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,…
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,…
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,…
The terrible floods and storms causing great trauma for parts of the country should be a red alert for small business to be prepared for natural disasters, warns the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.
Mr…
The terrible floods and storms causing great trauma for parts of the country should be a red alert for small business to be prepared for natural disasters, warns the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.
Mr…
It was really disappointing to see the latest data on payment times by big businesses to small businesses. We all know cash flow is king and such a vital ingredient of small business survival, particularly at these challenging and uncertain times.…
… up It was really disappointing to see the latest data on payment times by big businesses to small businesses. We all know cash … at these challenging and uncertain times. And the latest report card from the Payment Times Reporting Regulator …
… - inquiry into the Financial Accountability Regime bill and other related bills Date Fri, 10/07/2022 - 12:00 … inquiry into the Financial Accountability Regime bill and other related bills (1384).pdf pdf 302.03 KB Summary … - inquiry into the Financial Accountability Regime bill and other related bills … Senate Economics Legislation …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson is encouraging Australians to support Indigenous businesses, as the nation celebrates NAIDOC WEEK 2021.
Mr Billson says the Indigenous business sector is one of the…
… and vegetables. “In fact, indigenous businesses are 100 times more likely to employ other indigenous staff according … and vegetables. “In fact, indigenous businesses are 100 times more likely to employ other indigenous staff according …
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…
… community,” Mr Billson says. “Our Small Business Counts report noted ABS data revealing 40% of small businesses have … community,” Mr Billson says. “Our Small Business Counts report noted ABS data revealing 40% of small businesses have …
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…
… “Unfortunately there has been a worrying deterioration in payment times over recent months. Now is not the time to delay paying … “Unfortunately there has been a worrying deterioration in payment times over recent months. Now is not the time to …
Access to capital is still a significant barrier to growth for women-led small businesses, according to new research conducted by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman’s (ASBFEO) office.
An ASBFEO survey of more than 600…
… decade have been founded by women ( Xero Boss Insights 2020 ) and there has been a 46% jump in women business owners … ( ABS ). “The recent State of Australian Startup Funding report found 82% of female founders believe gender impacted … ( ABS ). “The recent State of Australian Startup Funding report found 82% of female founders believe gender impacted …
… fees’ are charged by schemes, acquirers, and issuers (payment service providers) to facilitate card-based payments … and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) has prepared this report with insights from CMSPI Pty Ltd (CMSPI), a leading … competition in the debit card market by ensuring a payment is processed via the least-cost route. Merchants …
… 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 …
Originally published in The Canberra Times.
By Bruce Billson.
Every small business deserves the right to be able to rely upon the safeguards, legal protections and business "bumper rails" that support fair conduct and competition in our…
… justice 29 April 2024 Originally published in The Canberra Times. By Bruce Billson. Every small business deserves the … desperately needed. … Originally published in The Canberra Times. By Bruce Billson. Every small business deserves the …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the ATO’s decision to turn its small business independent review service into a permanent offering, following a highly successful pilot program.
Mr Billson…
… to implement a key recommendation in our recently released report: A tax system that works for small business which … to implement a key recommendation in our recently released report: A tax system that works for small business which …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has urged consumers to consciously spend with small and family businesses this weekend, amid predictions of a bumper Easter.
“Small and family businesses stand ready…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has urged consumers to consciously spend with small and family businesses this weekend, amid predictions of a bumper Easter.
“Small and family businesses stand ready…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says insurance premiums will be more affordable for small businesses in Northern Australia, under a new Federal Government scheme to launch next year.
Mr Billson…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says insurance premiums will be more affordable for small businesses in Northern Australia, under a new Federal Government scheme to launch next year.
Mr Billson…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has thanked the 2,000 small and family businesses which have completed an online survey as part of the Small Business Natural Disaster Preparedness and Resilience Inquiry.…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has thanked the 2,000 small and family businesses which have completed an online survey as part of the Small Business Natural Disaster Preparedness and Resilience Inquiry.…
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…
… and get behind local community organisations and events. “Times are still incredibly tough for so many family … and get behind local community organisations and events. “Times are still incredibly tough for so many family …
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…
… 15 April 2024 Originally published in The Canberra Times. By Bruce Billson. It is often said small business is … enterprise. … Originally published in The Canberra Times. By Bruce Billson. It is often said small business is …
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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…
… event.” The inquiry follows a recommendation in the 2020 Royal Commission into Natural Disaster Arrangements that … and communities”. A recent Deloitte Access Economics report found that 97% of government disaster-related … and communities”. A recent Deloitte Access Economics report found that 97% of government disaster-related …
… Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements The 2020 Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster … [1] Recommendation 10.1 of the Royal Commission’s final report was that “State and territory governments should … Ombudsman will commence the inquiry immediately and will report to the Minister no later than 18 March 2022. [1] …
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…
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…
… Wed, 03/01/2023 - 12:00 File SB - Statutory Review of the Payment Times Reporting Act 2020.pdf pdf 359.84 KB … Improving the transparency and …
… Payment Times Procurement Connected Policy Date Fri, 03/26/2021 - 12:00 File Payment Times Procurement Connected Policy pdf 268.96 KB Summary …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has warned migrant-led small businesses they have just two weeks left to safeguard their brand and identity on the internet or risk seeing impersonators, web-name ‘campers’…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has warned migrant-led small businesses they have just two weeks left to safeguard their brand and identity on the internet or risk seeing impersonators, web-name ‘campers’…
Originally published in The Canberra Times.
Digital platforms have fundamentally changed the way small businesses connect and sell to their customers. Yet, when there is a problem - such as having your account shut down after being hacked -…
… 13 May 2024 Originally published in The Canberra Times. Digital platforms have fundamentally changed the way … turn ads on or off and can remove or update advertising payment information. Have your account/s set up so the … users require full admin access. And if you are hacked, report your issue immediately to the platform and make sure …
Originally published in the Canberra Times.
By Bruce Billson.
The latest report card on the economy will be no surprise to small business owners. Economic growth is barely limping along.
The combination of…
… go bust 01 April 2024 Originally published in the Canberra Times. By Bruce Billson. The latest report card on the economy will be no surprise to small … . … Originally published in the Canberra Times. By Bruce Billson. The latest report card on the …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson.
Speech to COSBOA National Small Business Summit
I particularly want to acknowledge Matthew (Addison), Luke (…
… that conversation work. And after the travails of recent times, the reserves of emotional responsiveness and cash … that conversation work. And after the travails of recent times, the reserves of emotional responsiveness and cash …
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…
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…
… Reforming the Payment Systems (Regulation) Act 1998 to promote competition … in the debit card market and lower small business payment costs Date Thu, 07/06/2023 - 12:00 File SB - Reforms to the Payment Systems (Regulation) Act 1998.pdf pdf 239.61 KB …