The Southern Adelaide Business Advisory Service is a free service available to all businesses, including start-ups, in southern Adelaide. Our business advisors collectively have over 50 years of experience advising South Australian businesses to grow. With support from the City of Marion, City of Onkaparinga, City of Holdfast Bay and City of Mitcham and the Department of State Development the service is aimed at helping businesses in Southern Adelaide ​to develop and grow. Contact me to find out more, or make an appointment.

Michael Cain ConsultingSee my services above, as well as:-Providing global best practice benchmarking business consulting and advisory services using Probe Network LLP international best practice engagement, workshops, tools and reporting methodologies.Michael is also fully trained and experienced in EFQM Excellence Model, which is another benchmarking tool, that specialises in identifying areas for efficiency gains for high performing businesses.Michael is also fully competent in the use of Winning Measures, which utilises financial and other metrics to identify areas for improvement.Sanctum for Health & WellbeingDebra`s business:-Natural Therapies, Natural Cosmetics, Remedial Massage Businesses in Qld and SA.www.createinnerbalance.com.au Breeding, raising and retailing Beef Products.Investments

My role as Australian Industry Participation (AIP) Manager is to both facilitate and ensure compliance with the engagement of Australian & ATSI businesses by Subcontractors across the whole Ichthy`s Project to maximise Local Content. Overseeing implementation of the AIP strategies within the Project, in particular with the major Subcontracts and procurement teams located in Yokohama, China, Thailand, Singapore, Perth and Darwin. Work with Subcontractors Procurement Team to ensure AIP & ATSI Contract requirements flow down to lower tier subcontractors and suppliers, including approvals for all LTSC & Vendor Approvals for AIP & ATSI.Work with the ICN NT, industry groups and Subcontractors to identify regional supplier capability.Implementing AIP Plans and Procedures for EPCLiaise with the INPEX and Subcontractors on AIP mattersPrepare industry and community briefings and presentations.Collect AIP data from all Subcontractors, Procurement (Purchase Orders, Sub consultancies, Vendor Specialists etc.) to prepare Monthly and Quarterly Reports Investigate and respond to AIP complaints.Oversight of the ongoing process for AIP implementation including measurement, target setting and governance process Facilitate Australian Supplier identification and evaluation in conjunction with JKC Subcontracts and Procurement as well as with INPEX.Ensuring that Work Package Prequalification Plans and Analysis (including Pre-Screen, Pre-qualification and Bidder List development) by Subcontracts and Procurement are being undertaken with due process to the AIP requirements.

KBR, along with JGC Corporation and Chiyoda Corporation, have formed JKC Australia LNG Pty Ltd (JKC). JKC has been engaged to deliver the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) activities for the Ichthys Project onshore LNG facilities.The Project, involves gas from the Ichthys Field in the Browse Basin off north-west Australia being exported to the onshore processing facilities in Darwin via an 889km pipeline. The Ichthys LNG Project is expected to produce 8.4 million tonnes of LNG, 1.6 million tonnes of LPG per annum, and 100,000 barrels of condensate per day at peak over its 40 year life-span.My role is to ensure and facilitate the engagement of Australian businesses by Subcontractors across the whole Ichthy`s Project to maximise Local Content. Overseeing implementation of the AIP strategies within the Project, in particular with the POC and YOC subcontracts and procurement teams. Work with Subcontractors Procurement Team to ensure AIP Contract requirements flow down to lower tier subcontractors and suppliers. Work with the ICN NT, industry groups and Subcontractors to identify regional supplier capability. Liaise with the INPEX and Subcontractors on AIP matters Prepare industry and community briefings and presentations. Collect AIP data from the Subcontractors, prepare Monthly and Quarterly Reports Investigate and respond to AIP complaints. Act as 2IC to project, and in communicating with ICNNT Implementing AIP Plans and Procedures for EPC as documented Oversight of the ongoing process for AIP implementation including measurement, target setting and governance process Facilitate Australian Supplier identification and evaluation in conjunction with JKC Subcontracts and Procurement as well as with INPEX.Ensuring that Work Package Prequalification Plans and Analysis (including Pre-Screen, Pre-qualification and Bidder List development) by Subcontracts and Procurement are being undertaken with due process to the AIP requirements.

