ELIGIBILITY | Sarina Russo

Business Plan Development

If you don’t want to access small business training, you can skip straight to business plan development and you will receive templates, support from dedicated business coaches, and a business diary to clarify your business ideas.

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Self-Employment Assistance

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE?

Before completing a Self-Employment Assistance application, you’ll need to check the eligibility conditions below to see if you, or your business, can apply for the program.

PERSONAL ELIGIBILITY

Individuals who apply for Self-Employment Assistance must:

  • be available to participate in training and work the required hours in the proposed business
  • be eligible to work in Australia
  • not be an overseas visitor on a working holiday visa or an overseas student studying in Australia
  • not be an undischarged bankrupt
  • not have participated in Self-Employment Assistance in the past year
  • be at least 15 years of age (noting that a person must be 18 years of age to access Small Business Coaching)

BUSINESS ELIGIBILITY

The business you want to establish with Self-Employment Assistance must:

  • not currently be operating on a commercial basis (if applying as a new business)
  • be independent, be capable of withstanding public scrutiny, and be lawful
  • be assessed as commercially viable
  • be able to obtain insurance
  • controlled, managed and physically located in Australia

If you’re applying as an existing business, you must to demonstrate that you require assistance to remain viable.

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10 Reasons Why a Business Plan is Important for Small Businesses

Business planning is an ongoing activity. Whether you're looking to start a business or expand your enterprise, business plans are essential tools for managing and growing your business.

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