Payment times review will identify Australia’s worst payers

The 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 

Small businesses are feeling the pain on energy

I 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 

Ombudsman urges firms to flag tax office issues

Small 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 

Ombudsman welcomes ATO inquiry

Smaller firms should check their bank for unfair credit terms

I 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 

Why the 2016 Budget is good for business

Small 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