… 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 …

… OH&S and record-keeping obligations. That’s about five times more than a large business with more than 200 … OH&S and record-keeping obligations. That’s about five times more than a large business with more than 200 …

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the Albanese Government’s move to introduce legislation to ban unfair contract terms for small businesses.  “This is a real problem for small and family…

… small businesses stay afloat in these challenging times,” Mr Billson says. “The banks’ commitment to support … in good standing with repayments up-to-date or there’s a payment program in place. “It’s encouraging to see our banks … in good standing with repayments up-to-date or there’s a payment program in place. “It’s encouraging to see our banks …

… needs. We're also here to provide some help at challenging times. On My Business Health website, there's some tools … needs. We're also here to provide some help at challenging times. On My Business Health website, there's some tools …

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says today’s decision by Australia Post to continue shipping perishable goods across the country will bring joyful relief to small business food producers.

Mr Billson…

… 09 December 2024 Originally published in The Canberra Times By Bruce Billson Over the past five years there have … … Originally published in The Canberra Times By Bruce Billson Over the past five years there have …

… understand exactly what they will do for you and at what times and that you are both clear on the cost, including any … understand exactly what they will do for you and at what times and that you are both clear on the cost, including any …

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has implored Indigenous small businesses to take urgent action to safeguard their brand and identity on the internet or risk seeing impersonators, web-name ‘campers’ or cyber…

Changes to Commonwealth procurement rules that take effect today will create more opportunities for small business to win government contracts, says the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.

“There is no…

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed ASIC’s announcement that they have cancelled or suspended Australian credit licences for failing to be a member of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (…

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.

The…

… aged over 50,” Mr Billson said. “The Intergenerational Report being released by the Treasurer this week highlights … aged over 50,” Mr Billson said. “The Intergenerational Report being released by the Treasurer this week highlights …

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…

… address insurance issues faced by the sector.”   A final report is expected to be completed in August. … The … address insurance issues faced by the sector.”   A final report is expected to be completed in August. … Ombudsman …

Opinion piece by the Ombudsman Bruce Billson.

Originally published in the Daily Telegraph.

Small business is a big deal. But not as big as it used to be. Economic contribution has dropped from 40 per cent to 33 per cent since 2006 and share…

… 31 March 2025 Originally published in The Canberra Times By Bruce Billson More and more women are creating new … for women. … Originally published in The Canberra Times By Bruce Billson More and more women are creating new …

First published on Kochie’s Business Builders, 10 May 2023.

The Budget handed down on Tuesday night will help small businesses deal with some of the contemporary challenges they face as they prepare for a forecast lower rate of economic growth…

Mature age workers may help ease staff shortages this festive season

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson is encouraging small and family businesses to welcome applications from all-ages…

… The Australian Government’s Mutual Recognition Amendment Bill 2021, will make it easier for skilled workers to take up … The Australian Government’s Mutual Recognition Amendment Bill 2021, will make it easier for skilled workers to take up …

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says the significant reforms to the Franchising Code of Conduct announced by the Australian Government today will help level the playing field across the franchising sector.…

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has called on Australia Post to defer its plans to stop delivering perishable goods, saying this would be a crushing blow to small business producers.

Mr Billson says…

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson today welcomed the announcement by the Commonwealth Bank that it will automatically lower costs incurred by small businesses and family enterprises with a turnover of less than…