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…
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…
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman’s website – www.asbfeo.gov.au - is now available in more than 100 languages to better assist migrant-led small and family business owners and managers.
“One in three small businesses…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman’s website – www.asbfeo.gov.au - is now available in more than 100 languages to better assist migrant-led small and family business owners and managers.
“One in three small businesses…
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, says he welcomes the regulator’s decision to retain and enhance vital protections for small businesses in the new Banking Code of Practice.
“A push by the banks…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, says he welcomes the regulator’s decision to retain and enhance vital protections for small businesses in the new Banking Code of Practice.
“A push by the banks…
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Opinion piece by the Ombudsman Bruce Billson.
Originally published in the Canberra Times.
The public rightly expects any personal information collected and stored by businesses - whether they are large or small - will be protected and only…
Opinion piece by the Ombudsman Bruce Billson.
Originally published in the Canberra Times.
The public rightly expects any personal information collected and stored by businesses - whether they are large or small - will be protected and only…
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Jess McGuire.
ABC Radio NSW Regional
Subjects: Small business conditions, ATO debt collections, ASBFEO Tax Concierge Service, global computer…
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Jess McGuire.
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Subjects: Small business conditions, ATO debt collections, ASBFEO Tax Concierge Service, global computer…
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, says small, family and farming businesses should urgently make sure they are not caught out by the 3G switch-off happening in the next few weeks.
Mr Billson today…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, says small, family and farming businesses should urgently make sure they are not caught out by the 3G switch-off happening in the next few weeks.
Mr Billson today…
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
Radio 2CC
Subject: Privacy changes coming for small business
Leon Delaney
Small businesses in…
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
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Leon Delaney
Small businesses in…
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Oliver Peterson.
Radio 6PR Perth
Subject: 3G switch-off warning for small, family and farming businesses
Oliver Peterson…
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Oliver Peterson.
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Subject: 3G switch-off warning for small, family and farming businesses
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Originally published in the Canberra Times.
Finding adequate insurance cover at commercially viable terms is fast becoming a wicked challenge for small and family businesses.
There have been countless examples of small businesses closing…
Originally published in the Canberra Times.
Finding adequate insurance cover at commercially viable terms is fast becoming a wicked challenge for small and family businesses.
There have been countless examples of small businesses closing…
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Opinion piece by the Ombudsman Bruce Billson.
Originally published in the Canberra Times.
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…
Opinion piece by the Ombudsman Bruce Billson.
Originally published in the Canberra Times.
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…
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Lisa Millar.
ABC News Breakfast
Subject: 14 Steps to energise enterprise, tap-and-go merchant fees, digital platform disputes, small business…
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Lisa Millar.
ABC News Breakfast
Subject: 14 Steps to energise enterprise, tap-and-go merchant fees, digital platform disputes, small business…
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
Radio 2CC Canberra
Subject: 14 Steps to energise enterprise to boost small and family businesses
Leon Delaney…
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
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Subject: 14 Steps to energise enterprise to boost small and family businesses
Leon Delaney…
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Ross Greenwood.
Sky News Business Now
Subject: 14 Steps to energise enterprise, small business and Future Made in Australia
Ross…
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Ross Greenwood.
Sky News Business Now
Subject: 14 Steps to energise enterprise, small business and Future Made in Australia
Ross…
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Opinion piece by the Ombudsman Bruce Billson.
Originally published in the Canberra Times.
I fear we are sleepwalking into a "big corporate" economy.
Many small and family businesses are doing it tough right now and the post-COVID…
Opinion piece by the Ombudsman Bruce Billson.
Originally published in the Canberra Times.
I fear we are sleepwalking into a "big corporate" economy.
Many small and family businesses are doing it tough right now and the post-COVID…
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Opinion piece by the Ombudsman Bruce Billson.
Originally published in the Daily Telegraph.
Small business is a big deal. But not as big as it used to be. Economic contribution has dropped from 40 per cent to 33 per cent since 2006 and share…
Opinion piece by the Ombudsman Bruce Billson.
