JM John Armstrong is the Principal of Harbinger Consultants. He has spent many years working with Indigenous enterprises and entrepreneurs. In his work with Blak Business Smart Business, he developed the Business Readiness Assessment method as a culturally appropriate and responsive approach to business development with Indigenous entrepreneurs and communities. This presentation for the IQPC Conference themed "strengthening Indigenous communities" describes the Assessment process, as a capacity building method, and the achievements of Blak Business.

1. STRENGTHENING INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES 08 SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES IN ENGAGING WITH SERVICE PROVIDERS IN INDIGENOUS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT John Armstrong – Harbinger Consultants

2. We are here!!

7. By proactively seeking, networking with and supporting Indigenous clients at any stage from business start-up to expansion the BBSB team of 4 staff achieved the following over a 3 year period: