
Start a Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business today!
Welcome to the Self-Employment Assistance Program. The BSB30220 - Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business is designed for individuals looking at kick starting their own business or those currently running their own small business. Participants will gain the skills and knowledge to develop core business skills including finances, legal and risk management, marketing and developing a business plan.
Included in the Certificate is:
Invitations to join monthly community events including networking events, masterclasses and exercise mornings.
Weekly live lessons with a Program Facilitator to help you complete the Certificate.
Activities and content to help you refine your strategy, plan finances for new ventures, develop an impactful marketing strategy and acquire resource management skills.
Apply for a Funded Place in one of our Self-Employment Programs
Our Free Program Offerings
Business Advice Sessions
Our Advice Sessions allow you to access up to 2 x 1 hour coaching sessions per year with a business mentor. We offer targeted advice relating to your business idea or existing business. During this session, you can seek support with: ideation, finances, marketing, sales and goal setting.
Business Plan Development
You can access individual business plan mentoring through 1 x 3 hour business planning session, or over 3 x 1 hour planning sessions. Your business mentor will assess your business plan and provide independent feedback on the likely viability of your business.
Accredited Training
Small Business Training provides you with the business skills you need to start and run a small business. You can choose to participate in an accredited qualification including a Certificate or Skill Set. We will help you pick the qualification that best helps you achieve your small business goals.
Exploring Self-Employment Workshops
Our workshop can help you to: understand what’s involved in starting a business, generate or validate a business idea and make an informed decision as to whether self-employment is right for you. Activities include: idea generation, market research, digital marketing + branding.
Business Health Checks
Across 1 x 3 hour one-on-one session, we’ll analyse the operations of your business and assess how your business is running to find ways to improve its viability. We’ll also suggest opportunities for business growth, expansion and improvement. You can access one Business Health Check each year.
12 Months of Coaching
Our Small Business Coaching will provide you with access to a personalised business mentor for up to 12 months who will give you guidance and coaching, support for up to $300 worth of start-up costs and (if eligible) an allowance for up to 39 weeks and rental assistance for up to 26 weeks.