Originally published in The Daily Telegraph
By Bruce Billson
This sector makes up 98 per cent of Australian businesses, so why is it under-represented at the upcoming economic roundtable? It cannot merely be an afterthought, writes Bruce…
Originally published in The Daily Telegraph
By Bruce Billson
This sector makes up 98 per cent of Australian businesses, so why is it under-represented at the upcoming economic roundtable? It cannot merely be an afterthought, writes Bruce…
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Ben Fordham.
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Originally published in The Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
The government's Economic Reform Roundtable kicks off tomorrow, and I am optimistic that real outcomes with positive and lasting impact on small and family businesses are in reach…
Originally published in The Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
The government's Economic Reform Roundtable kicks off tomorrow, and I am optimistic that real outcomes with positive and lasting impact on small and family businesses are in reach…
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Ben Fordham.
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Subject: Right to Disconnect Law for Small Business…
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Ben Fordham.
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May 2025 Small Business Pulse
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Over the past quarter conditions for small businesses improved 0.1% - the first quarterly rise since August 2022. Over the past 12 months deteriorated by 0.9%, but now…May 2025 Small Business Pulse
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Over the past quarter conditions for small businesses improved 0.1% - the first quarterly rise since August 2022. Over the past 12 months deteriorated by 0.9%, but now…Media Centre item
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Key highlights:Conditions for small businesses continue to improve. The ASBFEO Small Business Pulse increased by 0.6% in August 2025 – the second consecutive quarterly increase. Over the past 12 months it has increased 0.2%.This…August 2025
Key highlights:Conditions for small businesses continue to improve. The ASBFEO Small Business Pulse increased by 0.6% in August 2025 – the second consecutive quarterly increase. Over the past 12 months it has increased 0.2%.This…Media Centre item
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Originally published in The Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
It's been just over a week since the government's Economic Reform Roundtable was held.
Was the three-day event productive? I'd say yes. There was lots of discussion and views…
Originally published in The Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
It's been just over a week since the government's Economic Reform Roundtable was held.
Was the three-day event productive? I'd say yes. There was lots of discussion and views…
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
2CC Canberra
Subject: Economic Roundtable
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
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Subject: Economic Roundtable
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Originally published in The Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
It is big in the minds of many small business people. Uncertainty and complexity can constrain growthWe have just released the latest ASBFEO Small Business Pulse and there is a…
Originally published in The Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
It is big in the minds of many small business people. Uncertainty and complexity can constrain growthWe have just released the latest ASBFEO Small Business Pulse and there is a…
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
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Family owned businesses play a crucial role in the economy and our communities. Some of Australia’s most successful businesses are family businesses. They are also some of the most enduring, over generations, building a legacy in name and value to the…
Family owned businesses play a crucial role in the economy and our communities. Some of Australia’s most successful businesses are family businesses. They are also some of the most enduring, over generations, building a legacy in name and value to the…
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
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Published in the Canberra Times.
Of the businesses in Australia, 97 per cent of them are small businesses.Small businesses generate nearly $600 billion of economic activity accounting for 32 per cent of our nation's GDP and provide jobs for 5.17…
Published in the Canberra Times.
Of the businesses in Australia, 97 per cent of them are small businesses.Small businesses generate nearly $600 billion of economic activity accounting for 32 per cent of our nation's GDP and provide jobs for 5.17…
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
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JOINT MEDIA RELEASE: Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman and Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are urged to educate themselves on greenhouse gas (GHG)…
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE: Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman and Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are urged to educate themselves on greenhouse gas (GHG)…
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Originally published in The Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
The Treasurer has released the agenda for the much-vaunted three-day Economic Reform Roundtable he is hosting in just a few short days (August 19 to 21), and there is feverish…
Originally published in The Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
The Treasurer has released the agenda for the much-vaunted three-day Economic Reform Roundtable he is hosting in just a few short days (August 19 to 21), and there is feverish…
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Originally published in The Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
Welcome to Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time to remind ourselves of the steps we can take to prevent an unwelcome cyber event that can be highly damaging to small and family-…
Originally published in The Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
Welcome to Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time to remind ourselves of the steps we can take to prevent an unwelcome cyber event that can be highly damaging to small and family-…
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Published in Convenience World's October 2025 edition.
