Christine Pope

We are pleased to have a presence at the COSBOA National Small Business Summit in Sydney where we can influence small businesses on the importance of cyber security best practice. #COSBOA #COSBOASummit #SmallBusiness #NationalSmallBusinessSummit #cybersecuritybestpractice #AISA

SMEs spend 25 per cent more than big business in R&D in Australia. The biggest contribution to R&D in Australia is done by SMEs @COSBOA @RBAInfo

Brad Jones @RBAInfo highlighted at the @COSBOA Summit that SMEs often face challenges in securing financing for innovation-based investments from traditional banks. SMEs often rely on sources like family, friends, and non-bank institutions. #COSBOA24 #SmallBusiness

Banks are much less likely to fund small business innovation. @COSBOA @RBAInfo

ASIC Commissioner Kate O'Rourke joined a regulators panel at the @COSBOA Summit to discuss ASIC's small business strategy, and how regulators are breaking down barriers for small business. Find out more about our work for small business asic.gov.au/for-business/s… #COSBOA24

Turning the tables with media looking at politics and the economy for the next 12 months. The perception is that this may be a real contest. @COSBOA #cosboa24

Annie Gibbins CEO of @atmsnatmed speaking about setting up an RTO in Optical Dispensing which was industry led. @COSBOA

Key growth sectors @COSBOA

David Turvey looking at the reasons for skill gaps - not all the issues are focussed on enough doing the training. Retention is a key problem. @COSBOA

Digitisation panel and @JSheplovesDigID made digital ID comprehensible. @COSBOA

Brad Jones @RBAInfo with useful data on private equity sources. @cosboa

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at @COSBOA Summit “we don’t think co-operation is a sign of weakness” looking to work productively with small business. #cosboa24

@SmartCompany's coverage of Chris Lamont, @NSWSmallBizCom's address at the @COSBOA National Small Business Summit in Sydney. Read more: lnkd.in/gRFn5AW3 #COSBOA24 smartcompany.com.au/finance/econom… #cosboa24 #AUSPOL

Tonight we heard from @JulieCollinsMP addressing #COSBOA24 summit dinner.

The independent MP’s shaping policy in Canberra , Dai Le, Allegra Spender, Kylea Tink and Zalli Staggall . @COSBOA #cosboa24

Regional resilience and maintaining it requires a well regulated competitive landscape, access to childcare and improved connectivity . #cosboa24 @COSBOA

Senator Bridget McKenzie sharing her experiences in the family small biz milk run. @COSBOA #cosboa24

The @NSWSmallBizCom Chis Lamont outlining the business stress being experienced by small business owners, the impact of the pandemic on work/life balance and compliance burden. #COSBOA24 @COSBOA

Chris Lamont, @NSWSmallBizCom speaking at the @COSBOA Summit, emphasised the importance of local initiatives amidst national challenges. He highlighted efforts in NSW, stating, 'We're reviewing protocols to ensure new regulations meet our small businesses' needs.' #cosboa24

Small Business Commissioner Chris Lamont sharing key data on the small business landscape and the need for better quality regulation. @COSBOA #cosboa24