Imagine you decide to start your own business but you don’t have an office or workplace. Some new businesses don’t require a huge space to function, and that is why many entrepreneurs look for a place where they can work by sharing expenses with other companies.

Here at Startup Tasmania, we are looking for people interested in joining other entrepreneurs and small businesses in a small co-working space and convert it into a great creative working environment where startups can work together and inspire each other to succeed.

The space would be located at a Waterfront location in Hobart and include a desk space, power, internet connection as well as other basic amenities such as printer and coffee machine.

Is this a good idea? Spread the word and let’s see what the members of Tasmania’s startup and entrepreneurial community have to say about this.

The membership has no limitations however, and experienced business people, investors, consultants and support agencies are encouraged to join to offer mentoring and advice to new business entrants.

The group is based in Hobart and draws participants principally from the south, although there are northern and north western members who come to the events when in Hobart. These businesses are primarily high growth and exporting off island to mainland or overseas with technology based products.

Their indicative turnover is estimated to be in excess of $100 000 once they are established with the potential for high growth. It is estimated that 50 – 70 business will participate in the triannual Pitch Club events, and that the networking meet up every Friday attracts upwards of 20 individuals per event.

Startup Tasmania supports Tasmanian startups and high growth businesses through providing a network for innovators, entrepreneurs and support services such as investors and consultants to meet and growth their capacity.

The purpose of Startup Tasmania is to:

• connect entrepreneurial Tasmanian business operators together through weekly networking events
• provide a platform for pitching and funding acquisition through tri-annual Pitch Club events
• create a virtual cluster of enterprises through members to promote collaborations and partnerships in Tasmania
• create a portal to disseminate information to start-ups and entrepreneurs through the startuptasmania.com website
• build and maintain a vibrant and innovative culture for entrepreneurs and start-ups in Tasmania

It is identified through recent research that the most vulnerable time in a business lifecycle is the start up phase, characterised by passion and enthusiasm, but often constrained by resources, capacity and experience.

Startup Tasmania is organised by 4 highly experienced entrepreneurs to assist new entrants into entrepreneurial start-ups and high growth businesses with a network of peers and mentors to assist in the early phase of their business.

This organisation has evolved organically through a need by the founders Oliver George and Byron Teu to offer assistance and support which they would have benefitted from on their startup journey.