Originally published in the Daily Telegraph.
Small business is a big deal. But not as big as it used to be. Economic contribution has dropped from 40 per cent to 33 per cent since 2006 and share…
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Tim Webster.
ABC Radio Sydney
Subjects: ransomware attacks on small business, cyber security tips for small business, insolvency concerns,…
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Tim Webster.
ABC Radio Sydney
Subjects: ransomware attacks on small business, cyber security tips for small business, insolvency concerns,…
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Eddie Williams.
ABC Radio South-East NSW
Subject: rising cost of small business insurance
Eddie Williams
Insurance…
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Eddie Williams.
ABC Radio South-East NSW
Subject: rising cost of small business insurance
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Nadia Mitsopoulos.
ABC Radio WA
Subject: 14 Steps to energise enterprise, small business conditions, family business succession, lowering…
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Nadia Mitsopoulos.
ABC Radio WA
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Julie-anne Sprague.
Radio 6PR Perth
Subject: 14 Steps to energise enterprise
Julie-anne Sprague
There is a worrying…
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Julie-anne Sprague.
Radio 6PR Perth
Subject: 14 Steps to energise enterprise
Julie-anne Sprague
There is a worrying…
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Opinion piece by the Ombudsman Bruce Billson.
Originally published in the Canberra Times.
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…
Opinion piece by the Ombudsman Bruce Billson.
Originally published in the Canberra Times.
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…
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
Radio 2CC Canberra
Subject: 3G shutdown to affect small, family and farming businesses
Leon Delaney
…
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
Radio 2CC Canberra
Subject: 3G shutdown to affect small, family and farming businesses
Leon Delaney
…
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Opinion piece by the Ombudsman Bruce Billson.
Originally published in the Canberra Times.
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.
…
Opinion piece by the Ombudsman Bruce Billson.
Originally published in the Canberra Times.
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.
…
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New figures from the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman reveal a 50 per cent jump in requests for help from distressed business owners who are fearful that another business who owes them money has become insolvent or who are…
New figures from the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman reveal a 50 per cent jump in requests for help from distressed business owners who are fearful that another business who owes them money has become insolvent or who are…
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
Radio 2CC Canberra
Subject: How small business can get help, insolvency concerns, payment times, solving problems with digital…
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
Radio 2CC Canberra
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Emma Hannigan.
ABC Radio Gold Coast
Subject: Concern about small businesses being paid
Announcer
It's a challenging…
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Emma Hannigan.
ABC Radio Gold Coast
Subject: Concern about small businesses being paid
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It's a challenging…
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Raf Epstein.
ABC Radio Melbourne
Subject: Concern about small businesses being paid, resolving disputes, sleepwalking into a big corporate…
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Raf Epstein.
ABC Radio Melbourne
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, is encouraging all Australians to celebrate National Family Business Day on Thursday 19 September.
“It’s a great moment to reflect on the crucial role family-owned…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, is encouraging all Australians to celebrate National Family Business Day on Thursday 19 September.
“It’s a great moment to reflect on the crucial role family-owned…
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This week we celebrate National Family Business Day - on Thursday, September 19.
It's a great moment to reflect on the crucial role family-owned businesses play in the economy and throughout our communities.
Think about the many farming,…
This week we celebrate National Family Business Day - on Thursday, September 19.
It's a great moment to reflect on the crucial role family-owned businesses play in the economy and throughout our communities.
Think about the many farming,…
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with David Wood on Ultra 106five Hobart.
David Wood
Today is National Family Business Day, and to find out a little bit more about…
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with David Wood on Ultra 106five Hobart.
David Wood
Today is National Family Business Day, and to find out a little bit more about…
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney on Radio 2CC Canberra.
Subjects: National Family Business Day, small business trading conditions, family business succession issues,…
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney on Radio 2CC Canberra.
Subjects: National Family Business Day, small business trading conditions, family business succession issues,…
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