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Petals Network - Finalist at the NSW Telstra Small Business of the Year Awards 2005

Petals Network entered the 2005 awards and was selected as one of 6 finalists in the category of businesses with more than five employees but less than or equal to 20 employees. On the 8th July 2005, five Petals Staff went down to Sydney for the Awards Ceremony, which was held in the The Westin Hotel. Unfortunately on the night the award for best NSW small business with more than five employees but less than or equal to 20 employees went to Provecta Process Automation Pty Ltd. However out of the 4200 business that entered we were one of the 24 finalists and we think that pretty good.

Overview

Since their inception in 1992, the Telstra & Australian Governments' Small Business Awards have grown to become the premier national Awards program, designed to celebrate and showcase the many achievements of Australia's dynamic small business sector.

Small businesses in this country have a long and proud tradition of producing some of Australia's best innovations and their contribution to the economy is critical. They do this however in an incredibly challenging environment, with more pressure than ever before to increase value, build better products, reduce costs and improve service.

These Awards provide small businesses with a range of business benefits, designed to add real value to their bottom line. Specifically, through extensive promotion and publicity, the Awards enable businesses to promote their achievements to the broader community, including the media, potential customers and new partners. They also help small businesses develop new business relationships, reward hard working staff and share in a substantial national prize pool.

Even the process of entering these Awards, which requires a rigorous examination of the operational skill of the entrepreneurs, has provided enormous benefits to entrants in the past.

Telstra is delighted to continue running this important Awards program and we are proud to play a part in encouraging the excellence that exists in Australia's small business sector.

These awards are an opportunity for all small businesses to celebrate their achievements and seek recognition for their valued contribution to our country.

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