Contract Responsibilities: Subcontract obligations: ensure compliance by the parties of all contractual obligations stipulated in the Subcontract including subcontractor deliverables. Correspondence & Notices: review incoming correspondence; prepare (with other departments as appropriate) all outgoing correspondence & contractual notices; reply to Subcontractor’s correspondence as necessary; ensure correspondence logs are complete and up to date. Meetings: attend all meetings related to the Subcontract that are of a commercial and / or contractual nature, including weekly meetings. Site Instructions: review and issue Site Instructions. Changes: determine validity of Subcontractor’s request; negotiate all changes; issue change orders. Back charges: prepare and issue back chargenotifications. Payments: review and agree Subcontractor’s payment applications. Remeasurement of quantities: liaise with Subcontractor and Quantity Surveyors to agree remeasured quantities and star rate items. Reporting: prepare and issue to the Subcontract Manager weekly and monthly subcontract status reports. Contract Management System: ensure that all records and registers are maintained and continually updated (such as correspondence, changes, payments, etc.) Subcontract administration filing system: ensure that originals and copies of records are maintain in accordance with document control procedures and filing instructions. Productivity and work load reports: ensure that information is documented and available for analysis. Legal & contractual advice: seek advice from the Subcontract Manager and JKC Legal representatives as appropriate. Confidentiality: ensure confidentiality of all subcontract information is strictly maintained. Subcontract analysis and statistics. Maintained regular contact with subcontractors’ representatives.

Trees For Life (TFL) is a wholly South Australian community organisation established in 1981 to promote and assist the revegetation of South Australia and to protect its remnant vegetation.In meeting our aim we make a substantial positive impact on the ecological health of South Australia. Since our inception in 1981, we have trained thousands of volunteers, grown over 30 million local native species for revegetation projects across the state and we currently manage over 3000 hectares of remnant vegetation to promote natural regeneration and the conservation of threatened species.Board Sub Committees include:-CEO Performance ReviewCEO Remuneration ReviewBusiness Development Advisory GroupTFL Growing Fund Management Committee (Charitable Fund)I am pleased to have been part of the TFL Board decisions to increase the diversity of funding sources, to become more self reliant on our own operations, commencing our fee for service TFL Works Program, and early work to increase our marketing of all our Programs, and extending our reach into the more difficult growing areas of SA and beyond. Unfortunately I had to resign due to achieving a new work contract interstate.

Enterprise Connect, through its Partner Organisation Business SA, can help your business transform and grow by giving you advice and access to new strategies, technologies and skills.We have a range of services and support to help you achieve what you are working towards.1. Business ReviewIt will help you better understand the strengths and weaknesses of your business and provide you with strategies to achieve your goals.2. Tailored Advisory Service Tailored Advisory Services grants will help you follow through on the recommendations of the Business Review so you can carry out your business transformation program or project. A Tailored Advisory Service Grant will reimburse you half the cost, up to a maximum of $20,000 (excluding GST), to engage a consultant/s to make those changes.Michael's Background:Michael has had significant experience and developed a working practical knowledge in delivering services to businesses in strategic planning and implementation; project and program management; marketing and communications; business development; human resources, industrial relations, organisation development and change management; quality assurance; and supply chain development. With extensive experience in project management, Michael has overseen the implementation of major strategies to address issues affecting performance with a view to improving organisational efficiency and effectiveness. In the past, Michael has been involved in agriculture, horticulture, the food and wine industry, as well as senior levels of Government, including industry and business adjustment, health, and natural resources management. His former employers include; Industry and Farm organisations, Dept. of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry, Dept. of Environment & Water Resources, Queensland Health and the Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority, as well as family operated businesses.

