"The West Australian Government acknowledges the significant contribution made by SME Boardroom in providing vibrant and inspiring presentations, and valuable opportunities for attendees and participants to exchange ideas, exercise decision making processes and raise awareness about matters that affect both business and the broader community."
Colin Barnett MLA
Premier of Western Australia

 

"SME Boardroom allows SMEs to come together to share ideas. It gives a voice small business across Australia. By connecting SME owners with AUstralia's most successful business leaders and entrepreneurs, SME Boardroom ensures that the secrets of success are shared by some exceptional professionals, in a practical, hands-on way. SME Boardroom is a wonderful initiative, and I would encourage both small businesses and business leaders to become involved and help realise its potential. I commend your work and welcome your contribution to business in NSW."
Kristina Keneally MP
Premier of NSW

 

SME Boardroom is a company that gives small busienss that have previously felt small and unrepresented, a united voice that will help resolve issues in their individual enterprises. By one company representing a body of small businesses with the same goal of change in mind, results are achieved more quickly and easily than SME's working independently. SME owners will find this free service of great use in the field of voicing their opinion. I believe that it would be advatageous for businesse to use this service and I would encourage them to do so.
Senator John Williams
The Nationals Senator for NSW

Achievements

Government

  • Letter from Ms. Sharon Grierson MP to SME Boardroom stating that she has passed on our Members’ views on the Federal Budget 2010-2011 to the Treasurer, the Hon. Wayne Swan MP, for him to respond. Click here to view.

  • Message of support from Kristina Keneally MP, Premier of NSW, supporting SME Boardroom.
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  • Message of support from Senator John Williams, The Nationals Senator for NSW, supporting SME Boardroom.
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  • Message of support from the Hon. Colin Barnett MP, Premier of Western Australia, supporting SME Boardroom.
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Publicity

  • Dynamic Small Business Network. Article titled "SME Boardroom Give Business Owners a Voice" dated June 2010.Click here to view article.

  • The Australian Financial Review. Article written by Mark Fenton-Jones titled "Budget changes get mixed response from SMEs" dated 1 June 2010.Click here to view article.

  • The Weekend Australian Financial Review. Article written by Jason Clout titled "Tepid response to budget" dated 22-23 May 2010.Click here to view article.

  • Marketing Magazine. Column written by Kim Mei-Li Dennis responding to the question "When the budget is too tight to offer a pay rise, how can an SME proprietor motivate staff and heighten productivity?" dated September 2009. Click here to view article.

  • Direct Magazine. Article written by Malcolm Auld titled "Small business thinking…big business action" dated July/August 2009.Click here to view article.

  • 2GB (Sydney) Breakfast: Alan Jones. Interview with Kim Mei-Li Dennis regarding SME Boardroom dated 10 July 2009. Click here to read broadcast.

  • Dynamic Business Magazine. Article titled “SME Boardroom provides voice for small business” by Jessica Stanic dated 10 July 2009. Click here to read article.

  • Financial Review. Article titled "Small Business Owner dedicated to the Cause" by Mark Fenton-Jones dated 14 July 2009. Click here to view article.
  • E-Travel Blackboard. Article titled “Small and medium business given new soapbox platform” dated 15 July 2009. Click here to view article.

  • Finance News Network. Interview with Kim Mei-Li Dennis titled "A New voice for Small Business Owners" by Clive Tompkins dated 27 July 2009. Also published on Yahoo!7, Sydney Morning Herald, Brisbane times, WA Today and the Age.

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  • My Business e-news. Article titled “Providing feedback to promote positive changes for SMEs” dated 10 August 2009. Click here to view article.

  • Dynamic Small Business Network. Article titled “SME Boardroom gives SME owners a voice” dated 18 August 2009. Click here to view article.
  • My Business Magazine. Article titled “Tapping into Advisory Boards” dated December 2009/January 2010. Click here to view article.
  • Financial Review. Article titled “SMEs want more information about ETS” by Mark Fenton-Jones dated 8 December 2009. Click here to view article.