Income tax cuts, a rise in the minimum wage, updated information on tax deductions and increased superannuation payments are among changes coming into effect on 1 July, says Bruce Billson, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman.

“It is essential that small business owners and managers understand these changes,” Mr Billson said. 

“Business leaders are responsible for getting this right and should check their payroll and accounting systems have been updated. 

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, says the small business community is exasperated by the delay in passing vital incentives to invest and create jobs that will expire on Sunday.

The Ombudsman called for new safeguards to give small and family businesses certainty and a minimum 6 months to properly use government incentive schemes.

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, is encouraging Australians to celebrate World Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day on 27 June by saying thank you to small and family businesses for their contribution to our economy and our country.

“These are great people in plain sight, and we see them everywhere, every day,” Mr Billson said.

“We depend heavily on the small and family-run businesses in our lives who work every day to delight customers and energise enterprise. 

Originally published in the Canberra Times.

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 people who are the lifeblood of our communities.

We depend heavily on the small and family-run businesses in our lives - whether it is an electrician or builder, childcare operator, gardener, dog groomer, doctor or dentist.

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, is encouraging small businesses to adopt eInvoicing as a more secure and faster way of getting paid.

“There are real opportunities for small business in engaging with eInvoicing,” Mr Billson said. “It’s a great way of sending invoices in a secure way, with improved cyber protection, simplicity and efficiency.

Originally published in the Canberra Times.

Australia's small businesses have been treated in a very shabby way by squabbling in our Federal Parliament.

And our Parliament is a repeat offender.

Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.

2CC Radio Canberra

Subjects: Small business headwinds and need for right-sized regulation, payment times, Commonwealth procurement.

Leon Delaney

Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Tim Webster.

ABC Radio Sydney

Subjects: Small business conditions, small business help, tips for small businesses using social media platforms, 3G switch-off.

Tim Webster

Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson opening statement to Senate Estimates

It is often said that small business is the engine room of the economy. We must ensure that small and family business can fire on all cylinders – not have a cylinder taken out.

The federal budget offers targeted support to ease current pain points and headwinds, but small and family businesses will not be punching the air with excitement, thinking the budget is a real game changer for them.

Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Dusty Fitzpatrick.

2BS Bathurst

Subject: Don’t be a 3G switch-off casualty

Dusty Fitzpatrick

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has urged small, family and farming businesses to make sure they're not caught out by the 3G switch-off happening in August and September. Bruce joins us now, good afternoon.