Page 2.2.1 of the Newsagent Manual published by the Australian Newsagents’ Federation and provided by the Association to new newsagents attending mandatory training is all about Bill Express. Here is some of what is in a manual provided by the ANF just over a year ago:
Bill EXPRESS is owned and managed by DialTime, an experienced technology company that forms part of the OnQ group of companies. DialTime is an expert in over-the-counter transaction systems and specializes in delivery of electronic pre-paid services to retailers.
The concept comes with a commercial package for newsagents and additional benefits available to Members of the Australian Newsagents’ Federation. Benefits to ANF members include:
- A new revenue source from bill payment.
- EFTPOS through ANZ at leading industry rates and zero debit card fee for any transaction volumes.
- Electronic pre-paid mobile phone and telecommunications product through DialTime.
- The option of a national advertising screen designed to increase sales.
- A comprehensive electronic retailing platform designed to evolve into the future.
- Additional financial benefits.
This ANF documentation further demonstrates the conflict of the industry association in representing newsagents and fulfilling their contractual obligations to Bill Express / DialTime.
ANF Newsletter last night is requesting expressions of interest in fighting Mobius.
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“As members would be aware, now that Bill Express is in Administration, they are protected from legal action and there is no prospect of a result which would return some form of compensation to affected newsagents.
However, the ongoing obligations of the finance contract of the Bill Express agreement is still a major problem for newsagents and the finance company’s claim of still being entitled to the monthly payment of $495 + GST needs to be tested.
As a result, the ANF is now preparing to focus efforts on the finance company (Mobius). Funds originally pledged toward the action against Bill Express will be transferred instead to focusing our legal efforts on the ongoing obligations of the finance contract.”
I am speechless! what about some real advice to the many newsagents that appear to be struggling with what to do! Cowards!!!
ARE THERE REALLY ANY NEWSAGENCIES OUT THERE WHO ARE STILL PAYING THEIR MEMBERSHIP FEES TO THIS ORGANIZATION??????.IF THEY ARE THEN THEY CAN AFFORD TO PAY MOBIUS!!!!!!!REALLY WHAT CAN YOU SAY ,WHAT CAN YOU SAY!!!!!