Originally Posted by rockmuncher
The way I see it is that small business will survive for as long as the entrepenaurial spirit remains fired within the bellies of crazy ppl. With just a little research it should become apparent to anyone thinking of starting up a small business in Oz that they are only asking for trouble. Apparently they gloss over it in huge numbers
30% of businesses fail within the first year, 60% within 3 years. But they keep coming back for more...
Munchie, small business will survive, small businesses won't. They wull continue to come and go.
And the government does nothing to encourage it. I understand the duties payable on certain items. Good to see them protecting the domestic photo/bicycle/electronics industry. Lowering/eliminating duties would lower prices, which might actually encourage commerce.