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Australian Business Growth Fund essential to stimulate economy
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has urged senators to back the Business Growth Fund Bill, saying it will significantly encourage business growth and promote economic expansion.
Read MoreSuper amnesty extension a chance for small businesses to catch up
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed federal government legislation that encourages employers to catch-up on paying superannuation entitlements to staff.
Read MoreInsolvency-hit grain industry small businesses urged to protect themselves
Monday, February 24, 2020
Speaking at the 2020 Victorian Farmers Federation Grains Conference in Moama today, the ASBFEO Kate Carnell urged small businesses in the grain industry to take steps to future-proof their operations.
Read MoreSmall businesses can have their say on reporting payment time framework
Friday, February 21, 2020
ASBFEO Kate Carnell is encouraging small businesses to have their say on a draft law requiring big businesses to be more transparent about their payment times.
Read MoreMy Business Health reaches out to bushfire-hit small business owners
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
My Business Health, a web portal designed to provide holistic support to small business owners, now features a dedicated section for those impacted by natural disasters.
Read MoreLegislation may be the only way to fix payment times: Ombudsman
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
The ASBFEO Kate Carnell says if big businesses continue to flout reasonable payment terms, she will have no choice but to recommend federal legislation requiring all businesses to be paid in 30 days.
Read MoreOmbudsman releases Supply Chain Financing Review position paper
Friday, February 7, 2020
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Kate Carnell has released a position paper outlining the key preliminary findings of the Supply Chain Financing Review.
Read MoreGreensill backs fair payment terms
Friday, February 7, 2020
Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed the news that Greensill Capital will stop providing its supply chain finance services to big companies that do not offer fair payment terms.
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