The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has urged the Federal Government and regulators to consider the reactivation of temporary insolvency protections, to support small and family businesses doing it tough in…
… protections for small and family businesses that may be trading insolvent due to lockdown trading restrictions. … June, and that trend is widely expected to continue with payment times stretching out. “Bringing back temporary … like this that give otherwise viable small businesses more time to recover or turnaround, preventing a wave of …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says small businesses in dispute with the ATO will get a fairer go, under new rules proposed by the Australian Government.
Mr Billson welcomed the pre-Budget…
… debt recovery actions through the court system. This can be prohibitively expensive and time consuming for a small business. “Under the proposed … resolved by the AAT. “It means that rather than spending time and money fighting in court, small business owners can …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Narelle Graham on ABC Radio South Australia.
Subject: Digital platforms and small businesses
Narelle Graham
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… Bruce, good afternoon. Bruce Billson Narelle, awesome to be with you and your audience. Narelle Graham Any pattern … for the destruction of it. Thanks very much. Have a great day’. Or it might be where if you can't solve your problems … for the destruction of it. Thanks very much. Have a great day’. Or it might be where if you can't solve your problems …
… Independent Evaluation of the JobKeeper Payment Date Thu, 07/06/2023 - 12:00 File SB - Independent evaluation of the JobKeeper payment.pdf pdf 224.36 KB Summary Independent Evaluation of the JobKeeper Payment … Independent Evaluation of the JobKeeper Payment … …
Small and family businesses are benefiting from a significant boost in consumer sentiment, with new research revealing 93% of Aussies prefer to buy products made in Australia.
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce…
… Australian Made products, an additional $5 billion would be generated in our economy over the year, creating 11,000 … new jobs. “That’s why this Australian Made Week (24-30 May) is a great time to support a small or family business by spending …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson today welcomed the announcement by the Commonwealth Bank that it will automatically lower costs incurred by small businesses and family enterprises with a turnover of less than…
… of the small business community. There is a lot more to be done though, and I urge all banks and financial … the economy is many millions of dollars – money that could be better put to work to grow business and employment … of the small business community. There is a lot more to be done though, and I urge all banks and financial …
… MSME Day messages from the Ombudsman, Minister for Small Business … celebrates World Micro, Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Day 2023 A message from Hon Julie Collins, Minister for Small … on World Micro, Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Day 2023 A message from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has launched an Inquiry to examine the impact of reforms to Commonwealth procurement rules on small business.
The Inquiry was referred to the Ombudsman by the Minister…
… Ombudsman launches Inquiry into Commonwealth Procurement 30 March 2023 The Australian Small Business and Family … great to see the Australian Government’s commitment to be a bigger customer for small businesses,” Mr Billson said. … contracts can be complex, costly, confusing and time-consuming. “Supporting the opportunity for small and …
… 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 …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the Albanese Government’s move to introduce legislation to ban unfair contract terms for small businesses. “This is a real problem for small and family…
… Mr Billson said. The Ministers said the government would be introducing civil penalty provisions ‘outlawing the use … by real people who deserve our respect and empathy every day.” Mr Billson said he also welcomed the government’s move … by real people who deserve our respect and empathy every day.” Mr Billson said he also welcomed the government’s move …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says today’s decision by Australia Post to continue shipping perishable goods across the country will bring joyful relief to small business food producers.
Mr Billson…
… their business – with confidence that their goods will be delivered by Australia Post. “Australia Post has … business customers by reversing this decision. “Now is the time to be working together to identify what the problems are … business customers by reversing this decision. “Now is the time to be working together to identify what the problems are …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has reached the milestone of helping 40,000 small businesses seeking assistance with a dispute.
Ombudsman Bruce Billson said this was a significant moment for the agency.
“…
… watch the financial and emotional damage occur in real time with no ability to stop it. “One of the absurdities of … that clear, appropriate, and standardised procedures be put in place to enable a timely resolution for small … to be about payments which accounts for 38%, up from 30% two years ago. There has also been a rise in the …
Originally published in Kochie's Business Builder.
