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Payment times review will identify Australia’s worst payers
Kate Carnell | November 14, 2018The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO), Kate Carnell has announced a review of payment times, to measure the effects of late or extended payment practices on the
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Small businesses are feeling the pain on energy
Kate Carnell | July 17, 2018I was particularly impressed to see a new area of focus - small business energy struggles and dissatisfaction - in the Australian Energy Market Commission’s (AEMC) recent annual report on
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Ombudsman urges firms to flag tax office issues
Kate Carnell | April 18, 2018Small business owners are advised to urgently contact the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprises Ombudsman (ASBFEO) if they have experienced what appears to be heavy handed tactics by the
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Ombudsman welcomes ATO inquiry
Kate Carnell | April 12, 2018The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell, has welcomed the opportunity to provide input into the investigation of -
Smaller firms should check their bank for unfair credit terms
Kate Carnell | March 17, 2018I welcome the Unfair contract terms and small business loans report released by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). Just over a year ago, the Ombudsman's Office and ASIC
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Why the 2016 Budget is good for business
Kate Carnell | May 6, 2016Small business has been a way of life for my family for as long as I can remember. My dad set up a small building company the year I was
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Too big to ignore globally – #G20SME
Kate Carnell | June 25, 2014Cutting down red tape, simplifing the tax system, easier employment and better infrastructure are key to meeting Australia's G20 target