02 Sep 2024 Op-ed
Mary runs a small civil construction business but one of her customers, another small business, had not paid their $20,000 bill for 180 days.
19 Aug 2024 Op-ed
Small, family and farming businesses should urgently make sure they are not caught out by the 3G switch-off which is now scheduled to take place on 28 Oc
08 Aug 2024 Op-ed
Small business is a big deal. But not as big as it used to be.
08 Aug 2024 Op-ed
I fear we are sleepwalking into a "big corporate" economy.
05 Aug 2024 Op-ed
Small business is the beating heart of our communities and our economy, so it is crucial to check the pulse of such an important sector to measure its he
04 Mar 2024 Op-ed
Finding adequate insurance cover at commercially viable terms is fast becoming a wicked challenge for small and family businesses.
22 Jul 2024 Op-ed
The public rightly expects any personal information collected and stored by businesses - whether they are large or small - will be protected and only use
24 Jun 2024 Op-ed
This week we celebrate World Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day, which is a terrific opportunity to say a big thank you to the enterprising pe
10 Jun 2024 Op-ed
Australia's small businesses have been treated in a very shabby way by squabbling in our Federal Parliament.
27 May 2024 Op-ed
Originally published in the Canberra Times on Monday, 27 May 2024.Bruce BillsonWinning a government contract can be life-changing for a small business. As…