The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group®) is a peak employer organisation representing traditional, innovative and emerging industry sectors. We are a truly national organisation which has been supporting businesses across Australia for more than 140 years. Ai Group is genuinely representative of Australian industry. Together with partner organisations we represent the interests of more than 60,000 businesses employing more than 1 million staff. Our members are small and large businesses in sectors including manufacturing, construction, engineering, transport & logistics, labour hire, mining services, the defence industry, civil airlines and ICT. Our vision is for a Thriving industry and a prosperous community. We offer our membership strong advocacy and an effective voice at all levels of government underpinned by our respected position of policy leadership and political non-partisanship. With more than 250 staff and networks of relationships that extend beyond borders (domestic and international) we have the resources and the expertise to meet the changing needs of our membership. We provide the practical information, advice and assistance you need to run your business. Our deep experience of industrial relations and workplace law positions Ai Group as Australia’s leading industrial advocate. We listen and we support our members in facing their challenges […]

Introductory workshops; information and referral.  There is also a small amount of one on one business mentoring after participants have attended a start-up workshop.

Business & Employment have been involved in the delivery of Apprenticeships Support Services in Tasmania for 14 years and currently deliver the revised suite of Australian Apprenticeship Support Network services in partnership with MAS National. The new service regime is designed to improve the matching of individual job seekers to apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities, assist employers in their engagement with the vocational education and training system and provide individualised mentoring support to employers and their apprentices or trainees to achieve significantly improved completion rates. For those who are thinking of becoming an apprentice or trainee, we can assist you to find the ‘best fit’ apprenticeship and trainee options using a variety of tools and resources and the support of an experienced consultant. Our services are free and tailored support to help you discover the right career pathway. Features of the Service Funding Body: Department of Education & Training Stage of Business Supported: Early Stage (within the first twelve months) Established Businesses (beyond the first twelve months) Longer Term (beyond the first five years) Fee: There is no fee charged to access this service. Restrictions on Service: Must be registered with an ABN

Business Tasmania is the complete support service for all small Tasmanian businesses. Contact us with any business related query and we will find the answer. Ask about our programs and we will explain how we can help start or grow you business. Business Tasmania provides assess to free business advice and mentoring, as well as useful tools and tips for starting or running a small business in Tasmania. Our service is easy to use, free and confidential. Business Tasmania provides information on a range of events, workshops and initiatives designed to help Tasmanian businesses grow. The service also provides advice about the licenses, registrations or permits you need to operate your business. You can speak to the Business Tasmania team Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, email the team at any time and receive a reply during business hours, follow the service on Facebook or Twitter and subscribe to our e-newsletter and receive all the latest information. Features of the Service Funding Body: Department of State Growth, Tasmania Stage of Business Supported Intender (wanting to start the business) Early Stage (within the first twelve months) Established Businesses (beyond the first twelve months) Longer Term (beyond the first five years) Fee: […]

Business & Employment have been delivering small business advisory services to Tasmanians for over 25 years. The Australian Small Business Advisory Services (ASBAS) programme is an Australian Government funded initiative managed through the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science which started in 2010. Business & Employment deliver this service in Hobart and Launceston and in doing so offer low-cost support for small to medium business. We provide a range of tools, guides and information to clients for a wide range of business issues. The most common matters raised by clients include: Marketing Business Planning Employment issues (employer’s obligations) GST and taxation issues Regulations and red tape Access to business networking opportunities Business set up issues Access to local contacts and professional services Government programs – advice and assistance to access

Expert advisory and facilitation support to eligible SME businesses to build capacity and capability. Key focus is to support growth through individual support, supply chain facilitation projects working with key customers and their suppliers and specific support to businesses with high growth potential. This assistance includes development of action plans and funding of up to $20,000 on a $1 for $1 basis for businesses to engage further specialist expertise to implement those actions. Features of the Service Funding Body: Department of Industry, Innovation & Science Stage of Business Supported Established Businesses (beyond the first twelve months) Longer Term (beyond the first five years) Fee: There is no fee charged to access this service. Restrictions on Service: Turnover between $1.5m and $100m. Registered with an ACN.

