Bundaberg Junior Entrepreneur

Nash Media Group aims to encourage and guide young, aspiring entrepreneurs in Bundaberg by providing them with an opportunity to access resources and mentoring through our Junior Entrepreneur program.

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Introduction to the Program

The Junior Entrepreneur Program by Nash Media Group is a unique initiative aimed at helping a young entrepreneur bring their business idea to life.

Whether it’s a product you’ve invented or a service you’re eager to offer, the Bundaberg Junior Entrepreneur program offers 1 individual each year with everything needed to get their business off the ground. 

Key Highlights:

Who it’s for: Anyone between 14-25yo with a product or service idea.

What we provide: Mentorship, marketing, branding, website, advertising spend, and more, to turn ideas into thriving businesses.

Our Goal: To nurture the next generation of Bundaberg business owners for success!

Eligibility Requirements:

To be eligible for the Junior Entrepreneur Program, applicants need to meet specific criteria. 

  • Location: Applicants must be based in or have a business presence in the Bundaberg area.
  • Stage of Development: The business idea must be at the concept stage, prototype stage, or early revenue stage.
  • Availability: Applicants must be able to commit at least 5-10 hours per week to developing their business idea as part of the program.
  • Financial Status: Applicants must not have received significant outside investment or funding.
  • Age: Must be 14-25 years old at the time of submitting application.
  • Business Idea: You must have a tangible product that you have invented or built, or a service you'd like to offer.
  • *Applicant CAN be studying or working whilst undergoing the program.
  • Applications must be submitted by 31st December 2024
To participate in the Junior Entrepreneur Program, applicants need to meet specific criteria.

Program Benefits & Inclusions

The Junior Entrepreneur Program is designed to provide a young person with all the marketing support they need for success in their first year of business. The value of the benefits and resources offered far exceeds what’s typically available to young entrepreneurs.

Program Inclusions:

  1. 1-Hour Mentoring Sessions (Fortnightly)
    • Inclusion: Work with experienced mentors who provide invaluable business guidance, including an introductory goal-setting session and follow-up summaries after each meeting.
    • Benefit: Ensures participants get off to a strong start, have clear milestones, and receive ongoing support for accountability and growth.
  2. Comprehensive Marketing Plan
    • Inclusion: A fully tailored marketing strategy for your specific business, covering digital and traditional channels, with a follow-up consultation after three months to review and adjust the strategy.
    • Benefit: Provides a strategic marketing roadmap and ongoing support to adapt efforts for improved outcomes.
  3. Free Website for 12 Months
    • Inclusion: Professionally designed and hosted website to establish your online presence, including quarterly analytics reports and consultations for optimisation.
    • Benefit: Establishes an online presence and ensures continuous improvements based on website performance data.
  4. $500 Adspend for Paid Advertising
    • Inclusion: Targeted ads to help increase your reach and grow your customer base.
    • Benefit: Supports the promotion of products or services to attract new customers, build your brand, and drive growth.
  5. Roadmap to Success
    • Inclusion: A roadmap to success toolkit, helping you track tasks, milestones, and progress to achieve your business goals.
    • Benefit: Keeps participants on track and organised, ensuring consistent progress toward business objectives.
  6. PR – Press Opportunities
    • Inclusion: Press releases for opportunities with the media for community outreach.
    • Benefit: Enhances the visibility of participants’ businesses, providing public exposure and credibility.
  7. Logo Creation, Branding, and Identity
    • Inclusion: Professional branding and logo design to give your business a unique identity.
    • Benefit: Establishes a memorable and consistent brand identity to differentiate the business in the marketplace.
  8. Press Pack Creation
    • Inclusion: A 6-page media-ready press pack, including company info, along with media training to effectively present your story during interviews.
    • Benefit: Prepares participants to gain media attention, ensuring they make a positive impression and maximise visibility.
  9. Workshops and Skill Training
    • Inclusion: Monthly skill-building workshops covering topics like sales, negotiation, financial management, and social media.
    • Benefit: Equips participants with critical business skills beyond their core idea, enhancing their overall capability to run a business.
  10. Pitch Preparation and Investor Meeting
    • Inclusion: Guidance on preparing a pitch deck and opportunities to present to potential investors.
    • Benefit: Helps participants with the processes of securing potential funding and build confidence in presenting their business idea.
Total Program Value: $25,592

Step Into Your Future – Submit Your Application Here!

Ready to Apply?

Fill out the form with your business idea and contact details.

We will review your application and get in touch for the next steps.

This opportunity is perfect for young entrepreneurs who are ready to turn their dreams into a reality!

our values

Collaboration

We work closely with key personnel within your organisation to understand where you are, what’s working, what’s not working and where you want to be.

Results Maximisation

We make sure that your business is well positioned to handle a customer acquisition uplift. This may mean that we test and measure the organisations ability to deal with extra enquiries. We do this in order to protect your reputation.

Excellence

Our strategies will be custom designed to best achieve your goals. Backed-up by real data so you can be assured that when we propose an idea, strategy or design it is because we have strategised with you, conducted research and obtained the data to position its success.  

Innovation

Our team of professionals are skilled across all areas of business growth strategies. From improvements to internal processes, ways to reduce unnecessary overheads, advertising, design and strategy options that are proven.

FAQ's

The program is open to people between 14- 25yo who have a tangible product or service idea. Applicants must be passionate and committed to growing their business through regular mentoring sessions and following the program’s success roadmap.

The program provides a comprehensive range of resources, including mentorship, a tailored marketing plan, a free website for 12 months, paid advertising on social media, professional branding and logo creation, a press pack, and a success roadmap and more.

The program aims to nurture the next generation of Bundaberg business leaders. Offering the tools, guidance, and support necessary to turn their ideas into successful businesses while providing long-term growth strategies.

Simply fill out the application form with your business idea and contact details. The program team will review your application and contact you with the next steps​.

The Roadmap to Success is a personalised step-by-step guide provided to the participant, which includes clear action steps, measurable outcomes, and a long-term vision. Regular check-ins with mentors help ensure you stay on track.

No. The program is completely pro-bono for the participant.

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