Tag: small business

Calls to investigate ATO after cash-grab allegations

Federal Financial Services Minister Kelly O'Dwyer has launched an investigation into the Australian Tax Office (ATO) following reports of vulnerable small businesses and individuals being targeted to help meet revenue goals. A joint...

ACCC: franchising and misleading behaviour a continued focus

Nearly 5,000 small businesses reported various issues to the ACCC last year, with the most common areas of concern being alleged misleading conduct, consumer guarantees and wrongly accepting payments. The ACCC took seven...

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...
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