Business heavyweights, politicians and regulators will come together at the annual COSBOA Small Business Summit to examine the policy and challenges facing businesses post-COVID.

With an election in the wings, it’s time for the political parties to state what’s in store for small business owners and the annual national business summit provides a perfect opportunity to discuss key challenges and directions for the small business sector.

Small business matters

Alexi Boyd, CEO of COSBOA (Council of Small Business Organisations Australia), said the Summit couldn’t be happening at a more important time for small business.

“The Federal election is right around the corner, and over the past two years small businesses in Australia have faced fire, floods and the pandemic.

“So, the question the industry wants answered, is: what about small business now? What does the future look like? How do we recover? Who is going to support us? We aim to address these questions at the Summit and have invited key players in government and policy makers.

COSBOA to deliver small business perspective

Boyd said the summit provides an opportunity for association leaders, governing bodies, board directors and chairs to hear what’s next, meet with peers and get the information to best support their members.

“COSBOA will also launch the Small Business Perspective Report 2022 at the Summit providing key insights into the state of the industry now,” said Boyd.

Amongst those expected to speak at the summit are the NSW treasurer Matt Kean and the Australian Small and Family Business Ombudsman Bruce Billson. Other speakers include Stuart Robert MP, Minister for Small and Family Business; the Richard Marles MP, Deputy Leader of the Australian Labor Party; Sally McManus, Secretary of the Australian Council of Trade Unions; and representatives from all the regulators.

Hot topics being covered at the summit include:

• Australian regulation and policy
• Innovation – real stories from small business
• Digitalisation and cybersecurity
• Pandemic problems: insurance and landlords
• Workplace wellness
• Economic trends and the future
• Industrial relations
• Competition

“The Summit looks to the future and what we need to implement now for the good of the industry. It’s the best opportunity for small business leaders, industry associations, regulators and politicians to come together to discuss how we can support the growth of small business in Australia,” sMs Boyd.

The COSBOA National Small Business Summit, takes place Tuesday 5 April & Wednesday 6 April 2022 at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour.

To see the full program visit: www.cosboansbs.com.au/program

To register: www.cosboansbs.com.au

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