As small business continues on its pathway to recovery post COVID, there are a number of changes they should be aware of that can benefit them as business owners, writes Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Kate Carnell. Small businesses are relieved to be busy again, with restrictions continuing to ease – particularly… Read more »
Access to funding has long been an issue for small business, but there is hope on the horizon, writes Kate Carnell, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman. In September, Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg revealed a plan to overhaul current lending laws aimed at removing onerous barriers to small businesses applying for loans. Since… Read more »
Restrictions are finally starting to lift and many small businesses are considering re-opening or ramping up as we enter the recovery phase of the pandemic. It’s a reason for small businesses to feel positive and if they’ve been using the downtime to think about ways of re-inventing their business, now is the time to start… Read more »
Many Australian small businesses, particularly those in bushfire-affected areas, have had a tough start to 2020. The devastation has been unprecedented and we know small businesses are hurting, writes Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell. I’ve been directly involved in the roundtable discussions with the Federal Government, regarding recovery efforts and assistance… Read more »
It’s no secret that a lot of hard work and dedication goes into starting something new, and small business is no exception. While many Australians dream of starting a small business, not all go on to make it a reality. If you’re considering starting a small business, it’s essential that you’re armed with the right… Read more »
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) is delighted with the extension of the $20,000 instant asset write-off scheme announced in 2017’s Budget and a range of other pro-small business initiatives. ASBFEO Kate Carnell also welcomed moves to hold banks to account and provide better access to justice for small business. She said… Read more »
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) today called on the Australian Government to legislate to set a maximum payment time for big businesses to pay their small business suppliers. The ASBFEO today released findings from its Inquiry into Payment Times and Practices in Australia. The Inquiry found widespread evidence of a growing trend… Read more »
This week, I called for a full Parliamentary inquiry into penalty rates to ensure that the Fair Work Commission’s recent decision is not dumped in the face of political scaremongering and backflips. This is too important to be left to petty politicking and flip-flopping without a full review of the potential benefits for jobs and… Read more »
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