Two South Australian businesses will have the opportunity to access $35,000 worth of vital business
services as part of a brand new initiative launched by leading Adelaide accounting and financial
services firm Perks.
The Perks Business Boost Awards is open to assist start-ups and established businesses across all
sectors and industries.
Perks, together with award sponsor Michels Warren, will provide each winner with $15,000 worth of
professional services tailored to their specific business needs – from budgeting, forecasting and
finance to human resource management, business or start-up advisory, public relations, graphic
design and more. In addition, the start-up prize will include a $5,000 cash element for business owners
to use in any way to bring their idea to life.
The awards will be judged by an esteemed panel which will include Adelaide entrepreneur Anna
Dimond of Palas Jewellery who has received many business accolades, including the Telstra Business
Women’s Awards, along with representatives from Perks including Chairman Rob Chapman.
Perks Managing Director Mark Roderick said the intent behind the Perks Business Boost Awards is to
provide invaluable support to small business operators in South Australia at a time when South
Australia has the lowest start up rate across the country and a high level of unemployment.
“Small business is pivotal to building a strong economy and in South Australia we know our business
environment is characterised by innovative and resilient businesses,” he said.
“The difference between success and failure for many small businesses and start-ups is getting access
to the right advice early in the journey. Unfortunately, many people starting businesses don’t know
where to get help and cannot afford to pay for it. These awards solve both those problems.”
Start-Up Business Advice entries will be for entrepreneurs with a business idea they’d like to pursue,
or young businesses in operation for less than three years needing support to bring their idea to life,
or to really get their young business up and running. The aim of this award is to encourage and spark
entrepreneurial flair.
Business Growth entries will be suited to those who have been in business for three or more years.
This award is aimed at business owners who need assistance with their young business to reach the
next level of growth.
Entries must be submitted no later than 17 October, 2016.
For a full list of conditions and entry guidelines visit awards.perks.com.au
To find out more about Perks, visit www.perks.com.au or call 8273 9300.
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