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.
Launceston
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
Suite J, 59 Brisbane Street, Launceston
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)
Level 1, 93 York Street, Launceston
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: […]
Launceston
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.
26 Elizabeth Street, Launceston
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
Level 1, 93 York Street, Launceston
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
24 Paterson Street, Launceston
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
26 Elizabeth Street, Launceston
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.
95-99 Cameron Street, Launceston
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 […]
Launceston