Category: Industry Updates

Ombudsman’s recovery roadmap a beacon of hope for small businesses

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has released a comprehensive plan, recommending a suite of reforms to support small businesses in the post-COVID recovery phase. ASBFEO’s COVID-19 Recovery Plan...

Contactless payment gains momentum

Data from the Roy Morgan Digital Payments Report shows a sharp increase in use of non-bank contactless mobile payment services compared to a year ago. According to the report, a total of 10.8% of Australians...

Caltex unveils new Ampol logo

Caltex Australia is making moves towards its revitalisation as Ampol, with the unveiling of the new Ampol logo. “Trusted and high-quality products, a commitment to customer service, marketing leading networks and infrastructure and...

Strikeforce welcomes new Chair

Media Release “Strikeforce, the leading field sales, merchandising and shopper marketing solutions agency, is delighted to announce that it has appointed Craig Hart to the position of Chair and independent non-executive Director. Craig...

The very bad, and some good, from COVID-19

Media Release The COVID-19 pandemic is dramatically changing the global economic landscape and causing severe disruption to Australian small businesses, ACCC Chair Rod Sims said today. “Many small businesses are doing it tough, and...

Eyes on the franchise sector

Franchising in Australia features around 1,100 franchise brands across 79,000 outlets and employs nearly half a million Australians (Griffith University, Franchising Australia Survey, 2016, supplied by Franchise Advisory Centre). Despite this, franchising isn’t...

Small businesses urged to apply quickly for JobKeeper

There are reports that many small businesses may not be applying for the JobKeeper payment because they can’t pay staff by 30 April. The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombusman, Kate Carnell...

7-Eleven granted authorisation to alter trading hours

Due to reduced customer demand, 7-Eleven and its franchisees have been granted conditional interim authorisation to discuss potential temporary store closures, or reduced trading hours. 7-Eleven owns and operates stores in competition with...
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