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Australia’s Most Influential Small Business Summit to be held in Sydney in 2018

Announcement posted by COSBOA 10 Apr 2018

The Vodafone National Small Business Summit, Australia’s premier policy event for small business representatives, government, and industry leaders will take place in Sydney, 30 – 31 August, hosted by the Council of Small Business of Australia (COSBOA).
 
In 2018, the annual Summit will highlight the power of the 3 million small businesses, who employ over 4.5 million people and contribute over $3.4 billion to the Australian economy annually.
 
The theme ‘Power and the People’ covers the importance and impact small businesses have on the Australian economy, including sessions on the economy, emerging industry issues, regulations, industry associations and workplace wellbeing.
 
The Summit is the pinnacle gathering of the year for small business policy as it drives debate and discussion on supporting the future of small businesses across Australia.
 
EVENT DETAILS:
WHAT: Vodafone National Small Business Summit 2018
WHEN: Thursday 30 - Friday 31 August 2018
WHERE: Swissôtel Sydney
WEBSITE: http://www.cosboansbs.com.au/registration
 
This annual event is the best opportunity for leaders in the small business community to connect with decision makers and key influencers, including the Small Business & Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Fair Work Ombudsman, Commissioner of Taxation, ACCC and Council of Small Business Australia (COSBOA).
 
Small business advocate and Chief Executive Officer of COSBOA, Peter Strong said this event is renowned for attracting Australia’s key decision makers.
 
“The power of the Vodafone National Small Business Summit is the involvement of the full representation of the issues affecting the small business community such as policy, government, finance and even taxation, who come together to discuss the real challenges and what can be done to support the future of this sector.
   
“In 2018, the Summit encourages participation via interactive sessions which will address the challenges and changes of small businesses head on.  
 
“The Summit is the meeting place to connect with key stakeholders and politicians, ask the tough questions, get some answers and help shape the future of small businesses," said Mr Strong.
 
www.cosboansbs.com.au/welcome

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Event Contacts:
For event information and registration, please contact The Association Specialists:
Tel: +61 2 9431 8600
Email: nsbs@cosboa.org.au
Website: http://www.cosboansbs.com.au/welcome
 
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1. Peter Strong, CEO, COSBOA