Building a thriving business.

Launceston Central

Understanding current customer trends, where to gain support and what are the best ways to promote your Launceston business in 2024.

Top floor - Macquarie House, Civic Square, Launceston

Presented by Launceston Central, City of Launceston and Business Tasmania.Gain insight into current consumer preferences, where to go to take advantage of free business advice and support and network with providers with organisations providing business support, technology, employment, marketing and contemporary advertising options.Join us for an insightful evening dedicated to building a thriving business in Launceston, supported by the City of Launceston Council. Discover current consumer trends, gain access to valuable business advice, and network with local support organisations. This event is part of our commitment to becoming a 'Business friendly council,' focusing on empowering our small business sector.KEY NOTE SPEAKERS:Dr Louise Grimmer is one of Australia's leading retail researchers, and joins us as one of the keynote speakers for the 'Building a Thriving Business' workshop. Dr. Grimmer lectures at UTAS and is a Senior Fellow of the Institute of Place Management in the UK. She brings extensive knowledge in consumer behavior, small city retailing, and strategies for local businesses to stand out in today's competitive market. Dr. Grimmer is recognised for her research on enhancing the visitor economy and supporting small businesses. She is also the founder of Shopology, an independent retail consultancy. During her session, Dr. Grimmer will share invaluable insights from her recent research, focusing on current consumer preferences and practical strategies for small businesses to thrive in Launceston.Kelly Brown from Business TasmaniaBusiness Tasmania helps Tasmanians to start, run and grow their business by offering personalised assistance, information and access to a range of services and programs from the Department of State Growth and other government agencies. The Business Tasmania team make it easier for the community to talk to government and access available support.Steven Heslop from the Tasmanian Business Advice ServiceSteven is a chartered accountant and advisor delivering the state Government’s Tasmanian Business Advice Service in Launceston and surrounding local government areas. Steven will provide an overview of the service which provides up to five hours of free advice and support to existing small businesses each year. In addition Steven will talk about how to manage your businesses cashflow and strategies to manage your ATO obligations. Post presentation there will be the opportunity to network round a series of information tables with representatives from:City of LauncestonBusiness TasmaniaLaunceston CentralThe Regional Technology Hub (providing information on the closure of 3G)The Northern Employment and Business Hub.The ExaminerLA/Chilli FM

Agenda

Key note speakers commence at 5.45pm 

Dr Louise Grimmer - UTAS, Shopology, Kelly Brown - Manager,  Business Tasmania and Steven Heslop - Tasmania Business Advice Service.

Keynote Speakers 

Open  networking with a number of local business support organisations providing information including: Launceston Chamber of Commerce, City of Launceston - Economic Development team,  Launceston Central, The Regional Tech Hub, The Northern Employment and Business Hub and The Examiner.

Networking 

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