Sector Info

The Sector is BIG business

Micro and Home based business represent a majority of businesses in the ACT and Australia. More than 15,000 businesses in the Australian Capital Region operate from home, supplying more than 12% of the Region's employment.

Micro and Home Business is Lasting Business

More than 30% of home businesses surveyed by MHBA in 1997 had been running for more than four years, and many of them are still around.

Micro and Home Business owners are serious about what they do and the services they provide to their clients.

Micro and Home Businesses are Good Businesses

MHBA members typically supply sought-after products and services. They report a high customer satisfaction rate because home based businesses are well placed to deliver:

  • Personal Service
  • Highly trained and experienced professionals
  • People dedicated to getting the job done well and done on time.

Micro and Home Businesses - The Business of Choice

MHBA members have taken the opportunity to make choices:

  • Lifestyle - give the best to family and work
  • Skills - using their skills to their fullest potential
  • Management Choice - Business owners manage their own time, business and income
  • Income Choice - Business owners are paid for the amount and quality of their work.

With Micro and Home Businesses you really get out what you put into it.

A rewarding career choice.

In the ACT Alone...

In the ACT and Region Micro and Home Businesses Sector makes up a stunning 15,000 businesses accounting for around 12% of the region's employment. Nationally the Micro and Home Business Sector employs over 3 million people accounting for around 68% of the nations GDP.

The MHBA is looking for people in businesses who want to be part of an exciting lifestyle that is the Micro and Home Business sector. Membership with the Association starts at a low $99 pa. (incl GST) with members receiving support and representation as well as valuable links to other areas of business support around the region including the Canberra Business Advisory Service and the ACT Chamber of Commerce.