Sarah Lynch, Director of HR Virtual Assistant explains how business advice, workshops, and webinars from her local Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) have led to over $3000 in new business.

Tony Caristo, Managing Director of RPC Technologies, explains how $2.7 million dollars from the Geelong Investment and Innovation Fund (GIIF) went towards building a new manufacturing plant and creating 122 fulltime jobs in Victoria.

Lauren Peterson, owner of Conflict of Interest explains how $17,000 from Australia's New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS) went towards launching her fashion-forward retail store in Bunswick, Victoria.

Abigail Forsyth, the founder of KeepCup, explains how $60,000 in government grants went towards developing the first barista-standard reusable cup for the espresso and coffee market.

Michael Boulton of Vinifera, VIC explains how he was able to fund harvest costs and recoup lost revenue from hail damage with a $100,000 government loan from Rural Finance.

Founder Andrew Simms explains how a $64,000 COMET grant and a $50,000 R&D tax concession went towards developing Tagmotion, a web-based video search tool.

Yvette Adams, owner of The Creative Collective reveals how she partnered with TRAC Consulting to receive $350,000 from the AusIndustry Small Business Online Program, allowing them to work with 100 businesses across Queensland.

Geoff McQueen, owner of Affinity Live explains how his start-up company successfully received $119,000 in funding from Industry & Investment NSW and Commercialising Emerging Technologies (COMET).

In the past two years, Atlantis Water Management has secured $7,500 from Australia's Export Market Assistance Scheme (EMAS), with funding going towards tradeshows, travel expenses, and marketing collaterals.

PolyMarketing Pty Limited received a $5,700+ export grant from Tasmania's Department of Economic Development to recoup expenses for travel, freighting, and marketing materials.

Brisbane's Urban Art Projects receive ongoing export and marketing grants in excess of $125,000, offering high end art for the public realm.

Louise Stewart of Perth, WA received $20,000 from Royalties to Regions to develop and print health program booklets for regional communities. Louise is the director and founder of Revive Clinics, staffed by nurse practitioners to provide walk-in services at local pharmacies.

J.J Stranan received a $5000 grant for her online business Global Kids Oz, providing multicultural resources for children in Brisbane's education sector.

The Barossa Valley Cheese Company received a $25k Regional Development Grant from the Australian Department of Forestry and Fisheries in order to expand and improve by adding value and tourism to their region.

Manpower Lawnmowing Services received approximately $4,000 for each of its employees from the Australian government for conditional training.