Small Biz Connect

Yasmin King, NSW Small Business Commissioner

Yasmin King, NSW Small Business Commissioner was appointed in 2011. Her office helps government to communicate more effectively with NSW small business, to address undue administrative burden and speak up on issues that impact small businesses as a whole.

As a small business operator, you can take advantage of Small Biz Connect, a quality, highly subsidised business advice program administered by the Office of the NSW Small Business Commissioner and delivered by 60 independent advisors across the state.

Through Small Biz Connect, you can:

receive expert advice on managing your small business

access face-to-face support

develop key business skills

Business advisors can assist you to maximise your sales and profit potential by helping you analyse sales, margins and expenses, identify where you can cut costs and improve the efficiency of your business via a practical action plan.

Through Small Biz Connect, you can have an ongoing relationship with an advisor who can give you a fresh perspective on your business, help you adapt to changing circumstances and encourage you to be accountable to your goals.

To find your nearest Small Biz Connect business advisor, visit www.smallbusiness.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 134 359.

If you are involved in a small business dispute you can speak to the Office of the NSW Small Business Commissioner’s Dispute Resolution Unit, which incorporates Retail Tenancy Disputes. Highly trained staff will help you to work through the problem at the earliest possible point.

Resolving a dispute early on saves time, money and often the commercial relationship, so if you need assistance, don’t hesitate to call.

Before you sign or renew a retail lease agreement, it is a good idea to call the Dispute Resolution helpline for strategic and procedural advice.

For assistance call 1300 795 534 or email we.assist@smallbusiness.nsw.gov.au