Through the Entrepreneurship Facilitators initiative (funded by the Department of Jobs & Small Business), the Van Diemen Project has someone you can talk to. Whether it’s just to ask a couple of questions over the phone or have a couple of meetings with, our Entrepreneurship Facilitator will help demystify how you can start your own business, and help you prepare yourself to launch yourself into one of the most exciting adventures you’ll have! This service is open to anyone in the North-East region of Tasmania and importantly is offered at no charge – so take the first step with the confidence and support of an Entrepreneurship Facilitator. Entrepreneurship Facilitators are funded by the Australian Government. Features of the Service Funding Body: Department of Jobs and Small Business Stage of Business Supported Intender (wanting to start the business) Fee: There is no fee charged to access this service. Restrictions on Service: N/A

Co-working space, organisation of tech based events, mentor support for small companies. Features of the Service Funding Body: Office of the Coordinator General, Tasmania Stage of Business Supported Early Stage (within the first twelve months) Fee: There is no fee charged to access this service. Restrictions on Service: N/A

The program has been developed to empower Tasmanian small and medium businesses to take charge of their online presence and develop an online strategy that really works. Features of the Service Funding Body: Department of State Growth, Tasmania Stage of Business Supported Intender (wanting to start the business) Early Stage (within the first twelve months) Established Businesses (beyond the first twelve months) Longer Term (beyond the first five years) Fee: There is no fee charged to access this service. Restrictions on Service: Must be registered with an ABN

The program provides existing Tasmanian small businesses with expert, confidential and free business mentoring services. The aim of the program is to assist established businesses successfully navigate through the growth phase, with volunteer mentors offering professional opinions and advice. Mentors can help strengthen entrepreneurial skills, provide guidance and support, as well as feedback when needed. By sharing their experience, industry knowledge and life skills, mentors can support and guide businesses to the next level of growth, job creation and new investment. Features of the Service Funding Body: Department of State Growth, Tasmania Stage of Business Supported Early Stage (within the first twelve months) Established Businesses (beyond the first twelve months) Longer Term (beyond the first five years) Fee: There is no fee charged to access this service. Restrictions on Service: Must be existing and operating business.

Cowork Launceston is focused on building a community capable of tackling some of the big social and economic challenges of our time in Northern Tasmania. Cowork Launceston provides coworking desks, professional facilities and collaborative spaces for entrepreneurs, small businesses and community organisations. However, the organisation is also focused on fostering an entrepreneurial spirit and running programs and events to move people seamlessly from ideas to action regardless of their industry sector. Cowork Launceston has built a strong foundation to support businesses to scale within the space, sustain their operations and also allow businesses to choose Launceston as a place to employ and work from that rivals coworking spaces across Australia. Features of the Service Stage of Business Supported Intender (wanting to start the business) Early Stage (within the first twelve months) Established Businesses (beyond the first twelve months) Longer Term (beyond the first five years) Fee: Prices available online at www.coworklaunceston.com.au

Our members and the community see The Chamber as the leading independent voice representing and supporting business. The Launceston Chamber of Commerce is unashamedly ‘pro-Launceston’ and passionate about making a difference to businesses within our region. We are courageous in ensuring our members’ views are well known and committed to advancing their needs in the broader business environment. The Launceston Chamber of Commerce was formed in 1849 and is the oldest Chamber in Australia. Features of the Service Stage of Business Supported Intender (wanting to start the business) Early Stage (within the first twelve months) Established Businesses (beyond the first twelve months) Longer Term (beyond the first five years) Fee: Membership Fees and Event Registration Costs.

