Exploring a business idea?

Kickstart your journey today and turn your passion into a thriving business.

Join us for a FREE workshop that will help you:

• Understand the difference between a hobby and a business, and the value of each
• Evaluate the overall potential of your idea
• Identify your personal strengths, skills and role in your business
• Learn about the importance of having a supportive business community, and how to find one.

This course is designed to be accessible and inclusive, catering to individuals with intellectual disabilities as well as those for whom English is not their first language and:

has a business idea
has an existing small business and is looking for extra support
does not have a business idea but is interested in learning about what it would take to start a small business

Can't make a monthly virtual workshop? We have a newly upgraded FREE e-learning version of this workshop. You can sign up here.

FAQ

About Ignite and IgniteAbility.

Ignite® is a social enterprise that supports people who are exploring self-employment. We work with individuals who are experiencing barriers to receiving support for their idea. Ignite clients are from diverse backgrounds including CALD communities, People with Disability, First Nations, women, youth and low income. Our 2024 impact focus is to support women to participate economically through skill building, access to networks, and create income through their enterprises.

IgniteAbility can help people living with disability turn passion into possibility. For more information, visit our webpage here.

Do I have to do the workshop to join IgniteAbility?

No. This workshop is one of our IgniteAbility offerings and can be an excellent introduction to finding out if your idea can become a sustainable business. In this workshop you will be introduced to the areas that make up a strong business- Your product or service, marketing, financial care and legal obligations. You do not have to complete the workshop to refer into Ignite or IgniteAbility but some find the workshop to be a good first step.

You can refer into the IgniteAbility program here without having completed this workshop. Our mentors will connect with you, help you understand your strengths and challenges and walk alongside you to explore your business idea.

Does this workshop cost me anything?

This workshop is completely free

If you need support or have any questions, please get in touch with us at ignite@ssi.org.au.