A series of workshops aimed at supporting Tasmanian businesses continue to roll out around the state with a seminar aimed at helping business operators cut their power costs offered in Hobart tomorrow.

The first Energy Ready Workshop will be the first workshop under the Business Ready program to help businesses manage their power costs and was officially launched this morning by the Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business, Rebecca White.

Ms White was joined at the launch by David Kay, co-owner of the Richmond Bakery, who will be taking part in tomorrow's workshop.

"Through the actions of the Small Business Strategy, we have identified ways we can offer practical advice and assistance to small business operators, and help them overcome the challenges they're facing," she said.

"One of the areas identified by business operators through the Small Business Strategy consultation process was the difficulty in managing energy costs, and through this first workshop, we will be looking at identifying where businesses use their energy, and how they can cut their power costs.

"Businesses can also learn more about what is happening in the state's energy market, look at equipment, machinery and practices that can reduce their energy bill and develop a long-term strategy to reduce energy usage."

Ms White said the Small Business Strategy had identified six different areas where business operators would like assistance to improve their operations. Further workshops will cover a range of other areas, including:

• Successfully marketing products and services;
• Planning for the future, including succession planning and preparing for rapid growth; and
• Establish a digital presence and making the most of online markets.

Ms White encouraged business operators to get involved in the workshops, saying operators could get more information by contacting Business Point on 1800 440 026, email businesspoint@development.tas.gov.au or visit www.businesspoint.tas.gov.au