The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has called on Australia Post to defer its plans to stop delivering perishable goods, saying this would be a crushing blow to small business producers.
Mr Billson says…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has called on Australia Post to defer its plans to stop delivering perishable goods, saying this would be a crushing blow to small business producers.
Mr Billson says…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has called on Australia Post to defer its plans to stop delivering perishable goods, saying this would be a crushing blow to small business producers.
Mr Billson says…
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…
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…
Mature age workers may help ease staff shortages this festive season
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson is encouraging small and family businesses to welcome applications from all-ages…
Mature age workers may help ease staff shortages this festive season
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson is encouraging small and family businesses to welcome applications from all-ages…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the landmark decision of the Full Federal Court to make ‘a sufficient departure from the norms of acceptable commercial behaviour’ a test of whether conduct is ‘…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the landmark decision of the Full Federal Court to make ‘a sufficient departure from the norms of acceptable commercial behaviour’ a test of whether conduct is ‘…
Everyone’s a critic, but small businesses need kindly customers
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson is urging people to refrain from posting negative online reviews, as short-staffed…
Everyone’s a critic, but small businesses need kindly customers
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson is urging people to refrain from posting negative online reviews, as short-staffed…
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…
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…
MEDIA STATEMENT
Ombudsman to host feedback sessions in natural disaster-hit areas
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Bruce Billson is set to visit…
MEDIA STATEMENT
Ombudsman to host feedback sessions in natural disaster-hit areas
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Bruce Billson is set to visit…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has congratulated the winners of the Western Sydney Women Awards, many of whom are outstanding small and family business owners.
The awards, held virtually last night,…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has congratulated the winners of the Western Sydney Women Awards, many of whom are outstanding small and family business owners.
The awards, held virtually last night,…
MEDIA STATEMENT
Ombudsman welcomes red tape buster for tradies, licensed workers
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says small business…
MEDIA STATEMENT
Ombudsman welcomes red tape buster for tradies, licensed workers
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says small business…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement of a review of the effectiveness of the regulatory framework that underpins the positive commercial…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement of a review of the effectiveness of the regulatory framework that underpins the positive commercial…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has welcomed the Federal Government’s commitment to deliver tax breaks that will help small businesses have greater support, incentives and skills to grow.
The…
… eInvoicing software, hardware such as laptops and portable payment devices. “For a small business, the cost of training … eInvoicing software, hardware such as laptops and portable payment devices. “For a small business, the cost of training …
Originally published in Kochies Business Builder.
Many small and family businesses say their biggest and most pressing cost pressure is not wages, energy or even landlords putting up the rent; it’s insurance, writes Small…
… Mutual Fund. Why a Discretionary Mutual Fund is needed Our report called The Show Must Go On and subsequent further … was a rise in the number of insurance issues after the 2020 bushfires, mainly regarding property and related public … to obtain and risk appetites are low. In its 2022 annual report the Insurance Council of Australia indicated it would …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has warned small businesses there’s only one week left to take action to avoid their internet identity being sold to someone else.
“It is critical to act now to make…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has warned small businesses there’s only one week left to take action to avoid their internet identity being sold to someone else.
“It is critical to act now to make…
… 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 …
Originally published in the Canberra Times.
This week we celebrate World Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day, which is a terrific opportunity to say a big thank you to the enterprising people who are the lifeblood of our communities.…
… us all 24 June 2024 Originally published in the Canberra Times. This week we celebrate World Micro, Small and … every day. … Originally published in the Canberra Times. This week we celebrate World Micro, Small and …
… 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 … to change your password and review recent login activity. Report your issue immediately with Meta and remember it may …
… Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (2021 Measures No.1) Bill 2021 Date Thu, 05/27/2021 - 12:00 File Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (2021 Measures No.1) Bill 2021 pdf 330.66 KB Summary Parliament of Australia – Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (2021 Measures No.1) Bill 2021 … Parliament of Australia – Broadcasting …
… the invoice, confirm it has been received. Ten days before payment is due, check your invoice has been processed and is due to be paid. If payment is 1-2 days overdue, contact the accounts area and ask if a problem has prevented payment and find out what you can do to help resolve it. If …
… A right to repair inquiry Draft Report Date Thu, 08/05/2021 - 12:00 File A right to repair inquiry Draft Report pdf 683.98 KB Summary Productivity Commission – A right to repair inquiry Draft Report … Productivity Commission – A right to repair inquiry …
… QLD SBC Bill Date Fri, 11/05/2021 - 12:00 File QLD SBC Bill pdf 1.04 MB Summary QLD Education, Employment and Training Committee - QLD Small Business Commissioner Bill 2021 … QLD Education, Employment and Training Committee …
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 has been … … The review of the Payment Times Reporting Act by Dr Craig Emerson found there …
… Reform (Hayne Royal Commission Response - Better Advice) Bill 2021 [Provisions] Date Fri, 07/09/2021 - 12:00 File … Reform (Hayne Royal Commission Response - Better Advice) Bill 2021 [Provisions] pdf 841.44 KB Summary Senate Economics … Reform (Hayne Royal Commission Response - Better Advice) Bill 2021 [Provisions] … Senate Economics Legislation …
… on Preliminary Conclusions to the Review of Retail Payment Systems Date Fri, 07/09/2021 - 12:00 File … on Preliminary Conclusions to the Review of Retail Payment Systems pdf 867.86 KB Summary Reserve Bank of … on Preliminary Conclusions to the Review of Retail Payment Systems … Reserve Bank of Australia – Consultation on …
… by the Minister for Finance, Katy Gallagher. A final report with recommendations was provided to the Australian … in December 2023. The Government released the final report on 1 May 2024. Read or download the final report, Review of the 1 July changes to the Commonwealth …
… 2021. This was a 19% increase compared to the same time in 2020 and slightly lower than at the end of September 2021. … has remained relatively high since the December quarter 2020. This has been supported by the Australian Government’s … Commencements wage subsidy, introduced in October 2020. [2] Small businesses accounted for 43% of all …