Originally published in the Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
We need to do more to support small and family businesses. These enterprises, and the driven and courageous women and men that lead them, are the engine-room of our economy contributing much to our communities, employment opportunities and the Australian economy.
Originally published on Kochie's Business Builders
By Bruce Billson
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
2CC Canberra
Subject: ASBFEO hits 50,000 Milestone of helping Small Businesses
Leon Delaney
Originally published in The Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
Digital tools have transformed the economy and the ways in which we do business.
There's much to be gained for a small or family business deepening its digital engagement.
But it is not without cost, careful consideration, risk management and the need for cyber security care.
Originally published in The Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
The "dirty boots people" is what one of Australian's leading economic regulators calls us. The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) has been "in the field" every day since it was established in March 2016, working alongside real-life small and family businesses.
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Nicole Overall.
2CC Canberra
Subject: Small Business – “looking after yourself”.
Nicole Overall
Originally published in The Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
This is a big time of year with lots going on. Reflecting on the year passed, catching up with those near and dear and perhaps setting some goals for the year ahead.
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
2CC Radio Canberra
Subject: Small business disaster preparedness.
Leon Delaney
Apparently over the last 5 years, there have been 13 declared natural disaster catastrophes. So says the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, good afternoon.
Originally published in The Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
Over the past five years there have been 13 declared natural disaster catastrophes.
Originally published in the Canberra Times.
By Bruce Billson.
I was shocked, but sadly not surprised, to read recently that one in five small businesses have zero cash reserves.
About 18 per cent have less than a month's worth of cash to fulfil their obligations and 21 per cent have reserves to cover only one to two months.