Meeting with Ombudsman to deliver results for NANA Members

Last week we foreshadowed NANA was on its way to Canberra to meet with senior executives of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman’s office to explore assistance the Ombudsman may be able to provide in relation to franchising issues. NANA and the Ombudsman have agreed on a method to call franchisors to account […]

Newspack Insurance demonstrates the value of service and experience when it comes to claims

Insurance provides an effective tool to assist Newsagents to manage different risks they face as small and family businesses. No one wants to go through the outcomes of a break-in and burglary but knowing there is an experienced and service oriented insurance adviser available to assist you through the associated insurance claims process should give […]

NANA steps in to save newspaper deliveries in NSW North

Earlier in the year Mungindi Newsagency received advice from News Corp Australia that due to costs associated with distribution out of Queensland, all supplies delivered by News Corp Australia logistics would cease (News Corp Australia is the primary distributor for News Corp, Nine Publications, Ovato, including Market Hub, ACM, IPS and Wrapaway). Mungindi Newsagency contacted […]

NANA succeeds in negotiations with NSW Government over $1500 small business rebate scheme – Newsagents can now claim rates on leased premises

NANA has been working hard to negotiate an acceptable outcome which will allow Newsagents in NSW to claim the costs of local government rates and charges which are included in their per square metre lease fees or as on-costs under lease agreements. The problem which existed at the commencement of the rebate scheme was that […]

Direct assistance from NANA recovers $thousands for Members

NANA continues to work with Members to ensure they are not overcharged/underpaid by publishers and account customers. Make no mistake, errors made by some of the major companies that Newsagents deal with are capable of costing Newsagents $thousands. In one recent matter, NANA has calculated a Newsagent has been over charged and short paid $8,500+ by […]

Value of NANA Membership confirmed by Newsagents

NANA is always pleased to be able to support Members, regardless of the issues causing the Member concern. After all, that is what NANA is about. It is also pleasing that Newsagents are prepared to recognise the support that NANA gives. Here’s three comments from Newsagents who can attest to the value of their NANA Membership: […]

NANA President in the saddle to support kids with cancer

Brian Woods, President of NANA, a veteran of 24 Sydney-to-the Gong bike rides has recently completed a 250km ride to raise funds to support the Big Ride for Little Kids, an authorised activity of Camp Quality. Camp Quality raises funds to ensure the 8,900 kids facing cancer have the chance to just be kids […]

Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Australia Post confirm no more magazines in post offices

NANA has previously advised Members of the positive outcome of the effective campaign conducted against the sale of magazines in Australia Post corporate outlets. As recently as late last week NANA received written and formal confirmation on behalf of the Prime Minister and Paul Fletcher the Minister responsible for Australia Post that “ ….. Australia Post […]

NANA & News Corp Australia reach positive accommodation on communications and industry matters – Newsagents, publishers and distributors to benefit

NANA has advised Members that it recently met with NSW based News Corp Australia staff to resolve issues around distribution problems in the Central West of NSW and other areas where Members have expressed concerns about on-time deliveries of newspapers, magazines and other items distributed by News Corp Australia. That meeting resulted in positive moves […]

Prompt and efficient services when it comes to insurance claims – action more important than promises

Newspack Insurance, a wholly owned insurance brokerage owned by NANA, provides excellent policy coverage and service when it comes to claims. Just this week Newspack Insurance was notified of a claim by a Newsagent who had suffered a break in with cash stolen and malicious damage caused and the claim was promptly settled in 19 […]

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