Small Business Training

New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS) is a Department of Employment and Workplace Relations self employment program for unemployed people who wish to start their own independent business. NEIS Providers are contracted to assess the viability of potential business owners projects, and offer training and support. Holmesglen has been associated with NEIS for over 10 years, and has successfully helped over 1,000 people establish their own small business.

The NEIS program aims to help eligible unemployed people start their own business by providing a range of assistance and support. A federally funded self-employment program, NEIS has been extremely successful, with the program generating around 7,000 new business ventures nationally. 

Small Business Management training is a key aspect of the program. Certificate IV in Business (Small Business Management) is delivered to participants over a full-time seven week period, in conjunction with the completion of a comprehensive business plan. This provides participants with the necessary skills to run a successful business while allowing time for the detailed planning and development of their idea. Upon successful review of the business plan participants are eligible to receive a fortnightly allowance over a 12 month period, and receive ongoing advice and support from a business mentor throughout the first year of operation.

The skills developed and assistance provided through the NEIS program offer an excellent opportunity to those wanting to start a small business, by helping to plan and prepare, and providing ongoing support for the establishment of the new business. To be eligible for NEIS, applicants must either be in receipt of an eligible Centrelink Allowance or Pension, or of mature age (50+ years).

Information Sessions

Mondays                                                                                                         

9.30pm
Max Employment
373 Nepean Hwy, Chelsea

11.00am
Holmesglen Building 4
488 South Rd, Moorabbin

Tuesdays 

4.00pm
Max Employment
2/6 Atherton Rd, Oakleigh

Wednesdays

1.30pm
Holmesglen Employment
Level 2, 159 High St, Prahran

Thursdays

9.30am
Wise Employment
274 Thomas St, Dandenong

11.00am
Holmesglen
Building 1, Waverley campus

No bookings required.

Further information

Small Business Training Unit 

9564 6834