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…
… to support food producers 21 April 2021 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says … goods across the country will bring joyful relief to small business food producers. Mr Billson has welcomed the …
… Ombudsman engaged with relevant stakeholders, including small and family businesses, their advisers, and … 36 communities across Australia to directly hear from small and family businesses impacted by natural disasters. In … only one in four small businesses have a current business continuity plan. By taking simple steps to be better …
… Ombudsman engaged with relevant stakeholders, including small and family businesses, their advisers, and … 36 communities across Australia to directly hear from small and family businesses impacted by natural disasters. In … only one in four small businesses have a current business continuity plan. By taking simple steps to be better …
… Methodology The ABSFEO Small Business Pulse is a world-leading combination of … and traditional data to produce an indicator of small business health. There is growing research on the value …
Opinion piece by the Ombudsman Bruce Billson.
Originally published in the Canberra Times.
Small, family and farming businesses should urgently make sure they are not caught out by the 3G switch-off which is now scheduled to take place on 28…
… Small businesses must prepare for the upcoming 3G shutdown 19 … Bruce Billson. Originally published in the Canberra Times. Small, family and farming businesses should urgently make … are unaware of the scope of this event and the possible business-harming disconnection and technology dysfunction …
… Total includes a small number of businesses where information is only … Bureau of Statistics, customised data, 2023. The number of small businesses in Queensland increased 2% over the year to … The areas with the largest increase in the number of small businesses were: Browns Plains (increased by 582 small …
… Total includes a small number of businesses where information is only … Bureau of Statistics, customised data, 2023. The number of small businesses in Western Australia increased 2% and … to 30 June 2023. The areas with the largest increase in small businesses numbers were in: Gosnells (increased by 653 …
… Total includes a small number of businesses where information is only … Bureau of Statistics, customised data, 2023. The number of small businesses in NSW increased by 1% over the year to 30 … The areas with the largest increase in the number of small businesses were: Blacktown – North (increased by 1,078 …
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…
… ON UNFAIR CONTRACT TERMS 26 July 2022 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has … to introduce legislation to ban unfair contract terms for small businesses. “This is a real problem for small and …
… ASBFEO may offer limited low-cost legal advice to eligible small businesses in dispute with another business or government agency. This may be offered at 2 … dispute resolution in relation to a relevant action under s65 of the Australian Small Business and Family …
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…
… Make this Easter sweet for small and family businesses: Ombudsman 14 April 2022 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has …
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…
… Women recognised as key drivers of business growth on World MSME Day 25 June 2021 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … businesses. “On World MSME Day I want to thank all small and family businesses for their vital contribution to …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
2CC Radio Canberra
Subject: Merchant transaction fees (least-cost routing)…
… (least-cost routing) 18 March 2024 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … the payment is taking either do they? This is completely under the control of the banks, isn't it? Bruce Billson And …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Tom Connell.
Sky News
24 November 2023
Tom Connell…
… TRANSCRIPT: Banking announcement to fight scams, small business conditions 24 November 2023 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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…
… Access to capital still a barrier for women-led small businesses 08 March 2022 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. …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
Radio 2CC Canberra
Subject: 3G switch-off - small business warned not to be caught short
Leon Delaney
…… 3G switch-off - small business warned not to be caught short 29 May 2024 Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Byner.
5AA Adelaide
6 September 2022
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… name changes 06 September 2022 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … internet domain name changes Leon Byner If you’re a small business, and it doesn't matter whether you work from …
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 businesses reap rewards amid rush to buy Australian Made 25 May 2021 Small and family businesses are benefiting from a significant … to buy products made in Australia. The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says …
Bruce Billson
Published in The Daily Telegraph and the Courier-Mail
15 October 2024
When a small business has a problem with a Big Tech digital platform - such as having your account shut down after being hacked…
… OP-ED: Big tech must do better by small biz 15 October 2024 Bruce Billson Published in The … Telegraph and the Courier-Mail 15 October 2024 When a small business has a problem with a Big Tech digital platform - …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed today’s Federal Government pre-Budget announcement providing a cash flow support to small and family businesses through changes to PAYG tax and commitment to…
… boost, red tape reduction 23 March 2022 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has … changes to PAYG tax and commitment to reducing red tape. Under the proposed changes, the 10% GDP uplift rate that …
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 (…
… Australian credit licences 11 August 2021 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has … between financial firms that are members and their small business and consumer customers that can’t resolve …
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…
… Thriving Indigenous business sector contributing billions to economy 09 July 2021 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … the Indigenous business sector is made up of mostly small businesses with an average of 14 employees and average …
… the numbers, industries and demographics of Australia’s small business apprentices and trainees and illustrates the … were aged 24 and under in December 2023. The number of apprentices and …
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…
… 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 …
… The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has … office issued its second ever notice of refusal to mediate under section 74 of the Act, against lender Prudent Capital …
… Financial Wellbeing Resources for Small Business and Family Enterprise Owners ASBFEO’s Tax Concierge … ATO. You can also set up a payment plan if your debt is under $100,000. Phone: 12 28 66 (Business enquiries line) …
… Payment plan enables outstanding payment to be made A small business owner had an ongoing payment dispute with another … advised they were not receiving commission payments owing under the contract in place between the parties. The …
… Six essential steps If you are thinking of starting a small business, here are 6 essential steps to consider: Starting … you to build your own employment contract, for an employee under Australia’s Fair Work System, that is tailored to your …
Many small businesses say they feel excluded from the chance to tender for Australian Government procurement contracts because they are not part of the ‘in-crowd’ or find the process too hard to navigate, says the Australian Small Business and Family…
… PROCUREMENT INQUIRY ISSUES PAPER 02 August 2023 Many small businesses say they feel excluded from the chance to … find the process too hard to navigate, says the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson. Mr …