Business owner graduates

Woy Woy business owner Peter Smith was among 37 New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS) participants to graduate at Erina recently.

He was presented with a graduation certificate by Member for Robertson Mr Jim Lloyd at the Erina Centre on Friday, February 27.

Mr Smith was presented with Certificate IV in Small Business Management.

His business, Print1Pete, is a small offset printing business, able to provide a wide range of printing services to a broad number of businesses.

Items available include business cards, letterheads, promotional flyers, magnets, invoice books and a huge range of printing material.

NEIS Coordinator for Mission Australia in Gosford, Ms Jill Fisscher, said the current group of graduates had worked hard to build structured business plans and develop a range of small business skills to transform innovative ideas into profitable enterprises.

"The beauty of this type of program is the support available in order to help new businesses achieve success - whatever that business may be.

"Graduates receive a fortnightly allowance for 12 months after starting the program.

"During the first year of operation, free business advice and mentor support is also available for a participant which is vital for success."

Peter has worked in the industry for 23 years from apprenticeship through to management.

"Print1Pete offers exceptional customer service, as well as a delivery service," she said.

"This past experience coupled with the NEIS program has given him the chance to open his own business on the Central Coast."

Press release, March 4