The Tasmanian Small Business Council is made of representatives from many different small business associations from many different industry sectors from right around Tasmania.

We meet on a regular basis in order to promote and protect the interests of Small Business in this State.

THE NEXT TSBC DINNER

The Council is also represented on COSBOA, the Council of Small Business Organisations of Australia.

PRESIDENT - Louise Sullivan of the Pharmacy Guild

VICE PRESIDENT - Tony Steven of Association Offices

VICE PRESIDENT - Peter Wise of Tasmanian Independent Retailers.

SECRETARY TREASURER - David Bushby of Beyond PR.

Our Activities and Aims are:

·        To represent and promote the interests of the small business sector within Tasmania.

·        To hold several dinners a year with all Small Business Association Board members sent an invitation and featuring Guest Speakers such as the Premier, the Leader of the Opposition or a TCCI Representative and the like.

·        Encourage open dialogue between all stakeholders in the small Business sector.

·        Encourage a better flow of views between Parliamentarians, others and Small Business.

·        The Executive hold regular meetings to keep on top of issues concerning Small Business.

·        Membership rates start at $100 and upwards per association annually.

·        Sponsorship is sourced to help pay for events and other costs.

·        COSBOA Representation through Tony Steven the Vice President and now the Deputy Chair of COSBOA

·        Information gained from COSBOA is passed onto members, such as questionnaires, Information from Federal Govt. and other requests that COSBOA receives regularly.

·        The Council is available to back up member associations on any issue subject to Board approval.

·        Beyond PR provides the secretarial assistance required to the TSBC.

  Advantage Small Business is website which is like a tool box for small business. Templates, check lists and info sheets.

Tas Small Business Council