Published Thursday, 26 April, 2007 at 03:58 PM
Minister for State Development, Employment and Industrial Relations
The Honourable John Mickel
TECHNOLOGY CAN HELP ANY BUSINESS, NO MATTER HOW SMALL
Technology has the potential to make a dramatic difference to small business productivity and growth according to Minister for State Development John Mickel.
“Many small to medium enterprises often don’t think they’re big enough to invest in technology, particularly information and communications technologies,” he said.
“But the reality is, almost every business has to address issues such as staffing and training, communicating with customers and suppliers, building new markets and improving productivity.
“In fact, I think most operators of small to medium enterprises would be surprised to learn just what specific technologies are now available for them, particularly tailored to their needs and those of their industry.”
Mr Mickel said small business operators would be able to find out more about the latest methods to improve and build their businesses using technology at the upcoming ICT Factor Conference to be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on Wednesday 18 July 2007.
“This is a unique opportunity to get the absolute latest information on how technology can transform your organisation, emerging trends to cut operating costs and improve efficiency, ways to secure your business systems, and ways to use technology to improve your work and lifestyle balance,” he said.
“The whole conference is user-driven, it’s all about what you as a business person need to know to make the right choices for your business and the best ways to move forward.”
A key feature of the conference will be the afternoon sessions where small business owners can hear from those who’ve been there – how companies across a number of industries have used technology to grow their businesses.
“As well as a general session for small to medium enterprise owners and managers there will be specific industry panels for the community services, accommodation, construction and engineering, and legal services industries,” Mr Mickel said.
“This is a conference not to be missed. It could be the best investment you’ve ever made in your business.”
Mr Mickel said Queensland’s ICT industry had a lot to offer small business.
“Our ICT companies are globally competitive and are developing solutions for business operations all over the world” he said.
“It’s good to remember that as well as more than 30 ICT multinationals in Queensland a significant portion of our 5,000 odd ICT companies are small businesses themselves - so they understand the environment you’re working in and they also understand the need to develop solutions that are workable and affordable,” he said.
For more information or to register for the conference go to: www.iib.qld.gov.au/ictfactor/
Media contact: Chris Brown 3224 7349
26 April, 2007
“Many small to medium enterprises often don’t think they’re big enough to invest in technology, particularly information and communications technologies,” he said.
“But the reality is, almost every business has to address issues such as staffing and training, communicating with customers and suppliers, building new markets and improving productivity.
“In fact, I think most operators of small to medium enterprises would be surprised to learn just what specific technologies are now available for them, particularly tailored to their needs and those of their industry.”
Mr Mickel said small business operators would be able to find out more about the latest methods to improve and build their businesses using technology at the upcoming ICT Factor Conference to be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on Wednesday 18 July 2007.
“This is a unique opportunity to get the absolute latest information on how technology can transform your organisation, emerging trends to cut operating costs and improve efficiency, ways to secure your business systems, and ways to use technology to improve your work and lifestyle balance,” he said.
“The whole conference is user-driven, it’s all about what you as a business person need to know to make the right choices for your business and the best ways to move forward.”
A key feature of the conference will be the afternoon sessions where small business owners can hear from those who’ve been there – how companies across a number of industries have used technology to grow their businesses.
“As well as a general session for small to medium enterprise owners and managers there will be specific industry panels for the community services, accommodation, construction and engineering, and legal services industries,” Mr Mickel said.
“This is a conference not to be missed. It could be the best investment you’ve ever made in your business.”
Mr Mickel said Queensland’s ICT industry had a lot to offer small business.
“Our ICT companies are globally competitive and are developing solutions for business operations all over the world” he said.
“It’s good to remember that as well as more than 30 ICT multinationals in Queensland a significant portion of our 5,000 odd ICT companies are small businesses themselves - so they understand the environment you’re working in and they also understand the need to develop solutions that are workable and affordable,” he said.
For more information or to register for the conference go to: www.iib.qld.gov.au/ictfactor/
Media contact: Chris Brown 3224 7349
26 April, 2007