Kim Carr (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research) Share this | Hansard source

The government’s Enterprise Connect network was established precisely to build on the productivity and innovation capacity of smaller Australian firms. Enterprise Connect has teamed up with 19 organisations to deliver more than 180 capacity-building workshops in capital cities and regional centres in every state and territory. These free workshops are giving smaller firms the tools they need to tackle the global downturn head-on. They offer practical advice on managing cash flow, generating sales and many other challenges that small- and medium-sized businesses are facing today. In many cases, Enterprise Connect is able to work with firms on strategies to apply what they learn. (Time expired)