The growth of small businesses in Australia has taken shape in the last 40 years. In the  80s, specifically between 83 and 84, there were estimated to be more than 550,000 small firms. The number had multiplied by 2 million. Small businesses just operated without the involvement of the government. However, in 1971,  the government developed advisory services funding and gave the small business owners supporting resources such as learning materials for small business management. However, even with this government intervention,  small businesses are still not recognized for their massive input on the Australian economy. More often than not, the large business will always carry the limelight, forgetting the small wonders that drive the economy and provide labor in Australia.

Want to learn more about the Best of Australia Small Business Awards and how you can participate or nominate a well-deserved small business.

Although small businesses are Australia's economy's lifeblood, they hardly get recognized or celebrated. They have tenacity and resilience despite the challenging economy globally. Due to the low recognition of small businesses, The Best of Australia Small Business Awards were established and are exclusively made to show appreciation for small businesses. The competition is fair and only allows small businesses to compete fairly. This competition is for small businesses in Australia to gain recognition and help them strengthen their connection with their existing or potential clients. There is no favouritism or nepotism in the BASA Awards.