Introduction
Our nation is experiencing the most challenging economic time in living memory. The collapse of major economies, banks, businesses and consumer confidence has lead to an extraordinary level of fear and uncertainty. But one thing is certain:-
While we feel defeated, no progress will be made. And we simply can’t afford to not be making progress.
Our attitudes are critical. A key part of the solution to our problem is the restoration of confidence, optimism and enthusiasm. The Advance! Australia Initiative is specifically designed to assist in the restoration of these qualities … so that Australia can be at the forefront of the recovery. Tough times never last. Tough people do.
The Advance! Australia Initiative will give Australian businesses the skills and attitudes necessary to survive the current tough times and thrive in the good times ahead.

Concept
The Advance! Australia Initiative has been developed by the Business Advisor Network, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to assisting small businesses. Among other things, the Initiative includes the nationwide delivery of free business seminars, plus a range of valuable workshops,
advisory services and business development resources. These seminars, services and resources are specifically designed to give business people the outlook and strategies necessary to weather the current conditions, and thrive into the future. The Initiative is strongly supported by leading
corporate citizens including:
National Stock Exchange
Australia Post
Quest Community Newspapers
Bendigo Bank
Queensland Business Review
Accrue Financial
Murray International
Marine Qld
Tech Flare Solutions
Your Involvement
As a prominent and respected Australian, we invite you to join many others by lending your support to the Advance! Australia Initiative. You can do this by providing a short motivational or inspirational quote or thought which will encourage people to endure, strive and achieve. Your quote can be based on a lesson you’ve learned, an experience you’ve had, a treasured piece of wisdom, an inspirational moment in your life, or simply an uplifting quote which supports the Initiative. A video clip of you delivering your quote will then be used in conjunction with others in advertising campaigns and as an introduction to the seminars, to help set the inspirational tone and mood for the event. Please help us to Advance! Australia. Your thought or message could be just the thing a
fellow Australian needs to hear.
Email us now at admin@businessadvisor.net.au, or register your support at www.businessadvisor.net.au

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