17/05/2026
Running a small business in Australia today can feel like having a silent business partner… one that takes a share of everything, but none of the risk.
For 16 years, I’ve poured my heart, soul, time and money into building this business. Early mornings, late nights, missed family moments, personal sacrifices, constant stress, and the pressure of making sure my staff, members, and community are always looked after.
Yet every year, it feels harder.
Tax. GST. Payroll tax. Super. Insurance. Compliance. Rising costs. Endless red tape. The government increases wages and super but guess what, it is small business that pays. While the average family struggles and pushes prices down, we are left to just figure it out.
The government gets paid whether business is booming or struggling — but when small businesses are doing it tough, where’s the support? Where’s the understanding of the real pressure business owners carry every single day?
We are the ones creating jobs. Supporting families. Building communities. Taking the financial risks. Keeping local economies alive.
Small business owners aren’t asking for handouts — we’re asking for fairness.
Because after 16 years in business, it shouldn’t feel like surviving is harder than succeeding.
To add salt to the wound a man can now walk in my private ladies only gym....somewhere i have built to be a safe and private environment, say his transgender and i am to welcome him/her in otherwise i will be sued. What has this country come to!!!?
To every fellow small business owner out there: I see you. I respect your hustle. And I know how heavy this can feel. Keep going. 💪
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