The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) has enthusiastically welcomed the Australian Government’s commitment to introduce protections for small and family businesses harmed by unfair business trading practices. 

Mr Billson said this commitment will reassure small and family businesses that they can invest, innovate, take risks, compete and create jobs and opportunities without being unfairly ‘done over’ by a more powerful business because there is a ‘gaping hole in the law’.    

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) has welcomed the expansion of subsidised legal advice for eligible small and family businesses to support more effective engagement in dispute resolution processes.

Originally published in The Canberra Times

By Bruce Billson

The ASBFEO February Small Business Pulse makes it clear that while an interest rate cut may provide some modest relief to financing costs and a slight nudge to consumer demand, the challenging small business operating environment remains in a prolonged tough place.

Originally published in the Canberra Times

By Bruce Billson

We need to do more to support small and family businesses. These enterprises, and the driven and courageous women and men that lead them, are the engine-room of our economy contributing much to our communities, employment opportunities and the Australian economy.

Originally published on Kochie's Business Builders

By Bruce Billson

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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.

2CC Canberra

Subject: ASBFEO hits 50,000 Milestone of helping Small Businesses

Leon Delaney 

Originally published in The Canberra Times

By Bruce Billson

Digital tools have transformed the economy and the ways in which we do business.

There's much to be gained for a small or family business deepening its digital engagement.

But it is not without cost, careful consideration, risk management and the need for cyber security care.

Originally published in The Canberra Times

By Bruce Billson

The "dirty boots people" is what one of Australian's leading economic regulators calls us. The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) has been "in the field" every day since it was established in March 2016, working alongside real-life small and family businesses.

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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Nicole Overall.

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Subject: Small Business – “looking after yourself”. 

Nicole Overall

Originally published in The Canberra Times

By Bruce Billson

This is a big time of year with lots going on. Reflecting on the year passed, catching up with those near and dear and perhaps setting some goals for the year ahead.