Australia’s small business owners are rapidly getting older as the proportion of younger entrepreneurs shrinks, according to research from the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman.
Ombudsman Bruce Billson said the most…
… SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS GETTING OLDER 23 August 2023 Australia’s small business owners are rapidly getting older as the … with only 8 per cent of small business owners aged under 30. It is half the peak for this age group of 17 per …
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Ombudsman launches small business natural disaster preparedness inquiry
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has launched an…
… Ombudsman launches small business natural disaster preparedness inquiry 21 January 2022 MEDIA STATEMENT Ombudsman launches small business natural disaster preparedness inquiry The …
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Small business owners are being urged by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, to be on high alert to the rising number of criminals who may try to impersonate their business or a government agency such as the…
… DON’T BE DUPED BY SCAM OPERATORS 27 November 2023 Small business owners are being urged by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has released a guide to raise awareness among small businesses selling online about United States’ copyright laws that can shut down their access to customers without warning…
… MEDIA RELEASE: Australian small business selling online warned to be aware of US copyright … livelihoods damaged by unfounded allegations being made under these laws and then have their products taken down …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Casey Briggs.
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… TRANSCRIPT: Small business problems with digital platforms; being locked out of … accounts; fake reviews Casey Briggs Tech giant Meta is under pressure after a dramatic rise in people having their …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed a new online tool for small business owners, designed to take the stress out of hiring their first employee.
The Employment Contract Tool – recently…
… Online tool a red-tape buster for small business employers: Ombudsman 22 June 2021 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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Businesses with Commonwealth government contracts will have to pay their small business sub-contractors within 20 days or risk fines and penalties under new laws starting today, says the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce…
… Ombudsman welcomes faster payment times for small business sub-contractors 01 October 2021 Businesses with … sub-contractors within 20 days or risk fines and penalties under new laws starting today, says the Australian Small …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the ATO’s decision to turn its small business independent review service into a permanent offering, following a highly successful pilot program.
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… Ombudsman praises ATO small business independent review service 26 March 2021 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Ross Greenwood.
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Subject: Supermarket inquiry, Federal…
… TRANSCRIPT: Supermarket inquiry, Federal Circuit Court Small Business and Codes List 16 April 2024 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, says he welcomes the regulator’s decision to retain and enhance vital protections for small businesses in the new Banking Code of Practice.
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… VITAL SMALL BUSINESS PROTECTIONS SAVED IN NEW BANKING CODE OF PRACTICE 09 July 2024 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce … things necessary to ensure that banking services provided under the code are provided efficiently, honestly and fairly. …
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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.…
… Ombudsman overwhelmed by natural disaster-impacted small business survey response 21 February 2022 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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This week we celebrate National Family Business Day - on Thursday, September 19.
It's a great moment to reflect on the crucial role family-owned businesses play in the economy and throughout our communities.
Think about the many farming,…
… 16 September 2024 This week we celebrate National Family Business Day - on Thursday, September 19. It's a great moment … and wife. It's a big responsibility owning and running a small business and that is magnified when it is a family … for the next generation? The implications of the ageing small business community are in many cases amplified when it …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Eddie Williams.
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… bank branch closures 19 March 2024 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … something called the Payment Systems Board, which sits under the Reserve Bank. They've got some capacity to …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has welcomed the Federal Government’s commitment to deliver tax breaks that will help small businesses have greater support, incentives and skills to grow.
The…
… Ombudsman welcomes government move to deliver small business tax breaks 30 August 2022 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has welcomed the Albanese government’s move to introduce legislation into Parliament to crackdown on unfair contract terms and increase penalties for anti-competitive…
… OMBUDSMAN WELCOMES INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO HELP SMALL AND FAMILY BUSINESSES 28 September 2022 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has …
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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…
… becomes the board table – celebrating National Family Business Day 17 September 2024 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce … wife. “It’s a big responsibility owning and running a small business and that is magnified when it is a family …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Rebecca Levingston.
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20 September 2022…
… name changes 20 September 2022 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … that web address is today. Bruce Billson is the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman. Bruce, good …
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Originally published in The Daily Telegraph
By Bruce Billson
The new Optus leadership needs to demonstrate it truly understands the economic pain the recent outage has inflicted on some small and family businesses.
Our…
… This must be the last time Optus cuts off small business 21 November 2023 Originally published in The Daily … the economic pain the recent outage has inflicted on some small and family businesses. Our hardworking small and family …
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Many Australians will enjoy Australian seafood this Easter, but it should not come at the expense of proposed new country of origin labelling rules imposing a compliance nightmare for small and family businesses.
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… RIGHT-SIZED RULES BEST ‘CATCH’ TO ‘RELEASE’ SMALL BUSINESS FROM EXCESSIVE REGULATION WITH SEAFOOD LABELLING 03 … but a blanket requirement is not a sensible answer.” Under the current proposal, any seafood used in a dish will …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has marked Harmony Day (21 March, 2022) by thanking migrant-led small and family businesses for their valuable contribution to the vibrancy of the community and vitality of the…
… Ombudsman thanks migrant-run small businesses for their contribution 21 March 2022 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the Australian Government’s extension of the SME Recovery Loan Scheme, providing small and family businesses with critical access to finance as they work to…
… Small business recovery aided by access to finance: Ombudsman 13 December 2021 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … access to finance as they work to get back on their feet. Under the extended scheme announced by the Treasurer today, …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Stephen Cenatiempo.
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… TRANSCRIPT: Supermarket inquiry, Federal Circuit Court Small Business and Codes List 17 April 2024 TRANSCRIPT Australian … the court system somehow? Bruce Billson Yeah, it does. Under our Constitution, Chapter III, if there's a decision …
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Banking services essential to rural and regional small businesses
Banking services are essential to small businesses in rural and regional areas and more should be done to support those impacted by branch closures, the…
… Banking services essential to rural and regional small businesses 22 December 2021 Banking services essential to rural and regional small businesses Banking services are essential to small … those impacted by branch closures, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says. …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Annie Guest.
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… TRANSCRIPT: Small business disputes with Big Tech digital platform providers 15 October 2024 15 October 2024 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Glen Bartholomew.
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6 December 2022
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… TRANSCRIPT: Payment Times for Small Businesses 06 December 2022 TRANSCRIPT 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 Delaney.
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17 January 2024
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… TRANSCRIPT: Small business digital marketing help 17 January 2024 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Gary Adshead.
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Subject: Ombudsman’s guide for small business - using social media securely
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… Ombudsman’s guide for small business - using social media securely 28 May 2024 Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has backed the RBA’s plea to banks to treat small businesses differently to consumers when considering loan applications.
Mr Billson welcomed further scrutiny of small…
… Ombudsman shares RBA concern over small business access to finance 17 March 2021 The Australian Small … approach to small business borrowers, given that even under the existing Responsible Lending Laws, banks are not …
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Subject: internet domain name changes
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This is information for those of you who have a small business and it's related to any…
… Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … Graham This is information for those of you who have a small business and it's related to any domain names that you …
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Subject: payment surcharges and least…
… to reduce fees 28 October 2024 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … They'll go and find the cheapest channel, which is under that flat fee, and keep the difference, and that's …
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