New ASBFEO appointed, replacing Carnell

Former federal Liberal MP, Bruce Billson, is the new Australian Small Business & Family Enterprise Ombudsman, replacing Kate Carnell

30 March, 2021

Act now to secure assets on the PPSR: Carnell

As JobKeeper’s March 28 cut-off nears, small businesses owners are being urged to secure their assets on the PPSR register in case of insolvency

10 February, 2021

Accessing capital critical for survival: Carnell

The loan system would work in a similar way to HECS, in that businesses would repay the money once their turnover reaches a designated level

27 January, 2021

FXA to pick up Fujifilm brand from April 2021

Fuji Xerox Australia will soon be known as Fujifilm Business Innovation Australia as its technology agreement with Xerox Corporation expires

9 November, 2020

ACCC probe of Fuji Xerox’s contract terms welcomed

Small business ombudsman Kate Carnell says the investigation into Fuji Xerox Australia is welcomed as a number of small businesses had made complaints to her office

26 October, 2020

Business groups back Budget offerings

The historic Budget handed down on Tuesday has been broadly welcomed by the printing industry with the instant asset write off measures, loss carry-back scheme and apprentice funding winning approval so far

7 October, 2020

Victoria’s business community slam COVID roadmap

Victoria’s roadmap out of coronavirus shutdowns has been broadly criticised for not providing enough surety about how to safely reopen and ensure the survival of businesses during this crisis

8 September, 2020

Business ‘hibernation’ the only way forward for some: Kate Carnell

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman says it is the only way to assure survival for many operators

30 March, 2020

SME pain points revealed in insolvency inquiry

Inquiry has heard harrowing stories from small businesses as light is shone on insolvency system failures

8 January, 2020