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SME tax cuts will increase employment and business investment
Friday, October 12, 2018
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell welcomes Coalition and Opposition support for fast tracked tax cuts for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), saying it will mean more jobs and a boost in investment.
Read MorePositive mental health key to business success
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
“Today marks World Mental Health Day; a timely reminder for Australian small businesses and family enterprises to assess their work practices and culture,” the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell said.
Read MoreSmall business will be disappointed with Royal Commission interim report: Ombudsman
Friday, September 28, 2018
Following the release of Commissioner Hayne’s interim report, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell said there will be a lot of disappointed small businesses who were adversely affected by aggressive bank beha
Read MoreRBA small business finance report backs Ombudsman’s recommendations
Friday, September 21, 2018
Small business owners and start-ups are still finding it difficult to access finance to start or grow their businesses, according to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) latest bulletin,
Read MoreCelebrating Australia’s family businesses
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
“With more than 1.4 million family businesses operating in Australia, today is a timely reminder to recognise and ce
Read MoreOmbudsman welcomes extension to crowdfunding eligibility
Monday, September 17, 2018
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell today welcomed the passing of legislation to extend crowdfunding eligibility.
Read MoreGuide to borrowing from fintech lenders released
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) and theBankDoctor.org today released a guide to help small to medium enterprise (SME) owners better understand the ‘ins and outs’ of borrowing from fintech lenders.
Read MoreOmbudsman welcomes instant asset write-off extension
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell welcomed today the passing of legislation to extend the $20,000 instant asset write-off for a further 12 months.
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