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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Glen Bartholomew.
ABC News Radio
Subjects: Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day, Insolvency Figures
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Glen Bartholomew.
ABC News Radio
Subjects: Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day, Insolvency Figures
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… TRANSCRIPT: Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day, Insolvency Figures 27 June 2023 TRANSCRIPT Australian … right now? Is big business finally paying its bills on time yet? Bruce Billson Well, they haven't peaked early on … only about a third that are paying in within a month. Now payment times within a month, that's hardly spectacular. …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says the Australian Government’s 2022/23 Budget offers welcomed targeted support to Australian small and family businesses.
The Budget includes several new, extended…
… NBN fixed wireless services $10.4 million to redesign the Payment Times Reporting Portal and Register to improve … from early 2024 to allow for PAYG to be calculated in real time, based on the how the business is tracking financially. … wage subsidy support, has been extended by three months to 30 June 2022. “ This is an effective incentive for SMEs to …
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 … marking the day, Mr Billson says family businesses need to be celebrated for the important role they play in our … the next generation are ready to take the reins when the time is right.” You can see Mr Billson’s National Family …
Originally published in the Canberra Times.
Australia's small businesses have been treated in a very shabby way by squabbling in our Federal Parliament.And our Parliament is a repeat offender.
Repeatedly we hear it said that small business…
… only purchased but installed and "ready for use" by June 30. However, the legislation that would make this tax break … and as recognised by the government, the tax break may be the critical difference in being able to afford to do … that qualify for the incentive. Small businesses need time to plan investment decisions, not be forced in the final …
… Family and Domestic Violence Leave All full-time, part-time, and casual employees can access 10 days of … Domestic Violence Leave as of 1 August 2023. The full 10 day leave entitlement is available immediately - it does not need to be accumulated like annual leave. It also doesn’t increase …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Jac Underwood.
2BS Bathurst
12 January 2023
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… Bruce Billson is urging small business owners to take time early this year to take stock of their mental and … program now. Good afternoon. Bruce Billson Jac, awesome to be with you. And fab to see a New Year in with your listeners … of what that looks like and how you can set that out in a day-to-day way? Bruce Billson It's really funny you should …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has recognised the rise of ‘womenpreneurs’ and the key role women will play in driving future business growth on World MSME Day (Sunday 27 June, 2021).
World…
… recognised as key drivers of business growth on World MSME Day 25 June 2021 The Australian Small Business and Family … will play in driving future business growth on World MSME Day (Sunday 27 June, 2021). World MSME Day 2021, declared by … number of female entrepreneurs to parity with men would be worth between $71 billion and $135 billion to the nation’s …
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…
… his last name published) was seeing around one customer a day armed with a voucher for his service. The problem came … the marketing service and within two months negotiated the payment of all the funds owed to Paul. Having the ombudsman … try to phone and email people when they are in a different time zone," he said. "I was just one small business, and they …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
Radio 2CC Canberra
Subject: 3G switch-off - small…
… TRANSCRIPT: 3G switch-off - small business warned not to be caught short 29 May 2024 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small … great to be with you and your listeners on this capital day. Leon Delaney It's a lovely day today, but it's not … Leon Delaney Now, we've known for quite some time that this is coming, and it's not exactly meant to be a …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Eddie Williams.
ABC Radio South East NSW
Subjects: Merchant transaction fees (least-cost…
… to reduce the burden both on the small business taking the payment and you, the customer, paying for your long black? … not in the interests of consumers. And it's way past time where the banks have been and should have been actively … Bruce Billson Fab to be with you. Take care. Have a great day. Eddie Williams Bruce Billson, the Australian Small …
… the amount per month, not realising this meant that each time she altered the amount per month she was entering into a … a quote for several hundred dollars per month. On the same day, after discussing it with her business partner, she … pay system. The small business owner also used this same payment system for her security alarm. Three years later the …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says the Federal Government’s 2021 Budget is a clear acknowledgement that small and family businesses are central to the nation’s economic recovery and future prosperity.…
… billion towards enhancing the digital economy, including a 30% tax offset for the video game industry. “This $1.2 … export revenue and employing an additional 10,000 full time workers with the right support,” Mr Billson says. “This … events, productions and the film and television sector. Payment times: The Government is committing an additional $16 …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Kerry Peck.
Radio 2BS Bathurst
27 November 2023
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… television, and we've been talking about it for quite some time. We really do, in this day and age, have to be vitally aware of scams, don't we? … details and if there's any irregularities then hold up the payment. That's a good measure. That's the measure that's …
… implementation of these changes is being staggered over time. Changes implemented from December 15th 2023: New rules … with fewer than 15 employees if making an order would not be fair and reasonable in the circumstances for service … under the order. Minimum standards orders may include: payment terms deductions record-keeping (for matters …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Rebecca Levingston.
ABC Radio Brisbane
Subject: Micro, Small and Medium-sized…
… TRANSCRIPT: Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day, Small Business Matters data report 27 June 2023 … the economy, I think as everybody's seeing, just seems to be getting worse. And I think it was just the last week of … to see that just 8% of small business owners are under 30 compared to 17% in the mid 1970s. Why do you think that …
Bruce Billson, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman sat down with Nick Fox, Deloitte’s Payment Times Reporting Lead to discuss the recent release of the first Payment Times Reporting Register.
