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Insightful Business Seminar
16 May 2012Robert Gerrish, Australian guru of the small, micro and home based business sector is coming to Tasmania for two insightful seminars. Robert will give a snapshot of what Australia’s largest business sector are doing to succeed. The first 60 registrations for each session will receive a free copy of Flying Solo: how to go it alone in business.
The Crunch is now open
14 May 2012This year, the Tasmanian Government is providing the opportunity for a Tasmanian social enterprise to be part of The Crunch by sponsoring one place in The Crunch Round 3. Applicants must attend one of the information sessions and pre-application workshops on the 6th and 7th of June.
Webinars for SME's
8 May 2012Webinars are a great way to stay informed if you don't have the time or schedule to attend workshops.
Take advantage of the series of webinars of interest to small business owners that the Belmont Business and Enterprise Centre is running over the next few weeks.
5 Days of Innovation
1 May 2012May is the time to celebrate innovation in all its forms across Northern Tasmania, events will showcase innovative practices in business, art, food, technology and primary industry.
The festivals aim is to promote innovation and to encourage the spread and adoption of innovative ideas within the Tasmanian business community. The festival focuses on the way innovation can act as a stimulus in times of economic uncertainty by unlocking new income sources and making business practices more efficient.
Indigenous Business Australia
26 April 2012Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) is holding free Into Business workshops for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are interested in turning a business idea into reality.
Digital Enterprise Program
16 April 2012Round 3 applications are now open for the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy’s (DBCDE’s) Digital Enterprise Program. Invitations are open to small to medium enterprises (SMEs) among the 40 communities around Australia who are the first to benefit from the National Broadband Network (NBN).
Energy Efficiency Exchange (EEX)
4 April 2012The EEX website is designed to save you time and money by providing energy efficiency information and guidance for your business.
Clean Technology Investment Program Open
27 March 2012Grants are now available to help manufacturers to invest in energy efficient capital
equipment and low pollution technologies, processes and products. AusIndustry invites you to attend an information session to learn about the programs and how to apply.
Trading In Motor Vehicles?
20 February 2012Do you trade in cars, vans, utility vehicles or motor bikes? If so you must have a motor vehicle trader licence from 1 April 2012. A Motor Vehicle Traders Licence application form and further information is available.
National Business Names Reg.
7 February 2012A new National Business Names Registration System will replace the current state/territory systems, so that businesses only need to register their name with a single national register, which will be maintained by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
The new PPS register
25 January 2012A new Personal Property Securities (PPS) Register replaced a number of existing asset registers across Australia, including the Register of Encumbered Vehicles (REVS) on 30 January 2012.
ACCC consumer guarantees
18 January 2012The Australian Consumer Law (ACL) introduced a set of consumer guarantees which apply to goods and services purchased by consumers from 1 January 2011. Increased understanding of the rights and obligations under the consumer guarantees framework can enable businesses to effectively resolve any problems that their consumers may experience in the event that goods or services purchased are faulty or not as described.
Digital Economy Programs
22 December 2011Round two applications for the Digital Hubs and Digital Enterprise programs are now open. Eligible applicants in Tasmania are Deloraine, George Town, Kingston Beach, St Helens, South Hobart, Triabunna and Smithton.
Productivity Places Program+
8 November 2011Productivity Places Program+ for employers allows any Tasmanian business to partner with a training provider and submit an application for subsidised places in full qualifications, skill sets or a combination of both.
PayCheck Plus
13 September 2011An easy way to check pay rates under modern awards is through the online tool PayCheck Plus at www.fairwork.gov.au.
Family Business Seminars
18 August 2011It takes 'Ages' to build a successful harmonious family business!
Family Business Australia and Bond University has developed a simple model called A.G.E.S to help you navigate your way through the risks of family businesses so that you can enjoy the benefits that working with your family can bring. The AGES model will be brought to life over a series of interactive events designed to educate and inspire you and those you work with!
ASIC Roadshow
20 March 2011Australian businesses are invited to learn more about the new national business names registration service at a series of information sessions hosted by ASIC around Australia from 17 April – 16 May 2012.
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