Business Advice

Small business ombudsman Bruce Billson welcomes the competition regulator’s call for feedback from small businesses about their experiences using online marketplaces such as Amazon.

The Industry Committee behind the slated merger of BPAY, eftpos and the NPP says its proposal will not lead to higher merchant fees.

Small business groups are urging the competition regulator to block a proposed merger of eftpos, BPAY and the NPP, saying it will result in higher merchant fees.

The small business ombudsman has called out the ACCC’s decision to allow Woolworths to acquire a majority stake in the food distributer PFD.

The ACCC has raised concerns about MYOB's proposed acquisition of fellow accounting software provider GreatSoft.

Small business groups are calling on the competition regulator to block Woolworths' proposed acquisition of family-run PFD Food Services.

The ACCC says Australia should introduce new nation-wide fair trading laws to better protect small businesses, and impose penalties on companies that contravene the Food and Grocery Code.

The ACCC is taking Peters Ice Cream to court over claims the prominent ice cream maker engaged in 'exclusive dealing' in a supply deal.

Australia Post is using its market power to damage small businesses, says Peter Strong from the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia.

Apple and Google dominate the app market. Now the ACCC is investigating whether that arrangement is undermining app developers.

Small businesses are hoping music licensing fees will change in Australia after the ACCC decided APRA must provide more transparency.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has expressed concern about Google’s proposal to buy fitness tracker company Fitbit.