Below is a summary of the…
… Payment Times Reporting Scheme 10 March 2022 Bruce Billson, … Enterprise Ombudsman sat down with Nick Fox, Deloitte’s Payment Times Reporting Lead to discuss the recent release of … positive role played by the Register to help reduce the time it takes to pay small business suppliers Some large …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Vivienne Ryan.
Small Business Connections TV
Subject: Role of ASBFEO, dispute…
… to Small Business Connections TV. Today, I'm delighted to be sitting down with the wonderful Bruce Billson from ASBFEO … doors? Bruce Billson The biggest one by quite a margin is payment disputes. So about 40% of the traffic we handle … and say, look, you need to come back to us by a certain time, otherwise I'll just appoint a mediator and you need to …
… World Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day (MSME Day), held on Thursday 27 June 2024 is an important … ecosystem to give enterprising people the best chance to be successful. Show your support We encourage you to join us …
Bruce Billson, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, is calling on the community to join him today in saying a big thank you to the women and men running our small and family businesses.
Mr Billson said World Micro, Small…
… Mr Billson said World Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Day (June 27) was the perfect chance to applaud the … need them. “The best way to support small businesses is to be a kindly customer – patient and understanding, with good … health,” he said. “Sometimes it can be as simple as making time to pause, reflect and reconnect. Talking to trusted …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Stephen Cenatiempo.
Radio 2CC Canberra
Subjects: Insolvency and small business;…
… to close its doors, we've laid out money, we've had staff time, we've made financial commitments and incurred expenses … at night after being everything in the business during the day. So, I think that's a really important conversation we … have been paid by their customer, which then slows up the payment to their small business supplier like we were …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, is urging Federal Parliament to give certainty to small business about two crucial tax breaks announced in last year’s budget.
“Time is running out with just six weeks…
… two crucial tax breaks announced in last year’s budget. “Time is running out with just six weeks until the end of the … to that amount for eligible assets between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024. (The Treasurer announced in this week’s budget the scheme would be extended to 30 June 2025.) Without legislation authorising …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Oly Peterson.
6PR Perth
20 November 2023
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… Ombudsman and we welcome him back to Perth live. G’day Bruce. Bruce Billson Oly, great to be with you and the … the event that you are compromised? I mean, that's a tough time to work through. It's traumatic for the business. They … invoice to somebody for a big number, like an instalment payment on a house build, and they just get in there and …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has welcomed the significant commitment announced today by the banking industry to better support small businesses to combat scams.
Mr Billson said a $100 million…
… confidence and the ability to operate. Too often, it can be an enterprise-ending event for a small business.” … year. The biggest contributor to these losses were payment redirection scams. Mr Billson said small businesses … Billson said next week is Scam Awareness Week and an ideal time for small business owners to take a few extra moments to …
… is grouped by subjects and all the main sections can be easily reached from the homepage. If you still need help, … Line caters for the needs of small business owners who may be visually impaired through the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS). TIS can be contacted on 13 14 50. The Information Line also provides …
24 August 2023
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Susan Graham-Ryan.
ABC QLD
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… we had about 17% of our small business owners were under 30. It's 8% at the moment. That's the same across Queensland. … the interests of small and family businesses every day - and part of it is surfacing their story. And that story … pursuits and being a business owner, particularly at a time when you've got difficulty getting staff and the like, …
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…
… 30% tax offset a game-changer for Australian industry: … and go some way to unlocking the commercial gains that can be made through digitisation,” Mr Billson says. “Many small … and rural areas, to continue delighting customers at a time of pandemic-related disruptions. “In reality, …
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…
… 3G networks are closing down. You still got a bit of time before this does start impacting you, but it is important that Australians know if they will be impacted. If you've received notice from your service … stock levels are down and away you go. Some of the card payment tap-on things you see car parks, they've got 3G …
Originally published in The Canberra Times.
By Bruce Billson.
It is often said small business is the engine room of the economy. We must ensure small and family business can fire on all cylinders - not have a cylinder taken out.
We…
… It's time to celebrate Australia's small businesses 15 April 2024 … for those people. They're working their tails off every day. The narrative about how buoyant profitability is in the … our small business-owning fraternity are under the age of 30, half what it was in the 1970s. We honour and celebrate …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Sean Aylmer.
Fear and Greed Podcast
20 October 2022…
… Riviera, Sean. I got out of that to spend more quality time with the family because it's quite a punishing lifestyle … or challenges with the government or regulators of the day. And that meant a policy and advocacy role, Sean. Trying … your digital infrastructure, or in some cases, demanding a payment for you to access your own information. So, it’s a …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the additional support to small businesses impacted by protracted lockdowns, announced by the Australian Government.
From week four of the lockdown, small…
… lockdown, small and family businesses that have suffered a 30% decline in turnover, will receive 40% of their payroll … “Unfortunately there has been a worrying deterioration in payment times over recent months. Now is not the time to delay paying small business supplier invoices when …