… assistance Grants and programs finder. If you’re doing business in Australia, this free guided search will help you … can help you turn your business idea or existing small business into a viable business. The program allows you … of support that meets your needs and the needs of your small business.- Self-Employment Assistance - Department of …

… 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 … ASBFEO attend small and family business-related events such as exhibitions …

… The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has … to better support and energise Australia’s 2.5 million small businesses. Small business generate 33% of our nation’s … The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce …

… for damaged goods Our Assistance Team was contacted by a business about damaged concrete candle pots received from … immediately provided a refund for the damaged pots.  The small business owner said: “I want to thank you for helping … rightfully mine.” Refund received from material supplier A small business purchased material for leotards for a gym …

… Reporting Scheme Cash flow is vital to the survival of small and family businesses. Making payment information available to the public can help small businesses and encourages large businesses to improve … (known as reporting entities), to report on their small business payment terms and times. Reporting entities must …

… There are various free or low-cost resources available to small businesses. These services can help you understand your legal rights and options. Office of the Small Business Commissioner provides information and support for … There are various free or low-cost resources available to small businesses. These services can help you understand your …

… Table 2: Small business share of the total value added by industry in 2022-23 Industry sector Small Medium Large All Small business share   $m $m $m $m % Agriculture, forestry and … Industry sector Small Medium Large All Small business share   $m $m $m $m % Agriculture, forestry and …

… is a contractual relationship between independent business owners. It is a business arrangement where one party (the franchisor) grants … party (the franchisee) permission and right to operate a business using its established brand, systems, and processes. … is a contractual relationship between independent business owners. It is a business arrangement where one party …

… an agency to publish information on its operations under the Information Publication Scheme and a disclosure log … under FOI requests must be published, except for personal, business or certain other information set out in section 11C … apply in writing: Freedom of Information, Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, GPO Box 1791, …

… on cash flow, time and resources, productivity, future business, and personal relationships. Step 2: Talk to the … Go to court Tips for navigating courts and tribunals as a small business Navigating courts and tribunals can be … user-friendly systems to support self-representation for small claims. The tips below can help if you are considering …

… probably already considered insurance to protect your small business from accidents or damage. Did you know you can also … property (IP)?  IP can be incredibly valuable for your small business so it’s important to understand what it is and … IP can be incredibly valuable for your small business so it’s important to understand what it is and …

… extracted on 27/08/2024. Industry of small business apprentices and trainees The industries with the highest proportion of small business’ apprentices and trainees in-training in … extracted on 27/08/2024. Industry of small business apprentices and trainees The industries with …

… Resources for First Nations small business owners Starting a business - Indigenous Business Australia Starting an … Starting a business - Indigenous Business Australia Starting an Indigenous business | …

… Number of small businesses by employment The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) defines small businesses as those with less than 20 employees. As … businesses were small businesses in June 2025.  Table 1: Business size measured by employment in June 2025 … Number of small businesses by employment The Australian Bureau of …

… 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 … ASBFEO attend small and family business relevant events such as expositions …

… Source:  ABS Counts of Australian Business , Table 13, August 2025 and ASBFEO calculations … (GST). There were 2,729,648 businesses (active Australian Business Numbers (ABNS)) in scope in 2024-25. There were an … Source:  ABS Counts of Australian Business , Table 13, August 2025 and ASBFEO calculations …

… 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 … The ASBFEO responds to requests for assistance from small businesses and family enterprises that are in dispute …

… probably already considered insurance to protect your small business from accidents or damage. Did you know you can also … property (IP)?  IP can be incredibly valuable for your small business so it’s important to understand what it is and … probably already considered insurance to protect your small business from accidents or damage. Did you know you can …

… The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson is … July 2022 changes to the Commonwealth Procurement Rules on small and family businesses. To help this inquiry we would … The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …

… The Small Business Hub is a free space for visiting interstate  small businesses, family enterprises and industry … City, adjacent to the Office of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO). Hub … The Small Business Hub is a free space for visiting interstate  …

… Cash flow is vital to the survival of small and family businesses. Making payment information available to the public can help small businesses and encourages large businesses to improve … (known as reporting entities), to report on their small business payment terms and times. Reporting entities must …

… Table 5: Employment by business size Size 2018-19 2019-20  2020-21   ('000) % ('000) % ('000) % Small Business (0-19 Employees) 4,698 41 4,664 41 5,019 42 … which excludes financial and insurance services. Small businesses (as defined by the ABS as those employing …

… (72%) of apprentices and trainees in-training employed by small business were aged 24 and under in December 2023. These were mainly in the construction … (72%) of apprentices and trainees in-training employed by small business were aged 24 and under in December 2023. These …

… The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) provides a Tax Concierge Service to help small business operators (or those who deal with their tax) … The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) provides a …

… guidelines. If these guidelines are breached, your business can indefinitely be suspended from the platform. … have been hacked or involved in a scam, visit IDCARE for small business website to lodge your issue with them. This is a free service for small businesses. If Meta has been unable to resolve your …

… the franchisor or franchisee, significant changes to the business and dealing with disputes.  This is a business transaction so you can sign agreements with as … from bad conduct – it doesn’t protect you from bad business decisions. Invest in professional help. A lawyer who …

… defined in this dataset as any ABN that appeared in the Business Longitudinal Analysis Data Environment (BLADE) Business Income Tax and Person Level Integrated Data Asset … studies are based, in part, on data supplied to the ABS under the Taxation Administration Act 1953, A New Tax System …

… the franchise agreement? Will it impact the value of your business and how it might be able to operate, if at all? Will … impacts on any premises lease? Will it trigger liability under personal guarantees? Is sale of the franchised business as a going concern a realistic option?   Consider …