Build a Better Business - Small Business Solutions
TAFE Queensland’s Small Business Solutions program is dedicated to helping you design and implement the big ideas you have for your business.
Delivered through a series of workshops and one-on-one mentoring, we work with you to figure out the ideal solution for your business.
Designed specifically, for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners, this accelerated program will allow you o gain a Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business in under 16 weeks.
During your studies, you will be guided by an experienced mentor who will work with you to develop a business plan specifically tailored to grow your business.
Develop a range of fundamental skills specific to running a small business under the expert guidance of successful business mentors.
- Learn new management skills to get the best out of your staff
- Business & financial planning to manage costs and improve cash flow and profit
- Innovations to stay competitive in a dynamic market
- Strengthen your understanding of customer needs specific to your business
- Learn techniques to manage stress, improve your wellbeing and productivity
- Develop and implement a tailored business plan
- Digital marketing channels and strategies to grow your customer base.
There are two methods of delivery.
Collaborative Workshop
- Three (3) Hands-on workshops that offer real assistance and practical business training
- Get tips on how to improve your growth and profitability through practical exercises and interactive discussions
- Three (3) individual mentoring sessions (1 Hour) to assist with learning and implementation
- Online learning, support and networking opportunities
Mentoring Programs
- Six (6) 1.5-hour individual mentoring sessions. These short sharp focused blocks of dedicated time with your mentor can be online or face-to-face
- Acting as a business coach, your mentor will take the time to carefully analyse what your business needs to grow
- Guided by your mentor, you will have the opportunity to develop a tailored plan to grow your business.
- Online learning, support, and networking opportunities.
What Businesses Say About The Program







Better Business Workshop
Tony Curl, is a third party contractor forTAFE Qld, and facilitates both the workshops and the single mentoring process to help business in the Redlands Coast achieve better results. He is a selected business skills mentor for TAFE SBS.