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… range of businesses to provide one-to-one assistance for business disputes, including referral to government support … resolution. Contract disputes Termination fee waived for small business  Due to financial stress, a small business was … she started investigations. She discovered she was still under contract to the local paper, even though she had never …

… ASBFEO may offer limited low-cost legal advice to eligible small businesses in dispute with another business or government agency.  This may be offered at 2 … dispute resolution in relation to a relevant action under s65 of the Australian Small Business and Family …

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… Tasmania There were 42,010 small businesses in Tasmania, representing 2% of Australian small businesses on 30 June 2023. This is in proportion to … Calculated by ASBFEO based on the ABS definition of small business of 0-19 employees. Source: Based on Australian …

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… Apprentices and Trainees Employed by Small Business This data includes the numbers, industries and … were aged 24 and under in December 2023. The number of apprentices and … the numbers, industries and demographics of Australia’s small business apprentices and trainees and illustrates the …

… New South Wales There were 849,075 small businesses in New South Wales (NSW) on 30 June 2023. These accounted for 34% of all Australian small businesses (compared to 31% of the population that live … 2021-22, Accessed 15 January 2024  Table 1: Small business in NSW, 30 June 2023 Download data Source:  Based …

… Victoria There were 701,061 small businesses in Victoria on 30 June 2023, representing 28% of all Australian small businesses (compared to 25% of the population that … 2021-22, Accessed 15 January 2024 Table 1: Small business in Victoria, 30 June 2023 Download data Source : …

… help The ASBFEO responds to requests for assistance from small businesses and family enterprises that are in dispute … or Commonwealth Government agencies. If you are a Small Business operator in dispute with another business or … We maintain an ADR Practitioner list who conduct ADR under our legislation and the franchising , horticulture, …

… Queensland There were 482,836 small businesses in Queensland on 30 June 2023, representing 19% of all Australian small businesses (compared to 20% of Australia’s population … 2021-22 , Accessed 15 January 2024. Table 1: Small business in Queensland, 30 June 2023 Download data Source : …

… Western Australia There were 238,907 small businesses in Western Australia on 30 June 2023, representing 9% of all Australian small businesses and in proportion with 11% of Australians … Calculated by ASBFEO based on the ABS definition of small business of 0-19 employees. Source: Based on Australian …

… South Australia There were 155,221 small businesses in South Australia on 30 June 2023, representing 6% of all Australian small businesses (compared to 7% of the population living in … 2021-22, Accessed 15 January 2024 Table 1: Small business in South Australia, 30 June 2023 Download data Total …

… About us The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) was … ASBFEO does not have specific agency responsibilities under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability …

… Northern Territory There were 15,431 small businesses in the Northern Territory on 30 June 2023, representing 1% of Australian small businesses. This is consistent with the 1% of … Calculated by ASBFEO based on the ABS definition of small business of 0-19 employees. Source: Based on Australian …

… Number of small businesses in Australia Small business’ contribution to Australian business numbers … Small business’ contribution to Australian business numbers is one … economy. This can be explored by looking at the number of small businesses by employment and turnover. …

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… Location of Australia’s small businesses - regional and metro areas The graphs and … directly to your device. This data presents Australia’s small businesses according to their regional or metropolitan … 2021-22,  Accessed 11 January 2024. Table 1: Small business by location, 30 June 2023 Download data Source : …

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… Small Business Natural Disaster Preparedness and Resilience Inquiry (2022) Only one-in-four small businesses have a disaster plan Small Business Natural Disaster Preparedness and Resilience Inquiry … The impacts of natural disasters on small and family businesses can be devastating and can …

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… Australian Capital Territory There were 33,992 small businesses in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) on 30 June 2023, representing 1% of all Australian small businesses. This is consistent with the proportion of … Calculated by ASBFEO based on the ABS definition of small business of 0-19 employees. Source: Based on Australian …

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… 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 … disasters have a significant and devastating impact on small and family businesses, and their communities. The cost …

… security is more important than ever. Vast numbers of small and family businesses are being compromised and, in … year. Our check list provides some simple steps to help small businesses and family enterprises avoid or reduce the … Centre has dedicated resources for small businesses: Small Business Cyber Security Guide to help small businesses …

… transfer the data directly to your device. The value that small business contributes to employment numbers in Australia is … measured by comparing the number of employees working in small business with employees in other business sizes and … The value that small business contributes to employment numbers in Australia …

… Small business borrowers urged to beware before taking out a loan (Prudent) The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell … office issued its second ever notice of refusal to mediate under section 74 of the Act, against lender Prudent Capital …

… About Policy The ASBFEO understand the challenges facing small and family business. We undertake a number of different activities to advocate for small businesses and family enterprises to improve policies …