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High growth SMEs to get a boost from Business Growth Fund
Thursday, November 28, 2019
The ASBFEO Kate Carnell says high growth SMEs will get the boost they need, with the big four banks backing the $540 million Australian Business Growth Fund.
Read MoreDeregulation Agenda to reduce burden on small business
Thursday, November 21, 2019
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell has welcomed the federal government’s new measures announced as part of its Deregulation Agenda.
Read MoreOmbudsman calls for better protections of employee wages
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell is calling on the federal government to make it easier for Australians’ wages to be paid on time.
Read MoreSmall businesses in financial trouble urged to seek help early
Monday, November 18, 2019
In reviewing early feedback, it is clear that small businesses experiencing financial difficulties are often leaving it too late to seek help.
Read MoreSmall businesses urged to give feedback on franchising sector
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell has called for regulatory reform in the franchising sector that encourages genuine cooperation between franchisors and franchisees.
Read MoreE-invoicing policy to fast-track payment times to small businesses
Thursday, November 7, 2019
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell has welcomed the federal government’s move to pay e-invoices within five days or pay interest on late payments.
Read MoreScales of justice tip towards small business: Ombudsman
Monday, November 4, 2019
Ombudsman Kate Carnell welcomed the government’s response to the review of the treatment of small business tax cases under the scheme for Compensation for Detriment Caused by Defective Administration.
Read MoreOmbudsman seeks contact with financial planning small businesses
Monday, November 4, 2019
Ombudsman Kate Carnell wants to hear from small and family enterprises being exited from financial planning businesses.
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