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25.01.2022 If you have applied for a Tasmanian Government grant, you will be notified directly via email as soon as your application has been processed. You can find progress updates for some of those programs on our website: https://www.business.tas.gov.au/covid-19_business_support_p

24.01.2022 Are you 'pondering the pivot'? With so many Australian businesses in a Covid-19 holding pattern, is the time right for digital transformation? Listen to the ponderings of two facilitators from the Entrepreneurs’ Programme, Tony Shannon and Rob Olver, who believe even a small change can create a huge impact for your customers: https://business.gov.au//showcase-podc/pondering-the-pivot

24.01.2022 There is still time for you to apply for the Small Business Energy Support Grant Program. Check if you are eligible, and apply, here: https://www.business.tas.gov.au//covid-19_small_business_e

24.01.2022 Enterprize Born Global Incubator kicks off again in March! Apply now if you're a Tasmanian with a problem-focused and rapidly scalable startup idea. http://bit.ly/bornglob

23.01.2022 Learn exactly what to do when a grant or funding opportunity comes your way, at our always popular Grant Writing Workshops. Two are coming up in Hobart, book your tickets now: https://bit.ly/2FZAvxi

22.01.2022 Have you booked your tickets to our Brand storytelling workshops yet? There are still tickets left in Triabunna, St Helens and Queenstown: www.bit.ly/BTSTW09

22.01.2022 Businesses looking for staff are invited to exhibit at the Tasmania Virtual Job Fair. There is no cost to you to host a virtual stand. It’s on Wednesday 14 October 2020 between 9.30 am and 1.30 pm (AEDT) and will be held online. For more information on how to register to exhibit, go to employment.gov.au/JFexhibitor

22.01.2022 Event organisers: have you read the Event Framework information? It will tell you how to apply to hold a COVID-19 Safe Event from 1 December. All relevant information is on our website: https://www.business.tas.gov.au/coronavirus/event_framework

22.01.2022 Only a few days left to complete the Doing Business During COVID-19 survey. The findings from the study will be used to prepare a report for government outlining the challenges facing the business sector in Tasmania (based on this empirical research) and recommending business recovery and support options. A summary of the findings will also be available for you to access. Take a moment to participate today: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/doingbusinesscovid19

22.01.2022 The Hotel Energy Uplift Program opens on 24 February. It provides grants to support small and medium hotels to reduce their energy use, improve energy productivity and deliver carbon abatement. http://bit.ly/htlenergy

21.01.2022 We’ve reached a milestone together: 10 000 phone conversations with you since March 2020. Thank you for putting your trust in our dedicated team. We will continue to be there for you in good times, and in bad, to support you with timely information and advice on all things business in Tasmania.

20.01.2022 Huge numbers of Tasmanian businesses have pivoted operations to meet changing consumer demands and to continue operating safely during a pandemic. We have a workshop where you can test your idea for a new business, service or product called Unlocking Business Opportunities, check it out and book here: www.bit.ly/UBOW20

20.01.2022 Small businesses may be able to make use of concessions such as the small business income tax offset, lower company tax rate or deduction concessions. Check if you’re eligible at ato.gov.au/concessionsataglance

19.01.2022 JobKeeper has been extended, please find all the details on the below post from Australian Taxation Office, or at www.ato.gov.au/jobkeeperextension

18.01.2022 The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has launched a new service for businesses to more easily interact with the ATO online, to manage your tax and super obligations. The new service is in 'public beta testing', which means you can provide feedback on it. https://www.ato.gov.au/General/Online-services/Businesses/

17.01.2022 It's #NAIDOCWeek ! See how you can get involved here: https://www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/2020-theme Learn about Tasmanian Aboriginal culture here: https://tacinc.com.au/

17.01.2022 Want to know why Facebook has banned news outlets and articles in Australia - and what that means for your business? Doctor Digital has explained it all here: https://digitalready.tas.gov.au/blog/facebook-news/

