The NSW Small Business Commission is pleased to announce NSW Small Business Month will return in October 2026!
Small Business Month is a state-wide program that celebrates small businesses through engaging events and activities, bringing together government agencies, organisations, business owners and communities to recognise the vital role small businesses play in the NSW economy.
In 2026, NSW Small Business Month will feature:
- Collaboration Partner events (registrations for events will open in September)
- NSW Small Business Commission activities (more details to come soon).
Collaboration Partner Program now open!
Organisations of all sizes can now submit their applications to become an official collaboration partner for NSW Small Business Month 2026!
The Collaboration Partner Program is your chance to connect with, support, and celebrate the small business community in NSW.
In 2026, collaboration partners are asked to base their event around one or more of the following areas:
- Capability and skills
- Networking
- Free services
To find out more about the Collaboration Partner Program for 2026, visit our Collaboration Partner Program page and have a read through the Collaboration Partner Guide.
Have a look at the NSW Small Business Month highlights from October 2025 for ideas and inspiration to help you plan your collaboration partner activities.
Don’t forget to spread the word to your small business community! They can bookmark our Small Business Month page and subscribe to the Small Business Month newsletter for the most up to date news.
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding NSW Small Business Month 2026, please email: smallbusiness.month@smallbusiness.nsw.gov.au
