siassi Local Government Council, Papua New Guinea.

Africa

• Arizona Steak House, Johannesburg RSA [Financial Auditor / Business Consultant].

“We were running at a loss! But with substantial turnover from the kitchen, we just couldn’t work out what we were doing wrong.  This mystery had baffled us for more than 12 months.  In just 4 weeks, Steven had identified the problem, rectified the mistakes and implemented a system change to get us back on track! He literally saved our business from going under.” Arizona Steakhouse, Johannesburg RSA

Indonesia

• Keynote Speaker - Mineralisation of the Human Form. International Medicine Symposium, Bali 1990

Philippines

• Researcher - Metaphysical Healing
• RR Inn, Angeles City [Business Consultant]

“Thanks for your help! What a difference! We can now see the trees and the woods. How simple, yet very productive, your changes have made to our business.”   RR Inn, Angeles City, Philippines. 1975

Australia

• Gympie Natural Health Centre [Naturopathic Business Consultant]
• Buderim Natural Health Centre [Naturopathic Business Consultant]
• Blackmores Laboratories, Australia & New Zealand [Senior Naturopathic Consultant & Educator : Professional Services Manager for Queensland.]  “Steven was a great asset to our company and was a responsible educator throughout Australia and New Zealand. Steven’s intelligence, ability and far-sightedness were remarkable and he was an important member of our team.” Marcus C Blackmore CEO, Blackmores 1995
• Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Sydney [Naturopathic Consultant & Educator]
• Healthy Skin & Body Clinic, Maroochydore [Naturopathic Business Consultant]
• AEON Australia, Gold Coast [Naturopathic Business Consultant & Educator]
• Healthy Life, Maroochydore [Business Consultant]
• Maroochydore Pre-employment Centre [Senior Project Officer]
• Gympie Pre-employment Centre [Project Officer]
• Avocado Enterprises Australia Ltd., Gympie [Managing Director]
• Aussie Marketing Enterprises Pty Ltd., Gympie [Director]
• Chanco Investments Ltd. Far western Queensland [Company Secretary]
• AESOP (Australian Executive Service Overseas Program), Canberra and PNG              [Volunteer Patrol Coordinator: Film Trust, North Solomon Province, PNG]
• Cansurvive Cancer Support Group, Nambour [Exec. Manager] “Cansurvive is a registered charity and volunteer support group for people challenged with cancer. Steven unselfishly gave us 18 months of his time as our volunteer manager and administrator. His organizational skills and ability to attract sponsors was nothing short of phenomenal.”  President, Nambour Qld. 2004

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Supporting the work of the John Fawcett Foundation in Bali. “Bringing ‘vision’ to those in need. Blind people are often too frightened to leave their villages and go to a city hospital. A mobile eye clinic takes cataract surgery to the blind.” Please visit their web site to see how you can help!

When your time has come and your day is done ... what will you be remembered for?

What legacy will you leave behind?