We Help
Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses Succeed
Government Funded Program
Whether you are dreaming of starting your own business or have an existing small business that you want to grow, Birdifi Bridge can help you.
Birdifi Bridge provides a range of Government funded Self-Employment Assistance services including:
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Small Business Coaching (12months)
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A Exploring Self-Employment Workshop
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Small Business Training
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Business Plan Development
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Business Health Checks
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Business Advice Sessions.
Regardless of your employment situation, (unemployed, working or operating your own business) providing you meet the eligibility requirements, these services are free.
Birdifi Bridge work with you to determine which service(s) is right for you.
Self-Employment Assistance
Services
Birdifi Bridge offers 6 free Self-Employment Assistance Services for eligible individuals and businesses.
You can do all of them or only select the ones you want to do.
Small Business
Coaching
Connecting you to a business mentor for up to 12 months, who will give you guidance, coaching and other business support. If you're eligible you can also receive a Self-Employment allowance for up to 39 weeks, and Self-Employment Rental Assistance for 26 weeks.
Business Health
Checks
Business Health Checks help business owners assess how their existing business is running and to find ways to improve its viability. A business health check is delivered over 3 hours in a one-on-one session, and you can access one health check each year.
Small Business
Training
Small Business Training provides you with the skills you need to start and run a small business. You can access accredited training and choose to do a shorter skillset or a longer certificate lll or lV in Entrepreneurship and New Business.
Exploring Self- Employment Workshop
This Workshop provides information about self-employment and helps you generate and test your business idea. It is delivered over 25hrs and will help you make an informed decision as to whether you want to pursue self-employment.
Business Plan Development
Preparing a viable business plan can help your business succeed by identifying strategies for success and forecasting your business cash flow. We can then assess your business plan and provide independent feedback on the likely viability of your business.
Business Advice
Sessions
Business Advice Sessions can offer targeted advice relating to your business idea or existing business.
Each session is delivered over the course of an hour, and you can access a maximum of 2 sessions a year.
Who Can Apply for
Self-Employment Assistance?
To be eligible to access Self-Employment Assistance Program you must:
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be at least 15 years of age
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not be prohibited by law from working in Australia
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not be an overseas visitor on a working holiday visa or an overseas student studying in Australia
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not be an undischarged bankrupt.
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not be enrolled in full-time secondary education
Additional service specific eligibility requirements may apply. If you’re already self-employed or have a business idea, your local Self-Employment Assistance provider Birdifi Bridge will work with you to assess if your business or business idea is eligible.
Birdifi Bridge offers Self Employment Assistance Services within the Somerset region. The Somerset region includes the Brisbane CBD, Caboolture and Kilcoy
You can view a list of suburbs and a map of the region here.
Learn more about Self-Employment Assistance with Birdifi Bridge.
Did you know?
If you're eligible to apply for the Self-Employment Assistance Program, you may still need to meet certain eligibility requirements for each chosen service.
To find out more, scroll up to see the services available and click 'see more' to see the eligibility criteria for each of your chosen service/s.
Help to get started!
Did you know that when you enter into in Small Business Coaching, you may be eligible to receive Self-Employment Allowance for up to 39 weeks (paid fortnightly) and Self-Employment Rental Assistance for up to 26 weeks.
Even if you’re not receiving income support payments, you can still access the same services to help you start and run your own business
Why Choose Birdifi Bridge?
We are start-up and small business experts, with a real understanding of what it takes to be successful. We 'walk the walk'.
We are passionate about helping you and your business succeed. Quite simply: your success is our measure of success.
We remove the barriers to your success, by providing free business accelerators including regular networking events.
We take a holistic approach to entrepreneurship, focusing on both the business and the founder. Because you can't have success in one without success in the other.
Our approach is focused on action and iteration. You can't just plan your way to success, you need to implement your plan and play in order to win.
Testimonials
If you're looking to start your own business, I highly recommend engaging the team at Birdifi Bridge. The small business coaching is a fantastic program and all of the staff are truly outstanding!
Carl. W
I have always had a dream for my business, Birdifi Bridge has made it possible for me. They have been super supportive and continues to provide great advice, non-judgmental. A beautiful team all round, always professional and very down to earth, which is very important to me.
Syrita. W
I highly recommend Birdifi Bridge to anyone seeking guidance on how to successfully launch and grow their business. both informative and enjoyable. Thank you, Birdifi Bridge, for your invaluable assistance in getting my business off the ground.
Manpreet. K
Birdifi Bridge have been supporting and mentoring us with our new business since the beginning of our journey. We have experienced amazing support and now have a very successful Pest Management company thanks in large part to their assistance. In particular, the initial help with our business plan set us on the right path to get us to where we are today. Thanks team!!!!
Robert.S
I am overwhelmed with appreciation for the trust, widom, and guidance that was imparted to me during my time with Bridify Bridge. The positive, unwavering support I received whilst leaping through the myriad of hoops necessary to start a business was invaluable.
Pat. G
I am incredibly grateful for the advice and personalised care that I have received from the amazing people at Birdifi Bridge. It hasn't been easy to challenge myself to grow and change habits, both in my personal and work life due to a cancer diagnosis, but Birdifi Bridge has made life much easier and I feel successful already.
Nikki. D
Thank you, Birdifi bridge. Your help has been amazing to get me back on track with my business. Nastassja was fantastic.I would have struggled without her help. Five stars!
Thank you so much
Mark. T
I just took part in an incredible workshop focused on exploring self employment in the games industry. The team was so experienced and made everything super clear and relateable especially for such a complicated industry. They're amazing and I can't wait to undertake further training through Birdifi Bridge!
David. W
Went through their course, the instructor was incredibly engaging and really took the time to make sure all our ideas were understood, and gave good specific feedback and discussions based on individual circumstances
Bosco B
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