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 ARE YOU LOOKING TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS?

The Economic Gardening Illawarra Program is a business support program that has been designed to assist Illawarra-based entrepreneurs who are looking to drive their businesses to achieve increased profits and sustainable growth. 

The program includes interactive workshops on critical issues for business success, a 'Health Check' for your business and possible business coaching for selected participants.  The program is offered FREE to invited businesses.

The program assists businesses to:

  • develop strategic business plans
  • improve their financial management
  • use targeted marketing strategies to achieve growth
  • implement effective customer management systems
  • use the internet to fast track business growth

The 2010 PROGRAM IS NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATIONS.

The next program will commence on 17 August 2010. Applications close on 2 August. Business owners interested in participating are invited to register their interest.

Click here to download an application form and then fax to 4227 7277 or email to  economicdevelopment@wollongong.nsw.gov.au

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

To find out more, click on the link "What's it all about?" or feel free to contact us.

The Economic Gardening website is designed to provide access to information and support that will assist business development and successful business growth. The site contains various business resources to support this objective. There is also a book reading list for those seeking to enhance their personal and business knowledge.

Feel free to explore these resources and begin your own Economic Gardening journey!

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