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Payments Register update

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) has released an updated National Payment Transparency Register, which promotes businesses that pay their small business suppliers in fewer than 30 days. “Late payments...

Industry figures welcome new Deputy PM

Following Barnaby Joyce’s controversy-riddled resignation, Australian retailers and industry bodies have welcomed Michael McCormack as new leader of the National Party of Australia and Deputy Prime Minister. Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise...

Small business investment barriers identified

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has released a study into factors affecting small-to-medium-enterprise investment. Speaking at the Institute of Public Accountants national conference on the Gold Coast in Queensland last...

ACAPMA CEO joins COSBOA board

The Council of Small Business Australia (COSBOA) board elected a new Chair, Mark McKenzie, during its 2017 AGM this week. Mr McKenzie is the CEO of Australasian Convenience and Petroleum Marketers Association (ACAPMA)...

Newsagents say sport lottery may dent hospital funding

The Australian Lottery and Newsagents Association (ALNA) has warned that a proposed national lottery to fund athletes could be at the expense of funding for hospitals, schools, and infrastructure. Every year, lotteries deliver...

Small businesses encouraged to claim instant asset write-off

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has encouraged small-business operators to take advantage of the Government’s instant asset write-off extension. More businesses are now eligible to buy equipment (new or second...

Australian SMEs have say in policy-making

A Small Business Association of Australia (SBAA) summit this week aimed to provide a framework for a level playing field for Australian SMEs, with those attending given the opportunity for input in...

Coles to reduce payment times to small business

The retailer has announced that from July 1, it will reduce payment times to within 14 days for businesses with a turnover of up to $1 million. Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise...
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