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Strategic Economic Solutions (SES) is an economic consulting company that undertakes a broad range of economic analytical projects around Australia with a special focus on small business development and the labour market. On this site you will find information that will help you secure your community's economic future.

Springboard

The Springboard Business Development Program is an exciting opportunity for people in small business to work on the development of their business in a supportive environment. The program has been used successfully throughout Australia and provides a very tailored response to your individual business development needs.

Springboard brochure (front page)

Springboard Brochure (inside page)

Trendwatching

A monthly new business ideas newsletter, relying on a global network of 6,000 spotters & delivering inspiration to more than 55,000 professionals in 120+ countries.

The Australia Institute

The Australia Institute is an independent public policy research centre funded by grants from philanthropic trusts, memberships and commissioned research. This site contains links to the Australia Institutes many publications on topics including: social trends, climate change and the aging population.

Australian Bureau of Statistic

This site contains a wide range of the latest statistical information, social trends, national and regional indicators. Many of the products are downloadable free of charge.

Feeling Inspired?

Next Big Thing Award

Is your innovation the next big thing? Win $5,000 plus $4,000 advertising (closes 17 March 2006).

Nescafe Big Break Award
$100,000 for 15 to 24 year olds (closes 5 May 2006)

Yellow Pages Business Ideas Grants
$10,000 plus $25,000 advertsing (Grants program opens July 2006)

AMP.NATSEM Reports

Over the past two years, AMP and the National Centre for Social and Economic Modeling (NATSEM) in Canberra have produced a series of reports that open windows on Australian society, the way we live and work – and our financial and personal aspirations.

The reports cover core issues in the community including superannuation and retirement, taxation, education, health, wealth, inheritances, home ownership and employment.