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DEFINE AND MEASURE YOUR SOCIAL IMPACT

8/17/2021

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What sets your business apart?

According to Supply Nation report The Sleeping Giant, every dollar of value generated by Indigenous Businesses equates to $4.41 in social value for the community – and that sets us apart in the business world as a sector that is, and will continue to, make a tangible difference now and into the future.

Social impact is defined as the effect of an activity, project, programme or policy on people and communities. When we achieve our goals for our businesses, families and communities, we make an impact. But how do we define and measure this? How do we measure (and celebrate!) the effect of our passion, our ethics, and the changes we build with them?
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​If your social impact is important to your business or not for profit, then it is worth building a picture of what it looks like and how it works – and telling the story too. There are some incredible Indigenous businesses doing work in this space around Australia, as well as support resources like Impact Seed.
Our Business Advisors are passionate about social impact as well, and can provide support for start ups and new businesses seeking to make a difference to take your personal experience and passion from idea to viable business.   
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If you would like to know more about how to define and measure your social impact, our Business Advisors can help. Call us on 9721 7057 or email projects@ipsau.com.au, and our Advisors will bring workshops or one-on-one help direct to you. This is a free service funded by the Department of Finance.
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What is the IPP, and why is it important?

8/12/2021

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Did you know that government departments are required to set aside 3% of their spend on all contracts worth $7.5million or more for Indigenous businesses?

This target has been set under the federal Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP), which aims to grow the Indigenous business sector all around Australia. Similarly, the WA state government requires 3% of all government contracts to registered Aboriginal businesses. The targets apply to all contracts for goods, services, community services and works.

The IPP also allows government departments to make a direct approach to Indigenous businesses for services under certain circumstances, bypassing the public tender process.

To be eligible to deliver services under the IPP, you need to be registered and/or certified with Supply Nation. You can read more about this here.  

The infographic below provides more information about the IPP.

If you would like to know more about how to access opportunities under the IPP, and how to take your tenders to the next level, our Business Advisors can help. Call us on 9721 7057, or make a booking here for one of our team to work with you one-on-one, or deliver a workshop within your business.

This is a free service funded by the Department of Finance.
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Grant Funding: Where to find it and how to win it

8/12/2021

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​Access to funding opportunities can be vital to running and growing a successful business.

The WA government provides a range of assistance for small business, including grants. These may be for business expansion, research and development, innovation or exporting.

Applying for a grant usually means meeting a set of eligibility criteria, and matching the funding. You can read more about government funding on this Frequently Asked Questions page. There is also a search tool to find out what grants are available here.

Our business advisors have a lot of experience with sourcing grants and submitting applications. If you would like some help to find out what kind of funding is available and helpful for your business, you can call us on 9721 7057, or make a booking here for one of our team to work with you one-on-one, or deliver a workshop within your business.

This is a free service funded by the Department of Finance.
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Getting Registered with Supply Nation

8/10/2021

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Supply Nation is Australia’s largest directory of Indigenous businesses. They work alongside Indigenous businesses to help shape our dynamic and rapidly evolving business sector.

Supply Nation can be a gateway to connecting your business with motivated buyers from government departments and large corporations.

Registration and Certification on Supply Nation is absolutely free, and makes your business eligible for direct engagement under the Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP) and the Aboriginal Procurement Policy (APP) – policies that requires federal and state government departments to direct 3% of their buying power toward the Indigenous business sector on major projects.
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IPS Trainee Imogen Thorn-Bell and IPS Indigenous Advisor Danie Zappa check out the Supply Nation registration process.
​It’s important to be registered with Supply Nation. You can get started here. If you need help with the process, call us on 9721 7057, or make a one-on-one booking  here, and one of our team can help you complete the process.

ABCB one-one consultations are a free service funded by the Department of Finance. If we can help you with Supply Nation registration or anything else you may need, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
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Visiting Albany

2/4/2020

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​By IPS Bookkeeper Melinda Ely

Last week I was asked if I could accompany IPS Business Consultant Joanne Hill to Albany, as she had already traveled so much that week.

As a bookkeeper, I don’t get to leave the office within my role very often - so this was a great opportunity for me to get out and see what our consultants do.

WOW was I blown away. I read these contracts but don’t have a true understanding of the work that goes on. The jobs that Joanne co-facilitates are real jobs that make a real difference in the community.

The first workshop we attended was a co-facilitation with NOUS for the WA Police department. I was able to join in and be a part of the discussions.

From there we went to a stakeholder engagement for the Aboriginal Business Capability project, with local people in a position to let the Albany Community know what we are doing.

Again, some very interesting discussions were had and I was able to get a better understanding of the work that IPS are doing out in the field.

After this very long day Jo took me for a drive around Albany, as I hadn't been before. We then went to dinner at the Stirling Club Inc., where we ended up staying for a lovely dinner in the company of some locals that Jo suggested we sit with.

We got up early the next morning and headed home the inland way, travelling through some of the little old towns in our South West.

I saw some great sights and had some great conversations with Jo, learning the extent of work that she puts in not only for IPS, but voluntary work for different community groups as well.
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Exploring Albany: Joanne Hill and Melinda Ely
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Statue of Mokare, Man of Peace, an Albany reconciliation project
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Early morning in Albany
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Newsletter December 2019

12/12/2019

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Building Aboriginal Business Capacity

12/5/2019

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IPS Business Consultant Joanne Hill with Collie business owner Brendan Earl
IPS Management Consultants are excited about the commencement and delivery of a new Aboriginal Business Capability Building program for Perth, Peel, Great Southern and the South West.

The program, which is funded by the WA Government Department of Finance, will consist of a series of free business capability workshops throughout the target regions, alongside one-on-one business advisory sessions to give participants individual guidance for their businesses and organisations.

"We are passionate about championing Aboriginal businesses to grow and develop. IPS, our advisors and expert partners have a shared desire to continue to create active business ecosystems - an environment where businesses connect and interact, making the most of their opportunities," IPS Commercial and Finance Director Katina Law said.

Our first workshops are commencing on December 17 in the Perth region. The majority of the program will be delivered in the first half of 2020. The workshops will cover topics such as marketing, finance, governance, contracts, writing tenders and human resource management.

“The workshops will be offered in a wide variety of locations across the Perth metro area and in Peel, the South West and the Great Southern. They will also be online so that as many people as possible can attend,” Katina said.

​Check out our workshops page for more information.

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