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Next generation of employment services report to help small businesses find the right job candidate
Friday, December 14, 2018
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell today welcomed the release of a report on the future of employment services by Minister Kelly O’Dwyer.
Read MoreMajor banks still 'feeding' off small businesses
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell is concerned that despite promises, the major banks have not implemented the least-cost routing of their tap-and-go payments for debit cards.
Read MoreProject will help small businesses realise benefits of digital technology
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell welcomed the announcement today of the Small Business Digital Champions project to encourage small businesses across Australia to understand and make the most of
Read MoreNew research shows payment times biggest cause of disputes for small business
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
New research has found that small businesses in Australia are paying more than $130,000 to resolve a dispute through formal pathways; double the cost of a decade ago.
Read MoreOmbudsman welcomes new dispute resolution function
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell has welcomed the new function of assisting with disputes that fall under Franchising, Horticulture and Oil Codes of Conduct.
Read MoreGrants open for small business cyber security health checks
Monday, December 3, 2018
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell welcomed the commencement of the grants process for small businesses to access cyber security testing, under the Cyber Security Small Business Program.
Read MoreContracts with Viewble Media and The Shoppers Network
Friday, November 30, 2018
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has been approached by a large number of small businesses regarding contracts with Viewble Media Pty Limited and The Shoppers Network Australia for advertising content.
Read MoreSmall businesses to get fair hearing on ATO disputes
Thursday, November 29, 2018
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell welcomed the announcement last night by the Prime Minister to fund a Small Business Concierge Service in her office to support small businesses with their Australian Taxat
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