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