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small business economic decline

Australian small businesses losing economic share, warns Ombudsman

Payroll jobs in small businesses declined by 8.1 per cent in FY2023-24.
FCA ASBFEO recommendations

FCA backs ASBFEO’s 14 step-plan to boost small business

A series of 14 steps to boost small business has the backing of the Franchise Council of Australia (FCA), which has comm...
ASBFEO welcomes small business Budget measures

ASBFEO welcomes small business Budget measures

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the “targeted support” he says ...
Small business gets fairer go in ATO disputes

Small businesses to get a fairer go in ATO disputes

Small businesses in dispute with the ATO will get a fairer go under new rules proposed by the Australian Government. Tha...
ASBFEO issues notice

Small business ombudsman welcomes franchise reforms for auto sector

Bruce Billson, the newly-minted Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, has in his first week in offi...
ASBFEO issues notice

Bruce Billson appointed Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman

Former Franchise Council of Australia chair, the Hon. Bruce Billson, has been appointed Australian Small Business and Fa...
Financial Assistance Hub unveiled

Help for struggling SMES: Financial Assistance Hub unveiled

The Australian Banking Association (ABA) has unveiled the new Financial Assistance Hub which will provide financial assi...
Jobkeeper eligibility

JobKeeper rules are a staffing nightmare for small business

The present JobKeeper rules are causing causing staffing issues for small businesses, according to the Australian Small ...
Deregulation agenda to reduce SME obstacles

Deregulation agenda to cut small business obstacles

A renewed government focus on small business growth is set to see more Australians employed and more businesses expand. ...
SMEs to cash in on $520m business growth fund boost

SMEs to cash in on $520m business growth fund boost

Small and medium sized businesses (SME) are set to get the boost they need, with the banking industry backing a new init...