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TRANSCRIPT: Small Business Cyber Security

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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Oly Peterson.

6PR Perth

20 November 2023

 

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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Oly Peterson.

6PR Perth

20 November 2023

 

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ASBFEO Live

This must be the last time Optus cuts off small business

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…

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…

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Op-ed
ASBFEO Live

SMALL BUSINESS OMBUDSMAN WELCOMES BANKING INDUSTRY PLEDGE TO FIGHT SCAMS

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…

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…

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Media Releases
ASBFEO Live

TRANSCRIPT: Banking announcement to fight scams, small business conditions

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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Tom Connell.

Sky News

24 November 2023

Tom Connell…

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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Tom Connell.

Sky News

24 November 2023

Tom Connell…

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ASBFEO Live

TRANSCRIPT: Banking announcement to fight scams, Australian Government’s cyber support for small business

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

Radio 2CC Canberra

24 November 2023

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

Radio 2CC Canberra

24 November 2023

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ASBFEO Live

DON’T BE DUPED BY SCAM OPERATORS

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…

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…

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Media Releases
ASBFEO Live

TRANSCRIPT: Banking announcement to fight scams, Australian Government’s cyber support for small business

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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Kerry Peck.

Radio 2BS Bathurst

27 November 2023

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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Kerry Peck.

Radio 2BS Bathurst

27 November 2023

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ASBFEO Live

Uncaring banks drop a deposit on regional clients

Originally published in The Daily Telegraph

By Bruce Billson.

Banking is an essential service with a privileged position in the economy, and our small, family and farming businesses depend on having a close and reliable…

Originally published in The Daily Telegraph

By Bruce Billson.

Banking is an essential service with a privileged position in the economy, and our small, family and farming businesses depend on having a close and reliable…

Media Centre item
Op-ed
ASBFEO Live

Building resilience is the key for small businesses

Originally published in The Daily Telegraph

By Bruce Billson.

When a bushfire, storm, flood or other natural disaster strikes, small business owners are often the first to volunteer to fight fires, lay sandbags, assist with…

Originally published in The Daily Telegraph

By Bruce Billson.

When a bushfire, storm, flood or other natural disaster strikes, small business owners are often the first to volunteer to fight fires, lay sandbags, assist with…

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Op-ed
ASBFEO Live

The small business insurance crisis

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…

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…

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Op-ed
ASBFEO Live

HELP FOR SMALL BUSINESS USING DIGITAL MARKETING

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…

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…

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ASBFEO Live

TRANSCRIPT: Small business digital marketing help

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

Radio 2CC Canberra

17 January 2024

Leon…

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

Radio 2CC Canberra

17 January 2024

Leon…

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ASBFEO Live

SMALL BUSINESS NEEDS TO BE READY FOR NATURAL DISASTERS

The terrible floods and storms causing great trauma for parts of the country should be a red alert for small business to be prepared for natural disasters, warns the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.

Mr…

The terrible floods and storms causing great trauma for parts of the country should be a red alert for small business to be prepared for natural disasters, warns the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.

Mr…

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Media Releases
ASBFEO Live

TRANSCRIPT: Small business disaster preparedness

 TRANSCRIPT

Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with David Dowsett.

ABC Radio Wide Bay

Subject: Small business…

 TRANSCRIPT

Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with David Dowsett.

ABC Radio Wide Bay

Subject: Small business…

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ASBFEO Live

Ombudsman helping small business resolve disputes

Disputes about being paid, trouble with a digital service provider, contract battles and franchise disagreements are the top four issues where small business have sought the help of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman over the…

Disputes about being paid, trouble with a digital service provider, contract battles and franchise disagreements are the top four issues where small business have sought the help of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman over the…

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Media Releases
ASBFEO Live

TRANSCRIPT: Helping small business resolve disputes, payment times, digital platforms

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

Radio 2CC Canberra

Subject: Helping small business resolve disputes,…

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

Radio 2CC Canberra

Subject: Helping small business resolve disputes,…

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ASBFEO Live

TRANSCRIPT: Payment problems for small business, helping small business resolve disputes

 TRANSCRIPT

Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Jeremy Jones.

ABC Radio Capricornia

Subjects: Payment problems for small…

 TRANSCRIPT

Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Jeremy Jones.

ABC Radio Capricornia

Subjects: Payment problems for small…

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ASBFEO Live

Ombudsman welcomes Franchising Code of Conduct Review

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has warmly welcomed the release of the review of the Franchising Code of Conduct by Dr Michael Schaper.

