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Apply for your Small Business Smart Business Training Vouchers with the online application form.
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Small Business Smart Business: $200 Training Vouchers
Every business can benefit from training. You'll find that the more you train yourself and your staff, the more benefits you will see—your business will grow stronger and your profitability will increase. Most business owners value training but often find it difficult to find the money for training.
Small Business Smart Business is a joint initiative of the Department of Education and Training and the Small Business Development Corporation and is available exclusively through the SBC network. Subject to annual allocation and timing, $200 training vouchers are made available through this program to help eligible small businesses fund any form of training that will improve their business productivity. Don't miss out on getting YOURS!
What can the vouchers be used for?
Some suggestions:
Join our Small Business Network Partnership! Get access to a range of business consultants at a reduced rates. Our team can help you with a variety of business issues from planning, HR, marketing and sales and much more! Enjoy the support of a dedicated Case Manager with quarterly BizFit Pulse Checks and much more. Call Bernadette for more information on 9771 2699.
- Training in MYOB, QuickBooks, or other accounting packages
- Training in IT, e-commerce, or website design
- SBC Warren-Blackwood workshops and seminars
In fact, any form of training that will improve the productivity of your business and would be transferable amongst different industries will qualify. Remember, training doesn't have to be in a classroom. These vouchers can also be used to attend relevant conferences, seminars, coaching or mentoring programs.
If you are not sure what training is available or would be of most benefit to your business, we can help you. Book a Pulse Check now to learn more, it is free!
How do I get a voucher?
To be eligible for a voucher, your business must:
- have an ABN
- employ less than 20 people (full- or part-time)
- have the training approved by SBC Warren-Blackwood prior to commencement of training.
These vouchers are only available for a limited time (until we run out of the money we have been allocated!).
How does it work?
Here's what you need to do:
- Decide on the training you'd like to attend.
- Apply for the training voucher online.
- Receive approval and your declaration form.
- Book in to, pay for, and attend the training course.
- Get the training provider's signature to confirm that you have completed and paid for the training.
- Submit the invoice and your training voucher to SBC Warren-Blackwood.
- Receive your reimbursement (up to $200 maximum).
How much can I get?
The maximum you can receive is $200. Reimbursement will NOT be made without an authorised voucher, and will occur after you've completed the training and have paid the costs to the training provider.
- Training costs of $100 or less will be reimbursed in full.
- Training costs greater than $100 will have the first $100 reimbursed, plus 50% of the balance, to a maximum of a further $100.
The new round of Small Business Smart Business Training Vouchers is now available. Limited funds are available, so take advantage of this offer and apply for your voucher today using the new online application form.
Contact us if you have any questions about your eligibility to access these funds, or need help deciding what training is appropriate to your business.
