Central Queensland has opportunity to grow business
28th February, 2008
Central Queensland small to medium businesses have an opportunity to join a free program funded by the Australian Government which will help strengthen operations and capabilities to enhance competitiveness.
In an increasingly dynamic business environment, new skills, technologies and business strategies are required to compete locally, in the Australian market globally.
The Australian Industry Productivity Centres Program is an exciting initiative that will assist SMEs within the manufacturing and service sectors enhance their local and international competitiveness.
By signing up with the Productivity Centres Program Central Queensland SMEs will receive a free Business Review that will assess their performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Working with an industry expert, businesses will have the knowledge to upgrade their capabilities or find solutions to technical or process issues.
Local Central Queensland Business Adviser Warren Hale said,” This is an extremely exciting opportunity for Central Queensland businesses and I would encourage all eligible businesses to find out more information.” “Local businesses are operating in a rapidly changing environment and the competition for Central Queensland business is enormous.”
“By participating in a Business Review businesses will be able to identify areas of their operations that can be improved and as a result become more competitive in the marketplace, leading to new business prospects both in Australia and internationally.”
All participating SMEs will be provided with a final report at the end of the Business Review which will include a list of recommendations for moving forward. Each SME may then be eligible for a matched grant of up to $20,000 to undertake improvements, or introduce new technologies and processes.
About Warren Hale
Warren Hale is a quality focused and results driven management professional with an impressive 16 year record of success in growing profits in the manufacturing sector. Warren is a change agent recognised for his exceptional talents in improving safety, quality, and lean manufacturing productivity.
Warren is also a creative leader with a versatile background focused on applying common sense and logical solutions to complex business issues. Warren has built his knowledge and experience over 30 years across a number of industries and processes, including chemical processing and material handling, electrofusion furnace operations, crushing, bulk and bulka bagged products, product containerisation, warehousing and storage, ship loading, aluminium scrap and dross recycling smelting, engineering jobbing shops, structural steel fabrication and erection, and abattoir processes.
For more information log on http://www.productivitycentres.gov.au/ or call 131791 or to arrange an interview please call: Warren Hale, 0488 358 925, Fax: 07 3013 3438, Office: 07 4922 1278 Email: whale@commerceqld.com.au