Despite a seemingly never-ending series of challenges over recent years, Australia’s small and family businesses continue to make a massive contribution to our nation and our communities. These are great people in plain sight, and we see them…
… ASBFEO response Small business Ombudsman's procurement report released OP-ED: Too many small businesses are hurt by not being in the 'in-crowd' … …
… Cyber security is more important than ever. Vast numbers of small and family businesses are being compromised and, in … . The check list below describes some simple steps to help small businesses and family enterprises avoid or reduce the … security is more important than ever. Vast numbers of small and family businesses are being compromised and, in …
… Inquiry and Issues Paper submissions The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson is … July 2022 changes to the Commonwealth Procurement Rules on small and family businesses. To help this inquiry we would …
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… authorities. If you are looking for help to resolve a business dispute, try our Dispute Support tool, which can … 3 9662 2529 (international call charges apply). Use our Small Business Tax Concierge Service form for tax related … 3 9662 2529 (international call charges apply). Use our Small Business Tax Concierge Service form for tax related …
… The ASBFEO responds to requests for assistance from small businesses and family enterprises that are in dispute … to mediation alternative dispute resolution processes under the Franchising, Horticulture, Dairy and Oil Codes of … … The ASBFEO responds to requests for assistance from small businesses and family enterprises that are in dispute …
… and promoting the Industry Growth Program to engage small and family businesses Date Fri, 07/28/2023 - 12:00 File … and promoting the Industry Growth Program to engage small and family businesses …
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… and Grocery Code (Code) is a voluntary code prescribed under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (CCA) and was introduced to improve business conduct standards. The Code is overseen by the … and Consumer Act 2010 (CCA) and was introduced to improve business conduct standards. The Code is overseen by the …
… Promoting competition and lowering small business payment costs through default debit card settings … and Tokenisation … Promoting competition and lowering small business payment costs through default debit card …
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… We want to hear about your small business and family enterprise experiences and concerns. This … us in our policy and advocacy work to ensure the voice of small businesses and family enterprises is heard by decision …
… simpler, faster, more transparent and more accessible for small businesses Date Tue, 03/28/2023 - 12:00 File SB - … simpler, faster, more transparent and more accessible for small businesses …
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… The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) receives … to raise awareness and share knowledge of issues facing small businesses and family enterprises. We endeavour to …
… Right to disconnect laws Small businesses employees will have the right to disconnect under the Fair Work Act 2009 starting in August. This means … the Understanding the right to disconnect factsheet … Small businesses employees will have the right to disconnect …
… February newsletter - Helping small business resolve disputes Despite a seemingly never-ending … series of challenges over recent years, Australia’s small and family businesses continue to make a massive …
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… Only one-in-four small businesses have a disaster plan Small Business Natural Disaster Preparedness and Resilience Inquiry …
… self-employed businesses, which accounts for 60% of all small businesses. The flexibility of self-employment remains … option for many Australians. 22% of self-employed business owners are aged 60 and over, compared to 9% of … self-employed businesses, which accounts for 60% of all small businesses. The flexibility of self-employment remains …
… The ATO offers a range of services and resources to help small businesses and family enterprises understand and … visit the ATO website or call via these phone services: Business helpline: 13 10 20 (8am-6pm Mon-Fri) AUSkey … The ATO offers a range of services and resources to help small businesses and family enterprises understand and …
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… services. Clarify what is achievable and link it to the small business’ goals to display your practical approach and … conversation so you can get to know your client’s business and current services (if any) to tailor your …
… How the DMCA may affect your business The DMCA is part of the United States copyright law. … services and objects, images and media. If a person or a business believes any of your online content infringes on … issuing a formal counter-notice, you are placing yourself under the jurisdiction of the US legal system. This means you …
… All Hub users must register at reception. ID and a business card will need to be provided to be issued with an … the Hub user. ASBFEO can provide recommendation of local small catering businesses. … Emergency procedures In case of … the Hub user. ASBFEO can provide recommendation of local small catering businesses. …
… Clarifying the Treatment of Trusts Under Insolvency Law Date Wed, 12/08/2021 - 12:00 File Clarifying the Treatment of Trusts Under Insolvency Law 1299.pdf pdf 96.81 KB Summary Clarifying the Treatment of Trusts Under Insolvency Law … Clarifying the Treatment of Trusts …
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… Inquiry into promoting economic dynamism, competition and business formation Date Mon, 05/08/2023 - 12:00 File SB - Promoting economic dynamism, competition and business formation.pdf pdf 255.07 KB Summary Inquiry into promoting economic dynamism, competition and business formation … Inquiry into promoting economic …
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… Supporting business adoption of eInvoicing Date Thu, 02/24/2022 - 12:00 File 20220225 supporting business adoption of eInvoicing 1234 (002).pdf pdf 300.58 KB Summary Supporting business adoption of eInvoicing … Supporting business …
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… the Ombudsman Kate Carnell AO The Office of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) received a … . After unsuccessful attempts at pre-meditation, under subsection 71(4) of the Australian Small Business and …
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… Industries Half of all small businesses are in four industries: Construction (18%) … Bureau of Statistics , customised data, 2022. Chart 4: Small businesses by industry, June 2022 Source: ABS Counts of Australian Business 8165.0 , Table 17, August 2022 and ASBFEO …
… Accessibility Under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, Australian … To meet this requirement, the Office of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has adopted the Web …
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… ACCC-ICA Assessment of Business Interruption Insurance claims from COVID19 Date Fri, … 03/04/2022 - 12:00 File 280222 - ACCC-ICA Assessment of Business Interruption Insurance claims from COVID19 - … authorisation for arrangements to assist assessment of business interruption insurance claims arising from COVID-19 …
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… Chart 2: Industry value added by business size in 2022-23 Source: ABS Australian Industry , … 2 shows that the largest contributions in dollar terms by small business to GDP are in the following industries: … is mining. Interestingly, you can see that in Chart 2 small businesses contributed only 14% of all value added in …