MYOB deal uncertain after suitor cuts the price
A multi-billion dollar takeover offer for MYOB does not have the support of the company's board after the suitor cut the price.
Prospect of voluntary dealership code raises concern reforms could lack teeth
Possible policy solutions for a dealership code to help small businesses selling new cars has been released, but there are concerns.
New code to deliver power imbalance reform between independent car dealers and large manufacturers
A new industry-specific code of conduct will be created to help address power imbalance between independent car dealers and large manufacturers.
Five ways small businesses got screwed over in 2018
From confiscated websites to "telecommunications hell", here are five ways small businesses were hard done by in the year that has been 2018.
ServiceSeeking to face court over “self-written” online review system
ServiceSeeking will face court over ACCC allegations it breached Australian Consumer Law with its self-written review feature.
UK-based retailer Wiggle fined over refund policy
UK-based sporting goods retailer Wiggle has been fined for "likely" misleading customers with its refund policy, the ACCC has said.
Twas the night befraud Christmas: Here are the top three scams to look out for over the holidays
Businesses and individuals are being warned to look out for Grinch-like scammers trying to execute some crafty holiday scams.
Digital platforms inquiry: ACCC’s dramatic suggestions would change advertising and news as we know it
The ACCC's recommendations would significantly affect the way the digital platforms make their money, and influence the content Australians consume.
Should cashless businesses be banned? Some American legislators think so
Legislators in the US are considering whether to ban cashless businesses, while closer to home, Aussies are transitioning to a cashless economy.
ACCC blitz: Visy, Cleanway and Suez change SME contracts over potentially unfair terms
An ACCC blitz has prompted Visy, Cleanaway and Suez to change their contract terms, over concern several clauses may have been unfair.
Business loses $300,000 to ‘spoofed’ email scam: How to protect yourself from being impersonated
Australia’s competition watchdog has warned SMEs to “urgently” review their security and pay systems after one business reported a $300,000 loss.
Cash is dead, long live cash: The problems with Australia’s digital ecosystem
RBA governor Phillip Lowe says Australia has reached a turning point on digital payments, but there are some very big issues that need to be dealt with.
