Australia's economic narrative often spotlights big corporates and high-profile startups. Yet, beneath that glare lies a quiet army of sole traders - the smallest of small businesses - who are indispensable to our nation's prosperity and community…

This summer's reading wasn't consumed at the coast nor did it take me to some exotic location - instead it kept me grounded in Main Street. 

If we want to see more Australians survive and thrive in small business, the burden of increasingly complex regulations must be reduced.

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, the Hon Bruce Billson has welcomed the announcement of the Lynda McAlary-Smith as his successor.