By Bruce Billson
Some of Australia’s most prominent and successful businesses are family businesses. They are also some of the most enduring, over generations, building a legacy…
Published in Convenience World's October 2025 edition.
By Bruce Billson
Some of Australia’s most prominent and successful businesses are family businesses. They are also some of the most enduring, over generations, building a legacy…
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Originally published in The Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
Justice. The word itself carries weight. It has responsibility. It implies things will be fair, and if wronged, justice will serve, and things will be right.
But for many…
Originally published in The Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
Justice. The word itself carries weight. It has responsibility. It implies things will be fair, and if wronged, justice will serve, and things will be right.
But for many…
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Originally published in The Canberra Times.
By Bruce Billson
Franchising, when done well, is one of the most dynamic and scalable models of entrepreneurship available to small business owners. It offers a unique blend of independence and…
Originally published in The Canberra Times.
By Bruce Billson
Franchising, when done well, is one of the most dynamic and scalable models of entrepreneurship available to small business owners. It offers a unique blend of independence and…
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Originally published in Convenience World's November 2025 edition.
By Bruce Billson.
Justice. The word itself carries weight. It has responsibility. It implies things will be fair and if wronged, justice will serve and things will be right…
Originally published in Convenience World's November 2025 edition.
By Bruce Billson.
Justice. The word itself carries weight. It has responsibility. It implies things will be fair and if wronged, justice will serve and things will be right…
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Originally published in The Canberra Times.
By Bruce Billson.
While there can be many joys of small business ownership, small businesses also deal with many potential perils.Access to finance is one of the double-edged levers for small…
Originally published in The Canberra Times.
By Bruce Billson.
While there can be many joys of small business ownership, small businesses also deal with many potential perils.Access to finance is one of the double-edged levers for small…
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Rod Henshaw.
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Key highlights: ASBFEO Small Business Pulse November 2025
The ASBFEO Small Business Pulse increased by 0.8% in the three months to November 2025 – the third consecutive quarterly increase. It increased 0.5% compared to the same…Key highlights: ASBFEO Small Business Pulse November 2025
The ASBFEO Small Business Pulse increased by 0.8% in the three months to November 2025 – the third consecutive quarterly increase. It increased 0.5% compared to the same…Media Centre item
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Originally published in The Canberra Times
Australia's small and family businesses are backing themselves and drawing on their self-belief and entrepreneurial instincts to envision a more positive year ahead.The ASBFEO Small Business…
Originally published in The Canberra Times
Australia's small and family businesses are backing themselves and drawing on their self-belief and entrepreneurial instincts to envision a more positive year ahead.The ASBFEO Small Business…
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
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Originally published in Convenience World Magazine and Business Builders
Over the past few years, Australia has endured an onslaught of natural disasters. Floods, storms, cyclones and bushfires have devastated communities, and the impact on too…
Originally published in Convenience World Magazine and Business Builders
Over the past few years, Australia has endured an onslaught of natural disasters. Floods, storms, cyclones and bushfires have devastated communities, and the impact on too…
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, the Hon Bruce Billson has welcomed the announcement of the Lynda McAlary-Smith as his successor.
Ms McAlary-Smith is the current Victorian Small Business Commissioner and will…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, the Hon Bruce Billson has welcomed the announcement of the Lynda McAlary-Smith as his successor.
Ms McAlary-Smith is the current Victorian Small Business Commissioner and will…
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Do you have a natural disaster preparedness or resilience story you want to share, or an idea that will assist the small business community?
ASBFEO is inviting small businesses across Australia who have been impacted by natural disaster to…
Do you have a natural disaster preparedness or resilience story you want to share, or an idea that will assist the small business community?
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In a move that has been welcomed by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, South Australia and Victoria will be the first states to implement the Automatic Mutual Recognition Scheme. The scheme removes the…
In a move that has been welcomed by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, South Australia and Victoria will be the first states to implement the Automatic Mutual Recognition Scheme. The scheme removes the…
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