Access Economics found many companies with call centres were searching for ways to continue to keep costs at a minimum but improve the quality of service provided.

Global market research agency callcentres.net said its own independent research had found Springfield answered both criteria, saving companies millions with lower overheads than Australia's capital cities and, because of its proximity to Brisbane, access to a larger number of quality staff than most regional centres or overseas destinations.

callcentres.net Director and report author Dr Catriona Wallace said choosing the right location for a call centre was critical to its success and Springfield offered an alternative model to offshore and regional locations.

"A call centre's location can affect everything from operational costs to staff retention and public perception," Dr Wallace said.

"Our research found that when you compared the staff and operational costs of a setting up a 200 seat call-centre in Springfield to establishing a city-based operation, Springfield offered a potential savings of about 10 per cent or about $2million.

"Because of its unique position just outside a capital city Springfield has a potential workforce of almost 850,000 people within 60 minutes of its CBD. It also has similar benefits to a regional location and staff are likely to stay longer, take fewer sick days and work more productively.

"We also considered factors such as the variety of workforce skills available, average salaries, proximity to suitable accommodation, education and transport and we found Springfield, due to its purposeful design, performed well in these areas."

Springfield Land Corporation General Manager of Leasing Glenn Dumbrell said he welcomed the research results which confirmed moving call centres to Springfield made smart business sense.

"Now we have independent research to prove Springfield's suitability, we invite all call centre operators to come and see first-hand why Springfield should be their new business home," Mr Dumbrell said.

"Having access to appropriate communications facilities is vital for any call centre and I know of no other city in Australia that offers its own $230 million data centre and dark fibre communications network."

Call centres wanting more information regarding this opportunity can contact Glenn Dumbrell on 0457 900 050 or g.dumbrell@springfieldland.com.au 

Launched on 4^th January 2010, Sanctuary Pocket is an exclusive collection of 14 homesites with views over parklands and neighbouring creeks.

Homesites range in size from 704m2 to 879m2 and feature what Brookwater is renowned for - privacy, safety and a natural Australian environmental setting. Prices start from $285,000.

To celebrate the release of Sanctuary Pocket, those who purchase a homesite will go into the draw to win a brand new Mercedes-Benz for the garage of their new home.

"With only 14 homesites in the Sanctuary Pocket release, the odds are favourable that you will have a brand new Mercedes-Benz to go with your new home," Brookwater General Manager Chris Safonoff said.

"We are experiencing strong interest in the release with four expressions of interest already lodged in the first few days of the release being launched.

"Sanctuary Pocket is nestled in a beautiful setting of native forest and is bordered by Opossum Creek.  Residents also have views over Brookwater Rise Park.

"It is one of the most private and peaceful areas in the Brookwater community.

"We expect the strong interest in Sanctuary Pocket to continue so I recommend you move quickly to secure your Brookwater lifestyle and the chance to win a Mercedes-Benz."

To find out more about the Sanctuary Pocket release and how you could win a new Mercedes Benz, contact the Brookwater Sales and Information Centre on 1800 888 450 or visit http://www.brookwater.com.au/.

Aspiring entrepreneurs have less than a month to enter a competition to win half a million dollars of incentives and make Greater Springfield their new home.

Forty-six entries have flooded in from across the world for Springfield Land Corporation's ‘We Mean Business' competition that aims to poach business from major cities to its new CBD.

Springfield Land Corporation Chairman Maha Sinnathamby said all types and sizes of business could apply for the competition until 28 May 2010.

"We have received entries from companies ranging from wedding decorators, GPs, sushi bars, engineering firms, gymnastic centres and eco-friendly hairdressers," Mr Sinnathamby said.

"Entries have come from people living as far afield as Germany and a range of Australian cities and towns, including Canberra, Melbourne and even Mareeba in tropical North Queensland.

"It's further proof that Springfield's new CBD is a serious competitor for Australian businesses and is well on track to supporting 30,000 jobs by 2030."

The entries received back up research that found 47% of Australian businesses would prefer to move to South East Queensland over Melbourne and Sydney.

One lucky business that chooses to move to Greater Springfield will receive up to $500,000 worth of incentives including rent-free business premises, payroll tax, golf memberships and the chance for post-graduate study through the competition.

Mr Sinnathamby said the city of Greater Springfield was an ideal breeding ground to establish a business.

"Springfield is perfectly positioned in Australia's fastest growing area and the city's population is expected to surpass Darwin's in 20 years," he said.

"Five major arterial roads from South East Queensland intersect at Springfield's CDB, giving it the prime location.

"This competition will give a budding entrepreneur a great opportunity to realise their business dream so I encourage people to apply."

Apply by visiting www.greaterspringfield.com.au/business.