Step-1
Register your interest
- Register your interest here.
- Once submitted, our team will review and get back to you to discuss your registration.
Thrive offers support in a multitude of ways, from helping you complete a detailed assessment of your business requirements to providing business support and personal mentorship assistance. Our main goal is to ensure your success as you venture out to become a self-employed business owner. Whether you’re just starting or expanding an existing business, Thrive is here to assist you.
How Thrive works with you
Step-2
Develop your business idea
- Discover possible business ideas.
- Consider the following questions:
- What is your product or service?
- Who are your customers?
- How much will you charge?
- What are your expenses?
- What are the business risks?
- We will work with you to build a business plan.
Step-3
Determine your financing
- Decide how much funding is required to start or grow your business.
- Consider the following:
- Equipment
- Vehicle (car, van, truck etc.)
- Inventory/stock
- Your savings
- Other costs
Step-4
Receive ongoing training and support
- Ongoing training and business support is available even after your business has started.
- You will receive:
- Peer-based training with other
- Thrive business owners
- Consultations with your Relationship Manager
- Sessions with your Individual Mentor
Thrive Connect is a peer-to-peer initiative offered to all business owners working with Thrive. Find a selection of useful resources such as blog features, guides, reports and video tutorials, that will assist you in becoming a successful business owner.
Resources
View our list of guides, reports and video tutorials and learn how you can succeed as a refugee business owner with Thrive.
Blog
Stay up to date with the latest news, features and more useful information for refugee business owners.
Thrive Progress Update
Thrive Progress Report - December 2021
Stay up to date on Thrive's progress, see our newest website updates and learn how we're pushing for more female business owners!
Thrive Progress Report - September 2021
Read up on Thrive's progress and see what we've been up to, such as the launch of our official blog and our Autumn Market showcase!
Thrive Progress Report - March 2021
Keep up to date with Thrive's progress, learn about our Valentine's Day event and see Ben Shavali's journey. It's a great start to 2021!
Thrive Progress Report - December 2020
Look at the initiatives we have taken in the last quarter such as Opening a branch in Newcastle and Thrive Connect events!
Thrive Progress Report - August 2020
Stay up to date with Thrive today. See our latest activities, statistics, performance and more!
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