The Federal Government recognises the important economic and social role played by small business in Australia and is committed to helping small businesses grow and achieve their full potential. The government’s Small Business Assistance Program aims to foster the growth of small business by developing the business skills of small business owner/managers. The objective is to improve the capacity of small business owner/managers to access skills development and mentoring services which meet their needs. IBBT has assisted Chinese small business owners under this program with the essential skills to conduct their business legally within the Australian business environment. The company plans to expand into all States and Territories with business development and mentor services in conjunction with government programs. For more information about Small Business Assistance Programs, see Australian Government AusIndustry Agency