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A loan scheme critical for small businesses

Media Release Access to capital critical to survival in perfect storm: Ombudsman 14 January, 2021 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell is urging the Federal Government to establish a revenue-contingent...

Ombudsman concerned with Woolworths’ ‘opportunistic’ PFD acquisition

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell shares the ACCC’s concerns about Woolworths’ proposal to acquire 65% of PFD Food Services. In October, the Ombudsman wrote to the ACCC to...

Report offers overview of small business performance

Australian small businesses have shown they can be resilient and agile in the face of extremely challenging conditions, according to the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell’s new ‘Small...

NRA outline vaping plan to reduce harm

The National Retail Association (NRA) is outlining a different approach to legalising the sale of vaping products, in its submission to the Senate Inquiry. Previously the NRA have expressed concern with the current...

More shoppers keen to support small businesses

It’s clear that Aussies want to support small business owners, and plan to do so over the next 12 months. New research shows that nearly 4 in 5 shoppers will spend money with...

Sendle expands to prepare for festive season

Here’s some frightening news, there’s just over six weeks to go before Christmas and Sendle is deciding to hold its pricing. Additionally, Sendle is increasing its delivery network, as it works to support...

Local bankers available for small businesses

More personalised business support will be available to help small business customers. The support comes from the nationwide business banker expansion. “Every small business is unique, and we are committed to providing them with...

Big businesses urged to report payment times quickly

Media Release 16 October, 2020 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has urged big businesses to report their payment times to small business suppliers as soon as possible, with...
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