NSW Small Business Commissioner

Post-holiday returns can be tricky for small businesses. Understand your obligations under the Australian Consumer Law and set clear policies to avoid confusion. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3VIOyf3 #smallbusiness

Stay up to date on changing requirements that could impact your small businesses in 2025. From wage underpayment penalties to the plastics ban, tax agent reforms, and new "right to disconnect" laws – make sure you're prepared. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ZYthzl #smallbusiness

Check out our new Digital Platforms Hub with guidance to help small businesses get the most out of digital platforms and pathways for support when encountering challenges or disputes. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3BcLX63 #smallbusiness

Workers compensation: Employers are legally required to report actual wages to their insurer within four months of policy expiration. Ensure your premiums are calculated accurately to avoid potential fines. Find out more https://bit.ly/3Oovxu4 #smallbusiness

Only 10% of small businesses told us they had engaged in a consultation about regulation. Find out how to become more involved and what our recommendations are to improve regulatory policymaking in NSW. Read more https://bit.ly/3ZcQfDy #smallbusiness

Small businesses are vital to achieving our sustainability goals. Successful policy initiatives treat small businesses as partners rather than as a barrier to success. Read more: http://bit.ly/3Vc7d2u #smallbusiness

The NSW Small Business Commission is encouraging Small Business Impact Statements to accompany proposals for new regulation to ensure they are designed with small business needs in mind. Read more https://bit.ly/3ZcQfDy #smallbusiness

Written contracts are a must in any subcontractor arrangements. Make sure they cover all the essentials like scope of work, timelines, and payments. Read more https://bit.ly/3AJ8uHi #smallbusiness

Delayed payments can be tough on small businesses, especially in industries like construction. Learn essential tips to secure timely payments and safeguard your operations. Read more: https://bit.ly/412is1j #smallbusiness

More than half of NSW small businesses report regulation has become harder to navigate over the past year while only 2% felt compliance had become easier. Our report advocates for better designed regulation. Read more: https://bit.ly/3ZcQfDy #smallbusiness