… directly to your device. This data presents Australia’s small businesses according to their areas of operation, … Key findings for the year to 30 June 2023 The number of small businesses increased in all states and territories … decrease can be attributed to a decrease in the number of small businesses in Greater Melbourne. The number of small …

… legislation The activities of the Office of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman are governed by the … Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Act 2015 Under the Act, the Minister for Small Business is required to …

… Completed events Accounting Business Expo 20 - 21 March MCEC, Melbourne COSBOA National Small Business Summit 3 - 4 April Sofitel Sydney, Darling … and Business Opportunities Expo 4 - 5 May Sydney, NSW CBR Small Business Expo 9 May Canberra, ACT CommBank Small …

… which excludes financial and insurance services. Small businesses are those with 0-19 employees, medium … well as adding a significant contribution to total value, small business adds more value than other business size in the …

… available at the state/territory level. 1 This includes a small number of businesses which have income tax withholding … 2 Calculated by ASBFEO based on the ABS definition of small business of 0-19 employees. Source: Based on Australian …

… ASBFEO understands the challenges facing small businesses and family enterprises. We also know that … dispute resolution services which meets the needs of our small and family businesses. Find out the latest news from … Queensland and South Australia all have dedicated Small Business Commissioners, who assist small businesses to deal …

… Our Assistance Team received a request for help from a small business owner running a food outlet in a shopping centre. He … longer viable. In addition, he had extra cleaning charges under his lease that he believed to be unfair. Following our …

… response that includes an explanation of: the reasonable business grounds for refusal other changes the employer is … the introduction of single-interest agreement bargaining.  Small business owners with less than 20 employees cannot be compelled to bargain under the single interest stream. For those with 20-49 …

… Events ASBFEO attend small and family business-related events such as exhibitions and conferences … These events allow our office to meet and mingle with our small and family business community, stakeholders, and …

… On 6 December 2021 the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, … a Review of the Discretionary Mutual Fund proposed for small businesses in the amusement, leisure, and recreation …

… On 6 December 2021 the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, … a Review of the Discretionary Mutual Fund proposed for small businesses in the amusement, leisure and recreation …

… Small Business Natural Disaster Preparedness and Resilience Inquiry form The impacts of natural disasters on small businesses can be devastating. These impacts can … Recovering from this can take a heavy toll on small business owners, their employees, and the broader community.  …

… will be shut down, but I'm worried it could also put many small, family and farming businesses out of business because they don't think it will affect them. Many … way it allows us to get on with business. I fear many small, family and farming businesses are unaware of the …

… Ombudsman engaged with relevant stakeholders, including small and family businesses, their advisers, and … 36 communities across Australia to directly hear from small and family businesses impacted by natural disasters. In … only one in four small businesses have a current business continuity plan. By taking simple steps to be better …

… Ombudsman engaged with relevant stakeholders, including small and family businesses, their advisers, and … 36 communities across Australia to directly hear from small and family businesses impacted by natural disasters. In … only one in four small businesses have a current business continuity plan. By taking simple steps to be better …

… despite insurance crisis 06 December 2021 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has … or organisations that have a similar risk profile.  Under a DMF, members who meet requirements would have access …

… well as a continuing focus on disrupting investment scams. Business Tasmania News and Updates In today's edition: … Sydney on 3 November 2022. One quarter of Australians under major financial stress: report A growing number of … sights. Cash flow uncertainty among top stress factors for small business owners Managing cash flow remains one of the …

… transfer the data directly to your device. The value that small business adds to Australia’s economy can be calculated by its … are in $millions. Totals may not sum due to rounding.  Small business (employing less than 20 people) added nearly …

… available data suggests that First Nations Australians are under-represented in small business ownership. Only 1% of small business owners …

… A note about small business definitions: Given the range in roles of various … is not surprising that they use different definitions of small businesses. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) uses a …

… Western Sydney Women 15 November 2021 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson is … and provide a network of support for each other. “Our Small Business Counts  report shows more than 35% of …

… 2025 Key highlights: Over the past quarter conditions for small businesses deteriorated 0.3%, with the Pulse down 1.5% over the past 12 months.   High business input costs and difficulty finding suitable staff continue to weigh on the small business operating environment.   Concerns about …

… Getting older Nearly half (47%) of small business owners are aged 50 and over. This proportion has … 60 and over. Only 8% of small business owners are aged under 30. This is a decrease from the peak of 17% in 1976. …

… Completed events Franchising & Business Opportunities Expo 6 - 7 May Melbourne, VIC Find us at stand D30 CommBank Small-biz Week 24 - 25 May Melbourne, VIC Find us at booth Q1 … SA The Tax Summit 5- 7 September Melbourne, VIC Gold Coast Small Business Expo 21 September Gold Coast, QLD SXSW Sydney …

… ‘Small Business, Big Dreams’ Fact Sheet Easy access to free government resources to support your small business journey To help small and family businesses find the …

…   Policy insights The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman's Small Business Counts statistic report brings together data …