The Ombudsman performs a range of functions under the Franchise…

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has warmly welcomed the release of the review of the Franchising Code of Conduct by Dr Michael Schaper.

The Ombudsman performs a range of functions under the Franchise…

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Media Releases
ASBFEO Live

TRANSCRIPT: Franchising Code of Conduct Review

Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney on Radio 2CC Canberra.

Subject: Franchising Code of Conduct Review

Leon DelaneyThe Small Business and…

Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney on Radio 2CC Canberra.

Subject: Franchising Code of Conduct Review

Leon DelaneyThe Small Business and…

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Transcript
ASBFEO Live

Ombudsman welcomes designated-complaints legislation

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has welcomed the introduction of legislation into Federal Parliament that will create a “designated-complaints” mechanism to fast-track serious disputes for small businesses…

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has welcomed the introduction of legislation into Federal Parliament that will create a “designated-complaints” mechanism to fast-track serious disputes for small businesses…

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Media Releases
ASBFEO Live

TRANSCRIPT: Natural disaster preparation and checklists for small business

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

Radio 2CC Canberra

Subjects: How small business can prepare for a…

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

Radio 2CC Canberra

Subjects: How small business can prepare for a…

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ASBFEO Live

TRANSCRIPT: Small business insurance crisis

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

Radio 2CC Canberra

 

Leon Delaney

The Australian Small…

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

Radio 2CC Canberra

 

Leon Delaney

The Australian Small…

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Transcript
ASBFEO Live

TRANSCRIPT: Merchant transaction fees (least-cost routing)

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

2CC Radio Canberra

Subject: Merchant transaction fees (least-cost routing)…

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

2CC Radio Canberra

Subject: Merchant transaction fees (least-cost routing)…

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ASBFEO Live

TRANSCRIPT: Merchant transaction fees (least-cost routing); regional bank branch closures

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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Eddie Williams.

ABC Radio South East NSW

Subjects: Merchant transaction fees (least-cost…

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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Eddie Williams.

ABC Radio South East NSW

Subjects: Merchant transaction fees (least-cost…

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Transcript
ASBFEO Live

What happens when builders go bust

Originally published in the Canberra Times.

By Bruce Billson.

The latest report card on the economy will be no surprise to small business owners. Economic growth is barely limping along.

The combination of…

Originally published in the Canberra Times.

By Bruce Billson.

The latest report card on the economy will be no surprise to small business owners. Economic growth is barely limping along.

The combination of…

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Op-ed
ASBFEO Live

TRANSCRIPT: Insolvency and small business; help for small businesses needing support

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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Stephen Cenatiempo.

Radio 2CC Canberra

Subjects: Insolvency and small business;…

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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Stephen Cenatiempo.

Radio 2CC Canberra

Subjects: Insolvency and small business;…

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Transcript
ASBFEO Live

SPEECH TO COSBOA NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS SUMMIT

SPEECH

Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson.

Speech to COSBOA National Small Business Summit

I particularly want to acknowledge Matthew (Addison), Luke (…

SPEECH

Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson.

Speech to COSBOA National Small Business Summit

I particularly want to acknowledge Matthew (Addison), Luke (…

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Transcript
ASBFEO Live

TRANSCRIPT: COSBOA Summit, energising enterprise

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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Deb Knight.

Money News

Subjects: COSBOA Summit, energising enterprise

…

TRANSCRIPT

Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Deb Knight.

Money News

Subjects: COSBOA Summit, energising enterprise

…

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Transcript
ASBFEO Live

It's time to celebrate Australia's small businesses

Originally published in The Canberra Times.

By Bruce Billson.

It is often said small business is the engine room of the economy. We must ensure small and family business can fire on all cylinders - not have a cylinder taken out.

We…

Originally published in The Canberra Times.

By Bruce Billson.

It is often said small business is the engine room of the economy. We must ensure small and family business can fire on all cylinders - not have a cylinder taken out.

We…

Media Centre item
Op-ed
ASBFEO Live

TRANSCRIPT: Energising enterprise, celebrating small and family businesses, right-sized regulation, seafood industry labelling, procurement

TRANSCRIPT

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

Radio 2CC Canberra

Subjects: Energising enterprise, celebrating small…

TRANSCRIPT

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

Radio 2CC Canberra

Subjects: Energising enterprise, celebrating small…

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ASBFEO Live

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