Women in Business

No Interest Micro-Business Loan program

The No Interest Micro-Business Loan program provides small, interest-free loans of up to $3,000 to people on low incomes. The program is delivered in Tasmania by the No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS).

The program can:

provide an interest-free loan to successful applicants
help you to turn a business idea into a practical proposal
provide information on basic compliance and other requirements for establishing a business
help you grow your business.

Who can apply?

Anyone who has a Health Care Card and has completed a business plan.

Applying for a loan

Call Business Tasmania on 1800 440 026 or email ask@business.tas.gov.au.

If approved, NILS will manage the loan. Payments are made fortnightly at an agreed rate. Repayments may be made through Centrepay, a free direct bill paying service available to anyone receiving a Centrelink payment. All planning advice and mentoring from Enterprise Centres is free of charge.

Free business advice

The Enterprise Centres Tasmania network is a collection of Tasmanian business advisors and mentors, created to help you and your small business to get started and develop to reach your potential.

Enterprise Centres Tasmania can provide you with free one-on-one consultation, workshops and networking events to help you to:

start a new business
set objectives for your business
write a business plan
develop a marketing strategy
take your business online
grow your business
manage your business finances margins
survive through hard times
design a succession plan

How to get started?

Visit the Find your advisor page or contact Business Tasmania:

Phone 1800 440 026
ask@business.tas.gov.au