NEIS

NEIS is a great program that has supported thousands of people to achieve success in their business. It is not easy and still requires a lot of effort from you – but then any good business will require significant effort. But those people who put in the time, and contribute to their fullest come out with a fantastic business that they can be proud of. For many of our NEIS graduates this program is a life changing experience.
It is a program that is provocative and at times demanding, while always exciting.
At Australian Business Development Centre we think that people that have the courage and skill to start their own enterprise are the key to the future. And through you and your business we build strong communities and a better world. It is a simple philosophy if we support you to have a better business then step by step Australia is a better place for all of us.
Quote from Ciaran Keegan, manager Southwest Victoria & Southeast SA
New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS)
”Build a better business? Yes! You can”
If you are an eligible job seeker and are interested in starting and running a small business, you may be able to access assistance through the New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS)!
NEIS training is a Centrelink approved activity for up to 13 weeks. This allows time for completing the course (normally between four and eight weeks depending on your skills, experience and the specific business that you are proposing), assessment of your business plan by your NEIS provider, and any final business preparations.
What NEIS provides…
- Certificate IV in Small Business Management
- Or Certificate III in Micro Business Operations
- NEIS income support for up to 52 weeks
- NEIS rental assistance for up to 26 weeks (if eligible), and
- Business mentoring and support during the first 12 months of business operation.
We build the process around your needs and the particular business that you want.
- With more than 7,000 business clients we have the experience to support the development of your business so that you get the business that you want
To be eligible, a business must:
- Be new and not have operated commercially
- Be independent
- Not compete with existing business unless you can show there is an unsatisfied demand
- Be legal, reputable and be willing to hold appropriate insurance
- Be financially viable- your business plan must indicate that your business will earn at least as much as the NEIS Allowance after one year of business operation
- Not indirect competition with another business unless there is a demonstration of sufficient market share
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