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GROWING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS

July 31st, 2007

A new free product, the Growing your business checklist, developed to help small business owners make their small businesses more successful, was launched today by Small Business Fran Bailey.

The Growing your business checklist covers many issues that small business owners need to know when growing their businesses, such as: exporting, innovation, obtaining finance, franchising, grants and assistance, legal help, recruiting staff and environmental management.

The Checklist, developed by the Office of Small Business in close consultation with small business owners, is free and downloadable at www.business.gov.au.

“Small business is booming in Australia. The number of employing small businesses has grown by more than 31 per cent since June 2003. The next step is to help these businesses grow to become even more successful,” Fran Bailey told small businesses at the Australian Car Wash Convention.

“Through this Checklist, the Australian Government is providing the most up-to-date information for small business owners to grow their business. By helping small business to grow, we can create more jobs and earn Australia more export dollars.

“This handy tool is yet another example of the Australian Government’s strong commitment to helping small business to grow and prosper.”

Co-owner of the Hand Wash Café, Chris Johns, congratulated the Australian Government on developing the Growing your Business Checklist, saying “this fantastic product will assist owners who are looking to improve their operations or take the steps towards growth,” Mr Johns said.

Australian Car Wash Association president, Greg Boston, said the “the Growing your Business Checklist is a clear demonstration of the Federal Government’s commitment to small business.”

Further information, please visit www.business.gov.au/checklist.

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