Entrepreneurship

Exploring Opportunities for Small Businesses and Startups in Bhutan: A Personal Insight

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Having travelled to Bhutan since 2013, around 10-12 times and spending a week here for BIF in October 2024, it’s clear to me that this unique country holds exciting potential for small businesses and startups. And I say great job to Druksell and CSI Market for working with 600+ businesses, providing an online platform for […]

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How to Rebuild Employment Services and Future Plan for Australia’s System

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Recently I was asked by State Government colleagues what I thought about the Australian Government response to the House Select Committee on Workforce Australia Employment Services reports. Providing evidence for the House Select Committee on Workforce Australia Employment Services in 2023, hearing others contribute, and submitting formal responses, it was clear that whilst there are

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Addressing Long-Term Unemployment in South Australia: Insights and Recommendations to the South Australian Productivity Commission

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For 22 years, our private company has been dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by disengaged and long-term unemployed individuals across 32 different countries. Responding to the complex questions surrounding this issue with a Submission to Inquiry into Positioning All South Australians to Share in the Benefits of Economic Growth requires empathy, strategic foresight, and

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The next version of the CES mustn’t be designed by bureaucrats in a bubble aka what do clients really need?

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In the rapidly evolving world of work, the needs of job seekers and those venturing into self-employment are becoming increasingly complex.  As we look toward the next iteration of Workforce Australia with the Commonwealth Employment Services (CES), it’s crucial to consider an innovative approach that addresses not just the technical aspects of employment but also

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Future of Employment Services in Australia – Responding to the Rebuilding Employment Services Report

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Firstly, a thank you to the Select Committee on Workforce Australia Employment Services members, and those that sent in submissions, as this is a mammoth piece of work, with much thought and feedback that has been considered for the final report. This blog, ‘Future of Employment Services in Australia – Responding to the Rebuilding Employment

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How to Switch On, Start and Grow an Entrepreneurial Community: Case Study from Australia – SXSW PanelPicker

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Could you please Vote Up this PanelPicker session for #SXSW in #Austin 2024 by clicking on this link, signing in and casting your vote? It is titled, “How to Switch On, Start & Grow an Entrepreneurial Community”, and showcases many of you with the success of entrepreneurs and founders from South Australia, over the past

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Fostering a collaborative, diverse and inclusive entrepreneurial community – understanding development needs of entrepreneurs with opportunities for TAFEs and VET

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TDA Convention 2022 Presentation 16.11.22 by Wendy Perry Welcome to Radelaide and there is so much on as this week is Global Entrepreneurship Week and Startup Week in South Australia. Now, can you imagine doing a learning needs analysis over years with thousands of clients or students? And when you are dealing with entrepreneurs and

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State Budget 2022-23 – Government of South Australia – Digging into the Detail

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Reading through 1000+ pages of budget papers take some time to digest what the measures are aiming to achieve. When you look at Ministerial responsibilities it is interesting to see the programs that people are responsible for, what they are called, and where there is some crossover.  More to come on this topic with changes

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Dear South Australian Premier and Ministers – Post South Australian 2022 Election

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Dear South Australian Premier and Ministers, who have responsibility for economic development, education (schools, VET, Higher Education), employment and entrepreneurship, small business, startups and scaleups, trade and investment, post the SA election, Following on from the South Australian (SA) State election on 19 March 2022 and whomever wins, you’ll know that the business community appreciates

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