I know I have the potential but I just need the opportunity?
I have a great business idea but don’t know where to get support?
Will I ever reach my dream to become my own boss?
These are some of the questions that matter and are asked by some of our young Australians today. With unemployment rate at an all-time high, price of property peaking, cost of living becoming unaffordable and wage growth hitting a record low, it is no wonder that more and more of our young Australians are becoming more innovative and taking greater risks for reward.
The Australian government has launched the Encouraging Entrepreneurship and Self-Employment Initiative which helps support young Australians who want to pursue being their own boss. The initiative consists of:
New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS) – consists of a network of 21 providers who offer help by providing small business training and mentoring and assisting to put ideas into practice.
SelfStart Learning – an online platform with an abundance of information to assist with planning, building your idea, sourcing local support, and improving your pitch.
Entrepreneurship Facilitators – facilitators work in areas of high youth unemployment promoting entrepreneurship to help young people get their business idea up and running.
Workshops – a workshop delivered by NEIS providers that provides young job seekers with an opportunity to explore all areas of being their own boss and starting a business. On completion of these workshops, job seekers will be able to gather hands on experience in running a small business.