April 9th: Tasmanian Small Business Expo
The Confederation of Greater Hobart Business is having a stall at the upcoming Tasmanian Small Business Expo on Wednesday 09th April at the Tasmanian Hockey Centre on Bell Street, New Town.
This is the premier event for small business owners from all across Tasmania, entrepreneurs, those who are dreaming of starting something new and aspiring business professionals.
Free Registration
The event is accessible to everyone in the Tasmanian small business community so you can network, access support and learn more to help you with your business.
While tickets are free, attendees are encouraged to register in advance to help with event planning and to ensure a smooth experience for all participants.
More info: tasbusinessexpo.com.au
TCCI Membership
The majority of Tasmanian Chambers of Commerce have joined forces to create a strong, state-wide representative group the Tasmanian Chamber Alliance (TCA).
Initiated by the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) the chambers joined the TCA to strengthen the chamber movement. Additionally, the TCA enables regional chambers to provide a greater range of services to their members.
All financial members of the Confederation will receive a Subsidiary* base level (currently Basics) membership of the TCCI.
Subsidiary member benefits include:
- Workplace relations support: two (2) free calls to the TCCI Workplace Relations Helpline; workplace relations consultancy at base member rates (RRP $99 per call).
- $100 voucher: For use on TCCI training, Workplace Relations Helpline, newsletter advertisements or electronic mail out.
- Member rate access to TCCI events and TCCI training.
- Member rates for advertising in TCCI newsletters and/or the Tasmanian Business Reporter.
- Linkages to ACCI and international bodies.
- TradeStart services.
- Certificates of Origin at member rates.
- WHS specialist services.
- Access to new products and services as available
More info: cghb.org.au/tcci
Hobart and Southern Tasmania Employment & Careers Expo
Are you a business owner looking to recruit new staff? This event is your chance to network with industry professionals, training providers, and workforce support services.
Whether you’re in hospitality, retail, construction, healthcare, tourism, administration, or another industry, this Expo is designed to help you find the right people.
Proudly presented by Glenorchy Jobs Hub with support from Glenorchy City Council, Workforce Australia, and Jobs Tasmania.
More info: jobshubglenorchy.com.au/2025expo
The Tasmanian Training Awards 2025
Nominations for 2025 are now open until 26 May 2025
The Tasmanian Training Awards is an annual event recognising, rewarding and celebrating outstanding achievements in the vocational education and training sector by apprentices, trainees and vocational students as well as the teachers, trainers, training providers and employers who support them.
More info: skills.tas.gov.au
Free webinars to strengthen your tax knowledge
Businesses looking to improve their knowledge of tax, superannuation and business management are invited to register for the free online masterclasses hosted by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). These sessions are scheduled over a six-month period and cover a range of topics:
- starting a small business – 14 April 2025
- record keeping – 19 May 2025
- claiming small business tax deductions – 20 June 2025
- cash flow for small business success – 21 July 2025
- goods and services tax (GST) – 18 August 2025
- hiring and paying workers – 22 September 2025.
For more information and to register, visit the ATO Website.
For businesses unable to attend these masterclasses, the ATO offers an online learning platform: Essentials to strengthen your small business.
This free, online platform includes over 30 short courses on record keeping, cash flow, deductions, GST, superannuation, and more.
You can complete the courses at your convenience, save your progress and resume later.
ScamWatch – Stay Safe From Scams
Scamwatch is run by the National Anti-Scam Centre to collect reports about scams to help them warn others and to take action to stop scams. They also provide up-to-date information to help you spot and avoid scams.
Help to spot and avoid scams
Scams work because they look like the real thing and scammers contact you when you’re not expecting it, or busy trying to do many things at once.
Criminals take advantage of new technology, new products or services and major events. They use them to create believable stories that convince you to give them your money, financial or personal details.
Always stop and check before you act. Scammers rely on you not spotting these warning signs because you’re in a hurry, you don’t want to miss something that looks like a great deal, or because it seems like it’s from someone you trust.
More info: scamwatch.gov.au
Member Profile: Wakeford Digital
Digital marketing packages tailored to help Hobart businesses grow online
At Wakeford Digital, they use their unique approach to digital marketing – including web design, SEO, social media adverts and videography – to create sustainable and lasting online success for local clients.
As the digital marketing landscape across both Hobart and Tasmania continues to grow, the online presence of your business is more crucial than ever.
More info: wakeforddigital.com.au
Become a Member of CGHB
Annual Membership is $55 and includes:
- Subsidiary TCCI membership through Chamber Alliance (Value $440)
- Advocacy on your behalf to Local and State Governments.
- Regular networking events with discounted rates for members.
- Your business is promoted on our website.
- Opportunities to market your business to our members.
- Regular online newsletters.
More info: cghb.org.au/membership
About Us
The CGHB is a not for profit small business networking and advocacy group. We are run by a board of volunteers who all have an interest in small business via ownership, consulting, or education.
We hold monthly business networking events and provide an independent voice for small businesses in Greater Hobart.