Small Business
Turn your business idea into a real, working plan
Our small business and entrepreneurship qualifications are designed for people who want training that produces tangible outcomes. Instead of working on hypothetical case studies, you can use your real business or business idea as the project for your assessments.
Every task helps you build something practical – a business plan, marketing strategy, financial forecast or operational tool – that you can use to launch, strengthen or grow your business.
Choose Your Course
Which Course Is Right for Me?
Below is a simple side-by-side comparison to help you choose the qualification that matches your business stage.
| Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business (Starting Something New) | Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business (Growing Your Business or Start-Up) | |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Micro-business owners, sole traders, early-stage ideas and side hustles | Small business operators, start-up founders, or anyone ready to expand or formalise a business |
| Business Stage | Idea → Early launch | Launch → Growth and development |
| Focus | Core business skills, market understanding, customer service, compliance and basic financials | Strategic planning, marketing strategy, business development, risk management, advanced finance, project delivery |
| Your Project | Build a simple but practical business plan using your real idea | Develop a full business and marketing plan tailored to your current or future business |
| Key Outcomes | Understand your market, test ideas, organise operations, plan finances, meet compliance | Scale your business, refine strategy, improve operations, manage projects, strengthen marketing and financial sustainability |
| Ideal If You… | Are new to business and want confidence, structure and practical first steps | Already have a business, are preparing to launch a start-up, or want higher-level skills to support growth |
| Time Investment | Flexible, self-paced online | Flexible, self-paced online |
| Funding Availability | Career Start funding (QLD) | Career Boost funding (QLD) |
Why Study Entrepreneurship and New Business with Asset College?
Starting a business requires more than a good idea – it takes planning, resilience and the skills to turn concepts into real, sustainable operations. Asset College’s entrepreneurship and new business programs focus on these practical foundations, helping learners understand compliance requirements, assess market opportunities, manage risks and develop the capabilities needed to establish and grow a business.
Our trainers bring experience from across small business, management and industry advisory roles, providing real-world insight into the challenges and opportunities new business owners face. Whether you’re launching your first venture, formalising a side business or building the knowledge to support others in their start-up journey, our courses offer accessible, step-by-step learning that supports confident and informed decision-making.
Asset College is proud to collaborate with JobMatch VIC!
This collaboration is all about bridging the gap between training and employment, helping participants gain the skills, confidence and support they need to thrive in the workforce and achieve long-term job success. Through JobMatch’s strong employer network and Asset College’s industry-recognised training, we’re creating powerful pathways from learning to lasting careers.
Based In Melbourne, JobMatch supports individuals and employers by bridging the gap between skills and meaningful employment opportunities.
JobMatch services are strictly for students based in Victoria.
