Start Smart Foundations 12-week Program (Small Business)
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This 12-week course is designed for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to build confidence and learn practical skills to start and grow a small business. You’ll cover real-world topics like business planning, financial management, marketing, and digital tools, all through a hands-on, vocational learning approach.
Although the course is structured over 12 weeks, it’s completely self-paced, and you’ll have up to 6 months to finish. There are 12 live sessions in total, but because they run every week, you can choose which sessions to attend and when, giving you full flexibility to learn at your own pace and focus on the topics that matter most to you.
What You’ll Learn
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Plan Your Business Idea
Learn how to design, test, and shape your idea into a real business. Create a simple plan and forecast to map out your next steps.
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Set Up for Success
Get your foundations right. Understand the different business structures, cashflow, pricing and bookkeeping basics.
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Marketing & Grow your Brand
Build a brand that speaks to your audience and drives sales. Discover how to use social media, and email marketing to promote your business with confidence.
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Stay Compliant & Adapt
Learn key tax obligations like BAS and GST to stay on track. Measure what’s working, pivot when needed, and get support from mentors and peers.