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Newsletter - Volume 9, Issue 2 - May, June 2009 |
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SMALL BUSINESS DEV. GRANT
Do you want to introduce further innovation and new technology into your business?
Are you a small to medium-sized business based in Southern Adelaide with a turnover of $250,000 to $5m per year?
This competitive, merit-based grant is available on a dollar for dollar matching basis, with a minimum grant of $100,000
Applications will only be considered if the project creates new jobs in the Southern Adelaide region. Innovative projects introducing new technology will be given priority.
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Newsletter - Volume 9, Issue 1 - February, March 2009 |
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Five Networking Blocks
Here are five common stumbling blocks that you may face and tips to help you overcome them. A reluctance to talk to strangers, Lack of a formal introduction, Fear of being seen as pushy, Thinking that other people may not like you, and Having your intentions misunderstood...
Are you worth more?
It just makes sense to focus as much as possible on the things that produce the highest payoff" .
Most small business owners get stuck into doing the menial work faster than you can say ‘Oh look, the copier is jammed again.’ If you want to start making what you are worth then you’ve got to find a way to stop doing $13/hr work. Period.
Here’s a quiz to help. Figure out how much money you make annually or, better yet, how much you want or need to make to achieve your dreams and goals...
Read these articles at www.ssbec.com.au/media/docs/articles_for_march_2009.doc
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Newsletter - Volume 8, Issue 4 - November, December 2008 |
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FREE SERVICE
Contact us to meet a qualified Business Adviser who can work one-on-one with you so you can take your business to where you would like it to be.
As government funds us, this service is free, confidential and independent and we o! er counselling, referrals and general support.
You may want to use us for a single appointment, occasionally, or as an ongoing service.
Find out about regular local breakfast events and business news via email send us your contact details today.
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Newsletter - Volume 8, Issue 3 - August 2008 |
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What is Intellectual Property?
Intellectual property (IP) represents the product of your mind or intellect, it can be an invention, trade mark, original design or the practical application of a good idea. In business terms, this means your proprietary knowledge: a key component of success in business today. It is often the competitve edge which sets successful companies apart and as world markets become increasingly competitive, protecting your intellectual property is essential.
Confidential information (sometimes referred to as trade secrets), patents, registered designs, trade marks, copyright, circuit layout rights and plant breeder’s rights are all legally classified as IP rights.
As well as providing direct services to users, IP Australia has formed many strategic relationships to help Australians benefit from their IP.
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