New Business Assistance with NEIS

Do you have a business idea but not sure where to start?

New Business Assistance with NEIS provides small business training, assistance in developing a business plan and business mentoring to help you get a new business up and running or refocus an existing micro-business.

How can New Business Assistance with NEIS help?


People interested in starting their own business or people who need help with their existing micro-business which has been impacted by COVID-19 may be eligible for help through NEIS Business Assistance with NEIS.

New Business Assistance with NEIS can help by providing:

  • accredited small business training
  • personalised mentoring and support from a NEIS provider
  • NEIS Allowance for up to 39 weeks and NEIS Rental Assistance for up to 26 weeks (if eligible)

New Business Assistance with NEIS has been operating for over 35 years and has helped 180,000 people get their business started.

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