Abstract
The small business sector is significant to Australia’s economy and its
communities. The legal environment within which a small business operates
is complex, and the small business owner will inevitably need support in
navigating this, particularly where legal issues arise. The inability to access
appropriate legal services is an issue that can significantly impact the
business owner and have broader ramifications for the community. This
article will look at the complexities that small business face in navigating
the legal system, the multiple factors of vulnerability that may impact small
businesses and make suggestions for support that should be provided. The
article recommends that more work be undertaken to consult with small
businesses to ascertain the most effective support type and to monitor the
effectiveness of support.
communities. The legal environment within which a small business operates
is complex, and the small business owner will inevitably need support in
navigating this, particularly where legal issues arise. The inability to access
appropriate legal services is an issue that can significantly impact the
business owner and have broader ramifications for the community. This
article will look at the complexities that small business face in navigating
the legal system, the multiple factors of vulnerability that may impact small
businesses and make suggestions for support that should be provided. The
article recommends that more work be undertaken to consult with small
businesses to ascertain the most effective support type and to monitor the
effectiveness of support.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 297-307 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Australian Business Law Review |
| Volume | 51 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Publication status | Published - Jun 2023 |