Enterprise Connect

Assistance for Manufacturers

Enterprise Connect$50 Million a year Australian Government initiative

Developed to provide practical support to assist SMEs to:• Implement innovative changes• Access new ideas, knowledge and technologies• Improve competitiveness• Improve productivity• Improve sustainability

Enterprise

Connect

Manufacturing

Innovative

Regions

Creative

Industries Defence

Resources

Technology

Remote

Enterprises

Clean

Technology

Printing

&

Publishing

ICT

Professional

Services

Tourism

Transport

&

Logistics

Food

Network

Business Review• No Financial Cost • Confidential• Holistic review of business• An agreed action plan to implement improvement

opportunities• Qualified referrals and linkages

Tailored Advisory Services• Assists firms to implement the recommended change

projects• Links firms to external improvement specialists• Adds new capability to the firm• Provides match funding of up to $20,000

Tailored Advisory Services Projects:

• Strategic Planning

• Internal Systems

• Production/Operational

• Marketing, Branding and Communications

• Human Resources

Key Enterprise Connect Elements

• Targeted assistance from the relevant Enterprise Connect network or centre

• Researchers in Business (RiB) supports the placement of researchers into businesses, to help develop and implement a new idea with commercial potential. A grant of up to $50,000 towards salary costs is available.

• Technology and Knowledge Connect (TKC) provides assistance with a technology issue or opportunities.

Key Enterprise Connect Elements

• Enterprise Learning (EL) provides forums and events for businesses to interact and gain from the experience of experts and exemplary firms

• Leadership 21 combines basic management theory with practical implementation. Action learning, coaching and peer work are key to the success of this dynamic program.

• Linkages and Export Markets

Business Review

Client Engagement

State Government

Industry

Capability

Network

ECCentres

AustradeMarket

IntelligenceIP Australia AusIndustry

TKC

Export Finance

Insurance Corporation

Final Recommendations

Client ImprovementMaking Better

Managers

EnterpriseLearning

InternalAction

Clean Technology Innovation

Network

RecommendationImplementation

EL Forums

Tailored Advisory

Service (TAS)

Researchersin BusinessIndustry &

GovernmentResources

SCIP

Commercial Connections

Program to date • Network national of specialised Business Advisors and

Facilitators with commercial backgrounds.• 6491 Business Reviews delivered across the program

– 63% (4052) of these to manufacturers

• 3132 TAS grants completed ($32m+)– 61% (1909) of these to manufacturers ($20m+)

• 1281 TKC projects delivered• 290 RiB projects approved totalling $10m+• 294 firms in the Continuous Improvement Program

Impact of Enterprise Connect• 83% of firms said Enterprise Connect made them more

productive or efficient (up from 74% in 2009-10)– in both surveys, significant numbers of clients cited increased

sales, profits and exports resulting from their engagement with Enterprise Connect.

• Clients that implemented Business Review recommendations demonstrated higher management capabilities– strategic planning capability: 22% higher– innovation capability: 27% higher

How to apply?• The application process is simple and quick

• Online application form

• Visit www.enterpriseconnect.gov.au