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1. Enterprise Connect
April 2012
John Murray
State Director

2. 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

3. Manufacturing
Clean
Resources
Technology
Technology
Enterprise
Innovative Connect
Regions Remote
Enterprises
Creative
Industries Defence

4. The Process
 1. Business Review
2. Tailored Advisory Service

3. Other Enterprise Connect elements
 or other government assistance
4. Continuous Improvement Program
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5. Business Review
• No Financial Cost
• Confidential
• Holistic review of business
• An agreed action plan to implement
improvement opportunities
• Qualified referrals and linkages

6. 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

7. Tailored Advisory Services
Client firms projects have included:
• Strategic planning, Succession planning
• Market analysis & export market identification
• New product development
• Process improvement
• Lean manufacturing
• Staff training & development
• Financial management

8. Key Enterprise Connect Elements
• Targeted assistance from the relevant network or
centre
• Researchers in Business
• Technology and Knowledge Connect
• Workshops, Industry Intelligence & Networking
• Clean 21
• Leadership 21
• Buy Australian Program

9. How to apply?
• The application process is simple and quick
• Online application form
• Visit www.enterpriseconnect.gov.au