Who is involved?
Bunbury Business Unleashed has been developed through the generous support of the following organisations:
Industry Capability Network
www.icn.org.auICN is a business network that offers tailored Australian and New Zealand procurement solutions through a personalised consultancy service. We offer a new business source for suppliers and a sophisticated search service for project managers. ICN is an independent organisation financially supported by Australian, New Zealand, state and territory governments. Since it started 29 years ago, ICN has helped local suppliers find $20.6 billion worth of contracts.
Business Foundations
http://businessfoundations.com.auBusiness Foundations is a Not-for-Profit organisation dedicated to supporting the Small to Medium Business (SME) community of WA. Their programs are managed by highly trained professional staff and supported by experienced business advisors with over 25 years track record in managing and growing small businesses.
Enterprise Connect
www.enterpriseconnect.gov.auEnterprise Connect offers comprehensive, confidential advice and support to eligible Australian small and medium businesses to help them transform and reach their full potential. With a national network of centres and around 100 experienced Business Advisers and Facilitators, Enterprise Connect provides business improvement services to diverse range of industries.
The Space Station
www.thespacestation.com.auThe Space Station is a specialist research and communications agency with a team of innovative thinkers who pride themselves on delivering rigorous new ideas to grow your business. Whether you are providing financial advice , selling bicycles, , developing real estate or consulting to the resource industry, there are always competitors looking to take your market share. The Space Station’s strategic tools and processes will enable your business to stand apart from your competitors, creating clear space for your business to reach its potential.
Innovation Centre of WA
www.innovation.com.auThe Innovation Centre offers a focal point and meeting place for entrepreneurs, innovators and service providers. It provides the infrastructure and services to increase the commercial potential of emerging innovative small to medium enterprises. Commercialisation advisers based at the Centre provide the much needed assistance and support that helps bridge the gap between the development of ideas and the commercialisation of those ideas into viable and sustainable enterprises and products.
Many Rivers
www.manyrivers.org.auMany Rivers Microfinance Limited (Many Rivers) is a not-for-profit organisation that supports aspiring business owners with microenterprise development support and access to finance in order to see the potential of people and communities realised. Many Rivers was established in 2007 as a result of a series of pilot programs that were led by global microfinance leader Opportunity International Australia. Our operations commenced in Grafton NSW in 2008 and have since expanded to include 14 offices across NSW, WA and QLD.
RSM Bird Cameron
www.rsmi.com.auRSM Bird Cameron is a full service national accounting firm delivering expert corporate financial and advisory accounting services to clients across diverse industry sectors. Our unique one-firm structure enables our clients to more readily connect to our extensive national and international networks, expertise and industry experience. RSM Bird Cameron boasts a national network of 28 offices which, combined with over 90 years of Australian heritage, has helped us develop an extensive understanding of Australian business trends and conditions.
Bid Write
www.bidwrite.com.auBid Write is a specialist consultancy that helps organisations win more. Formed in Perth in 2008, and now with another office in Brisbane and others planned in Australia, Bid Write has Australia’s largest full time and most qualified team of proposal management professionals. This unmatched tendering expertise, coupled with its decades of deep resources industry experience (from both contracts/procurement and business development perspectives) means that Bid Write offers practical, winning prequalification and tendering outcomes for organisations wanting to enter oil and gas industry supply chains.
Export Finance and Insurance Company
www.efic.gov.auEFIC is a federal government agency which assists eligible small and medium sized businesses which are involved in the supply chain for resource projects e.g. Gorgon with finance support to supplement what their banks provide to enable these companies to have the working capital and/or bank guarantees they need to fulfill their contracts. We do so on commercial terms. For more info contact Leela Hanson Director SME WA on 0408974215
Karratha & Districts Chamber of Commerce and Industry
www.kdcci.asn.auThe KDCCI is a not-for-profit organisation that represents the unique needs and aspirations of the local business community and provides a strong, active and independent voice for its growing membership base. It provides high-quality support and advocacy services to its 400-strong members who include multi-national mining and resources companies, government and community service organisations and small to medium sized enterprise. Focused on delivering sustainable economic growth and diversification throughout the region, the KDCCI delivers a diverse range of projects, events and services to the benefit of its members.
Onslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry
www.onslowcci.com.auThe Onslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) is an incorporated body based in Onslow in the Pilbara region of WA. In addition to representing the interests of its 52 strong membership, the OCCI currently offers three key services and programs to both its members and the community, including: Hosting of networking opportunities and events, management of the Onslow Business Services Hub (proudly supported by Chevron) and professional services including report development, surveys and event management.
Small Business Centre West Pilbara
www.sbcwp.com.au‘Driving Growth and Prosperity’. The Small Business Centre West Pilbara is an independent Not-For-Profit organisation working with business owners in all phases of the business cycle. With offices in Karratha and Onslow and a satellite office in Tom Price, the SBCWP provides advice and guidance with over 2000 client contact sessions in the last financial year. Whether you are planning to go into business, or are already in one, you can access a wide range of information and guidance through your local Small Business Centre. This service is free, independent and confidential and is available to everyone.
Supported by:
Chevron Australia
Federal Government Supplier Access to Major Projects program