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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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    Policy & Advocacy

    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.

    We have compiled these supports for you, relevant to your interests and needs, to help your business succeed.  

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    • How Digital Marketing Providers can impress small business clients
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    Our Small Business Data Portal brings together the latest statistics about small businesses and family enterprises and their contribution to the Australian economy.

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    • Contribution to Australian Gross Domestic Product
    • Contribution to Australian Employment
    • Number of small businesses in Australia
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    • Location of Australia’s small businesses - regional and metro areas
    • Spotlight on Sole Traders

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… inquiries. Make a general enquiry . To book a spot in our Small Business Hub , email  hub@asbfeo.gov.au . …

… apprentices and trainees who are actively training under the terms of their contracts. Our previous publications … apprentices and trainees who are actively training under the terms of their contracts. Our previous publications …

Best practice for franchisors

… Change management is not only one of the most challenging business issues for franchise systems but is also a high-risk …

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… proposed changes support the purpose and vision for the business, and how these will help to make a positive … proposed changes support the purpose and vision for the business, and how these will help to make a positive …

… event, you may be wearing a number of ‘hats’; that is, business owner, employer, family member, community leader, …

… dispute resolution option for growers and traders under the Code. Appointed mediators help growers and traders …

… Business finance – consider finding a lender that is an …

… hub@asbfeo.gov.au , along with the following details:  Business Name: Name of Hub user: Date: Duration of booking: …

… had submitted a fraudulent GST claim for a (non-existent) business that was established in their name.  The case had …

… and Investment Commission (ASIC) for registering your business name ASIC Home | ASIC …

… Chart 1: Small business by location, 30 June 2023 …

… Intellectual Property - IP Australia – registering your business name with ASIC doesn’t protect your IP, trademark IP …

… wish to terminate their franchise agreement early. Under the Code, at any time a franchisee may give their …

MSME Day

… MSME Day World Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day (MSME Day) , held …

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… including where it is required or authorised by or under an Australian law, court, or tribunal order. You can …

Industry Codes

… We provide assistance with disputes that fall under the mandatory industry codes, including the Dairy …

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… Chart 1: Small business by location, 30 June 2023 …

… unwind. lock in family time learn to ‘unplug’ from the business. This means releasing and connecting with family, …

… look at IP Australia’s IP basics guide •    IP Australia’s Business Resources page is a one-stop guide to tools and …

… to develop an effective strategy tailored to your business needs. …

… We maintain an ADR practitioner list who conduct ADR under our legislation. Hiring a third party may involve a …

… a. where a trader has rejected horticulture produce under the agreement and/or b. about the calculation of …

Change management tips for franchisors

… proposed changes support the purpose and vision for the business, and how these will help to make a positive …

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