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Enterprise Connect
2012
Emma Odede
Deputy Director
NSW State Office
Enterprise Connect
An Australian Government initiative
Developed to provide practical support to assist SMEs to:
• Implement innovative changes
• Access new ideas, knowledge and technologies
• Improve competitiveness, productivity and sustainability
Enterprise
Connect
Resources
Technology
Innovative
Regions
Creative
Industries Defence
Manufacturing
Remote
Enterprises
Clean
Technology
Printing and
Publishing
Network
Food
Processing
Network
Tourism
Network
The Process
1. Business Review
2. Tailored Advisory Service
3. Other Enterprise Connect elements
Other government assistance
4. Continuous Improvement Program
Eligibility
To be eligible for a Business Review, all businesses must:
• Possess an Australian Company Number (ACN)
• Meet the relevant turnover or expenditure thresholds
• Be solvent
• Have operated in Australia and filed business activity statements for at least 3 years
Please refer to the client guidelines for full eligibility details www.enterpriseconnect.gov.au
Business Review
• No Financial Cost
• Confidential
• Completed by an experienced Business Adviser
• Business Review Report
Tailored Advisory Services
• Assists firms to implement the recommended change projects
• Links firms to external improvement specialists
• Adds new capability to the firm
• Provides matched funding of up to $20,000
Enterprise Connect Elements
• Researchers in Business
• Technology and Knowledge Connect
• Enterprise Learning
• Leadership 21
• Buy Australian Program
How to apply?
• The application process is simple and quick
• Online smartform application
• Visit www.enterpriseconnect.gov.au
