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Small businesses urged to prepare for impending 3G switch-off
Small, family and farming businesses are being urged take action urgently to find out if they will be affected and, if s...
Small Business Ombudsman releases free guide on social media security
"It is important to not overlook important security elements when operating on social media, including how to reduce the...
Government urged to give certainty to small business over ‘crucial’ tax breaks
“This uncertainty has highlighted the need for predictability and certainty so a small business can plan in a sure-foote...
ASBFEO bemoans ‘underwhelming’ Government response on procurement issues
The ASBFEO report outlined a package of reforms designed to produce an efficient and easy-to-navigate procurement framew...
Lukewarm reaction to Budget’s small-business measures
"Small businesses face a complex operating environment, and this Budget provides little for a current source of optimism...
Small Business Ombudsman to gain oversight powers on franchising sector
ASBFEO's expanded powers on the franchising sector come in the wake of the review of the Franchising Code of Conduct by ...
Proposed designated small-business complaints mechanism welcomed
Once a complaint is lodged, the ACCC will be required to rank, assess and publicly respond to the complaint within 90 da...
ASBFEO supports findings of the Franchising Code of Conduct review
The franchise sector is in Australia worth $135 billion and employs more than half a million people.
Payment issues make up 40 per cent of small-business disputes
The most common issues small businesses face a big business or a government department delaying payment.
Small businesses urged to be prepared for natural disasters
The ASBFEO recommend an opt-in 'My Business Record' to allow a small business to digitally store all relevant government...