Small Business

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Small Business Owner

Small businesses in Australia have under 20 staff, often operating with fewer than four employees, managing diverse daily tasks and compliance.

Avg yearly income $56,160
Skill level Advanced

Franchisee

Franchisees run businesses under a franchisor's brand, following strict procedures and managing operations, marketing, and compliance.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

Independent Contractor

Independent Contractors run their own businesses, providing services to clients while managing marketing, invoicing, and tax responsibilities.

Avg yearly income $80,600
Skill level Beginner

Entrepreneur

An Entrepreneur runs a business or social enterprise, turning unique ideas into profit while managing operations and building a customer base.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Cafe or Restaurant Manager

Café or Restaurant Managers oversee daily operations, supervise staff, manage budgets, ensure compliance, and provide excellent customer service.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in small business

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB40320

Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business
Online
10 - 12 months
$2,495 - $4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Small Business Owner Independent Contractor Franchisee
Entrepreneur
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Small Business Owner Independent Contractor Franchisee Entrepreneur + 1 more
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management
Blended, On Campus, Online
24 months
$12,000 - $14,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Manager Event Planner Venue Manager
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Conference Manager Event Director Executive Housekeeper
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Manager Event Planner Venue Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Conference Manager Event Director Executive Housekeeper + 4 more
SIT40521

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
Blended, On Campus, Online
18 months
$1 - $16,140
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Sous Chef Chef de Partie
Pastry Chef Food and Beverage Manager Food Service Supervisor Catering Manager Kitchen Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Sous Chef Chef de Partie Pastry Chef Food and Beverage Manager Food Service Supervisor Catering Manager Kitchen Manager + 5 more
BSB60120

Advanced Diploma of Business
Blended, Online
12 - 18 months
$2,199 - $4,595
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above from the BSB Training Package
Additional requirements may apply.
General Manager Account Director Business Administrator
Procurement Specialist Chief Operating Officer (COO) Creative Entrepreneur Executive Director HR Business Partner Digital Business Strategist Senior Business Analyst PMO Manager
+ 8 more
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above from the BSB Training Package
Additional requirements may apply.
General Manager Account Director Business Administrator Procurement Specialist Chief Operating Officer (COO) Creative Entrepreneur Executive Director HR Business Partner Digital Business Strategist Senior Business Analyst PMO Manager + 8 more
BSB30220

Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business
Online
10 months
$10 - $1,795
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Consultant Entrepreneur Franchisee
Independent Contractor Small Business Owner
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Consultant Entrepreneur Franchisee Independent Contractor Small Business Owner + 2 more
SIT40422

Certificate IV in Hospitality
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hospitality Manager Food Service Supervisor Catering Manager
Duty Manager Food Safety Supervisor Venue Manager Hotel Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hospitality Manager Food Service Supervisor Catering Manager Duty Manager Food Safety Supervisor Venue Manager Hotel Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager + 5 more
SITSS00069

Food Safety Supervision Skill Set
Traineeship
2 weeks
$250
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Service Supervisor Catering Manager Food Safety Supervisor
Chef Cafe or Restaurant Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Service Supervisor Catering Manager Food Safety Supervisor Chef Cafe or Restaurant Manager + 2 more

Bachelor of Applied Business (Management)
Online
24 months
$58,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Small Business Owner Sales Manager Project Manager
Business Development Manager Human Resources Manager Team Leader General Manager Entrepreneur Operations Manager Management Consultant
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Small Business Owner Sales Manager Project Manager Business Development Manager Human Resources Manager Team Leader General Manager Entrepreneur Operations Manager Management Consultant + 7 more

Bachelor of Applied Entrepreneurship
Online
24 months
$58,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Innovation Consultant E-Commerce Manager Entrepreneur
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Business Development Manager Small Business Owner
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Innovation Consultant E-Commerce Manager Entrepreneur Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Business Development Manager Small Business Owner + 3 more

Master of Business Administration (Innovation and Leadership)
Online
12 months
$57,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Development Manager Project Manager Product Manager
Entrepreneur Innovation Strategist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Development Manager Project Manager Product Manager Entrepreneur Innovation Strategist + 2 more

Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $55,680
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food and Beverage Manager Event Manager Hotel Manager
Club Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food and Beverage Manager Event Manager Hotel Manager Club Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager + 2 more
SIR50116

Diploma of Retail Leadership
Blended, Traineeship
12 - 18 months
$4,250 - $4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Retail Team Leader Store Manager Department Manager
Retail Manager Franchisee Location Manager Cluster Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Retail Team Leader Store Manager Department Manager Retail Manager Franchisee Location Manager Cluster Manager + 4 more
SFL40115

Certificate IV in Floristry
Blended, On Campus
12 - 18 months
$0 - $8,640
  • At least 12 months work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Certificate III in Floristry or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Shop Manager Floral Designer Florist
Retail Assistant Small Business Owner
+ 2 more
  • At least 12 months work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Certificate III in Floristry or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Shop Manager Floral Designer Florist Retail Assistant Small Business Owner + 2 more
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 104 months
$0 - $59,455
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Hotel Manager Motel Manager
Bar Manager Duty Manager Front Office Supervisor Rooms Division Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Hotel Manager Motel Manager Bar Manager Duty Manager Front Office Supervisor Rooms Division Manager + 4 more
AUR50116

Diploma of Automotive Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $22,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electric Vehicle Mechanic Service Manager Workshop Manager
Parts Manager Fleet Manager Customer Service Manager Sales Manager Small Business Owner
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electric Vehicle Mechanic Service Manager Workshop Manager Parts Manager Fleet Manager Customer Service Manager Sales Manager Small Business Owner + 5 more
SHB40216

Certificate IV in Hairdressing
Blended, On Campus
5 - 16 months
$0 - $5,600
  • At least 1 years work experience in a related field AND
  • Completed Certificate III in Hairdressing or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Small Business Owner Hairdresser Barber
Salon Manager Stylist Entrepreneur
+ 3 more
  • At least 1 years work experience in a related field AND
  • Completed Certificate III in Hairdressing or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Small Business Owner Hairdresser Barber Salon Manager Stylist Entrepreneur + 3 more
11210NAT

Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Blended, On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Entrepreneur Product Manager Business Development Manager
Small Business Owner Innovation Consultant Innovation Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Entrepreneur Product Manager Business Development Manager Small Business Owner Innovation Consultant Innovation Manager + 3 more
CPC31320

Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling
Apprenticeship, Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 48 months
$0 - $31,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sales Representative Small Business Owner Painter and Decorator
Wall and Floor Tiler Waterproofer Construction Labourer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sales Representative Small Business Owner Painter and Decorator Wall and Floor Tiler Waterproofer Construction Labourer + 3 more

Graduate Certificate in Business
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 - 8 months
$0 - $33,336
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Small Business Owner Senior Administrator Risk Manager
Business Adviser Managing Director
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Small Business Owner Senior Administrator Risk Manager Business Adviser Managing Director + 2 more
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Food and Beverage)
On Campus, Online
12 - 22 months
$0 - $24,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Restaurant Supervisor Cafe or Restaurant Manager Bar Manager
Duty Manager Shift Manager Catering Manager Food and Beverage Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Restaurant Supervisor Cafe or Restaurant Manager Bar Manager Duty Manager Shift Manager Catering Manager Food and Beverage Manager + 4 more
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