The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has marked Harmony Day (21 March, 2022) by thanking migrant-led small and family businesses for their valuable contribution to the vibrancy of the community and vitality of the…
… Payment Times Reporting Act 2020 primary legislation amendments Date Wed, 05/01/2024 - 12:00 File SB 240429 Payment Times Legislation Amendments.pdf pdf 164.2 KB Summary …
… Billson says. “According to CGU’s Migrant Small Business Report about a third of migrant-run small businesses plan to … Billson says. “According to CGU’s Migrant Small Business Report about a third of migrant-run small businesses plan to …
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…
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…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed a new online tool for small business owners, designed to take the stress out of hiring their first employee.
The Employment Contract Tool – recently…
… OH&S and record-keeping obligations. That’s about five times more than a large business with more than 200 … OH&S and record-keeping obligations. That’s about five times more than a large business with more than 200 …
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…
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…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the banks’ ongoing efforts to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19 lockdowns.
The Australian Banking Association says banks will defer loan…
… small businesses stay afloat in these challenging times,” Mr Billson says. “The banks’ commitment to support … in good standing with repayments up-to-date or there’s a payment program in place. “It’s encouraging to see our banks … in good standing with repayments up-to-date or there’s a payment program in place. “It’s encouraging to see our banks …
In this video Ombudsman Bruce Billson discusses the role of our office.
Are you a small or family business owner in Australia, experiencing a dispute with another business or government agency? We're here to help. See our …
… needs. We're also here to provide some help at challenging times. On My Business Health website, there's some tools … needs. We're also here to provide some help at challenging times. On My Business Health website, there's some tools …
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…
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…
Digital marketing can be vital to the success of a small business yet one-in-three end up in a dispute with their provider, according to new research.
And almost 70% of small businesses last fewer than 12 months with the digital marketing…
… understand exactly what they will do for you and at what times and that you are both clear on the cost, including any … understand exactly what they will do for you and at what times and that you are both clear on the cost, including any …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has implored Indigenous small businesses to take urgent action to safeguard their brand and identity on the internet or risk seeing impersonators, web-name ‘campers’ or cyber…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has implored Indigenous small businesses to take urgent action to safeguard their brand and identity on the internet or risk seeing impersonators, web-name ‘campers’ or cyber…
… turn ads on or off and can remove or update advertising payment information. Have your account/s set up so that Meta … up an account, or already have one, create a separate payment method that is only used for your social media … can be refunded. This limit will help ensure that, if your payment card or bank account is compromised, only a certain …
… (don’t expect anything that is not included) all costs, payment timings and overall contract costs regular and … (don’t expect anything that is not included) all costs, payment timings and overall contract costs regular and …
Changes to Commonwealth procurement rules that take effect today will create more opportunities for small business to win government contracts, says the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.
“There is no…
Changes to Commonwealth procurement rules that take effect today will create more opportunities for small business to win government contracts, says the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.
“There is no…
… business owners’ total weekly earnings from all sources, 2020- 21 Source: Based on ABS TableBuilder , Census 2021, ABS … business owners’ total weekly earnings from all sources, 2020- 21 Source: Based on ABS TableBuilder , Census 2021, ABS …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed ASIC’s announcement that they have cancelled or suspended Australian credit licences for failing to be a member of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed ASIC’s announcement that they have cancelled or suspended Australian credit licences for failing to be a member of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (…
In this video Ombudsman Bruce Billson discusses the role of our office.
Are you a small or family business owner in Australia, experiencing a dispute with another business or government agency? We're here to help. See our Assistance page…… needs. We're also here to provide some help at challenging times. On My Business Health website, there's some tools … needs. We're also here to provide some help at challenging times. On My Business Health website, there's some tools …
Australia’s small business owners are rapidly getting older as the proportion of younger entrepreneurs shrinks, according to research from the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman.
Ombudsman Bruce Billson said the most…
… aged over 50,” Mr Billson said. “The Intergenerational Report being released by the Treasurer this week highlights … aged over 50,” Mr Billson said. “The Intergenerational Report being released by the Treasurer this week highlights …
Originally published in The Daily Telegraph
By Bruce Billson
The new Optus leadership needs to demonstrate it truly understands the economic pain the recent outage has inflicted on some small and family businesses.…
Originally published in The Daily Telegraph
By Bruce Billson
The new Optus leadership needs to demonstrate it truly understands the economic pain the recent outage has inflicted on some small and family businesses.…
… expert reports if necessary. The mediator is obligated to report back to the ASBFEO to advise that the mediation has … expert reports if necessary. The mediator is obligated to report back to the ASBFEO to advise that the mediation has …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has today launched a Review of the Discretionary Mutual Fund proposed for small businesses in the amusement, leisure and recreation sector unable to secure essential insurance…
… address insurance issues faced by the sector.” A final report is expected to be completed in August. … The … address insurance issues faced by the sector.” A final report is expected to be completed in August. … Ombudsman …
… mitigated by enhanced preparedness and resilience. The 2020 Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster … Recommendation 10.1 of the Royal Commission’s final report was that ‘State and Territory Governments should … the Ombudsman to undertake an Inquiry and provide a Report to the Minister by 18 March 2022. The Inquiry looked …
… mitigated by enhanced preparedness and resilience. The 2020 Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster … Recommendation 10.1 of the Royal Commission’s final report was that ‘State and Territory Governments should … the Ombudsman to undertake an Inquiry and provide a Report to the Minister by 18 March 2022. The Inquiry looked …
… Natural Disaster Preparedness and Resilience Inquiry Report • Executive Summary • Recommendations • Terms of … mitigated by enhanced preparedness and resilience. The 2020 Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster … Recommendation 10.1 of the Royal Commission’s final report was that ‘State and Territory Governments should …
… Natural Disaster Preparedness and Resilience Inquiry Report Executive Summary Recommendations Terms of Reference … mitigated by enhanced preparedness and resilience. The 2020 Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster … Recommendation 10.1 of the Royal Commission’s final report was that ‘State and Territory Governments should …
First published on Kochie’s Business Builders, 10 May 2023.
The Budget handed down on Tuesday night will help small businesses deal with some of the contemporary challenges they face as they prepare for a forecast lower rate of economic growth…
First published on Kochie’s Business Builders, 10 May 2023.
The Budget handed down on Tuesday night will help small businesses deal with some of the contemporary challenges they face as they prepare for a forecast lower rate of economic growth…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says small business tradespeople will be able to meet the demand for their skills wherever they are in Australia under new laws passed by the Senate.
The Australian…
… The Australian Government’s Mutual Recognition Amendment Bill 2021, will make it easier for skilled workers to take up … The Australian Government’s Mutual Recognition Amendment Bill 2021, will make it easier for skilled workers to take up …
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.…
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.…