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Business Tasmania

Business Tasmania is a free and confidential service that supports people to start, run, and grow a business in Tasmania. The Business Tasmania team provide personalised assistance, information and connections to programs and services across the Department of State Growth and other government agencies.

The Business Tasmania team make it easier for the business community to talk to government and access support.

For those whose first language is not English, interpreting services are available in over 180 languages.

Business Tasmania’s newsletter is a great source of information, keeping you up to date with important information for Tasmanian businesses and notifications regarding new funding opportunities. You can subscribe to Business Tasmania’s newsletter at https://www.business.tas.gov.au/updates

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The Tasmanian Business Advice Service

The Tasmanian Business Advice Service is designed to support established businesses, with 19 or fewer Full Time Equivalent employees, that have held an Australian Business Number (ABN) for at least 12 months. You can access up to five hours of free business advice and support each financial year. They can help with topics such as:

  • managing cashflow
  • marketing
  • risk management
  • small business planning and small business strategy.

Clients can meet in person or online with a local advisor, or choose to meet any advisor online, regardless of their location. Advisors bring a wealth of small business experience and knowledge. They understand the local operating environment, customers and markets and they have strong connections in Tasmania’s business community.

For those that are thinking of starting a business, or who have held an ABN for less than 12 months, clients can access up to two hours of free, independent advice through the New Business Support Pilot program. They may help with topics such as determining business viability, financial forecasting and identifying new opportunities.

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Rural Business Tasmania

Rural Business Tasmania assists small regional businesses, and the rural community manage the ever-evolving demands and challenges facing primary and regional business. They provide a Small Business Support Program to assist small rural and regional businesses in Tasmania to understand their financial position, identify options and implement plans to improve their viability and build resilience for future prosperity.

Find out more at  https://www.ruralbusinesstasmania.org.au/