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Business Enterprise Centre

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NEIS	Flexible delivery	Evening courses	Business coaching
A government program to help eligible social security recipients into self-employment For details and information session, visit NEIS information page or download the NEIS booklet	Training at home Units available online Consultation with an experienced business counsellor Customised program based on your business (idea) and skills needs	Monday and Thursday nights from 6.00pm - 9.00pm Four key units include legal and regulatory requirements (including taxation), marketing, financial planning and preparing a business plan 11-week program	Designed for small business owners who want to build their business but need a helping hand Participants work with an experienced business counsellor over five one-hour sessions One free business counselling session
No Charge	Fees $428 or $175 concession approximately (conditions apply)	Fees $428 or $175 concession approximately (conditions apply)	Fee $313 approximately (conditions apply)

Visit the How to apply section or call (03) 9094 3008 to obtain a brochure and make an appointment.

Do you want to start your own business?

Are you a small business owner needing business advice or support?

The Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) can help. We provide high quality training, consultancy and advice to the small and micro business sector.

The Kangan Institute BEC is part of a national network of centres established to support regional business development. Established in 1993 our BEC provides:

• small business information
• small business counselling
• small business mentoring
• small business coaching
• access to small business loans through the NAB micro enterprise loan scheme

For application booklets and timetables visit How to apply. For more background information, visit our department page.

Right Track Help for New and Emerging Business

If you run a small business in the cities of Hume, Moonee Valley, Brimbank, Yarra or Melbourne and you're looking for professional advice, then contact us for an appointment.

Right Track is a free confidential service. Meet with one of our experienced business coaches at your place or ours to discuss marketing, budgeting or planning issues. We can help you find solutions to your business problems. In some cases, further referral to specialist professionals is available.

This program is funded by the Australian Government.

Call (03) 9094 3008 to find out more, or email bec@kangan.edu.au

News

Win for Tim

Not one to clamour for the spotlight, Kangan Institute Business Enterprise Centre manager Tim Cremean has been recognised for his efforts at last month's Small Business Development Conference in Sydney. View the full article

Help for small businesses in hard times

Kangan Institute has been selected by the federal government to deliver a new program which supports new and emerging businesses through dedicated business coaching. View the full article

Hume City Recognises Small Business Training

Tim Cremean, Kangan Institute's Business Enterprise Centre Manager, has been awarded for his work in the 'Development and Support of Small Business' at the Hume Business Awards. View the full article...

Bumper year for Kangan Institute BEC

The Kangan Institute Business Enterprise Centre is proud to report a strong year of support for small and micro businesses across Melbourne's North, West and Inner suburbs.

Download the 2009 Finance and Business Enterprise Centre Highlights (PDF document - 151KB)

Download the 2008 Finance and Business Enterprise Centre Highlights (PDF document - 83KB)

Download the 2007 At Finance and Business Enterprise Centre (PDF document - 93KB)

Download the Business Enterprise Centre 2006 Recap (PDF document - 87KB)