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 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…
… turn ads on or off and can remove or update advertising payment information. Have your account/s set up so the … account recovery (should you need it). Create a separate payment method that is only used for your social media … all users require full admin access. “If you are hacked, report your issue immediately to the platform and make sure …
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.
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… The latest data, published in the ASBFEO Quarterly Report, reveals 26% of cases relate to digital services. “The … about the Tax Concierge Service and the Quarterly Report. MEDIA CONTACT: 0448 467 178 … The Australian Small … The latest data, published in the ASBFEO Quarterly Report, reveals 26% of cases relate to digital services. “The …
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…
… 01 August 2023 Originally published by The Canberra Times. WHEN Paul, the proprietor of Zenbar Massage, was … the marketing service and within two months negotiated the payment of all the funds owed to Paul. Having the ombudsman … the marketing service and within two months negotiated the payment of all the funds owed to Paul. Having the ombudsman …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Dusty Fitzpatrick.
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Subject: Don’t be a 3G switch-off casualty
Dusty Fitzpatrick
The Australian Small…
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Dusty Fitzpatrick.
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Subject: Don’t be a 3G switch-off casualty
Dusty Fitzpatrick
The Australian Small…
The public rightly expects any personal information collected and stored by businesses - whether they are large or small - will be protected, says the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.
Mr. Billson…
… reforms around cyber risk management, Digital ID, payment times, deepening the digital engagement of small business and … reforms around cyber risk management, Digital ID, payment times, deepening the digital engagement of small …
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…
… be sent to inquiries@asbfeo.gov.au by 1 July 2023. A final report with recommendations will be given to the Australian … be sent to inquiries@asbfeo.gov.au by 1 July 2023. A final report with recommendations will be given to the Australian …
Small business owners are being urged by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, to be on high alert to the rising number of criminals who may try to impersonate their business or a government agency such as the…
… he said. “Scammers may sign you up for a single or monthly payment which they take from your credit card but they … a scam should contact the new National Anti-Scam Centre’s ‘Report a Scam’ page on their website … he said. “Scammers may sign you up for a single or monthly payment which they take from your credit card but they …
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…
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…
Ombudsman welcomes review of Banking Code Compliance Committee
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the final report of the independent review of the Banking Code Compliance…
… Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the final report of the independent review of the Banking Code … the committee with expertise in small business. The final report also includes a recommendation to revitalise the … strategy and planning inquiries “We welcome the final report of the independent review of the BCCC, noting the …
Natural disasters can be devastating for small and family businesses yet only one in four small businesses have a current business continuity plan, according to the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.
“In…
… Natural Disaster Preparedness and Resilience Inquiry report included 16 recommendations. “It is clear from our … clarity and certainty of the support available.” The report found that governments at all levels and the business … disasters.” Among the recommendations and findings, the report says: There should be a “certainty of response” for …
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…
… not overlook their own mental health during such difficult times. “This can feel unrelenting, and it is vitally … not overlook their own mental health during such difficult times. “This can feel unrelenting, and it is vitally …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson is urging shoppers to spend big with small businesses this weekend, with Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales predicted to smash records.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson is urging shoppers to spend big with small businesses this weekend, with Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales predicted to smash records.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday…
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…
… June, and that trend is widely expected to continue with payment times stretching out. “Bringing back temporary protections … June, and that trend is widely expected to continue with payment times stretching out. “Bringing back temporary …
Many Australians will enjoy Australian seafood this Easter, but it should not come at the expense of proposed new country of origin labelling rules imposing a compliance nightmare for small and family businesses.
The Australian…
Many Australians will enjoy Australian seafood this Easter, but it should not come at the expense of proposed new country of origin labelling rules imposing a compliance nightmare for small and family businesses.
