Economic Performance

Our Economic Impact

Our growth has enabled us to increase the number of people we hire for both permanent and contracting roles. At the end of the previous reporting period we had three permanent employees. At the end of this reporting period we had five employees. We enjoyed sales growth of 26% in FY08 and 27% in FY09.

The Global Financial Crisis affected us mainly through volatility in workshop growth and general business conditions. Workshops grew by 45% in FY08, but flattened in FY09 even though we offered more program choices. Consulting revenue however grew by over 40% during that period. All areas of the consulting practice contributed to this growth, including stakeholder research and engagement, reporting services, and strategy services.

Case Study: ACCSR One of Australia's 100 Fastest-Growing Start-Up Companies
In April 2008, we appeared in Australia’s weekly business magazine BRW as one of Australia's 100 fastest growing start-up companies. BRW said that ACCSR was a ‘small firm making a big noise in the world of corporate responsibility’ and that the company’s three secrets of success were rigorous methodology, thought leadership and international collaboration with leaders in CSR to provide distinctive educational and consulting products.

Leeora Black, Managing Director of ACCSR, said that “We’re breaking new boundaries and making a difference to companies and society. We’re helping companies be more socially responsible, but we’re doing it in a way which speaks the language of business.”