@COSBOA

Council of Small Biz of Aust - fighting the good fight for the rights of small biz people because that's what we are - People #smallbizau

 Canberra
cosboa.org.au
Joined August 2010
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COSBOA@COSBOAJan 18
Super Early Bird Ends 31 Jan – COSBOA Members, don’t wait! Save up to $500 on the 2026 COSBOA National Small Business Summit. Not a Member or Associate? Contact us to learn how to join & access these exclusive benefits. 🔗Register now: cosboansbs.com.au #SmallBusiness
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@COSBOA is ramping up pressure on the Federal Government over its proposed 30 per cent minimum tax on discretionary trusts, a move that it calls “grossly unfair”. insidesmallbusiness.com.au/f…

‘Grossly unfair’ trust tax slammed as Cosboa increases pressure

Cosboa is ramping up pressure on the Federal Government over its “grossly unfair” proposed 30 per cent minimum tax on discretionary trusts.

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cec busby@cecbuzzAug 3
Every hour spent on red tape is an hour not spent on servicing customers -Janelle Saffin MP. #redtape #cosboa2026 @COSBOA
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Proposed loss carry-back reforms should be expanded to include businesses operating as trusts, partnerships and sole traders, according to the @COSBOA. insidesmallbusiness.com.au/f…

Call for loss carry-back reforms to benefit all SMEs

The proposed loss carry-back reforms should be expanded to include businesses operating as trusts, partnerships and sole traders, according to the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia.

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cec busby@cecbuzzAug 3
Small businesses are aspirational in action @realjacintaNP @COSBOA
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Trust tax reforms could force mum-and-dad entrepreneurs into restructures they can ill afford, says the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia. smartcompany.com.au/tax/disc…

COSBOA rallies against trust tax reforms amid $50,000 restructuring fee warning for small businesses

Trust tax reforms could force mum-and-dad entrepreneurs into restructures they can ill afford, says the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia.

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Be in the room at the COSBOA Summit in Aug. Build lasting connections, hear from influential leaders, and get the latest advice shaping small business. Book now: cosboansbs.com.au/ #smallbiz #COSBOA2026
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A recent report from @cyberwardens, part of a @cosboa initiative, highlights significant discrepancies in cyber defence among different sectors. Is your industry lagging? Check out the latest report on Inside Small Business: insidesmallbusiness.com.au/t…

Cyber Wardens call on small businesses to prioritise online security

Cyber Wardens is initiative of COSBOA designed to help Australia’s 2.6 million small businesses counter online threats.

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@ACCAN_AUFeb 25
ACCAN met today with the Council of Small Business of Australia @COSBOA CEO Skye Cappuccio. We discussed what #smallbusinesses need from phone and internet services, and how fair, reliable communications help them stay open, serve customers and grow.
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El Iza Mohamedou @ElIzaMohamedou, Head, @OECD Centre for Skills, Natalie Siegel-Brown, Inspector-General of Aged Care, Office of the Inspector-General of Aged Care, Skye Cappuccio, CEO, @COSBOA and Professor Alec Cameron, Vice-Chancellor and President, @RMIT, come together to discuss the changing shape of skills, education and work. An engaging conversation at the #UASolutionsSummit exploring how stronger collaboration between education providers, industry and government can better prepare Australians for evolving workforce needs.
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John’s mining business is thriving – but at a cost. He says rising taxes, red tape & sleepless nights are wearing small business owners down. Read his story in COSBOA’s Small Business Perspectives Report: cosboa.org.au/_files/ugd/98f… #SmallBusinessPerspectivesReport #COSBOA
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Australia’s 2.5M small businesses need action, not handouts, and they told us what would make the biggest difference: ⚖️ Less red tape 💻 More digital capability 📉 Lower costs From survival to growth: 12181f63-b7b9-4e2e-b33f-d3d1… #SmallBusinessPerspectivesReport
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Transitioning Well has released a new induction resource for casual employees, outlining their paid FDV leave entitlements. A helpful tool for small businesses onboarding new staff. Download here: smallbusiness.10dayspaidfdvl…
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Michele runs Rainforest Bookkeeping – helping small business owners stay compliant. But rising software & compliance costs mean doing the right thing is getting harder. Read her story on page 37 of COSBOA’s #SmallBusinessPerspectivesReport: cosboa.org.au/_files/ugd/98f…
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Here’s to a brighter, more confident year ahead – with new opportunities and a strong small business community behind you. COSBOA is with you in 2026.
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The Government’s SEE Program helps small businesses boost staff language, literacy, numeracy & digital skills – onsite, flexible & tailored to you. Find out more: business.gov.au/news/upskill… #SmallBusiness #COSBOA #Skills #Training
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Warm wishes to all small business owners, teams and families today. Whether you’re taking a break or working through, COSBOA is thinking of you and the vital role you play in every community. Thank you for everything you do.
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Congratulations to Lynda McAlary‑Smith on her appointment as the next Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (@ASBFEO). COSBOA looks forward to working with Lynda from March 2026 to support small and family businesses across Australia.
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Need simple, clear guidance on IR and workplace law changes? #SmallBusinessPEAK delivers plain-English guides, toolkits & checklists to help small businesses stay compliant. Log in now and get the clarity you need. 🔗 smallbusinesspeak.org.au/sub…
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Two new #PaydaySuper case studies are now available from #SmallBusinessPEAK: What if you forget to pay SG on payday? 🔗 smallbusinesspeak.org.au/dow… What if a new employee delays giving fund details? 🔗 smallbusinesspeak.org.au/dow… Payday Super fact sheet. 🔗 smallbusinesspeak.org.au/dow…
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