The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has warmly welcomed the release of the review of the Franchising Code of Conduct by Dr Michael Schaper.
The Ombudsman performs a range of functions under the Franchise…
… Code of Conduct Review 08 February 2024 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has … Schaper. The Ombudsman performs a range of functions under the Franchise Code to support informed decision making, …
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Originally published by The Canberra Times.
WHEN Paul, the proprietor of Zenbar Massage, was setting up his remedial massage business in Dickson last year, one of his early priorities was to promote his service.
After researching…
… Hands-on ombudsman tackles digital divide for business 01 August 2023 Originally published by The Canberra … six months of frustration, he took his complaint to the Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman. The Ombudsman … difference, he told The Canberra Times . "It is hard as a small business to constantly try to phone and email people …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says small businesses in regional and remote areas of Australia now have more reasons to digitise, with NBN Co announcing expanded coverage and lower wholesale prices.
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… with improved internet 26 March 2021 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says small businesses in regional and remote areas of Australia …
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Changes to Commonwealth procurement rules that take effect today will create more opportunities for small business to win government contracts, says the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.
“There is no…
… that take effect today will create more opportunities for small business to win government contracts, says the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson is encouraging Australians to celebrate and support family businesses on National Family Business Day.
Speaking in a video marking the day, Mr Billson says family…
… Celebrate family businesses this National Family Business Day 17 September 2021 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … National Family Business Day video here . … The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
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Subject: 3G shutdown to affect small, family and farming businesses
Leon Delaney
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… 3G shutdown to affect small, family and farming businesses 19 August 2024 Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has strongly backed a call from the Inspector-General of Taxation for the Australian Taxation Office to more consistently and transparently…
… Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman backs tax report 14 October 2021 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has warned small businesses there’s only one week left to take action to avoid their internet identity being sold to someone else.
“It is critical to act now to make…
… – DON’T GET CAUGHT SHORT 13 September 2022 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has warned small businesses there’s only one week left to take action to …
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Subject: internet domain name changes
Oliver Peterson
You’re being warned if you're a small business owner and for that matter, if you go to a website,…
… Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … changes Oliver Peterson You’re being warned if you're a small business owner and for that matter, if you go to a website, …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Becc Chave.
ABC Radio SA South East
Subject: 3G switch-off warning for small business
Becc Chave
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… 3G switch-off warning for small business 31 May 2024 Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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Stephen Cenatiempo There are some changes coming to the way business domain names will operate in Australia. My understanding is that soon you'll be able to, if you have a website that's .com.au or .net.au you'll be able to just drop…
… Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … what all that means, but Bruce Billson is the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, and he joins …
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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…
… Don't be a 3G switch-off casualty 31 May 2024 Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … a 3G switch-off casualty Dusty Fitzpatrick The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell welcomes the announcement by the Treasurer to introduce an Australian Business Securitisation Fund and facilitate further discussion on the development of an Australian…
… Funding to unlock investment barrier for small businesses 14 November 2021 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement of a review of the effectiveness of the regulatory framework that underpins the positive commercial…
… AND APPOINTMENT OF REVIEWER 15 August 2023 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has … importance of accessible and effective dispute resolution under the Franchising Code, with approximately 15% of all …
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An increase in the national wage and higher superannuation payments are among a raft of changes starting on July 1 that small and family businesses must be aware of, says Bruce Billson, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman.…
… are among a raft of changes starting on July 1 that small and family businesses must be aware of, says Bruce Billson, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman. “With so many … will still be required to pay tax at other taxing points under a tax-deferred scheme, and this will need to be …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has congratulated the winners of the Western Sydney Women Awards, many of whom are outstanding small and family business owners.
The awards, held virtually last night,…
… Western Sydney Women 17 November 2021 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has … Western Sydney Women Awards, many of whom are outstanding small and family business owners. The awards, held virtually …
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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
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… 3G switch-off warning for small, family and farming businesses 24 July 2024 Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says his office will closely monitor Woolworths’ planned acquisition of a controlling stake in PFD Food services (PFD), in regards to the impact it has on small businesses in…
… food distribution move 10 June 2021 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says … Food services (PFD), in regards to the impact it has on small businesses in the sector. Following the Australian …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has today launched a Review of the Discretionary Mutual Fund proposed for small businesses in the amusement, leisure and recreation sector unable to secure essential insurance…
… Mutual Fund proposal 04 June 2021 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has … a Review of the Discretionary Mutual Fund proposed for small businesses in the amusement, leisure and recreation …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson welcomes the Government’s commitment to lowering costs for businesses through least cost routing.
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has released the Payments System Review…
… for least cost routing 01 September 2021 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … has passed and more decisive action is needed to stop small businesses and family enterprises paying more than they …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the Australian Government’s $1.2 billion investment in the nation’s digital future, including the 30% tax offset for the video game industry.
Mr Billson…
… Australian industry: Ombudsman 06 May 2021 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has … the investment will encourage greater digital adoption by small and family businesses, to ensure they are globally …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has urged small, family and farming businesses to make sure they are not caught out by the 3G switch-off happening in August and September.
“The 3G switch-off will…
… Small business warned - Don't be caught out by 3G switch-off 29 May 2024 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has …
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Published in The Daily Telegraph and the Courier-Mail.
By Bruce Billson
Next Monday (October 28) is D-Day for the 3G network as it will be shut down, but I'm worried it could also put many small, family and farming businesses out of…
… will be shut down, but I'm worried it could also put many small, family and farming businesses out of business because they don't think it will affect them. Many … way it allows us to get on with business. I fear many small, family and farming businesses are unaware of the …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has today released the final report into the insurance crisis facing Australia’s amusement, leisure, and recreation sector, declaring “the show must go on”.
The…
… despite insurance crisis 06 December 2021 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has … or organisations that have a similar risk profile. Under a DMF, members who meet requirements would have access …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson is proud to support this year’s Outstanding Western Sydney Women Awards to be hosted on 16 November 2021, with a stellar line-up of finalists announced.
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… Western Sydney Women 15 November 2021 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson is … and provide a network of support for each other. “Our Small Business Counts report shows more than 35% of …
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Opinion piece published in the Herald Sun, 25 August 2022.
… to imagine just how devastating it would be for a small business to discover someone else has been allowed to buy... …
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By Bruce Billson.
Originally published in the West Australian.
Small, family and farming businesses should take urgent action to make sure they are not caught out by the 3G switch-off coming in October.
This change is about far more…
… Billson. Originally published in the West Australian. Small, family and farming businesses should take urgent … every day that’s actually enabled by 3G, and I fear many small businesses are unaware of the scope of this event and the possible business-harming disconnection and technology dysfunction …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has today released an interim report into the insurance crisis facing Australia’s amusement, leisure, and recreation sector.
“There is a clear and present…
… says the show must go on 20 October 2021 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has … or organisations that have a similar risk profile. Under a DMF, members who meet requirements would have access …
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Australian small businesses can now register a domain name of .au, allowing the .com, .net or .org to be dropped from your internet address (this means shoes.com.au can become shoes.au). These shorter Australian domain names are currently reserved for…
… Shorter domain names available for small business 09 June 2022 Australian small businesses can now register a domain name of .au, …
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A national awareness campaign about a free tailored mental health support service for small business owners has begun, amid new research revealing the emotional toll on small business owners during the past year.
The Australian Small Business…
… Ombudsman Welcomes NewAccess for Small Business Owners 24 June 2021 A national awareness campaign … about a free tailored mental health support service for small business owners has begun, amid new research revealing …
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