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Payment issues make up 40 per cent of small-business disputes
The most common issues small businesses face a big business or a government department delaying payment.
Advice on handling a divorce for small-business owners
Maintaining professionalism is vital - your employees, customers and business partners should not suffer due to your per...
Small-business disputes with financial firms on the rise
Fnancial difficulty complaints related to small-business lending fell one per cent to 475 complaints in 2022-23.
Small Business Ombudsman reaches milestone in dispute resolution
The ASBFEO also provides access to mental health support and tools, as well as a Tax Concierge Service for small busines...
Why mediation works for small business
Taking a matter to court can be a very expensive option, with lawyers, barristers and expert fees, lost time from work a...
In a business dispute, is hiring a lawyer the answer?
The challenge with going to a lawyer is that lawyers work in an adversarial way, which means it is built on a system tha...
Victorian Small Business Commission recognised for excellence in dispute resolution
The VSBC move to online mediation in 2020 has seen overwhelmingly positive feedback from customers, their representative...
Small businesses’ complaints about financial providers drop slightly on last year
Small businesses who were the favoured parties in the complaints secured more than $18 million from financial firms in c...
The wonders of mediation in resolving disputes
When parties come together in good faith and are prepared, mediation can help bridges and finding meaningful and creativ...
Top sources of conflict within Aussie family businesses revealed
Despite the general perception that sibling rivalry is a major issue in family businesses it ranked lowest as a source o...