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HomeThinking about starting upBusiness Resource CentrePlanSMART Kit
PlanSMART Kit
A PlanSMART Kit provides you with a wide variety of industry and market information tailored to your particular business type and location. The information contained within a PlanSMART Kit can assist you with establishing and operating a business by answering questions such as:

Who are my potential competitors and suppliers?
What is the projected income and expenses for this type of business?
What is the profile of the region where I propose to locate this business?
What are the key success factors for this type of business?

The information in a PlanSMART Kit can also assist you with preparing a business plan.
To find out about a PlanSMART Kit for your particularbusiness, send details of your business type and proposed location or telephone 1300 363 711.
What does the PlanSMART Kit cost?
The cost of aPlanSMART Kit isjust $33.00 (including GST*). For this fee, you will receive a Kit tailored to your business type and location, as well as a FREE copy of the Easy Plan business planning template which normally retails for $11.00.
* GST is a Commonwealth Government tax
How has the PlanSMART Kit helped other clients?
The PlanSMART Kit has helped many business intenders to decide whether they should proceed with a particular business venture. The Kit has also helped existing business operators to improve business performance and identify opportunities for expansion. A recent survey revealed that 93% of previous clients found the information package useful, and 98% said they would recommend the service to other people:
"The assistance and information that we received was great"
"Information was detailed and thoroughly researched"
"Very impressed with the promptness and personalised service - keep it up!"
"The best service I have received from any government organisation. The staff are very helpful giving personalised service. Personalising your service to every individual is a very good practice"
"Great service by staff, explained material clearly, friendly staff, thank you"
"Call centre help was excellent. Very patient and focused on assisting the establishment of my new business idea needs."
Metlink, a Queensland-based Sheet Metal Manufacturer, had this to say about our service:
"When we contacted the Business Resource Centre, the service we received was exceptional. We were truly amazed at the high level of service and scope of information tailored for our business."
Last updated 22 March 2006
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