A record 51 NSW Government-sponsored events will focus on starting and running a solo, home-based and micro business, the then Minister for Small Business, Peter Primrose, announcedlast week.

MicroBiz Week will run from May 31 to June 4 in Sydney and 13 regional centres across NSW.

"Micro businesses are one of the fastest growing sectors in the NSW economy, making up about two-thirds of the State's 650,000 small- and medium-sized enterprises," Mr Primrose said.

"The Government is committed to supporting the growth and development of micro-businesses, which is why we are proud to support MicroBiz Week for the fifth year in a row."

Mr Primrose said the theme of this year^'s MicroBiz Week would be Connecting for Profit, which will see a range of experts showing how micro-business operators can increase profit and grow their business using cutting-edge technologies.

"The week provides a great opportunity for micro-business operators to hear the latest thinking and learn about the newest business ideas.

"Micro-businesses are growing at a rapid rate, with technology changing the way people conduct business.

"Some of the many challenges for micro-business operators are finding customers, combating isolation, networking with peers, virtual business activities and online opportunities.

"These are all topics that will be addressed in this year^'s series of events throughout the week.

"Through the events of MicroBiz Week the NSW Government is helping these business owners enhance their skills and develop their businesses," Mr Primrose said.