SAYES is a government-funded 12-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 / Strategy
Business Planning
Finance
Sales & Customer Service
Marketing
Leadership and Entrepreneurial Thinking
Legal
Business Planning session
Digital Strategy
Human Resources
Digital Marketing, Media and PR
Business plan feedback night session with mentors

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: 12 months – 1 x 2.5 hour training session and 1 x 1 hour mentoring session per month.

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.

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