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    The ASBFEO responds to requests for assistance from small businesses and family enterprises that are in dispute with other businesses or Commonwealth Government agencies. 

    We provide information about dispute resolution options, access to mediation, alternative dispute resolution processes under the Franchising, Horticulture, Dairy and Oil Codes of Conduct, and assistance with disputes with the ATO.  

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    The ASBFEO understand the challenges facing small businesses and family enterprises. 

    We provide advice and insights to policy and decision makers, conduct research, deliver inquiries, comment on legislation, provide advice to Ministers, and undertake outreach and engagement activities to ensure Australia is the best place to start, grow and transform a business.

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    There are so many useful resources, tools and sources of information which assist and support small businesses and family enterprises to run their business.

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… Enterprise Ombudsman's Small Business Counts statistic report brings together data and analysis from the Australian … Bureau of Statistics and Austrade. The purpose of the report is to be a resource for government, public policy …

… and be aware of interest rates and penalties for non-payment. If you are unsure of anything, ask for more … and be aware of interest rates and penalties for non-payment. If you are unsure of anything, ask for more …

Small Business Matters

… some of the key statistics from our Small Business Matters report below.  The full Small Business Matters report is available to download here or below. Read the media …

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Bruce's 2024-25 Budget Brief

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says tonight’s federal Budget offers targeted measures to help small and family business deal with current pain points and headwinds.

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says tonight’s federal Budget offers targeted measures to help small and family business deal with current pain points and headwinds.

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… under the order. Minimum standards orders may include:  payment terms deductions record-keeping (for matters … under the order. Minimum standards orders may include:  payment terms deductions record-keeping (for matters …

… with an experienced small business tax lawyer. A $100 co-payment is required, with the remaining balance paid by the … with an experienced small business tax lawyer. A $100 co-payment is required, with the remaining balance paid by the …

The Tax Concierge Service

… with an experienced small business tax lawyer. A $100 co-payment is required, with the remaining balance paid by the …

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Ombudsman Welcomes NewAccess for Small Business Owners

A national awareness campaign about a free tailored mental health support service for small business owners has begun, amid new research revealing the emotional toll on small business owners during the past year.

The Australian Small Business…

A national awareness campaign about a free tailored mental health support service for small business owners has begun, amid new research revealing the emotional toll on small business owners during the past year.

The Australian Small Business…

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… Natural Disaster Preparedness and Resilience Inquiry Report Executive Summary Recommendations Terms of Reference … Natural Disaster Preparedness and Resilience Inquiry Report Executive Summary Recommendations Terms of Reference …

September newsletter - Small businesses worried about being paid

Cash flow is the oxygen of enterprise, but difficult conditions mean when one party is late in paying, it can cascade through the supply chain. Mary runs a small civil construction business but one of her customers, another small…

… another small business, had not paid their $20,000 bill for 180 days. Date Tue, 09/03/2024 - 12:00 Mailchimp URL … another small business, had not paid their $20,000 bill for 180 days. …

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… so not all matters will be eligible for support.  A co-payment of $100 is required from the eligible small business … so not all matters will be eligible for support.  A co-payment of $100 is required from the eligible small business …

… Table 1: Employment by business size Size 2020-21 2021-22  2022-23   ('000) % ('000) % ('000) % Small … Size 2020-21 2021-22  2022-23   ('000) % ('000) % ('000) % Small …

April newsletter - Help available for small businesses who are struggling

The latest report card on the economy will be no surprise to small business owners. Economic growth is barely limping along.

… for small businesses who are struggling The latest report card on the economy will be no surprise to small … The latest report card on the economy will be no surprise to small …

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