17.01.2022 Things are tough. If you or your staff are feeling overwhelmed, as many of us are, you can contact A Tasmanian Lifeline Lifeline Tasmania for support. Receive incoming calls via 1800 98 44 34 between 8am and 8pm, 7 days Schedule follow up calls Take online bookings for a call back: https://www.lifelinetasmania.org.au/a-tasmanian-lifeline Provide free and confidential Employee Assistance Program counselling services here: https://atasmanianlifeline.com.au/organisations

16.01.2022 Tasmanian borders will open to low risk jurisdictions from 26 October. This document details Tasmania's Safe Border Strategy, showing the actions that we will all be taking to ensure the safety of Tasmanians: https://coronavirus.tas.gov.au//Booklet-Safe-Reopening-Str

16.01.2022 Sorell: this is our last Business Tasmania Grant Writing workshop in the South for 2020 - come along and learn all of our best tips on seeking funding opportunities and writing a strong application: www.bit.ly/ongww

16.01.2022 The Trade Alliance Program has been designed to support Tasmanian industry associations and regional organisations to facilitate collaborative projects, whereby multiple Tasmanian businesses can build on their competitive advantage and/or develop solutions to trade and export challenges. Read more and apply here before 30 September: https://www.stategrowth.tas.gov.au//grants_and_funding/tra

16.01.2022 There's a lot of information available, it can be overwhelming. Our newsletter gives you the latest in Tasmanian Business. You can expect one or two newsletters a week, with reliable information relevant to businesses statewide: https://www.business.tas.gov.au/updates-and-news

16.01.2022 It can be hard to know how to help small business clients with their mental health and wellbeing, while also looking after yourself. ‘Mental wellbeing: support yourself and small businesses’ is a free, four-part online learning course from Beyond Blue that ensures you understand mental health. That you know how to take care of yourself, how to check in on someone and how to support small business owners on a daily basis. For more information, head to bb.org.au/advisers

15.01.2022 Tomorrow at midday the second round of the Business Continuity Grant Program will close. If you haven't yet, make sure you submit your application between now and then. See all the details and apply here: https://www.business.tas.gov.au//small_business_continuity

13.01.2022 #Devonport we have just released a number of tickets to our Tasmanian brand storytelling workshop - and there are a few tickets left for you in #StHelens #Triabunna and #Queenstown too. Book your ticket here: http://www.bit.ly/BTSTW09

13.01.2022 Make Yourself at Home Vouchers: From 7 September, people who reside in Tasmania can register for a voucher that will enable them to claim back money spent on accommodation or tourism experiences during September, October or November 2020. All the details are here: https://buysomethingtasmanian.com.au/tourism/voucher

12.01.2022 Tasmanian Leaders Program: Scholarships are available to help individuals and organisations cover all or a portion of the fees for the Tasmanian Leaders Program. See what previous participants had to say about their experience and apply today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUef3TcTTlI&feature=youtu.be

11.01.2022 Standing in venues: from this Friday 13th of November, patrons will be permitted to drink alcohol standing up in outdoor settings of pubs and clubs. Restrictions on drinking alcohol standing up indoors at venues will remain in place. Details here: https://coronavirus.tas.gov.au/busine/business-restrictions

11.01.2022 The new City of Hobart Business Adaptation and Assistance Grants have launched this week. Businesses can apply for funding between $500 - $2000 in order adapt to operating through COVID-19. More at hobartcity.com.au/businessgrants

11.01.2022 We are traveling around the state this October and November to offer free workshops on Grant Writing - so you're well prepared next time an opportunity becomes available. Whether you've written lots of submissions in the past or haven't written any before, you will absolutely take something new away from this workshop. Register here: http://bit.ly/ongww

10.01.2022 The Small Business Energy Support Grant is live as of 12 noon Monday 31 August. This is a one off grant payment to assist with utility bills, for eligible businesses. Read the eligibility criteria, guidelines, FAQ and apply here: https://www.business.tas.gov.au//covid-19_small_business_e

