Small Business Owner

Small Businesses in Australia have under 20 staff, but more than 75% have less than 4 employees. These are known as micro-businesses. Small businesses operate in every Australian industry and employment sector — retail, hospitality, manufacturing, and professional services being some of the most common.

Most Small Business Owners have a heavy workload (at least in the first 5-8 years of business) managing daily operations, marketing, sales and production output. At the same time they oversee administration, HR and recruitment, safety, and compliance.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $56,160
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a small business owner?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB40320

Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business

Online
10 months
$50 - $3,795
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB50120

Diploma of Business

Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $6,318
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Park Manager Event Planner Strata Manager
Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager New Home Sales Consultant Office Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Account Manager Project Coordinator Small Business Owner Sales Analyst Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Radio Producer Enrolment and Admissions Officer Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Customs and Border Protection Officer Local Government Administration Officer Community Engagement Officer Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Life Coach Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Grip Gaffer Driller Drilling Supervisor Apiarist Sports Facility Manager Concreter RTO Compliance Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager Head of Cyber Security Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Trade Waste Officer Marketing Director Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Buyer’s Agent Operational Risk Manager Regional Manager Customs Broker Reporting Analyst Salesforce Administrator IT Recruitment Consultant Enterprise Architect Business Support Officer Project Officer Brand Ambassador Property Consultant Property Developer Business Specialist Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Business Services Manager Internal Auditor Buyer Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Product Marketing Manager Customer Success Manager Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Settlements Officer Workshop Supervisor Scheduler Performance Manager Leasing Manager Leasing Officer Fitness Studio Manager Claims Specialist Governance Coordinator Fundraising Coordinator Cluster Manager Travel Operator Business Leader Diversity Consultant Lobbyist Policy Specialist Communications Officer Gallery Manager Public Service Officer Student Recruitment Officer Engagement Manager Media Analyst Communications Strategist Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Technology Consultant Social Media Strategist Market Researcher Law Clerk Agile Business Analyst Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Digital Media Specialist Financial Regulator Creative Entrepreneur Policy Researcher Community Relations Manager Geographer International Project Manager Program Analyst Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Film Producer Location Manager ICT Sales Assistant Partnerships Manager Freelance Editor Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Meteorologist Executive Director Data Analytics Consultant Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Logistician Research and Development Manager Innovation Manager Advertising Account Manager Investment Banking Analyst Promotions Manager Wealth Manager Retirement Planner People and Culture Manager International Banker Supply Chain Analyst Logistics Planner Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Supply and Distribution Manager Inventory Manager Supply Planner Purchasing Officer Business Development Consultant Digital Business Strategist Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Senior Financial Analyst Business Process Analyst Quality Assurance Engineer Capability Manager Data Consultant Data Miner Analytics Manager Chief Project Officer IT Auditor Marketing Executive Training and Development Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Organisational Development Consultant Marketing Communications Manager Risk Advisor Credit Risk Analyst Finance Director Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Master Data Analyst Senior Business Analyst Tender Writer Risk Consultant HR Business Partner Change Management Consultant Product Specialist Innovation Strategist Marketing Analyst Corporate Services Manager Innovation Consultant Leadership Coach
+ 216 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Park Manager Event Planner Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager New Home Sales Consultant Office Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Account Manager Project Coordinator Small Business Owner Sales Analyst Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Radio Producer Enrolment and Admissions Officer Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Customs and Border Protection Officer Local Government Administration Officer Community Engagement Officer Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Life Coach Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Grip Gaffer Driller Drilling Supervisor Apiarist Sports Facility Manager Concreter RTO Compliance Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager Head of Cyber Security Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Trade Waste Officer Marketing Director Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Buyer’s Agent Operational Risk Manager Regional Manager Customs Broker Reporting Analyst Salesforce Administrator IT Recruitment Consultant Enterprise Architect Business Support Officer Project Officer Brand Ambassador Property Consultant Property Developer Business Specialist Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Business Services Manager Internal Auditor Buyer Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Product Marketing Manager Customer Success Manager Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Settlements Officer Workshop Supervisor Scheduler Performance Manager Leasing Manager Leasing Officer Fitness Studio Manager Claims Specialist Governance Coordinator Fundraising Coordinator Cluster Manager Travel Operator Business Leader Diversity Consultant Lobbyist Policy Specialist Communications Officer Gallery Manager Public Service Officer Student Recruitment Officer Engagement Manager Media Analyst Communications Strategist Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Technology Consultant Social Media Strategist Market Researcher Law Clerk Agile Business Analyst Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Digital Media Specialist Financial Regulator Creative Entrepreneur Policy Researcher Community Relations Manager Geographer International Project Manager Program Analyst Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Film Producer Location Manager ICT Sales Assistant Partnerships Manager Freelance Editor Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Meteorologist Executive Director Data Analytics Consultant Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Logistician Research and Development Manager Innovation Manager Advertising Account Manager Investment Banking Analyst Promotions Manager Wealth Manager Retirement Planner People and Culture Manager International Banker Supply Chain Analyst Logistics Planner Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Supply and Distribution Manager Inventory Manager Supply Planner Purchasing Officer Business Development Consultant Digital Business Strategist Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Senior Financial Analyst Business Process Analyst Quality Assurance Engineer Capability Manager Data Consultant Data Miner Analytics Manager Chief Project Officer IT Auditor Marketing Executive Training and Development Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Organisational Development Consultant Marketing Communications Manager Risk Advisor Credit Risk Analyst Finance Director Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Master Data Analyst Senior Business Analyst Tender Writer Risk Consultant HR Business Partner Change Management Consultant Product Specialist Innovation Strategist Marketing Analyst Corporate Services Manager Innovation Consultant Leadership Coach + 216 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Business Development)

Online
12 months
$0 - $4,050
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Organisational Development)

Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $3,595
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB30220

Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business

Online
10 months
$10 - $1,795
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Applied Business (Management)

Online
24 months
$58,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Applied Entrepreneurship

Online
24 months
$58,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
11210NAT

Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Blended
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Entrepreneur Small Business Owner

Graduate Certificate in Business

Blended, On Campus, Online
4 - 8 months
$0 - $33,336
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
*Showing course fees for all providers. Some providers may not be available in your area.

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