The New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS) helps eligible job seekers set up and run their own small business. NEIS can help you create a business plan, provide you with training in small business, and provide you with business advice and mentoring for the first 12 months. All of the training is at no cost, and we’ll also provide you with access to training materials. Features of the Service Funding Body: Department of Jobs & Small Business Stage of Business Supported Intender (wanting to start the business) Early Stage (within the first twelve months) Fee: There is no fee charged to access this service. Restrictions on Service: Not working or studying full time (defined on Mission Providence website)

The Tasmanian Government’s Enterprise Centres Tasmania program provides intenders and existing businesses with up to five hours of assistance, delivered at their home, business or other convenient location. We provide a range of assistance, including business advice, coaching and simply connecting you with others in our network who may be able to help. Features of the Service Funding Body: Department of State Growth, Tasmania Stage of Business Supported Intender (wanting to start the business) Early Stage (within the first twelve months) Established Businesses (beyond the first twelve months) Longer Term (beyond the first five years) Fee: Most are free, others are low cost. Restrictions on Service: Less than 20 FTE

Assistance to Tasmanian firms (must have an ABN) to enter, expand in and across international markets for the sale of their goods and/or services. The firm must be already exporting or be export ready in the sense they have all their promotional material, licences and registrations to allow them to immediately export. Features of the Service Funding Body: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) Stage of Business Supported Early Stage (within the first twelve months) Established Businesses (beyond the first twelve months) Fee: There is no fee charged to access this service. Restrictions on Service: N/A

The Break O’Day Business Enterprise Centre helps thousands of small business people up and down the East Coast of Tasmania, and as part of a national network of Business Enterprise Centres, can really make a difference. The Business Enterprise Centre services clients from the North East of the State down as far as Triabunna and Orford and across to the Midlands. Our team of consultants are keen to assist small and micro businesses meet the ever-changing demands of doing business.

The Entrepreneurs’ Programme is the Australian Government’s flagship initiative for business competitiveness and productivity. It forms part of the Australian Government’s National Innovation and Science Agenda. The programme offers support to businesses through four elements: Accelerating Commercialisation – helps small and medium businesses, entrepreneurs and researchers to commercialise novel products, services and processes Business Management – experienced Business Advisers and Facilitators review business operations, including business direction, strategy, growth opportunities and supply chain. They provide a report with strategies for business improvement and work with you to make them happen. Incubator Support – assists New and Existing Incubators to improve the prospects of Australian start-ups achieving commercial success in international markets, through helping them to develop their business capabilities. Innovation Connections – experienced Innovation Facilitators work with your business to identify knowledge gaps that are preventing your business growth. The outcome is an Innovation Facilitation Report. Practical support for businesses includes: advice from people with relevant private sector experience co-funded grants to commercialise new products, processes and services funding to take advantage of growth opportunities connection and collaboration opportunities. Features of the Service Funding Body: AusIndustry Stage of Business Supported Established Businesses (beyond the first twelve months), Longer Term (beyond […]

The Northern Young Professionals Network, providing professional development events and networking opportunities for young people in Northern Tasmania. Professional development events such as presentations by leaders in their field, professional development workshops and access to special offers from other professional organisations. We’re a place where ideas can fly! Networking and social events held throughout the year each with their own purpose, mix of guests and energy levels… Events are either free for members and include food and beverage or have special member pricing. All of them offer great chances to build strong relationships and open up opportunities! Features of the Service Stage of Business Supported Intender (wanting to start the business) Early Stage (within the first twelve months) Established Businesses (beyond the first twelve months) Longer Term (beyond the first five years) Fee: Membership Fees and Event Registration Costs.

The Van Diemen Project is funded through the Department of State Growth’s Enterprise Centres Tasmania program to offer clear and considered business advice for companies, business and organisations through one-on-one consultation, workshops and networking events. We are funded to support small and medium business owners in each of the Flinders Island, George Town, Northern Midlands, Launceston and West Tamar local government areas. That’s right – free business advice for up to five hours! Whether you are at the ‘dreaming’ stage and have a new idea for a business, or you’re an existing business looking to make some changes or grow, our advisors can help you develop or refine your business plan, map out a marketing strategy, set goals for greater success and – when you’re ready – plan your exit. Features of the Service Funding Body: Department of State Growth, Tasmania Stage of Business Supported Intender (wanting to start the business) Early Stage (within the first twelve months) Established Businesses (beyond the first twelve months) Longer Term (beyond the first five years) Fee: There is no fee charged to access this service. Restrictions on Service: Less than 20 FTE