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…
… Number of small businesses in Australia Small business’ contribution to Australian business numbers …
… 1. Number of small businesses by employment The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) defines small businesses as those with less than 20 employees. As … businesses were small businesses in June 2023. Table 1: Business size measured by employment in June 2023 Number of …
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…
… OMBUDSMAN SUPPORTS ‘RIGHT-SIZED’ PRIVACY CHANGES FOR SMALL BUSINESS 28 September 2023 The public rightly expects any … and stored by businesses - whether they are large or small - will be protected, says the Australian Small Business …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Laura Tchilinguirian.
ABC News Radio
Subject: Ombudsman’s guide…
… Transcript: Ombudsman’s guide for small business - using social media securely 28 May 2024 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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…
… SMALL BUSINESSES URGED TO TAKE URGENT ACTION TO SAFEGUARD … INTERNET IDENTITY 12 August 2022 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has … to allow an open slather sale of business internet names under the new .au domain. “I implore all small business …
More than half of the nation’s big businesses are missing their own deadlines for paying their small business suppliers, according to the latest data from the Payment Times Reporting Regulator.
While there has been a marginal improvement in…
… BIG BUSINESS NEEDS TO PAY UP 20 July 2022 More than half of the … are missing their own deadlines for paying their small business suppliers, according to the latest data from … 30-day payment goal has not been met, says the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Luke Grant.
Money News 2GB/3AW/4BC
13 December 2022
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… Insolvency Laws 13 December 2022 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … that's inquiring into our insolvency system. The laws under which business insolvency and personal bankruptcy – and …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Brian Carlton.
Radio 2CC
Subject: Fake online reviews, digital platforms.
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… TRANSCRIPT: Fake reviews 05 April 2023 Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … for many years and have seen fundamentally changed under the digital revolution, and many of them feel at a bit …
A national awareness campaign about a free tailored mental health support service for small business owners has begun, amid new research revealing the emotional toll on small business owners during the past year.
The Australian Small Business…
… about a free tailored mental health support service for small business owners has begun, amid new research revealing the emotional toll on small business owners during the past year. The Australian …
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 -…
… Big tech laziness is hurting small Australian businesses 13 May 2024 Originally published … Digital platforms have fundamentally changed the way small businesses connect and sell to their customers. Yet, … need for them to do better by their small and family business customers. In too many cases, when there is a …
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…
… The small business insurance crisis 10 January 2024 Originally published in Kochies Business Builder. Many small and family businesses say their biggest and most … who – for many reasons – might choose to be uninsured or under-insured and have options about the level and nature of …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Vivienne Ryan.
Small Business Connections TV
Subject: Role of ASBFEO, dispute…
… resolutions, Tax Concierge Service 23 May 2023 Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … are some exemptions to that, though, some exceptions. Under the Franchising Code, there's certain trigger dates and …
… Table 5: Employment by business size Source: ABS Australian Industry , Table 5, … which excludes financial and insurance services. Small businesses (as defined by the ABS as those employing … by industry ranked by number of people employed by small business, 30 June 21 Source: ABS Australian Industry, …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has extended the deadline for a survey of women who own and lead businesses.
“There has been a tremendous response so far - it is clear there is an appetite to engage…
… Survey deadline extended for women business owners to be heard 19 October 2021 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce … survey can be accessed by visiting the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman website or …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with David Dowsett.
ABC Radio Wide Bay
Subject: Small business…
… TRANSCRIPT: Small business disaster preparedness 24 January 2024 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
Originally published in the Canberra Times on Monday, 27 May 2024.
Bruce Billson
Winning a government contract can be life-changing for a small business. As all businesses know, there is no substitute for good…
… OP-ED: Too many small businesses are hurt by not being in the 'in-crowd' 27 … Winning a government contract can be life-changing for a small business. As all businesses know, there is no substitute for …
… Our network ASBFEO understands the challenges facing small businesses and family enterprises. We also know that when we collaborate with our small business and family enterprise network and peers, we are more … in the hospitality and liquor industry registered under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009. The …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
Radio 2CC Canberra
24 November 2023
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… to fight scams, Australian Government’s cyber support for small business 24 November 2023 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small … Sadly, that's the business model that the scammers operate under, and it's not always certain that you'll get that …
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…
… HELP FOR SMALL BUSINESS USING DIGITAL MARKETING 17 January 2024 Digital marketing can be vital to the success of a small business yet one-in-three end up in a dispute with their …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has welcomed the significant commitment announced today by the banking industry to better support small businesses to combat scams.
Mr Billson said a $100 million…
… SMALL BUSINESS OMBUDSMAN WELCOMES BANKING INDUSTRY PLEDGE TO FIGHT SCAMS 24 November 2023 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson extract of interview with Rita Panahi.
Sky News
Subject: Payment Times
Rita Panahi…
… TRANSCRIPT: Payment Times 16 February 2023 Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … hit sectors in the past few years has undoubtedly been small business, and with inflation and cost of living …
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…
… Government should show small businesses respect 10 June 2024 Originally published in the Canberra Times. Australia's small businesses have been treated in a very shabby way by … a repeat offender. Repeatedly we hear it said that small business is the engine room of the economy yet that engine is …
… Tips and resources Develop a business plan to help you start, grow, or transform your … you to build your own employment contract, for an employee under Australia’s Fair Work System, that is tailored to your business needs. Essentials to strengthen your small business from the ATO offers flexible, and free online …
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 17 January 2022 … businesses need kindly customers The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson is … reviewed and removed. “Small business owners are under enormous strain as they work get their businesses back …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Tom Elliott.
Radio 3AW
Subject: Insolvency figures, small business conditions…
… TRANSCRIPT: Insolvency 04 July 2023 Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … But only 8% of those Victorian small business owners are under the age of 30. So we really need to think about how do …
… 1. Small business apprentices and trainees Number of small business apprentices and trainees Small businesses employed …
… and then floods. The impacts of natural disasters on small businesses can be devastating. These impacts can … streams. Recovering from this can take a heavy toll on small business owners, their employees, and the broader community. …
… MSME messages The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Video file The … Collins MP - Minister for Housing, Homelessness, and for Small Business The referenced media source is missing and …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Selina Green.
ABC Radio SA South East
12 December 2022
…… payment times 12 December 2022 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … Lots of things are impacting businesses, particularly small businesses of which we have many across the South-east, …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed today’s launch of the Payment Times Reports Register, which provides transparency around big business payment times.
The new online Payment Times Reports…
… New register reveals extent of late payments by big business to small 30 November 2021 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …