Secondary Business Plan Award

Accenture Secondary Business Plan Award

At the 30^th Anniversary Young Achievement Australia (YAA) National Awards Dinner in Sydney, iNSPYAD, a group of 25 secondary students from a range of Sydney schools were presented the Accenture Secondary Business Plan Award.

Participating in the YAA Business Skills Program, iNSPYAD produced badges designed to express the students opinions and attitudes about the world, major issues and the importance of our youth, without fear or hesitation.

The team designed 20 different options for their targeted consumer and outsourced production because it was cost effective hence giving the company more time to concentrate on marketing and promotion which inturn would see them generate a greater return to key company stakeholders.

iNSPYAD's Business Plan was professionally presented, with clarity of business vision and their product appealed to a wide range of consumers due to it's selection of designs and the messages they contained as well as the attractive $2.00 price point. The group had a thorough understanding of its target market and its sales strategy was focused to meet the clearly outlined financials.

"The professionalism, commitment to excellence and teamwork demonstrated by iNSPYAD was exceptional and the group is very worthy of receiving the Accenture Business Plan Award," said Chris McNally, Partner, Accenture Australia Ltd.

iNSPYAD successfully implemented their Business Plan and returned a healthy dividend to all its' company shareholders.

"Accenture is delighted to continue its' sponsorship and support of Young Achievement Australia and its efforts to provide young people with hands-on business experience. We believe that cultivating Australia's future business and community leaders is critical to the health of our broader community. iNSPYAD and Young Achievement Australia are a shining example of this," said Mr McNally.

For further information or to arrange an interview, please contact:-

Carley Johns, Young Achievement Australia - Ph. 02 9232 3088 or 0409 299 450

About Young Achievement Australia

Young Achievement Australia is a dynamic, innovative, non government, not for profit organisation committed to developing the boundless potential of young Australians.

Established in 1977 and operating nationally through a network of State and Regional Offices, Young Achievement Australia offers senior secondary and tertiary students the framework and opportunity to set up and run a real self directed business and challenge themselves by putting their ideas into action.

The programs run for 24 weeks and sees groups of 15-25 students allocated to a sponsor and a group of volunteer mentors to guide the students through the business process.

The programs are free of charge to participants and aim to empower our next generation of business leaders by providing a hands on business learning experience.