… in the Australian franchise economy. The review, to be chaired by former ACCC Deputy Commissioner, Dr … help to ensure the framework is fit-for-purpose at this time of change and dynamism in the small business economy. … help to ensure the framework is fit-for-purpose at this time of change and dynamism in the small business economy. …

… by Optus that the loss for a small business is $2 a day. This is what Optus charges for their services, not what … businesses in lost income and customers. “More needs to be done to acknowledge this impact on the livelihoods of our … by Optus that the loss for a small business is $2 a day. This is what Optus charges for their services, not what …

… biggest issue,” Mr Billson says. “Vacancies are at an all-time-high in the hospitality industry with more than 100,000 … why I am encouraging small and family businesses to be age-inclusive when they advertise for people and really … biggest issue,” Mr Billson says. “Vacancies are at an all-time-high in the hospitality industry with more than 100,000 …

… requirements to small businesses that need to be applied to households. “I also share Mr Kent’s concerns … restrictions on access to finance for small business would be positive. “The RBA has noted it expects business failures … requirements to small businesses that need to be applied to households. “I also share Mr Kent’s concerns …

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says his office will closely monitor Woolworths’ planned acquisition of a controlling stake in PFD Food services (PFD), in regards to the impact it has on small businesses in…

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the new Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business the Hon Stuart Robert MP as announced by Prime Minister Scott Morrison today.

… to further support small and family business at a time when many are reporting really challenging trading … to further support small and family business at a time when many are reporting really challenging trading …

… “The impacts of natural disasters on small businesses can be devastating,” Mr Billson says. “It can mean damaged and … good preparedness. “The cost of natural disasters and the time it takes for small businesses to get back on their feet … good preparedness. “The cost of natural disasters and the time it takes for small businesses to get back on their feet …

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says the Startup Year initiative proposed in Labor’s budget reply could contribute to Australia having a world-class ecosystem for entrepreneurship.

Labor Leader…

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…

… to improve their online presence, particularly at a time when more consumers are shopping online. “The latest … to improve their online presence, particularly at a time when more consumers are shopping online. “The latest …

… “I hope this new feature on our website, which can be activated by one simple click, will make it easier for … In almost two-thirds of these cases, the issue was about a payment dispute.” The translation feature is clearly located … In almost two-thirds of these cases, the issue was about a payment dispute.” The translation feature is clearly located …

… But the consequences for a small or family business could be massive if impersonators, web-name ‘squatters’ or cyber … can have a shorter name. For example, shoes.com.au could be shoes.au But auDA has decided that businesses with an … open slather and anyone can buy it. “Ask yourself, would I be upset if someone else had the .au version of my existing …

… says. “The best way to support small businesses is to be a kindly customer – patient and understanding, with good … to remove fake reviews. “Our office has assisted more than 30 businesses dealing with fake reviews in recent years,” Mr … to remove fake reviews. “Our office has assisted more than 30 businesses dealing with fake reviews in recent years,” Mr …

… Bruce Billson says small business tradespeople will be able to meet the demand for their skills wherever they are … Budget commitment to implementing the scheme, which will be used in part to improve information exchanged between … Bruce Billson says small business tradespeople will be able to meet the demand for their skills wherever they are …

… $4.41 of social return. “Some great examples of this can be seen in ASBFEO’s  Indigenous Success Stories  series, … $4.41 of social return. “Some great examples of this can be seen in ASBFEO’s  Indigenous Success Stories  series, …

… female role models, which is especially important at a time when two-thirds of new businesses formed are led by … female role models, which is especially important at a time when two-thirds of new businesses formed are led by …

… Taxpayers’ Charter to include an express right to be informed of rights to review, complain and appeal decisions and to be told about all relevant channels to do so.  The … Taxpayers’ Charter to include an express right to be informed of rights to review, complain and appeal …

… agreement. Mr Billson says the national registry, to be released next year, will require franchisors to lodge … about their franchise annually. These documents will be publicly available through the registry. “There is a clear … agreement. “The Franchise Disclosure Registry will be publicly available, to help prospective franchisees …

… independent retailers have been losing market share over time. The ASBFEO’s experience accords with the ACCC’s … family business economy back on the right trajectory, to be able to fully realise its potential to contribute to … independent retailers have been losing market share over time. The ASBFEO’s experience accords with the ACCC’s …

… in ASBFEO’s 14 steps to energise enterprise at this time of a surge in insolvencies, a reduction in the economic … taking on their first employee. “Small business needs to be front of mind for our policy makers and regulators. We … in ASBFEO’s 14 steps to energise enterprise at this time of a surge in insolvencies, a reduction in the economic …

… into ‘a take it or leave it’ contract they would likely be in breach of the unfair contract terms laws. But by not … into ‘a take it or leave it’ contract they would likely be in breach of the unfair contract terms laws. But by not …

… Don't be a 3G switch-off casualty 31 May 2024 Australian Small … this afternoon. Bruce, as always, thank you for your time. Bruce Billson Good to be with you Dusty.  … Australian … this afternoon. Bruce, as always, thank you for your time. Bruce Billson Good to be with you Dusty.  … Australian …

… the recommendation for a clear statement of purpose to be inserted into the Code to explicitly state why it exists … are advantages in introducing a licence system, it will be important to examine why existing safeguards and better … the Government to consider how a revised Code could be more effectively enforced. “We have proposed the …

… Bruce Good afternoon. Bruce Billson Narelle, fabulous to be with you and your listeners. Narelle Graham Yeah, nice to … wish you'd avoided and to avoid it, it's a little bit of time, a few dollars. Protect your interest, is what I'm … wish you'd avoided and to avoid it, it's a little bit of time, a few dollars. Protect your interest, is what I'm …

… good to talk to you again.  Bruce Billson Steve, happy to be with you and your listeners.  Stephen Cenatiempo This this … sense. Bruce, always good to talk to you. Appreciate your time this morning.  Bruce Billson Thanks, Steve.    … … sense. Bruce, always good to talk to you. Appreciate your time this morning.  Bruce Billson Thanks, Steve.    … …