The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says insurance premiums will be more affordable for small businesses in Northern Australia, under a new Federal Government scheme to launch next year.

Mr Billson…

… and vegetables. “In fact, indigenous businesses are 100 times more likely to employ other indigenous staff according … and vegetables. “In fact, indigenous businesses are 100 times more likely to employ other indigenous staff according …

… community,” Mr Billson says. “Our Small Business Counts report noted ABS data revealing 40% of small businesses have … community,” Mr Billson says. “Our Small Business Counts report noted ABS data revealing 40% of small businesses have …

… decade have been founded by women ( Xero Boss Insights 2020 ) and there has been a 46% jump in women business owners … ( ABS ). “The recent State of Australian Startup Funding report found 82% of female founders believe gender impacted … ( ABS ). “The recent State of Australian Startup Funding report found 82% of female founders believe gender impacted …

… 20 January 2025 Originally published in The Canberra Times By Bruce Billson The "dirty boots people" is what one … and family businesses and at these challenging economic times, more need to know how we can help. At a time when most … to help many more. … Originally published in The Canberra Times By Bruce Billson The "dirty boots people" is what one …

… justice 29 April 2024 Originally published in The Canberra Times. By Bruce Billson. Every small business deserves the … desperately needed. … Originally published in The Canberra Times. By Bruce Billson. Every small business deserves the …

… Bruce Billson. Originally published in the Canberra Times. The public rightly expects any personal information … handling personal information need to evolve with the times. That is why my office has been working with the … the business's ability to operate. The latest chilling report from the Australian Cyber Security Centre is that a …

… to implement a key recommendation in our recently released report:  A tax system that works for small business which … to implement a key recommendation in our recently released report:  A tax system that works for small business which …

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…

… Bruce Billson. Originally published in the Canberra Times. Small business is the beating heart of our communities … increased, although they remain below pre-pandemic levels. Payment disputes are often an early warning sign of cash flow … increased, although they remain below pre-pandemic levels. Payment disputes are often an early warning sign of cash flow …

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…

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has thanked the 2,000 small and family businesses which have completed an online survey as part of the Small Business Natural Disaster Preparedness and Resilience Inquiry.…

… and get behind local community organisations and events. “Times are still incredibly tough for so many family … and get behind local community organisations and events. “Times are still incredibly tough for so many family …

… margins will welcome the continuation of modest energy bill relief,” Mr Billson said.  “Cost-of living increases are … margins will welcome the continuation of modest energy bill relief,” Mr Billson said.  “Cost-of living increases are …

… 15 April 2024 Originally published in The Canberra Times. By Bruce Billson. It is often said small business is … enterprise. … Originally published in The Canberra Times. By Bruce Billson. It is often said small business is …

… 03 March 2025 Originally published in The Canberra Times By Bruce Billson The ASBFEO February Small Business … weak and challenging. High business input costs, lengthy payment times and difficulty finding suitable staff continue … Two in five cases that come to my office involve a payment dispute and it continues to be the biggest issue, …

… event.” The inquiry follows a recommendation in the 2020 Royal Commission into Natural Disaster Arrangements that … and communities”. A recent Deloitte Access Economics report found that 97% of government disaster-related … and communities”. A recent Deloitte Access Economics report found that 97% of government disaster-related …

… urgency 17 March 2025 Originally published in The Canberra Times By Bruce Billson With election talk building and … for the year ahead. … Originally published in The Canberra Times By Bruce Billson With election talk building and …

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says tonight’s Budget handed down by the Australian Government will provide welcome capability building, mental health and financial advice support for small businesses and…

… and men 12 May 2025 Originally published in The Canberra Times By Bruce Billson As we return to business as usual … will stand to benefit from the additional modest energy bill relief and targeted tax cuts for sole traders, … annual rate of 3.4 per cent over the three years between 2020-21 to 2023-24. Over this period, the health care and …

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has warned migrant-led small businesses they have just two weeks left to safeguard their brand and identity on the internet or risk seeing impersonators, web-name ‘campers’…

… 13 May 2024 Originally published in The Canberra Times. Digital platforms have fundamentally changed the way … turn ads on or off and can remove or update advertising payment information. Have your account/s set up so the … users require full admin access. And if you are hacked, report your issue immediately to the platform and make sure …

… Bruce Billson. Originally published in the Canberra Times. Small, family and farming businesses should urgently … calls and have data about who is currently paying the bill for use of that spectrum. As the 'most likely to know' … Bruce Billson. Originally published in the Canberra Times. Small, family and farming businesses should urgently …

Bruce Billson 

Published in the Bendigo Advertiser and ACM Network

14 October, 2024

BIG tech digital platform providers need to urgently lift their game and provide clear, appropriate and easily…

… go bust 01 April 2024 Originally published in the Canberra Times. By Bruce Billson. The latest report card on the economy will be no surprise to small … . … Originally published in the Canberra Times. By Bruce Billson. The latest report card on the …

… that conversation work.  And after the travails of recent times, the reserves of emotional responsiveness and cash … that conversation work.  And after the travails of recent times, the reserves of emotional responsiveness and cash …

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, is urging Federal Parliament to give certainty to small business about two crucial tax breaks announced in last year’s budget.

“Time is running out with just six weeks…

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, is encouraging all Australians to celebrate National Family Business Day on Thursday 19 September.

“It’s a great moment to reflect on the crucial role family-owned…

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…

… Billson says. “According to CGU’s Migrant Small Business Report about a third of migrant-run small businesses plan to … Billson says. “According to CGU’s Migrant Small Business Report about a third of migrant-run small businesses plan to …