17 Feb 2025 Op-ed
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Originally published in the Canberra TimesBy Bruce BillsonWe need to do more to support small and family businesses. These enterprises, and the driven and…
11 Feb 2025 Op-ed
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Originally published on Kochie's Business BuildersBy Bruce BillsonSmall business is a big deal, but sadly not as big as it used to be. Yes, it’s still the…
03 Feb 2025 Op-ed
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Originally published in The Canberra TimesBy Bruce BillsonDigital tools have transformed the economy and the ways in which we do business.There's much to…
20 Jan 2025 Op-ed
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Originally published in The Canberra TimesBy Bruce BillsonThe "dirty boots people" is what one of Australian's leading economic regulators calls us. The…
06 Jan 2025 Op-ed
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Originally published in The Canberra TimesBy Bruce BillsonThis is a big time of year with lots going on. Reflecting on the year passed, catching up with…
09 Dec 2024 Op-ed
Female small business owner
Originally published in The Canberra TimesBy Bruce BillsonOver the past five years there have been 13 declared natural disaster catastrophes.The…
25 Nov 2024 Op-ed
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I was shocked, but sadly not surprised, to read recently that one in five small businesses have zero cash reserves.
11 Nov 2024 Op-ed
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A good business pays its taxes, proper employee entitlements and its small business suppliers in a timely way.
28 Oct 2024 Op-ed
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No one is happy when you buy a coffee, a meal or even an item of furniture and as you tap your card a few extra cents or dollars are drained from your account.
23 Oct 2024 Op-ed
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Next Monday (October 28) is D-Day for the 3G network as it will be shut down, but I'm worried it could also put many small, family and farming businesses out of business because they don't think it will affect them.