‘Urgent’ action needed from phone and internet providers, as small business complaints jump 28%
Small business ombudsman Kate Carnell urges telcos to improve how they work with small businesses, following a spike in complaints.
The budget winners and losers: Experts weigh in on how it will affect SMEs
In an uncertain business landscape, many are wondering how this budget sets the roadmap for small business recovery.
2020 Budget Wrap: Unpacking the Federal Budget for SMEs
Peter Fray, editor-in-chief of Private Media, ASBFEO Kate Carnell and MYOB CEO Greg Ellis dive into the federal budget and its ramifications for SMEs, sole traders and startups.
Labor to make free childcare pledge after budget’s “missed opportunity” for reform
Federal Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese is expected use his budget reply speech to promise free childcare for some Australian families.
Small business reacts: A confidence-boosting budget with “clever” policy to help SMEs
The federal government’s big spending budget has won praise among small business advocates, who’ve welcomed the focus on tax incentives, wage subsidies and mental health support.
Budget 2020: Small businesses get access to free, one-on-one mental health support in $7 million funding boost
The federal government will spend $7 million on programs that support the mental health and financial wellbeing of small businesses owners affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Small business leaders call for $5,000 viability review subsidy to be included in the budget
Small business groups are urging the federal government to include a Small Business Viability Review program in next week’s federal budget.
“Devastating blow”: Carnell says Victoria must compensate closing businesses
The Victorian government should compensate businesses forced to close in the face of an extended COVID-19 lockdown, Kate Carnell says.
Labor to push for fines in plan to name and shame big business over payment terms
Proposed reforms to payment terms for small businesses don't go far enough and should include the spectre of financial penalties, says Labor.
Kate Carnell to investigate insurance industry over dodgy small business policies and skyrocketing costs
Insurance companies will come under ASBFEO's microscope amid claims small businesses are being pushed around by the industry.
Borrower beware: Ombudsman names and shames lender Prudent Capital
Prudent capital allegedly treated one of its small business clients unfairly, small business ombudsman Kate Carnell says.
Webinar: SME recovery: The road ahead
Emerging from the pandemic, the JobKeeper review and your business health. SmartCompany editor Eloise Keating and ASBFEO Kate Carnell discuss the road ahead for SMEs.
