Young people and self-employment in Australia

A report to the National Youth Affairs Research Scheme in 1996 by Peter Kenyon & Simon White

This report is the property of the National Youth Affairs Research Scheme.

Contents of Report

This report presents the findings of a study commissioned by NYARS. Information for this study comes from a review of relevant Australian and international research, an analysis of available statistical data, a review of youth enterprise and small business promotion programs, a postal survey of self-employed young men and women, and interviews with over 100 self-employed young people. It includes a listing of resource agencies to help young people to explore and enter self-employment.

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