Enterprise Connect to help 3,000 SMEs Develop their Skills

15 Feb 11

Small and medium enterprises around Australia will soon be able to learn about the latest business management practices at more than 70 seminars and workshops funded by the Federal Government.

The latest round of the Workshops, Industry Intelligence and Networking (WIIN) service, operated by the Australian Government’s Enterprise Connect initiative, is a $580,000 investment in the small and medium enterprise sector.

WIIN has reportedly assisted more than 3,000 businesses since it was established in 2009.

According to Innovation Minister Senator Kim Carr, Australia’s small and medium businesses are the “backbone of the Australian economy”.

“Their resilience throughout the Global Economic Crisis is a testament to their courage, initiative, and commitment to their workers,” he said.

Minister for Small Business, Nick Sherry, said it is vital that owners and managers can bring to bear the most up-to-date management techniques and practices.

Kate Burridge of Mechvac Engineering in Adelaide attended three seminars on integrating environmental sustainability practices to improve business performance delivered by Shaper Group. She said the seminars were a valuable experience.

"They were excellent presentations as the speaker was engaging and it was a great opportunity to share ideas and network. I attended the workshops on environmental sustainability, which included green branding and marketing, sustainability risk management, and greening the supply chain. I now have the knowledge to be able to implement new systems and technologies in order to reduce waste and cut costs,” she said.

Events being funded under Round 3 of WIIN include general workshops and webinars on customer focus, limitless growth and the roles and responsibilities of managers.

Almost half of the successful applicants are from regional communities and events will be held in every state in Australia.
 
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