From 24 March 2022, anyone with a local connection to Australia (including businesses, associations and individuals) will be able to register a new category of domain name. These shorter simpler domain names will end in .au rather than .com.au, .…
… your .au domain name in an attempt to impersonate your business. For example, if you have currently registered … activities. How to protect yourself To help protect your business from opportunistic cybercriminals, the Australian … their .au equivalents before 20 September 2022. If a business does not reserve their .au equivalent direct domain …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Bruce Billson has welcomed plans to establish a new mandatory Franchise Disclosure Registry, saying it will provide prospective franchisees with vital information needed prior to…
… restore confidence in sector 13 May 2021 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Bruce … from franchisees seeking information regarding disputes under Franchising Code of Conduct. “This demonstrates just …
It takes quite the chocolatier to create all the magic of Easter – without the bunny.
But that’s what Stuart and his team at Enigma Fine Chocolates have achieved, as customers – eager to indulge in handmade artisan truffles – stream through the…
… Family-owned chocolate business makes this Easter egg-cellent 14 April 2022 It takes … with his wife in 2015 as a side hustle run out of a small studio next to their home, has now grown to a … a string of awards including 2017 Champion Australian Small Producer and 2018 Best Chocolate – Best in Class. “We …
… Table 2: Employment by industry, ordered by small business proportionate share – 2022-23 Industry Sector Small (‘000) Medium (‘000) Large (‘000) All (‘000) Small …
… Completed events Accounting Business Expo 20 - 21 March MCEC, Melbourne COSBOA National Small Business Summit 3 - 4 April Sofitel Sydney, Darling … and Business Opportunities Expo 4 - 5 May Sydney, NSW CBR Small Business Expo 9 May Canberra, ACT CommBank Small …
Do you have a natural disaster preparedness or resilience story you want to share, or an idea that will assist the small business community?
ASBFEO is inviting small businesses across Australia who have been impacted by natural disaster to…
… Small Business Natural Disaster Preparedness and Resilience survey … story you want to share, or an idea that will assist the small business community? ASBFEO is inviting small businesses …
Bruce Billson, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman sat down with Nick Fox, Deloitte’s Payment Times Reporting Lead to discuss the recent release of the first Payment Times Reporting Register.
Below is a summary of the…
… Scheme 10 March 2022 Bruce Billson, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman sat down with Nick … by the Register to help reduce the time it takes to pay small business suppliers Some large businesses have indicated …
We have launched the Small Business Matters report to celebrate the massive contribution to our nation by small and family businesses.
… July newsletter - Value of small business to economy tops half a trillion dollars We have launched the Small Business Matters report to celebrate the massive …
… Cyber Security Centre has a dedicated webpage for small and medium businesses. This includes resources to help protect you from cyber security incidents, such as: Small Business Cyber Security Guide - to help small businesses …
… Refund for damaged goods The ASBFEO was contacted by a business about damaged concrete candle pots received from … immediately provided a refund for the damaged pots. The small business owner said: “I want to thank you for helping … rightfully mine.” Refund received from material supplier A small business purchased material for leotards for a gym …
… Apprentices and Trainees Small businesses employ 42% of all apprentices and trainees … of apprentices and trainees in-training employed by small business are in the construction industry. Over two-thirds of … in-training employed by small business were aged 24 and under in June 2022. Source: VOCSTATS < …
… ASBFEO attend small and family business-related events such as exhibitions and conferences … These events allow our office to meet and mingle with our small and family business community, stakeholders, and …
… for damaged goods Our Assistance Team was contacted by a business about damaged concrete candle pots received from … immediately provided a refund for the damaged pots. The small business owner said: “I want to thank you for helping … rightfully mine.” Refund received from material supplier A small business purchased material for leotards for a gym …
… Reporting Scheme Cash flow is vital to the survival of small and family businesses. Making payment information available to the public can help small businesses and encourages large businesses to improve … (known as reporting entities), to report on their small business payment terms and times. Reporting entities must …
… Table 2: Small business share of the total value added by industry in 2022-23 Industry sector Small Medium Large All Small business share $m $m $m $m % Agriculture, forestry and …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the government’s proposed reforms to the Franchising Code of Conduct, including changes specific to the automotive industry.
Under the proposed amendments…
… reforms, hefty fines 12 March 2021 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has … including changes specific to the automotive industry. Under the proposed amendments to franchising laws, big …
… an agency to publish information on its operations under the Information Publication Scheme and a disclosure log … under FOI requests must be published, except for personal, business or certain other information set out in section 11C … apply in writing: Freedom of Information, Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, GPO Box 1791, …
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.…
… playing field for franchisees 01 June 2021 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says … from franchisees seeking information regarding disputes under the Franchising Code of Conduct. “This demonstrates …
… businesses, and the community. Their information covers a business’ rights and protections , how to treat customers … and more. The ACCC produces a twice-yearly report, Small Business in Focus , on their work and activities in the small business sector. Visit the dedicated business section …
… The ASBFEO responds to requests for assistance from small businesses and family enterprises that are in dispute … or Commonwealth Government agencies. If you are a Small Business operator in dispute with another business or …
… probably already considered insurance to protect your small business from accidents or damage. Did you know you can also … property (IP)? IP can be incredibly valuable for your small business so it’s important to understand what it is and …
… Cash flow is vital to the survival of small and family businesses. Making payment information available to the public can help small businesses and encourages large businesses to improve … (known as reporting entities), to report on their small business payment terms and times. Reporting entities must …
… Contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Small business accounts for nearly one-third of Australia’s GDP, … 2023, and ASBFEO calculations, private sector industry. Small business adds more value than other business sizes in …
… Table 5: Employment by business size Size 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 ('000) % ('000) % ('000) % Small Business (0-19 Employees) 4,698 41 4,664 41 5,019 42 … which excludes financial and insurance services. Small businesses (as defined by the ABS as those employing …
… And work more hours... 61% of small business owners with 1 – 19 employees work 39 hours or more … in Australia is 38 hours per week). 35% of self-employed small business owners work 39 hours or more. Overall, 45% of …
… The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) provides a Tax Concierge Service to help small business operators (or those who deal with their tax) …
… Jobs Australia’s small businesses provide jobs for over 5 million people – … of 5 private sector jobs. The number of people employed by small businesses increased by 120,000 over the last year. … sector were the largest employers. Table 3: Employment by business size Source: ABS Australian Industry, Table 5, May …