09.01.2022 Find the best fuel prices in Tasmania with FuelCheck TAS. Download the app for free and get the cheapest fuel near you. Available on Android and Apple. www.fuelcheck.tas.gov.au

09.01.2022 Have you got some ideas about how your business can adapt to consumer needs as a result of COVID? Would you like some professional help to get your project over the line? Apply for the Small Business Advice for Recovery Grant Program: https://www.business.tas.gov.au//small_business_advice_for

07.01.2022 Just wrapped up another awesome Tasmanian workshop, this time in St Helens. So many great stories were shared and refined. If you weren't able to make it to any of our workshops, head over to www.tasmanian.com.au to become a Brand Partner and get the tools to write your own story. (Hint: never skip over the problem you are solving!)

06.01.2022 Have a new idea for your business? Join Business Tasmania and Jack English to assess your new product, process, service or business idea, and determine its commercial feasibility, with our simple and powerful Unlocking Business Opportunities tool. We'll be coming to Ulverstone, Launceston and Hobart. All the details are here: www.bit.ly/UBOW20

06.01.2022 #RUOK is an important question but there’s more to say after R U OK? Ask, then listen, encourage action and check in because a conversation could change a life. Learn what to say after R U OK? at www.ruok.org.au #theresmoretosay https://youtu.be/erHLP29tzPE

05.01.2022 West by North West have paired with Hydro Tasmania to offer a free tourism marketing program for up to 50 participants. Applications close on Friday 13th of November. If you have a business in this area, read more and apply here: https://www.wxnw.com.au/

05.01.2022 Are you fascinated by what the future of food development will look like? Then join SeedLab Tasmania on the 28th of October for the (Virtual) Developing Value-Added Foods workshop. CSIRO Food Innovation Centre and Seedlab have partnered to bring 15 speakers from Australia and around the world, to help you unpack global consumer & market insights while better understanding the innovative technologies that will help you to develop premium products for tomorrow’s market. This event is perfectly suited to food & beverage businesses, startups & SME’s, academics, consultants, retailers and food industry stakeholders. Buy your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/developing-value-added-food

05.01.2022 IP Australia - Official has launched new initiatives to support small to medium enterprises protect their intellectual property. Their new SME Portal features a range of extremely useful tools and resources to help your business: https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/sme-portal

03.01.2022 Venues: Collecting a name, contact number, and date & time of visit from individuals or at least one person in a group will be mandatory from 13 November. You need to store this information for 28 days, & it must only be used for contact tracing purposes. https://coronavirus.tas.gov.au/busine/business-restrictions (edited to add: 28 days, this has changed from being 21 days under previous directions).

03.01.2022 Providers who are accommodating guests who were in South Australia on or after 7 November and who are currently subject to self-isolation or quarantine requirements should: use their COVID Safety Plan under the COVID-19 Safe Workplaces Direction; encourage guests to contact Public Health Hotline (1800 671 738) and seek testing if they have symptoms; remind their guests that they are expected to stay in their rooms; ensure there is no physical contact between staff and... guests; support their guests with food delivery and any assistance with accessing medication or other essential services; guests can leave their accommodation to travel directly to a port to leave Tasmania if they are well, they are encouraged to use private transport and wear a mask; and clean rooms vacated by guests in accordance with your COVID Safety Plan. The risk posed by travellers from South Australia is being assessed. The next community update will be available at https://coronavirus.tas.gov.au//important-community-updates

01.01.2022 A reminder of where to seek support: https://www.business.tas.gov.au/covid-19_business_support_p

01.01.2022 It is officially WorkSafe Tasmania month! We would really encourage you to review all of the events available and take advantage of the learning opportunities for yourself and your staff. Find all the info here: https://www.worksafetasmonth.com.au//Online-2020-WSM-Progr