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    The ASBFEO responds to requests for assistance from small businesses and family enterprises that are in dispute with other businesses or Commonwealth Government agencies. 

    We provide information about dispute resolution options, access to mediation, alternative dispute resolution processes under the Franchising, Horticulture, Dairy and Oil Codes of Conduct, and assistance with disputes with the ATO.  

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        • Best practice for franchisors
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        • Franchisee-initiated exit - Compliance
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    Policy & Advocacy

    The ASBFEO understand the challenges facing small businesses and family enterprises. 

    We provide advice and insights to policy and decision makers, conduct research, deliver inquiries, comment on legislation, provide advice to Ministers, and undertake outreach and engagement activities to ensure Australia is the best place to start, grow and transform a business.

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    There are so many useful resources, tools and sources of information which assist and support small businesses and family enterprises to run their business.

    We have compiled these supports for you, relevant to your interests and needs, to help your business succeed.  

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    Our Small Business Data Portal brings together the latest statistics about small businesses and family enterprises and their contribution to the Australian economy.

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Stressed about how AI will affect your work? You are not alone

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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ASBFEO Pulse

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

2CC Canberra…

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

2CC Canberra…

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ASBFEO Live

Celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit of family owned businesses on National Family Business Day, 19 September

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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Disputes with an overseas business

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National Family Business Day

TRANSCRIPT

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

2CC Canberra…

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

2CC Canberra…

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ASBFEO Live

Right-sized regulation for small businesses will boost productivity

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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Op-ed
ASBFEO Live

Right-sized Regulation

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

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

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ASBFEO Live

Climate-related financial disclosures: What they mean for SMEs in Australia

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GHG EMISSIONS REPORTING MAY IMPACT SMEs SOONER THAN EXPECTED

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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Media Releases
ASBFEO Live

Even if these aren't new ideas, we have a chance to shift the conversation

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…

Media Centre item
Op-ed
ASBFEO Live

Awareness is not enough, and a fatalistic attitude to risks will only make things worse

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-…

Media Centre item
Op-ed
ASBFEO Live

Recognising the vital contribution family businesses make to our community and economy

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…

Media Centre item
Op-ed
ASBFEO Live

Big business may take this for granted, but it's still out of reach for many small business owners

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…

Media Centre item
Op-ed
ASBFEO Live

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Franchising done well

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Different types of franchises

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Characteristics that are important in a franchise relationship

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Before you sign – do your research on the franchise

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Read the franchise agreement

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Assess the frachise opportunities and seek professional advice

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Specific purpose funds

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Franchising Code of Conduct and Alternative Dispute Resolution

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Managing change

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Best practice for franchisors

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The psychology of change

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Change management tips for franchisors

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