Operators from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds make up approximately one third of the total business population in Australia. People from non-English backgrounds are renowned for their enthusiasm and determination to succeed in business. Their performance and business survival is limited by an incomplete or inadequate understanding of the Australian regulatory and legal environment. Asian and European learners prefer to learn in collective or peer group situations Lifelong education is highly valued and respected as a pathway to build one's character and achieve economic prosperity for the collective family benefit Small business operators are often isolated and have a strong preference for learning by discussion with other people in business IBBT encourages adult learners to engage with others in a co-operative learning environment with collective analysis and processing information, knowledge and skills.  Small business owners enjoy the opportunity to exchange information & experiences with other business peers. Learning activities are practical and relevant, designed to address specific problems or opportunities emerging in businesses.  IBBT trainers are practitioners in business who understand and respect the learning needs of small business.