BSBSS00102 Micro Business Skill Set

whats The Micro Business Skill Set gives you the practical tools to investigate a genuine business opportunity and build a complete, workable business plan — with a nationally recognised qualification to show for it.

What you will learn

BSBSS00102 – Micro Business Skill Set | Nationally Recognised Business Plan Course – $399

Thinking about starting your own business, or turning a side hustle into something real? ECHAM Training’s Micro Business Skill Set (BSBSS00102) gives you the practical tools to investigate a genuine business opportunity and write a business plan for your own business, or a fictitious business — with a nationally recognised qualification to show for it. Finish in 6 weeks.

This micro business skill set is delivered online across NSW and QLD and Australia, including Lismore and the Northern Rivers, making it one of the most accessible small business planning courses available for anyone ready to start a small business in Australia.

You can base your assessment on your own real business idea, or on a fictitious business of your choosing — whichever suits where you’re at. Either way, you’ll walk away with an actual business plan document you can use, and our trainers will review your work and support you through the process from start to finish.

What You Will Learn

How to identify and investigate a viable business opportunity, including researching the market, competitors and potential customers
How to assess the feasibility of a business idea, including risks, resourcing and likely returns
How to write a business plan covering vision, goals, operations, marketing and financials
How to plan for the legal, financial and operational requirements of running a micro business
How to structure a business plan that could be used to seek funding, support a loan application, or simply guide your own next steps

Units of Competency

This skill set comprises two core units from the BSB Business Services Training Package:

BSBESB301 – Investigate Business Opportunities
BSBESB401 – Research and Develop Business Plans

Units gained can count toward credit in BSB40320 Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business.

Assessment

Assessment is practical and directly useful — you’ll produce a real Business Opportunity Investigation Report and a full business plan document, based on either your own business idea or a fictitious one of your choice. Our trainers review your work throughout and provide feedback and support to help you get it right.

Typical job roles

Small business owner / operator
Micro business owner or sole trader
Startup founder or aspiring entrepreneur
Business development officer or coordinator
Self-employed contractor or consultant
Freelancer or independent service provider
Entry-level business planning, administration or operations roles

Course Investment: $399

Get job-ready with a nationally recognised qualification for just $399. Use code ECHAM100 at checkout to save $100 — bringing your total investment down to just $299.

Frequently Asked

Can I use my own business idea for this course?
Yes. Assessment for BSBSS00102 can be based on your own real business, or on a fictitious business of your choice.

Is BSBSS00102 a nationally recognised qualification?
Yes. BSBSS00102 Micro Business Skill Set is a nationally recognised training product delivered by ECHAM Training (RTO 46476).

What units make up the Micro Business Skill Set?
BSBSS00102 comprises two core units — BSBESB301 Investigate Business Opportunities and BSBESB401 Research and Develop Business Plans.

Who the course is for

This skill set suits anyone who wants to investigate and plan a micro business — whether for themselves or on behalf of an organisation. It’s a great fit for:

- Aspiring entrepreneurs ready to test and plan a business idea
- Existing small business owners formalising or refining their business plan
- Employees tasked with investigating a new business opportunity within their organisation
- Anyone wanting a nationally recognised qualification in business planning without committing to a full certificate

Entry Requirements

Open entry — no formal prerequisite qualifications required
Reasonable digital literacy, with access to a computer, word processing software and the internet
Recommended (not required): completion of Year 12 or equivalent