If your business is eligible, as a highly skilled Business Adviser, I can provide you with a comprehensive Business Review. The Review is delivered on-site and free of charge. As a Business Adviser I offer: Significant private-sector management experience at a senior level Access to an array of industry contacts, tools and resources to draw on Sound business analysis skills The ability to facilitate change in small and medium businesses

At Qld Rural Adjustment Authority, I undertook:-Developed and implemented the Authority’s first and subsequent Marketing Plans..Managerial responsibility for the Marketing and Communications Division within the Authority, as well as the Regional Client Liaison Officers, and also later an operational assessing team, totalling 21 professional staff.Implemented the development of a dedicated Marketing Unit within the Authority.Introduced and developed a new culture of flexibility and customer service within the Authority.Developed strategies to align the Authority to stakeholder industry groups, to develop partnerships in order to increase our effectiveness and business.Successfully developed business development strategies, marketing collateral, web sites, sponsorships, partnerships, thereby achieving the introduction of new Programs/Schemes and services to the organisation, thus achieving targets set.Develop new business products & programs/schemes for the Authority, increase the awareness of QRAA services to potential industries (rural and others), Federal and State government stakeholders, to increase the number of schemes administered and services provided by QRAAAs project manager for new programs/schemes, integrate with each of the business units of the organization to ensure achievement of outcomes desired, including increased business.Secured the introduction of at least 2 new major schemes/programs into the Authority in each year.In the 10 years in QRAA employment, I was instrumental in leading a team that effectively doubled the financial turnover of funds, staffing across QRAA, and of Programs administered.Project managed a major Commonwealth fishing industry scheme, relating to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, involving the expenditure of approx $220m.Effectively Project Managed the implementation of the East Coast Trawl Fishery Adjustment Scheme in 2000, which was a major $30m Federal and State Government and Industry initiative.

During the period when the SA Farmers Federation was at its peak, I was involved in:-Consulting with and advising the Chairman of my commodities.Developing strategy and business plans for each Unit.Mediating and negotiating on various challenging issues.Developing and maintaining policy documents for each commodity.Representing the Agriculture, Horticulture and Wine industries with government, industry organizations, and the media to the community.Researching & analysing issues of a short & long-term influence on the Horticulture and Wine Industries.Preparing discussion papers for Board consideration.Researching & preparing reports & submission to enhance the industries’ profitability.Managing the activities of a Market Intelligence Officer, two Research & Development Technology Transfer Officers and an Executive Assistant.Structuring, implementing and achieving annual budgets.Providing governance services for each Executive & Sub-Committees of each business Unit.Administering a $1.6m SA Potato Industry Trust Fund.Maintaining records & accounts of transactions, investments & research projects.Recruiting, inducting and training new staff.Communicating with grower members’ on requests for assistance & information.Attending branch & regional meetings of SAFF as required throughout the State.Organising industry conferences at State & National levels.Assisting other Executive Officers to prepare SAFF Joint submissions & lobby exercise.Maintaining effective relationships with research, development & marketing corporations, other State & National level farming industry organizations, government departments such as Primary Industries & Resources, Industry & Trade, Transport & Austrade.

Developed the initial professional industrial relations, training & management services for a number of liquor companies and Hospitality Industry Association including:o Licensed Clubs Associations of Victoriao Wholesale Liquor Merchants Association of Victoriao Distilled Spirits Industry Council of AustraliaProviding other individual clients with specialized personnel & industrial relations services.

Managing the affairs of the various Industry & Trade Associations including:o Australian Jewellers Association (South Australian Branch)o Credit Union Employers’ Association (South Australia)o Footwear Repairers Association of South Australiao Licensed Clubs Association of South Australiao Rest Homes Association of South Australia Inc.o Council of Jewellery Appraisers (South Australia) Inc.o Federation of Chambers of Commerce of South Australia Inc.o Independent Taxi-Cab Associationo Real Estate Employers Federation of South Australiao South Australia Soft Drink Manufacturers AssociationOrganising conferences, meetings, seminars, minutes and correspondence.Preparing submissions to State & Federal governments & opposition parties on legislative and policy issues.Administering the Associations` finances.Preparing and distributing magazines, newsletters, journals & other publications. Communicating with the media on these areas.Providing business and industrial advice and interpretation of legislation.Attending to public relations matters of each Association.

In addition to all of the Executive Management responsibilities of the organisation, I lead the:-Preparation and distribution of a two volume Administrators Handbook: for SA Licensed Clubs, involving regular updates on the industrial, financial and management advice to licensed clubs of all sizes.Initiation on behalf of the Licensed Clubs Association the original campaign to introduce Poker Machines into South Australia only.