Small Business Restructuring Specialists

What Small Business Restructuring Specialists does

Small Business Restructuring Specialists (SBRS) is a Sydney-based, privately held Australian professional services firm specializing exclusively in Small Business Restructuring (SBR) under Section 453A of the Corporations Act 2001. The firm is staffed by six employees, including named practitioners Thomas, Jericho, and Brad, and operates nationally across Australia delivering a government-compliant, 35-business-day restructuring process. SBRS positions itself as a top independent SBR practitioner, supported by a 5.0 Google rating across 14 reviews and a self-reported 95% success rate with 80%+ simplified debt reduction.

The core product is the Small Business Restructuring engagement, with the firm acting as the licensed restructuring practitioner to prepare a proposal accepted by creditors (including the ATO). Complementary offerings include Safe Harbour and Voluntary Administration & Liquidation for businesses that do not qualify for SBR. Supporting the service are an online Eligibility Check Tool (a 60-second guided questionnaire that captures leads), a content library of blog articles and educational resources, and referral partnerships with the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), the Australian Institute of Integrated Placement (AIIP), and law firm Brown, Ward & King.

SBRS operates a sales-led, freemium go-to-market model: initial consultations are free, with fees negotiated as fixed amounts based on the complexity of the restructure and held in trust once appointed. Customer acquisition is driven by organic SEO on ATO debt and restructuring queries, content marketing, LinkedIn presence, a dedicated '5 Minute Guide to SBR for Accountants' channel, and an accountant/advisor referral network. The primary customer segment is Australian small businesses struggling with ATO tax debt, creditor pressure, and Director Penalty Notices, served through phone, website eligibility forms, and partner referrals.

Name

Small Business Restructuring Specialists

Legal name

Small Business Restructuring Specialists

Website

https://smallbusinessrestructuring.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Small Business Restructuring Specialists (SBRS) is a Sydney-based, privately held Australian professional services firm that helps small businesses restructure ATO tax debt and creditor obligations under Section 453A of the Corporations Act 2001, delivering a 35-business-day government-compliant process through a six-person team.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency Services

NAICS

Activities Related to Credit Intermediation (5223)

SIC

Miscellaneous Business Credit Institution (6159)

akta.pro primary industry

Collections & Creditor Negotiation Support (Debtor-Side) (FSAEAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Small Business Debt Consolidation & Refinance (Owner/SME) (FSAKAIAI)

Keywords

• Small business restructuring
• Insolvency practitioner services
• Corporate debt restructuring
• ATO debt advisory
• Business turnaround services

Headquarters

HQ city

National

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Small Business Restructuring Services: SBRS generates revenue through fixed professional fees for Small Business Restructuring services. The cost is dependent on the complexity of the restructure. Initial consultations are free. Once appointed as restructuring practitioner, fees are placed in a trust fund.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SBRS provides Small Business Restructuring (SBR) services under Section 453A of the Corporations Act 2001, acting as a licensed restructuring practitioner to help eligible Australian small businesses restructure and reduce debts (particularly ATO tax debt) while retaining control of the business and continuing to trade. The service is delivered via a streamlined 35 business day process with fixed fees and includes a creditor moratorium that halts ATO and creditor actions during the restructure proposal. Complementary services include Safe Harbour and Voluntary Administration & Liquidation for businesses that do not qualify for SBR.

Product overview

Small Business Restructuring Specialists (SBRS) is a professional services firm that operates as a single-service practice focused exclusively on Small Business Restructuring under Section 453A of the Corporations Act 2001. The core offering is the Small Business Restructuring (SBR) service, a government-legislated debt reduction and restructuring solution that allows eligible businesses to reduce debts, remain in control, and continue trading within approximately 35 business days. The company also provides complementary alternative services including Safe Harbour and Voluntary Administration & Liquidation for businesses that may not qualify for SBR. An online eligibility checking tool and educational resources support the main service offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Small Business Restructuring (SBR) A government-legislated restructuring service under Section 453A of the Corporations Act 2001 that allows eligible Australian small businesses to restructure and reduce debt while remaining in control and continuing to trade, typically within 35 business days. SBRS acts as the licensed SBR Practitioner to develop a proposal approved by the ATO and other creditors.
• Safe Harbour An alternative restructuring option that provides protection for directors while they develop and execute a turnaround plan for the business, offered for businesses that may not qualify for or benefit from SBR.
• Voluntary Administration & Liquidation Formal insolvency procedures including creditor voluntary liquidation, members voluntary liquidation, and court-ordered liquidation, offered for businesses that do not qualify for or benefit from SBR.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% success rate with achieving 80%+ simplified debt reduction
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Brown, Ward & KingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 November 2023Legal firm partnered with SBRS for a webinar on 'Surviving Insolvency' as part of NSW Government Small Business Month. Damian Ward, Principal of the firm, joined SBRS leadership to discuss insolvency topics.
• Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPA logo appears on SBRS website indicating a partnership or referral relationship. The IPA is a professional body for accountants and advisors who may refer clients to SBRS for restructuring services.
• Australian Institute of Integrated Placement (AIIP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIIP logo appears on SBRS website indicating a professional partnership. May relate to placement and insolvency services collaboration.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pitcher Partners: Australian accounting and advisory network with a restructuring and recovery practice offering SBR. Targets the same distressed SMB segment with broader service cross-sell capability.
• Worrells: One of Australia's largest dedicated insolvency and restructuring firms. Offers Small Business Restructuring alongside voluntary administration and liquidation, competing directly for the same distressed SMB and advisor referral pool as SBRS.
• Jirsch Sutherland: National Australian insolvency and restructuring firm providing SBR, voluntary administration, and liquidation. Direct competitor for SBR-eligible small businesses and accounting firm referrals across Australia.
• Hall Chadwick: Australian accounting and advisory firm with a dedicated restructuring and insolvency practice. Competes for SBR engagements and shares the same accountant-referral GTM motion as SBRS.
• RSM Australia: Mid-tier accounting advisory firm with restructuring services including SBR. Competes in the same Australian SMB restructuring market and shares the accountant/advisor referral ecosystem.
• Ferrier Hodgson: Specialist restructuring, recovery, and insolvency firm in Australia and New Zealand. Handles formal insolvency and turnaround work overlapping with SBRS's restructuring remit.
• Cor Cordis: Australian boutique advisory firm specialising in corporate restructuring, insolvency, and turnaround. Overlaps with SBRS in SBR and turnaround services for distressed small and mid-market businesses.

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte Australia (Restructuring Services): Big Four advisory practice offering restructuring, insolvency, and turnaround services including SBR. While broader in scope, Deloitte competes for the same distressed SMB referrals from accounting partners and direct clients.
• KPMG Australia (Restructuring Services): Big Four advisory practice with a turnaround and restructuring group covering SBR-adjacent work. Competes less on price but more on brand and full-service breadth for larger or more complex distressed engagements.
• FTI Consulting Australia: Global advisory firm with a strong restructuring and insolvency practice in Australia. Overlaps with SBRS on turnaround and restructuring mandates for distressed and underperforming businesses.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/small-business-restructuring-specialists

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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