The Digital Solutions Program works with small businesses to make the most of digital tools and offers broader advice specific to your business needs.

Digital Solutions offers up to 3 hours of one-on-one tailored support as well as unlimited attendance at group workshops or webinars.

You will have access to the short courses and workshops until the program concludes in 2026.

Small businesses with fewer than 20 full-time (or equivalent) employees, as well as sole traders. To access the program's services, you must be operating for-profit in Victoria.

You can apply at no cost, and have immediate access to the workshops*, webinars and short courses. To access the mentoring you'll need to pay the program access fee of $110 - inclusive of GST. Included in this is 3 hours of 1:1 mentoring. Once your application form is submitted, you will have a period of six weeks to take advantage of the mentoring offer.

If you are experiencing financial hardship, please contact us to enquire about our financial exemption policy.

This program is made possible through funding from the Australian Government, ensuring that there is a subsidised low cost to join.

Thanks to this government support, participants can access the program at an affordable rate, allowing small businesses to benefit from valuable resources and support without straining their budget.

Sessions will more than likely be conducted virtually; however, some mentors do offer face-to-face sessions. To determine eligibility and arrange a face-to-face session, please contact your mentor directly.

Our mentors can cover a range of topics based on their expertise, that fall under the following:

- Introduction to digitising your business

- Websites and selling online

- Social media and digital marketing

- Using small business software

- Online security and data privacy

During your session, you will work on a Digital Action Plan (DAP) with your mentor. This plan includes notes on goals, tasks and any other topics discussed during the session, serving as a tailored roadmap for your digital business development.

Once your application form is submitted, you will have a period of six weeks to take advantage of the mentoring offer, granting you three hours of access at a price of $110 including GST.

Businesses are required to work with one mentor only for their allocated 3 hours of 1:1 mentoring. Each ABN is eligible for 3 hours only.

We support small and mid-sized businesses, startups, and organisations building innovation, education, or support programs. Our mentoring suits both service-based and mission-driven founders.

We support small and mid-sized businesses, startups, and organisations building innovation, education, or support programs. Our mentoring suits both service-based and mission-driven founders.

Not at all. We focus on smarter ways of working, not just tech. Many clients are in creative, professional, or community-focused industries.

It depends on your goals. We have a range of options to suit all needs. Some businesses join for short sprints to work through a decision or bottleneck, while others prefer ongoing monthly support.

Yes. Most clients claim mentoring under professional development, training, coaching, or advisory services.

All sessions are held via Zoom and available nationally across Australia. In-person support is available for select clients in Melbourne.

We work with mid-sized businesses, government departments, and purpose-driven organisations that are ready to improve how they work. Whether you’re streamlining internal systems, designing new programs, or exploring automation and AI, we help turn complex challenges into practical, achievable strategies.

Each engagement follows a step-by-step process to ensure success:

1. Discovery & Diagnosis - Understand your goals and challenges
2. Opportunity Mapping - Identify areas for real impact
3. Design & Planning - Develop a clear, realistic roadmap
4. Implementation Support - Help you roll out new processes or pilots
5. Capability Building - Equip your team to sustain improvements
   Engagements range from one-off strategy sessions to 6–8 week innovation sprints and ongoing advisory partnerships.

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Clearer strategies, simpler systems, and stronger operational efficiency. Outcomes often include better collaboration, improved program design, smarter use of digital tools, and increased team capability to keep innovating independently.

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It’s a 12-month mentoring service under the Self-Employment Assistance Program that helps people start or grow their business with the support of a qualified business coach.

MIC delivers coaching in the Inner Metropolitan Melbourne region under subcontract to Business Foundations, the approved Self-Employment Assistance provider.

You’ll have six sessions over 12 months - one initial meeting and five follow-up sessions held roughly every two months.

No. The program is fully funded for eligible participants.

Visit Business Foundations to check your eligibility and start your application.

Small businesses with fewer than 20 full-time (or equivalent) employees, as well as sole traders. To access the program's services, you must be operating for-profit in Victoria.