Switching on Innovation for Small Business in North West Tasmania
The Switch Purpose
Switch Tasmania, located in the beautiful seaside town of Ulverstone, is committed to building digital skill and confidence amongst small businesses across the northwest coast.
We work to make sure that businesses that want to grow through the various digital platforms have the personalised service and expertise to make it happen.
This also means accessing business advice and expertise that will not always be straight forward digital. Switch looks at the whole person and business.
We also know that business growth and great outcomes for the NW coast are not achieved alone and therefore create a number of opportunities to network, make valuable connections and have the conversations that lead to new ideas and opportunities. The ideas you cannot get from staying within your own four walls.
Where Can You Access Digital Solutions Support?
As part of the Digital Solutions program, Switch is the lead agency for the program here in Tasmania and services the following areas across West and North West Tasmania.
Burnie, Circular Head, King Island, Waratah-Wynyard, Latrobe, Kentish, Devonport City, Central Coast and West Coast of Tasmania.
To make sure Digital Services can reach as many suitable businesses as possible, and provide the best client experience, we work in partnership with our trusted providers The van Diemen Project (VDP) in the North/North east and In-tellinc down south.
VDP services small businesses in Launceston and North East Tasmania including Northern Midlands, George Town, West Tamar, Dorset, Break O’Day, Flinders Island, and Meander Valley. The head office is in Launceston.
Intellinc services small businesses in Hobart and South East Tasmania including Tasman Peninsula, Glamorgan-Spring Bay, Huon Valley, and Derwent Valley. The head office is in Hobart.
The Switch Tasmania Experience
When you are part of the Switch Community you work with mentors who are also working in their own businesses.
Investing in themselves and their community. Trialing and experimenting with ideas, having a desire to do something different in business and experiencing all the joys and challenges that come with it.
We keep our knowledge up to date and are generous with sharing our networks where it will benefit our clients to grow and have new opportunities.
The Switch Package
When you sign up to be part of the Switch experience, as part of the $44 package you will get three hours of personalised mentoring with an expert, invitations to attend workshops, webinars and exclusive access to high quality on line resources, checklists and courses.
When you work with our experts you will gain the knowledge and confidence to execute the ideas and opportunities gained and drive your business forward.
What Is The Experience Like?
It’s always good to get an idea of what it is like to work with Switch so sit back and take the time to check in on some real world Tasmanians doing great work that have worked with the team.
How to Access Digital Solutions
Registration
To join the program, you need to fill out our registration form. You will be asked to provide your contact details, business information and indicate what digital tools you are currently using.
Book Initial Call
After form submission, you will be contacted by a member from our team. During this call we will determine your eligibility and how the program can best help you and your business. Plus understand your needs both in a digital and or general business sense so we pair you up with the right mentor.
Payment
After the call, you will be asked to pay the $44 fee (or receive approval for a financial hardship exemption).
Program Access
After you’ve paid (or been approved for a financial hardship exemption), you will be paired up with a mentor that meets your specific needs and can start accessing workshops throughout the year.
Expertise Of The Switch Team
Digital Solutions Mentors
Switch has worked hard to create a team of local experts who have diverse skills, talents and experiences. We are excited to say this now extends to the West Coast with in region support so you always have someone you can easily access.
Lea Farrow
- Write content with a digital focus (blogs, social media, websites) that gets you noticed.
Erica Jeffrey
- Build your business and have more success with your online presence be it website and social media platforms.
Karl Rolfe
- Protect your brand against cyber-attacks, be more in control and build processes to make better use of time.
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