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COVID-19 not an excuse to delay paying small businesses: Ombudsman
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell says she’s disappointed by reports of big businesses using COVID-19 as an excuse to delay payments to their small business suppliers.
Read MoreJobKeeper package a survival kit for small businesses
Monday, March 30, 2020
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed the $130 billion JobKeeper package announced by the federal government today.
Read MoreNew SME mental health support service a life-saving initiative
Sunday, March 29, 2020
The ASBFEO Kate Carnell says the new dedicated coronavirus mental health support service for SMEs announced by the federal government today, is a ‘life-saving’ initiative.
Read MoreBusiness hibernation the only option to save struggling small businesses: Ombudsman
Saturday, March 28, 2020
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s COVID-19 business hibernation concept.
Read MoreMy Business Health offers some relief from pandemic distress
Thursday, March 26, 2020
My Business Health, a web portal designed to provide holistic support to small business owners, now features a dedicated section for those struggling with the COVID-19 crisis.
Read MoreLatest COVID-19 package a lifeline to small businesses: Ombudsman
Sunday, March 22, 2020
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed the federal government’s latest support measures designed to see small businesses through the COVID-19 crisis.
Read MoreBanks do the right thing for COVID-19 affected small businesses
Friday, March 20, 2020
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has praised the banks, which have today announced a significant relief package for COVID-19 impacted small businesses.
Read MoreBushfire Financial Support call centre opens for small business
Thursday, March 19, 2020
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell says small businesses impacted by bushfires can now call a hotline for financial support.
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