The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson met with Australia Post today in a collaborative effort to resolve issues with delivery of perishable goods to support small business food producers.
Mr Billson…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson met with Australia Post today in a collaborative effort to resolve issues with delivery of perishable goods to support small business food producers.
Mr Billson…
… small businesses with the confidence that their goods will be delivered by Australia Post. “Our next steps include … small businesses with the confidence that their goods will be delivered by Australia Post. “Our next steps include …
… to relax to clear the mind and unwind. lock in family time learn to ‘unplug’ from the business. This means … setting times to turn off the technology, and plan to take time off . … 798 …
… 1. Structure your day Schedule time for calls, lead follow-ups, emails, social media … and compliance tasks, important ‘breaks’ and get away time. … 796 …
… review of the ASBFEO’s functions was required to be completed one year after its establishment, by 30 June 2017. This review was led by Ms Su McCluskey with the … to be completed one year after its establishment, by 30 June 2017. This review was led by Ms Su McCluskey with the …
… to the Code enacted in June 2021 allow for a process to be followed should a franchisee wish to terminate their franchise agreement early. Under the Code, at any time a franchisee may give their franchisor a written … reasons for the termination. Note that the proposal may be different from the terms set out in the franchise …
… with an experienced small business tax lawyer. A $100 co-payment is required, with the remaining balance paid by the …
ABC Radio PM Program
Subject: internet domain name changes
Presenter
Domain names are the Internet's version of a home address, directing users to a website's front…
… though is a new option is available where it would simply be .au. So ABC.au, a shortened abridged domain name. Matt … of cyber security this has been a tactic used to cut off payment information. Matt Bamford Buying up popular domain … of cyber security this has been a tactic used to cut off payment information. Matt Bamford Buying up popular domain …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Bridie Tanner.
ABC North Coast
Subject: Small business natural disasters and resilience …
… about a small business disaster plan? Something that can be easily put into place in a disaster? The Australian … encourage more to think about that. The disaster might be a natural disaster, might be something like a COVID lockdown, or heaven forbid, it …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says tonight’s Budget handed down by the Australian Government will provide welcome capability building, mental health and financial advice support for small businesses and…
… Mr Billson said. The Budget forecast that inflation will be 7.75% at the end of this year and still high at 5.75% by … sustained cost pressures on their businesses. At the same time, the Budget forecast of lower economic growth and a rise … sustained cost pressures on their businesses. At the same time, the Budget forecast of lower economic growth and a rise …
… goals to display your practical approach and interest. Be clear on your specific services, how much they cost, and …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with David Dowsett.
ABC Radio Wide Bay
Subject: Small business…
… there's likely no business, small or large, that will not be impacted. So, what can a small business do now to ensure … look like? Bruce Billson Well, it means taking the time to think about what are those risks, what are those … David Dowsett Some top tips indeed. Bruce, appreciate your time this morning, thanks a lot. … TRANSCRIPT Australian …
… program can help you to adopt digital tools to save you time and money, while also help you to grow your business. … itself through a period where your business may not be returning a profit. When your business is up and running, you should take the time to develop a succession plan for the future. Having one …
State Small Business Commissioners and the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman have met to continue our collaborative efforts within our jurisdictions, to support our nation’s vital small business community.
As always, we…
… role in post-pandemic jobs growth. We ask shoppers to be ‘kindly customers’, who are patient, understanding and … are imposing additional demands on already fully focused, time poor and committed small and family businesses. Given … delivery services, we ask customers to factor additional time in and order their gifts as soon as possible to avoid …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Sarah Howells.
ABC Sunshine Coast
8 September 2022…
… If you're a small business, the name of your website can be pretty important. You want to make sure customers know … can get a very similar domain name and then confuse busy, time poor customers and take advantage of that. Sarah Howells … so much for the chat this morning. Really appreciate your time. Bruce Billson Great to be with you. … TRANSCRIPT …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has implored small businesses to take urgent action to safeguard their brand and identity on the internet or risk seeing impersonators, web-name ‘campers’ or cyber criminals…
… to work out if they want the shortened .au domain or will be unhappy for someone else to have it”, Mr Billson said. “If … properly be notified about the change and given reasonable time to act. “Small and family business owners and managers … properly be notified about the change and given reasonable time to act. “Small and family business owners and managers …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
Radio 2CC Canberra
17 January 2024
Leon…
… Billson, good afternoon. Bruce Billson Leon, great to be with you and your listeners. Leon Delaney I'm far from … their provider wisely. We're encouraging them to take the time to talk to existing clients, to talk about the … their provider wisely. We're encouraging them to take the time to talk to existing clients, to talk about the …
… 4. Focus On what can be controlled and what is being achieved. Celebrate the … in your community to help you ‘recharge’. … On what can be controlled and what is being achieved. Celebrate the …
… Business Conference 1 - 3 May Cairns, QLD Tocal Field Day 3 - 5 May Tocal, NSW Franchising and Business … Business Conference 1 - 3 May Cairns, QLD Tocal Field Day 3 - 5 May Tocal, NSW Franchising and Business …
… and identified key impacts Think about what can be done now, to manage the identified risks that may impact … your business to a less disaster-prone location. Build in time and tactics to make sure you are ok and you’re caring … your business to a less disaster-prone location. Build in time and tactics to make sure you are ok and you’re caring …
… to the other party Now you understand your dispute it is time to talk to the other party. If the issue is minor, you … call them, but if more complex, a face-to-face meeting can be more successful. Prepare Prepare for your discussion by … needs escalating. … Now you understand your dispute it is time to talk to the other party. If the issue is minor, you …
… to cancel both his listing and outstanding invoice, and be added to their ‘do not contact’ list. The online directory … to cancel both his listing and outstanding invoice, and be added to their ‘do not contact’ list. The online directory …
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Ombudsman launches small business natural disaster preparedness inquiry
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has launched an…
… “The impacts of natural disasters on small businesses can be devastating,” Mr Billson says. “It can mean damaged and … good preparedness. “The cost of natural disasters and the time it takes for small businesses to get back on their feet … good preparedness. “The cost of natural disasters and the time it takes for small businesses to get back on their feet …
The Reserve Bank yesterday increased official interest rates for the seventh consecutive month. Rates have now risen by a total of 2.75 percentage points and stand at 2.85%.
The Reserve Bank yesterday increased official interest rates for the seventh consecutive month. Rates have now risen by a total of 2.75 percentage points and stand at 2.85%.
… Statement (FTCIS) – from 6 December 2023. This must be provided to employees before they start employment or as … rights and entitlements follow the following three rules: time limits - a fixed term contract can’t be for more than … rights and entitlements follow the following three rules: time limits - a fixed term contract can’t be for more than …
… 2021. This was a 19% increase compared to the same time in 2020 and slightly lower than at the end of September … 2021. This was a 19% increase compared to the same time in 2020 and slightly lower than at the end of September …