Month: September 2023

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  • Chairman’s Report 2023

    In July of this year, I took over as Chair of the Confederation of Greater Hobart Business. In that time small businesses have been facing a very challenging environment. The problems they face range from the cost-of-living pressures, supply chain issues and skill shortages. While it is heartening to see so many small businesses in…

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  • City Has Challenges But Future Is Bright

    In response to the article from The Mercury journalist Alex Treacy suggesting that “Launceston is leaving Hobart in the dust”, let’s not fall for the same old North v South negativity. The $65m Novotel Hotel about to be completed is the fourth major hotel in Hobart to open in the last four years. These developments…

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  • Shop Local this Christmas

    With just under a week remaining until Christmas, the Confederation of Greater Hobart Business is encouraging shoppers to shop locally on their gifts and holiday supplies. “Local businesses don’t have the huge turnover and resources of the bigger chains and may not be able to offer huge discounts, but shopping local offers an opportunity to…

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  • Newsletter December 2023

    Chairman’s Report 2023 In July of this year, I took over as Chair of the Confederation. In that time small businesses have been facing a very challenging environment. The problems they face range from the cost-of-living pressures, supply chain issues and skill shortages.While it is heartening to see so many small businesses in the Greater…

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  • Free and Independent Advice for Small Business

    Tasmanian small businesses can now register their interest to receive first access to free business advice through the new Tasmanian Business Advice Service website. The new website features information for the Tasmanian Business Advice Service and also for the New Business Support Pilot Program. Existing small businesses will be able to access up to five…

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  • Your Internet Connectivity Back Up Plan

    There is nothing more heart-stopping than the moment when all of your business resources, communication, connectivity and capacity stop dead and there is nothing you can do about it. The recent Optus outage wreaked havoc for many small businesses across the State, with issues connecting with customers and using the Internet. Digital Ready Tasmania has…

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  • December 2023 – Christmas Celebration at T42 Hobart

    This year our Christmas get together will be held at T42 Hobart on Tuesday 12th December at 6:30pm. Come celebrate the end of another year and support one of our members in T42 Hobart. Price includes 3 course meal with drink on arrival. Download Menu Event Information

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  • Newsletter November 2023

    Networking Event for November Our November event will feature guest speaker Jason Reed from Talent Advisory. Jason will talk about the importance of sound HR practices in the world of small business. Talent Advisory provides experienced Tasmanian HR outsourcing solutions, specialising in talent management, WHS, and compliance, supporting businesses to thrive through efficient people focused…

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  • Our Vision

    The role of the Confederation is to provide an alternative voice for small businesses in Greater Hobart by remaining apolitical and independent. As well as advocacy our aim is to offer networking and marketing opportunities to businesses in Greater Hobart through regular networking events. Our networking events are a chance to meet and connect with…

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  • November 2023 – Importance of sound HR practices in the world of small business.

    Our November Networking Event will be held on the 22nd and feature guest speaker Jason Reed from Talent Advisory. Jason will talk the importance of sound HR practices in the world of small business. Talent Advisory provide experienced Tasmanian HR outsourcing solutions, specialising in talent management, WHS, and compliance, supporting businesses to thrive through efficient…

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