There is no doubt the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on many of our small businesses.
That’s why we have identified the need for small businesses to have access to specialist advice to assist with their recovery from the ongoing hardships associated with this global pandemic.
Today I am delighted to announce that our new COVID-19 Small Business Advice and Financial Guidance Program will open on Monday 27 September 2021.
The Tasmanian Liberal Government is providing $1.2 million to support the new program over the next four years.
The program aims to provide eligible small businesses with access to specialist financial and other business advice services to assist businesses recover, transition, grow or apply other strategies to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eligible applicants will receive a grant of between $750 to $1,500 to obtain financial or other business guidance services including:
This broad range of business advice will assist more small businesses receive the support that best reflects their needs.
The development of this program has been informed by consultation with the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Tasmanian Small Business Council, regional chambers of commerce and our Enterprise Centres Tasmania business advisors.
Information on the program including the program guidelines will be available on the Business Tasmania website - business.tas.gov.au – from September 22.