Business SA - SAYES

Because access to business education and mentoring support in regions can be difficult, Business SA, in partnership with the State Government is offering a regional-focused South Australian Young Entrepreneurs Scheme (SAYES).

SAYES is a government-funded 6-month program designed to assist young South Australians aged 18-35 years to turn their business concept into a reality or focus on creating a sustainable business model for a newly established business.

By participating in mentoring sessions and workshops SAYES participants gain an understanding of business fundamentals. At the completion of the program, participants will leave armed with a comprehensive, fully-formed business plan, ready to successfully launch or establish their business.

The key to the success of this program is the ongoing support from experienced mentors and industry leaders who present comprehensive workshops, providing participants with all the essentials to launch and run a successful business.

Workshop Topics:

Business Modelling
Business Plan – Getting Started
Law for Start-ups
Sales and Customer Service
Marketing and Brand
Digital Marketing, Media and PR
Finance – How to make sense of your Financials
Human Resources for SMEs
Digital Strategy – Digital Engagement
Business Plan group workshop
Leadership and Entrepreneurial thinking.

In addition, participants are allocated their own dedicated mentor who will nurture and guide participants throughout the program with monthly one on one mentoring sessions.

Duration: 6 months –Participants travel to Adelaide to participate in 2 day group training workshops and mentoring sessions.

The course includes graduation ceremony upon completion and opportunities to attend networking events throughout the year.

Selection Criteria

Australian citizen and South Australian resident
Aged 18 to 35 years at the time of application
Ready to kick start your business or business idea

For interested applicants over 35 years check out our Encore Entrepreneur program.

Participants will be required to complete and online application and attend an interview. To apply, click on the Apply Now link below.

Cost: $1,600 including GST per person. Payment options are available.

Regional Participants will have their travel to and accommodation in Adelaide covered on five occasions over a 6-month period for a series of two day workshops and mentoring sessions, with a one off cost of $1600inc GST for the whole year.

Additional remote mentoring sessions throughout the program, Regional SAYES participants will:

Be assigned a dedicated business mentor to nurture and guide them through the program
Attend training workshops and mentoring sessions on topics such as strategy, finance, marketing, law, employee relations, leadership and media
Produce a comprehensive business plan before graduating
Apply program learnings to start a new business and/or improve existing businesses operations / sales in SA.

To get the knowledge and support you need to succeed in business this vital program costs just $1600 Inc GST.
Travel and accommodation costs will be reimbursed to you by SAYES program

If you would like more info call our SAYES team now on (08) 08 8300 0114 or start your application now by clicking the link below or email [email protected]

For any queries please phone (08) 08 8300 0114 or email [email protected]