The Australian…
… under the order. Minimum standards orders may include: payment terms deductions record-keeping (for matters … imprisonment, and/or a maximum fine of the greater of: 3 times the amount of the underpayment, if the court can … 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, 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…
… “Dr Schaper has produced a well-researched and thoughtful report for the Australian Government and we support the report and the majority of his sensible recommendations to … “Dr Schaper has produced a well-researched and thoughtful report for the Australian Government and we support the …
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…
… respect 10 June 2024 Originally published in the Canberra Times. Australia's small businesses have been treated in a … with respect. … Originally published in the Canberra Times. Australia's small businesses have been treated in a …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed today’s Federal Government pre-Budget announcement providing a cash flow support to small and family businesses through changes to PAYG tax and commitment to…
… to help reduce compliance costs and improve processing times for small and family businesses. Links between Single … to help reduce compliance costs and improve processing times for small and family businesses. Links between Single …
… Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, released the final report on the insurance crisis facing Australia’s amusement, leisure, and recreation sector. The report, The Show Must Go On , finds a Discretionary Mutual … in a hardened global insurance market. Building on this report supporting the Australian Amusement, Leisure and …
New support announced today by the Australian Government to help small businesses combat cyber attacks is extremely welcome, says the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.
“One of the biggest fears a…
… has been heard,” Mr Billson said. “The latest chilling report from the Australian Cyber Security Centre is that a … details. “The unsuspecting customer is expecting the bill and probably knows the amount they have to pay so when … their digital infrastructure and the criminals demand a payment for to access your own information.” Mr Billson …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has welcomed the introduction of legislation into Federal Parliament that will create a “designated-complaints” mechanism to fast-track serious disputes for small businesses…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has welcomed the introduction of legislation into Federal Parliament that will create a “designated-complaints” mechanism to fast-track serious disputes for small businesses…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, says he welcomes the regulator’s decision to retain and enhance vital protections for small businesses in the new Banking Code of Practice.
“A push by the banks…
… Mr Billson also urged the independent review of the 2020 General Insurance Code of Practice, now under way, to … Mr Billson also urged the independent review of the 2020 General Insurance Code of Practice, now under way, to …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson opening statement to Senate Estimates
It is often said that small business is the engine room of the economy. We must ensure that small and family business…
… get this wrong”. But even big businesses struggle at times to get all things right. So just imagine how difficult … five requests for help from a small business relate to a payment dispute. Too often that first party that is slow to … five requests for help from a small business relate to a payment dispute. Too often that first party that is slow to …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has welcomed the Albanese government’s move to introduce legislation into Parliament to crackdown on unfair contract terms and increase penalties for anti-competitive…
… generous intent, especially around contract terms.” The Bill being introduced into Parliament in relation to unfair … interests of small business owners,” Mr Billson said. The Bill to increase penalties for corporations engaging in … generous intent, especially around contract terms.” The Bill being introduced into Parliament in relation to unfair …
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…
… to implement a key recommendation in our recently released report: A tax system that works for small business which will … for a ruling. “In line with the recommendations in our report, the AAT will be able to pause or modify any ATO debt … to implement a key recommendation in our recently released report: A tax system that works for small business which will …
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…
… least cost routing. “The Treasurer’s urging of the RBA’s Payment Systems Board to consider mandating the dual-network … and family enterprises paying more than they need to for payment services. “For too long, small businesses have been … with larger retailers able to bypass full fees by using payment systems directly or by having the market power to …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says tonight’s federal Budget offers targeted measures to help small and family business deal with current pain points and headwinds.
“Small and family businesses facing…
… that are squeezing margins will welcome the modest energy bill relief of $325,” Mr Billson said. “Every saving helps … improve the uptake of eInvoicing, the effectiveness of the payment times reporting framework and implementation of franchise …
… pay system. The small business owner also used this same payment system for her security alarm. Three years later the … account was inadvertently activated, and he received a bill for over $1,000 for the month. He deactivated the … owner contacted the advertising company a number of times to attempt to resolve the issue but was unsuccessful. …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement of $15 million in funding for free mental health and financial counselling support for small businesses in next week’s…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement of $15 million in funding for free mental health and financial counselling support for small businesses in next week’s…