ABA launches new online tool to guide customers in financial hardship
As more than 11,000 business loans remain deferred, the next phase of support from the banks includes a new Financial Assistance Hub for struggling clients.
Victorian government commits to fastest payments timeline for small business in Australia
The Andrews Government’s commitment to pay all small business supplier invoices within 10 business days – the fastest government payments timeline in Australia – will continue beyond the coronavirus pandemic.
“Excellent news”: Australian Business Growth Fund launches
“The Australian Business Growth Fund will play a significant role in encouraging business growth and economic recovery at a time when we need it most,” said Ombudsman Kate Carnell.
'Historic' Federal Budget welcomed by Ombudsman, VCCI
“The Federal Government has clearly acknowledged the role small and family businesses have to play in the nation’s economic recovery,” said Ms Carnell.
Ombudsman Kate Carnell welcomes the Government's response, which incorporates the functions of the Franchising Mediation Adviser into the Ombudsman’s office.
$2 billion JobTrainer skills package meets the needs of SMEs: Ombudsman
The original package has been expanded for an additional six months to end in March 2021 and is now available to businesses with less than 200 employees for apprentices employed from 1 July 2020.
Find state-by-state information for small business recovery on My Business Health
ASBFEO’s web portal includes everything you need to reopen your business, from links to relevant workplace posters and signage, safe workplace checklists, and grant information.
Digitisation key to small business success : survey
“Digitisation is now essential for a small business to be truly competitive,” says Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell.
