Commonwealth Bank announces the BetterBusiness Booster finalists

Commonwealth Bank has today announced the finalists of the BetterBusiness Booster competition, a new initiative to give small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) the chance to benefit from over $30,000 worth of business support. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) June 20, 2012 - The first phase of the competition, launched in late April, attracted a large number of entries from businesses across the country. Following an extensive review, an expert panel of judges has today named the top five businesses that now go through to the public vote:

DVE Solutions, providers of information management solutions, Mount Baker SA

Jodie McGregor Flowers, award-winning florist, Annandale NSW

Hooker Boats, manufacturers of fiberglass boats, Bungalow QLD

Bodyology Physical Performance Solutions, helping individual’s realise their potential in health and performance, Notting Hill VIC

Bunbury Veterinary Clinic, delivering medical help to pets in need, Bunbury WA

The finalists will now go head-to-head in a public vote for the chance to win a $10,000 cash injection, 12 months of business coaching from renowned small business expert Peter Switzer and a feature profile on the Bank’s Facebook page.

Hosted on Commonwealth Bank’s Business Facebook page, the public are invited to review the finalist video profiles and vote for their favourite. Just by voting, one lucky individual will also have the chance to win $10,000.

The public vote is open from Wednesday, 20th June 2012 until Tuesday, 3rd July 2012.

For more information and to vote for your favourite BetterBusiness Booster finalist, visit www.betterbusinessbooster.com.au.

Media Enquiries:

Tim Mullen
Phone: 02 9118 1667
Mobile: 0424 141 483
Email: tim.mullen ( @ ) cba dot com dot au

Editor’s note:

For all key timings, voting process and terms and conditions, please visit the BetterBusiness Booster competition housed on www.facebook.com/commonwealthbankbusiness.

Please see below for more details of each finalist:

DVE SOLUTIONS

Location: Mount Barker ,SA
Website: www.dvesolutions.com.au
DVE Business Solutions (DVE) provides customised information management solutions predominantly to the education sector. Recently, an increase in online and e-learning requirements has led to significant growth of the business, all within its first 5 years.
JODIE MCGREGOR FLOWERS

Location: Annandale, NSW
Website: www.jodie.com.au
Jodie McGregor Flowers is all about making “fabulous flowers for fabulous people”. Having taken a tiny little postage stamp-sized shop to a local, state and national award-winning business, they are now determined to grow and become the best and most highly regarded florist in the world.
HOOKER BOATS

Location: Bungalow, QLD
Website: www.hookerboats.com
Hooker Boats manufactures fiberglass boats from 5-8m for recreational and commercial fisher persons. Having suffered tremendously due to cheap imports coming into the country since the GFC, they are determined to produce new boat models that are more competitive with the foreign boats and keep the money within Australia to boost the local economy.
BODYOLOGY PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS

Location: Notting Hill, VIC
Website: www.bodyologypps.com.au
Bodyology was designed to allow everyday people access to the most advanced testing and training methods for optimal health and wellbeing. As well accredited Exercise Scientists, they are passionate about using their knowledge and equipment to help people realise their potential in health and performance.
BUNBURY VETERINARY CLINIC

Location: Bunbury, WA
Website: www.bunburyvetclinic.com.au
After purchasing the poorly performing clinic just a few months ago, the Bunbury Veterinary team are now determined to build it into a profitable business. The aim, however, is to remain a compassionate business that keeps things affordable so customers can ensure their pets are treated when they really need it.

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