Keeping you up to date on the latest opportunities available for your business.
Our aim is to help the businesses of Clarence grow and thrive.
On this page, we have curated a selection of supporting services, toolkits, training and funding opportunities from State and Federal Government sources as well as industry peak organisations.
For any inquiries, please contact our dedicated Economic Development team at ecodev@ccc.tas.gov.au
Find out about support services for your business below. All of the sites update their information regularly, so we encourage you keep checking in.
Business support services
Start-up support
- Business Licence and Information Services – use this tool to find out which licences you need to start, run and grow your business
- Business Plan Tool – to help you evaluate and set goals
- Artificial intelligence – Understand how AI can automate and improve many areas of your business, and how to use it responsibly.
- Many Rivers – Free business coaching for disadvantaged or indigenous businesses.
- Enterprize – Support entrepreneurs in the very first stages of starting up a business.
- Starting an agritourism business
Other external support
- Business Eastern Shore – creating a connected and supported business community
- Business Tasmania – Tasmanian Government Business Assistance
- Tasmanian Business Advice Service – Free and independent business advice tailed to your needs
- Renewables, Climate and Future Industries Tasmania – Grants and Programs and other financial assistance to support Tasmanian businesses and communities reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency, and prepare for and adapt to climate change.
- WorkSafe Tasmania – for rules that apply to operating your business safely.
- Tasmania Fire Service – for information on business fire alarms and evacuation plans
- Tasmania Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) – peak business body supporting businesses in Tasmania
- BEST (Business and Employment Southeast Tasmania) – employment hub delivering free employment, training and small business advice
- AusIndustry – Commonwealth Government support to help businesses
- Skilled Migration Program – Information for businesses on employing overseas workers.
- Small Business Cyber Resilience Service Free, tailored, person-to-person support for small businesses to improve their cyber security and recover from a cyber incident.
External business resources
- Small Business Debt Helpline – a free resource for small business owners
- Small business practical guide for Tasmanians
- Fair Work Ombudsman – to make all workplaces equal and fair.
- The Co-op Federation – peak body for co-operatives in Australia, support and promote the co-operative business structure.
- New Online Home for Free Business Advice Services in Tasmania
- Mentoring Support for First Nations Tourism Businesses
- Zero Waste Events Toolkit
- Defend Your Data information
- Australia’s free trade mark checker tool
- Austrade Go Global Toolkit
- Digital Solutions Tasmania
- ACCC Small Business Toolkit – explains your rights and legal responsibilities
- Emergency Ready Business Tool – free online tool makes business continuity planning simple.
Grant and funding opportunities
This free guided search will help you find grants, funding and support programs from across government.
Webinars and training
Cyber Wardens Program – helping to protect small businesses from online threats
An initiative of the Council of Small Business Organisations of Australia and supported by the Australian Government, the Cyber Wardens program is a simple education tool designed to build a cyber-smart small business workshop and to help prevent and protect your business against online threats.
For more information and to enroll visit cyberwardens.com.au
Learning on Demand – Business Courses for the Building Industry
The Housing Industry Association has developed a suite of custom designed courses to support those in the building industry with business basics. Each course includes interactive learning components and topics include marketing, operating a business, business resilience and much more.
You can find more information about these courses at Learning on Demand or contact the team at pd@hia.com.au
TasTAFE Free SKILL UP Courses Now Available for Applications
TasTAFE has launched three new accredited SKILL UP courses that are fully subsidised by the Tasmanian Government. These free courses are ideal for people working in administrative and leadership roles who are looking to increase their career skills. Each skill set is delivered online with a blend of self-paced study and virtual workshops. Visit the Tafe Website.
Australian Taxation Office: Training for small business success
Looking to improve your skills in business planning, finances, record keeping, or registration? Or simply want to understand what’s required to start a small business?
The ATO’s online resource offers free, professional courses designed to help small businesses build knowledge in tax, superannuation, business management, and more. For upcoming Masterclass series and details, visit Essentials to strengthen your small business
Export Essentials Program
The Export Essentials Program is designed to help Tasmanian businesses prepare to export nationally and overseas. The program offers tailored support, expert advice, and practical resources to ensure businesses are ready to succeed, wherever they are on their export journey.
The National Exporter Program is designed for national exporter businesses looking to start or expand their exports within Australia, while the International Exporter Program is for international exporter businesses looking to begin or grow their exports in international markets.
Awards and nominations
City of Clarence Business Excellence and Service Awards
Administered by Business Eastern Shore, these awards have recognised excellence in business on the eastern shore for over 20 years.
The Business Excellence Awards seek to reward excellence in overall business planning, management and operations.
For further information about the awards and how to nominate visit the Business Awards Website.
To see what successful businesses in Clarence are doing, take a look at some of the 2025 winners of the Business Eastern Shore Business Excellence and Service Awards.