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Business Boost Program

Business Boost is a program of workshops, site visits and other group based activities and initiatives designed to support the growth, productivity and sustainability of Tasmanian small and medium sized businesses.  

The next program of activities is planned for the first half of 2010.  Details will be posted in January 2010.


Aim

The aim of the program is to assist identified groups of small to medium Tasmanian businesses to:

  • tackle constraints to business growth and sustainability
  • improve their capacity, performance and productivity
  • network and share information, experiences and insights

in a way that leads to increased investment, export and import replacement activity in Tasmania.

Common issues and constraints include:

  • production inefficiencies
  • supply chain inefficiencies
  • access to skilled labour
  • workforce development issues
  • access to new market opportunities
  • environmental sustainability and waste reduction.


Target groups

Program activities will be tailored to groups of businesses identified by industry sector, region, supply chain or demographic grouping.  Participating businesses will:

  • demonstrate the capacity to utilise and benefit from the activity
  • have an indicative turnover of at least $100 000 per annum
  • be in at least one of the following categories:
- sells goods and services interstate or overseas
- has the potential to sell goods and services interstate or overseas
- is replacing imports into Tasmania
- is an integral part of a supply chain providing components or services to businesses selling interstate or overseas.


What will the program offer?

Workshops, site visits and other activities that provide access to:

  • expert advice
  • business management training tailored to the group’s needs
  • insights into innovative production methods and best practice operations.


Click here to find out more about previous Business Boost workshops and activities.


Where can I find out more information?

Business Point
Phone: 1800 440 026
Email: businesspoint@development.tas.gov.au