Welcome to the smallbiz website.

I’m a strong believer that government must support and encourage small business; the State’s 650,000 small and medium sized businesses are the engine room of the NSW economy.

This website is a great one-stop-shop for people starting, running or growing a small business.

There’s information about upcoming business seminars, workshops and events, as well as useful links and case studies.

It has information specifically for women in business, home-based businesses, young entrepreneurs and businesses run by Indigenous people.

A special feature of the site is the free Small Business Tool Kit including quizzes, checklists, audio visual guides and interactive planning tools to help your business start, run, and grow.

As a former small business owner, I am acutely aware of the issues concerning people running a small enterprise.

In my capacity as Minister, I’m engaged in the Government’s reform agenda to make life easier for small and medium sized enterprises.

We are identifying and reducing unnecessary red tape and regulation that strangles the very enthusiasm, flexibility and vitality of business enterprises.

Instead of more regulation, the NSW Liberals and Nationals Government will focus on helping small businesses focus on boosting growth, increasing profits and enjoying long-term success.

I trust you find this website a useful tool to help your business start, run and grow.

Katrina Hodgkinson
NSW Minister for Small Business