Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman

Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Our mission is to help ensure Australia is the best place to start, grow and transform a business.

The mission of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman is to help ensure Australia is the best place to start, grow and transform a small business and family enterprise. ASBFEO understands the challenges facing small and family business and provides advice and research to improve policies, access to dispute resolution services and mental health support should the need arise.

The Ombudsman joined Council of Small Business Organisations Australia’s Industry Leaders Lunch in Melbourne this week t...
12/06/2026

The Ombudsman joined Council of Small Business Organisations Australia’s Industry Leaders Lunch in Melbourne this week to discuss the 2026-27 Budget and current pressures impacting small businesses 👇

11/06/2026

The June edition of ‘Small Business News’ is out now! 📰

Not a subscriber? Sign up to receive our newsletter straight to your inbox 👉 asbfeo.gov.au/newsletters (Instagram will direct to link in bio)

Electricians light up our world like nobody else 💡Today we’re celebrating International Electricians Day with Fabian, co...
09/06/2026

Electricians light up our world like nobody else 💡

Today we’re celebrating International Electricians Day with Fabian, co-owner of CVB Electrical.

Fabian shares his passion for hands-on problem-solving and the ever-changing nature of electrical work that has made being a sparkie both rewarding and fulfilling.

Read the full story in the latest edition of small business news 👉 asbfeo.gov.au/newsletters

World Environment Day highlights the role we all play in creating a sustainable future 🌱With new climate-related financi...
04/06/2026

World Environment Day highlights the role we all play in creating a sustainable future 🌱

With new climate-related financial disclosures in now effect, there’s greater focus on how businesses manage and report on sustainability.

While most small businesses aren’t required to report, we’ve partnered with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand to develop an information guide to help you understand what these requirements mean for your small biz and how to prepare.

Read the guidance 👉 asbfeo.gov.au/climate-disclosures

Calling small business owners in Tennant Creek 📣Want to learn the craft of writing a successful grant application? Join ...
01/06/2026

Calling small business owners in Tennant Creek 📣

Want to learn the craft of writing a successful grant application?

Join Regional Development Australia Northern Territory's workshop to help your small biz find the right funding opportunities, shape a strong project idea and write clear, convincing grant applications.

📍 DTBAR Building, Tennant Creek
📆 Thursday 4 June 2026
⏰ 9:00am to 1:00pm ACST

Register to attend 👉 https://events.humanitix.com/tennant-creek-grant-writing-workshop

This International Milk Day, we’re recognising the role of the Dairy Industry Code in supporting clear, transparent and ...
31/05/2026

This International Milk Day, we’re recognising the role of the Dairy Industry Code in supporting clear, transparent and fair trading between dairy farmers and processors 🥛

We’re here to help small businesses understand the Code and access dispute resolution options when issues arise.

Find out more 👉 asbfeo.gov.au/dairy-code

It’s National Reconciliation Week 🪃Running from 27 May to 3 June, this year’s theme ‘All In’ calls on you to commit to r...
28/05/2026

It’s National Reconciliation Week 🪃

Running from 27 May to 3 June, this year’s theme ‘All In’ calls on you to commit to reconciliation every day.

As a small business you can start with these simple steps:
👉 learn about the local Country you work on
👉 acknowledge Traditional Owners
👉 build a respectful workplace

You can also support First Nations suppliers and strengthen community connections, helping your business grow with trust and purpose.

Calling small business owners in Alice Springs 📣Want to learn the craft of writing a successful grant application? Join ...
28/05/2026

Calling small business owners in Alice Springs 📣

Want to learn the craft of writing a successful grant application?

Join Regional Development Australia Northern Territory's workshop to help your small biz find the right funding opportunities, shape a strong project idea and write clear, convincing grant applications.

📍 Double Tree by Hilton, Alice Springs
📆 Tuesday 2 June 2026
⏰ 9:00am to 1:00pm ACST

Register to attend 👉 https://events.humanitix.com/alice-springs-grant-writing-workshop

Order up: One hamburger, made with care, with extra appreciation for small biz 🍔
27/05/2026

Order up: One hamburger, made with care, with extra appreciation for small biz 🍔

On World Marketing Day, it’s a good reminder that not all digital marketing providers are the same. Before engaging a di...
27/05/2026

On World Marketing Day, it’s a good reminder that not all digital marketing providers are the same.

Before engaging a digital marketing provider, you should be mindful of a few key things:
👉 be clear on business goals and what success looks like
👉 be cautious of vague promises or guaranteed results
👉 make sure pricing and services are transparent
👉 understand how performance will be measured and reported
👉 know who owns the data, accounts and content.

Our practical guidance helps you to ask the right questions and make informed decisions about digital marketing support for your business.

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