Micro Enterprise Project

When we meet people one of the first things we ask is “So what do you do?” Our aim is for everyone to have a good answer to that question

Want to know more about the Micro Enterprise Project?

- Read the Introduction to Micro Enterprise and starting your own business.
- Read articles about Micro Enterprise
- Watch videos and talks about Micro Enterprise
- Watch presentations by Micro Enterprise Owners recorded for the Discover Micro Enterprise – Exploring Possibilities information sessions and workshops
- Come along to a Discover Micro Enterprise – Exploring Possibilities introduction session and practical workshop. Events are being held across Adelaide and regional SA in 2021.The Discover Micro Enterprise – Exploring Possibilities Project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Visit www.dss.gov.au for more information.

“While paperwork can be annoying at the best of times, Adelaide resident Emily West has made paper work for her.” ABC Adelaide interviewed Emily and her family and put together a story about the conception of her Micro Enterprise business “Shred-Em, and how it lead to a partnership with Zoos […]

Shred Em – featured on ABC news

6 Jun, 2021 in Articles / Micro Enterprise Project by Taryn Waters

A tall man in a green hoodie is smiling and holding a large wooden crate filled with green leafy vegetables. He is standing in front of a brightly painted wall mural — Read the full article at NDIS.gov.au When yoga class is over and they’ve bowed their heads in gratitude, members of the Salt Yoga studio in South Australia’s Christie’s Beach often feel especially appreciative. Outside waiting for them is the freshest and tastiest of seasonal produce, packaged in beautiful boxes, and […]

Michael delivers delicious fresh produce – NDIS news article

13 Apr, 2021 in Articles / Micro Enterprise Project by Taryn Waters

A tall man wearing dark pants and a red shirt stands at the front of a room talking to people seated and looking at a presentation on a screen — These presentations are being given in person as part of the Discover Micro Enterprise – Exploring Possibilities Project. They have been recorded to enable us to share these stories further, and will be of interest to anyone who is considering Micro Enterprise. We are very proud of the way that these […]

Presentations – Discover Micro Enterprise

23 Mar, 2021 in Micro Enterprise Project / Videos by Taryn Waters

5 men standing in a group with fists held high in a victory pose wear black t-shirts with a vibrant space themed print on the front — See the full article on NDIS.gov.au Ask Ben Paior-Smith how he came to name his clothing retail business and he’ll gladly demonstrate. “I’m a happy person and when I’m happy, well, it’s just Hazzah!” said Ben, laughing and swinging both arms up high. For years now, whenever the young Adelaide […]

Ben’s vibrant fashion brand – NDIS news article

21 Mar, 2021 in Articles / Micro Enterprise Project by Taryn Waters

outdoors, looking down on a table with a white tablecloth and curated polished stones and jewlery on display. — The NDIS spoke with Jak and his mum Fiona about Jak’s Micro Enterprise. Read the article on NDIS.gov.au Employment can be meaningful and rewarding for everyone The community awareness campaign, ‘Discover Micro Enterprise – Exploring the Possibilities Project’ is funded through an Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) grant with […]

Jak’s Gems – NDIS news article

17 Feb, 2021 in Articles / Micro Enterprise Project by Taryn Waters

A presentation slide with the title "let's get to work" and a portrait of the presenter, a woman with black framed glasses, curly blonde hair and a big smile. — The Imagine More “Let’s Get to Work” conference was run online in 2020, and recordings from the sessions are available from the website. This presentation by Ann Greer explores why work is important, and how to use community connections to find work.

Why work is important – from the Imagine More conference

11 Feb, 2021 in Micro Enterprise Project / Videos by Taryn Waters

close up of hands holding pencil and writing object — Micro Enterprise Project (MEP) can support you to start your own small business which is aligned with your own passions, skills and situation. When most of us meet somebody new one of the first questions we ask, or are asked, is “what do you do?” Our aim is to give […]

Introduction to Micro Enterprise and starting your own business

1 Jan, 2021 in Micro Enterprise Project by Prue Gorman

smiling adult male in bright red bomber jacket, flat brim cap and black tshirt with bright image of an astronaut poses in front of a painted mural in a railway underpass — Ben talks about bringing his business dreams to reality in a feature article in Voice magazine the article is also available as a PDF Ben’s mum also Sam shares how they used the NDIS to help start Ben’s microenterprise. Read the steps to micro enterprise article here in a PDF. […]

No fashion victim – Hazzah apparel article in Voice magazine

11 Dec, 2020 in Articles / Micro Enterprise Project by Taryn Waters

a tray of freshly cooked biscuits — Adrian’s enterprise Something for Stella, and micro enterprise consultant Sandi based in the South East, were featured in an article by Indaily Dog start-up success achieved through Micro Enterprise Project

Something for Stella – article from Indaily

22 Jul, 2020 in Articles / Micro Enterprise Project by Taryn Waters

a young man in high vis shirt mowing a back lawn

Micro Enterprise Project – video by CLP

15 Apr, 2020 in Micro Enterprise Project / Videos by Taryn Waters