dispute resolution

dispute resolution Archives

Dispute resolution

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...
shareholder dispute, disputes, dispute resolution

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.
shareholder dispute, disputes, dispute resolution

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...
shareholder dispute, disputes, dispute resolution

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...
shareholder dispute, disputes, dispute resolution

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...
shareholder dispute, disputes, dispute resolution

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...
masterclass, family businesses, consultancy

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...