9 Questions about business
> What is your business opportunity?
> Who is your current management team?
> What is the product or service?
> How will it make money?
> Who is your customer?
> Who are your existing and potential competitors?
> Is the product/service offer meeting an unfilled need or offering a superior solution?
> What is your competitive advantage or how will you sustain you current advantage?
> What are the milestones you’ve achieved so far?

NEIS New Enterprise Incentive Scheme

NEIS is a Commonwealth Government program to help eligible social security recipients into self-employment. The program includes training in small business management, a business plan, one year of income support (approximately $364 per fortnight - this payment is yours to keep along with any profits you make from your business) and mentor support.

Sometimes it is difficult for young people to access the program, so Slingsot can provide a supported base to develop an idea to present to NEIS.

Most NEIS providers conduct Information Sessions where appointments are made for an interview where you will pitch your business idea. For more information see www.workplace.gov.au, or contact the providers below.

Melbourne Greater Melbourne Employment and Training Services
Avondale Heights, Box Hill, Broadmeadows, Cranbourne, Croydon*,Dandenong, Deer Park*, Doncaster East, Essendon, Ferntree Gully, Fitzroy*,Frankston, Hoppers Crossing*, Melton*, Moorabbin, Moreland, Richmond, Rosanna*,Rosebud, Sunbury*, Thornbury*

Melbourne Holmesglen AMES NEIS Program
Chadstone*,Cheltenham*,Glen Waverley*,Lalor*,Melbourne CBD, Oakleigh, Prahran, Springvale,St Albans*

Melbourne Jobs Plus - Employment & Training
Footscray, Hawthorn*,Healesville*,Melton South*,Mornington*,South Melbourne*,Wantirna*,Werribee*

Melbourne RMIT Priority Employment Bundoora
Melbourne CBD

Melbourne The NMIT/DECL Consortium
Alphington, Epping, Greensborough, Preston
* = Outreach services

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