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Cyber security

Cyber security is more important than ever. Vast numbers of small and family businesses are being compromised and, in some cases, profoundly damaged by scams and cyber-attacks every year.

Small Business Hub

The Small Business Hub is a free space that provides small businesses, family enterprises and industry associations representing small business with...

Small Business Data Portal

The latest statistics and data about small businesses and family enterprises.

Disaster preparation and recovery

Natural disasters have a significant and devastating impact on small and family businesses, and their communities.

The cost and the time it takes for small and family businesses to get back to business after a natural disaster is reduced if you are prepared.

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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, water and community.

We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past, present and emerging.