UBTP & BITS BREAKFAST - JULY 2009

The need for small business to collaborate to drive innovation and to grow in tough times

Small to medium sized enterprises must collaborate to improve their productivity and maximise their wealth. The global financial crisis has reduced demand for services including information technology and communication services. To survive this crisis we all need to perform at our best. Anything less threatens our survival. Collaborating with similar likeminded companies will help you not only survive the GFC but will put you in an excellent position to accelerate your activities to enjoy the positive business cycle that will inevitably follow.

Guest Speaker: Mr Russell Yardley

Russel is Deputy Chairman Australian Information Industry Association and Chairman Algonquin Investments.

Russell left IBM in 1985 to start Acumentume which is now one of Australia's oldest multimedia businesses. Russell possesses strong skills in attracting and managing highly creative design teams with a real drive for innovation. In 1995 Russell participated in the Williamson Community Leadership Programme and has enjoyed many challenging opportunities as a Williamson Fellow.

Russell spent 23 years running Acumentum and other small business interests and is now undertaking non-executive director roles as well as helping new entrepreneurial companies grow and prosper.

To view Russell's presentation please click here