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Thursday 29 October 2026 · 1:00pm to 2:30pm · Milton, QLD
A working lunch on what makes a business valuable, with Joshna Daya, Simon Bedard and Greg Gunther.
Wednesday 28 October 2026 · Brisbane
Simon was in Brisbane on 28 October for the AIBB National Board's strategic planning day, as National Chair of the Australian Institute of Business Brokers.
The National Board governs the Australian Institute of Business Brokers, the national professional body for business brokers, and Simon has chaired it since 2025.
This year the AIBB ran its first National CPD Day at its national conference in Cairns, recognised its new Registered Business Valuer graduates and represented its members on the COSBOA Council. The following day, Simon spoke at the Building an Asset of Value luncheon in Milton.
Tuesday 27 October 2026 · 12:00pm to 1:00pm AEDT · Online
Simon Bedard presented to the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) on owner dependence, and what it does to the value of a business.
With Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson, Council DinnerWednesday 14 October 2026 · Hotel Kurrajong, Canberra
AI, energy costs and the changing regulatory landscape, with the Minister for Small Business and the Shadow Treasurer bringing government and opposition perspectives.
Photo: AIBB31 August to 2 September 2026 · Cairns, QLD
Simon opened and closed the national conference as National Chair, and joined economist Warren Hogan and Jim Parker, 2026 Chair of the International Business Brokers Association, on a panel about the business transition.
With Senator Jane Hume. Photo: COSBOA4 and 5 August 2026 · Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour
Simon attended as National Chair of the Australian Institute of Business Brokers, a COSBOA member organisation.
July 2026
Simon met Gina Cass-Gottlieb to discuss the ACCC's changes to merger and acquisition rules, and their effect on small business owners.
"Good to be able to put forward the perspective of the owners and operators we work with every day." Simon Bedard
June 2026 · Melbourne
The post-Budget environment for small business, with senators, the Small Business Ombudsman and Victoria's Small Business Commissioner in the room.
Convened by Matthew Addison and the COSBOA team. Senator Jane Hume, Senator Bridget McKenzie, Lynda McAlary-Smith of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, and Victorian Small Business Commissioner Tim Symons were there.
Partners
Simon Bedard's guide to selling your business, for owners who want to understand their options before they need them.
