Anyone with refugee and asylum seeking background
Many refugees and asylum seekers are keen on starting or expanding their own business, but often lack two basic things: the financial assistance and business support to get them started. Thrive loans provide both of these essential requirements for success.
Anyone with refugee and asylum seeking background
Anyone who has work entitlements
Anyone who is above 18 years of age
If you meet the above criteria, then you may be eligible for Thrive microfinancing and business support.
Just complete the Expression of Interest (EOI) form below, submit to Thrive and a member of Thrive’s team will contact you.
Providing information about the Australian business market and the knowledge and steps required to start or expand a business.
Providing refugees and asylum seekers with microfinance loans for new or existing businesses.
Providing post-loan mentoring to guide refugee entrepreneurs towards business success.
EOI received
Thrive reviews your knowledge and understanding of how businesses operate in Australia
If necessary, we provide free knowledge and training internally or through external training partners
Apply for a loan
If your loan is approved, we support you with free mentoring and general business support
While every business starts small, Thrive offers finance solutions to suit a huge range of business ideas. Our loan calculator can help you estimate your loan repayments, based on the amount you'd like to borrow.
We are associated with several franchise models which provide a secure way of starting your own business with mature marketing and mentoring support. Please feel free to ask us to arrange a free information session for you to learn more about them.
Fastway Couriers expertise in collecting and delivering parcels in an exclusive territory. It’s a highly developed business model with over 30 years experience. Ideal for people who are friendly and reliable with enthusiasm to approach customers. Fastway has immediate opportunities both in metropolitan and regional areas. For franchisees, they offer free training, sales and marketing support to promote growth.
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Sanitair Air-conditioner Sanitair is Australia’s largest specialised award-winning air conditioning cleaning and maintenance specialist. As a successful applicant, you will be offered a position to attend the Sanitair intensive Training Course to be trained as a professional licensed Air Conditioning Cleaning Technician. They offer great earnings and guaranteed works for you.
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Bathroom Werx is a company that renovates and reconditions bathrooms and kitchens with the help of special enamel paint. To become a franchise owner, Bathroom Werx will train you and provide you a fully fitted and branded Ute with all needed tools. Advertising, quoting and bookings are centralised giving you more time to enjoy your business instead of being bogged down in paperwork. All you do is to go to the place and get the job done.
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Books & Gifts Direct supplies and delivers a great range of books and gifts to corporate workplaces in a geographic territory. It’s a proven business model with a low start-up cost, ideal for people who likes to work at own pace from Monday-Friday during office hours. They have experienced master franchise team to mentor you with training and ongoing support to maximise your earning potential. You only need a van and a room or garage at home to store the books and gifts.
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The Handy Truck offers a range of pick up, delivery, removals and rubbish removals services to suit any budget. It has huge earnings potential and guaranteed work. As a handy Truck Business owner, the choice is yours to choose the vehicle that suits your goals for your desired business. You can work on the days and hours you choose and do the jobs that you want to do.
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