We rightly honour and respect people for the livelihoods they carve out and the contribution they make to workplaces and the economy. But what is often missed as a vital and valued path to…
… Why it’s time to celebrate our hard-working self-employed 28 August … come from? Let’s celebrate the self-employed The dream to be your own boss, working when and where you choose while … than two-thirds of self-employed women choose to work part-time, compared with only 47 per cent of women in the general …
… 2021. This was a 19% increase compared to the same time in 2020 and slightly lower than at the end of September … 0-19 (Small) 116,547 35,178 151,728 20-199 (Medium) 66,104 30,708 96,812 200+ (Large) 58,959 29,840 88,800 Unknown 7,800 … >, extracted on 30/07/22. Over three quarters of apprentices and trainees …
… to help manage the stressors involved. 1. Structure your day Schedule time for calls, lead follow-ups, emails, social media … Don’t try to do everything Create a list of what needs to be done and prioritise, cut unnecessary tasks, delegate and …
… to help them reach an agreement. Should the parties not be able to agree, either party may request that the dispute … their franchise agreement early. Under the Code, at any time a franchisee may give their franchisor a written … of their costs. In general, the practitioner has a half day rate and a full day rate. The length of time the ADR …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has called on digital platform providers to dramatically improve their dispute resolution processes for small business.
Mr Billson said there has been a noticeable…
… us with a direct human contact to enable these disputes to be escalated and a satisfactory outcome achieved quickly. … watch the financial and emotional damage occur in real time with no ability to stop it. “There have been too many … with scammers only removing them once they receive payment. “Most disturbingly, there are commercial service …
… 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 … under the order. Minimum standards orders may include: payment terms deductions record-keeping (for matters …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says the significant reforms to the Franchising Code of Conduct announced by the Australian Government today will help level the playing field across the franchising sector.…
… to the Code mean prospective and current franchisees will be better armed with vital information needed to run their … visibility around rebates and leasing arrangements will be achieved by these reforms. “The new mandatory Franchise … to the Code mean prospective and current franchisees will be better armed with vital information needed to run their …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, welcomes the Australian Government’s response to the review of the Franchising Code of Conduct by Dr Michael Schaper.
The Minister for Small Business, Julie Collins,…
… of franchising data sets. The Ombudsman will also be given the power to name and shame franchisors who have not … discourage big business from using their muscle to force time and resource-poor small business to have no alternative … but to seek redress in court – an expensive and time-consuming pathway they almost always cannot afford to …
… employed 167,328 apprentices and trainees in-training on 30 September 2022. This was a 12% increase compared to the same time the previous year, and a 6% decrease compared to June … the economic recovery from the impacts of COVID-19. To be eligible, apprentices needed a commencement date between 5 …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has released a guide for small businesses using social media as their business platform, with tips to reduce the chances of being hacked.
“Using social media can be a…
… the chances of being hacked. “Using social media can be a valuable way to grow and increase awareness of your … cases, when there is a problem, these platforms require a time and resource-poor small business to navigate the most … turn ads on or off and can remove or update advertising payment information. Have your account/s set up so the …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Ross Greenwood.
Business Now, Sky News
Subject: Supermarket inquiry, Federal…
… apply pressure on smaller suppliers. And if so, what can be done about it? Well, one organisation that will hear these … cost. You might have to wait two years before you get your time to argue your case. And then there is that risk that if … you’ve been working with small business for such a long time and many thanks for your time today. Bruce Billson Good …
… Table 2: Number of small businesses in regional areas, 30 June 2023 Number of employees Regional NSW Regional Vic … were over 770,000 small businesses in regional areas on 30 June 2023. Other Territories and Regional South Australia … in all states and most territories over the year to 30 June 2023 . The strongest increases (in percentage terms) …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Casey Briggs.
ABC TV News Channel
Subjects: Small business problems…
… about what they can do to help. But in the end of the day, Casey, the back swing might be nice. It's all about the … processes - the test is what actually happens. And by the time people get to us, they are frustrated beyond belief and … is just the start of it, and there are matters such as payment for ad spends or where other customers on your …
… Background Natural disasters can be catastrophic and have prolonged impacts for individuals, … the cost of natural disasters and lengthy recovery time for small businesses and regional networks could be … the cost of natural disasters and lengthy recovery time for small businesses and regional networks could be …
The review of the Payment Times Reporting Act by Dr Craig Emerson found there has been no significant improvement by big business to pay their small business customers in a timely way, sadly echoing the woeful performance that we have been calling…
… required to make big business pay up The review of the Payment Times Reporting Act by Dr Craig Emerson found there … … The review of the Payment Times Reporting Act by Dr Craig Emerson found there …