Resilience, realism and resolve shape the small business outlook
February 2026
Key highlights:The ASBFEO Small Business Pulse increased by 0.1% in the three months to February 2026, marking the…… February 2026 Small Business Pulse - Resilience, realism and resolve shape the … they are about the business of running the business under pressure – and doing so without a compliance misstep. … Resilience, realism and resolve shape the small business outlook February 2026 Key highlights: The …
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The ASBFEO Small Business Pulse increased by 0.8% in the three months to November 2025 – the third consecutive quarterly increase. It increased 0.5% compared to the same…… Small businesses renewal accelerates as owners embrace growth … 03 December 2025 Key highlights: ASBFEO Small Business Pulse November 2025 The ASBFEO Small Business Pulse … including penalty rates, casual staff and staff aged under twenty-one. “Concerns about other regulatory …
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On 11 March, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) is marking 10 years of advocating for small and family businesses, reflecting a decade of practical support, dispute resolution and advocating for fairer rules that…
… marks 10 years of assistance and advocacy for Australia’s small and family businesses as Bruce Billson bids farewell 10 March 2026 On 11 March, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) is marking … family businesses to start, grow and succeed. Established under the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson is urging the Federal Government to deliver practical, targeted measures in the 2026–27 Budget to reduce costs, restore confidence and remove barriers that are holding back…
… calls for improvements to enterprise environment to enable small business success 02 March 2026 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson is … The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, urges all Australians to recognise the hard work and entrepreneurial spirit of the people driving our 2.5 million small businesses on World Micro, Small and Medium-sized…
… Help small businesses thrive this MSME Day 26 June 2025 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce … The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, … Help small businesses thrive this MSME Day …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says tonight’s 2025-26 Federal Budget was ‘the sequel’ to last year’s, offering modest targeted measures to help small and family business deal with specific current pain…
… Budget continues targeted relief as small businesses hope for recovery 25 March 2025 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says … for the additional $155.5 million to the ATO to tackle under-reporting and ‘cashies’ is properly targeted so that it …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has released a guide to help small business navigate the challenge of paying or collecting a debt.
“Outstanding debts can be overwhelming for a small business – whether…
… OMBUDSMAN’S SMALL BUSINESS GUIDE TO DEALING WITH DEBT 18 November 2024 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce … The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has … OMBUDSMAN’S SMALL BUSINESS GUIDE TO DEALING WITH DEBT …
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… 14 steps to boost Australia’s small and family businesses The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has … aged over 50. Today, only 8% of small business owners are under the age of 30, half what it was in the 1970s. Why is …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) has enthusiastically welcomed the Australian Government’s commitment to introduce protections for small and family businesses harmed by unfair business trading practices.
…… will blunt ‘too sharp by half’ conduct that harms small businesses 14 March 2025 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) has … The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) has … will blunt ‘too sharp by half’ conduct that harms small businesses …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, gives recognition and applauds women in small and family business ahead of International Women’s Day.
“More than half a million Australian women say their main…
… Recognise enterprising women in small and family business by removing bias and barriers 05 March 2026 Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce … Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, … Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce …
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Family owned businesses play a crucial role in the economy and our communities. Some of Australia’s most successful businesses are family businesses. They are also some of the most enduring, over generations, building a legacy in name and value to the…
… spirit of family owned businesses on National Family Business Day, 19 September 18 September 2025 Family owned … largest businesses that once started out as a family business, their business success is also part of Australia’s … well as professional services. As if owning and running a small business isn’t challenging enough, these challenges are …
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The number of small business disputes with Big Tech platform providers is 86 per cent higher than the same time last year, according to the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.
Mr Billson said over the past…
… MEDIA RELEASE: Surge in small business disputes with Big Tech platforms 15 October 2024 The number of small business disputes with Big Tech platform providers is … The number of small business disputes with Big Tech platform providers is 86 per … MEDIA RELEASE: Surge in small business disputes with Big Tech platforms …
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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.
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… New low-cost support to help small and family businesses resolve disputes 03 March 2025 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) has … The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) has … New low-cost support to help small and family businesses resolve disputes …
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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 … The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce …
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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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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the returning Government’s new Ministry with the Hon Dr Anne Aly appointed to Cabinet as the Minister for Small Business.
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has welcomed Dr…
… Small Biz Ombudsman welcomes new Minister 12 May 2025 Prime … Hon Dr Anne Aly appointed to Cabinet as the Minister for Small Business. The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise … Hon Dr Anne Aly appointed to Cabinet as the Minister for Small Business. The Australian Small Business and Family …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) is encouraged by the Australian Government’s response to the Murray Review of Security of Payment Laws, and welcomes the announcement of further action to help ensure tradies and…
… ‘fairer go’ for construction 20 March 2025 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) is … to extend protections against unfair business practices to small businesses, will also help address harmful conduct in … The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) is …
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… Small Business Natural Disaster Preparedness and Resilience Inquiry (2022) Only one-in-four small businesses have a disaster plan. Small Business Natural Disaster Preparedness and Resilience Inquiry … The impacts of natural disasters on small and family businesses can be devastating and can …
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JOINT MEDIA RELEASE: Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman and Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are urged to educate themselves on greenhouse gas (GHG)…
… EXPECTED 09 October 2025 JOINT MEDIA RELEASE: Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman and Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are urged to educate … JOINT MEDIA RELEASE: Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman and Chartered …
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Small and family businesses have just 12 days to make sure they do not have their vital business systems and equipment fail when the 3G network is switched off on 28 October, says the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce…
… MEDIA RELEASE: 12 days until 3G shutdown - What small, family and farming business need to check 16 October 2024 Small and family businesses have just 12 days to make sure … Small and family businesses have just 12 days to make sure they do not have their vital business systems and equipment fail when the 3G network is …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, the Hon Bruce Billson has welcomed the announcement of the Lynda McAlary-Smith as his successor.
Ms McAlary-Smith is the current Victorian Small Business Commissioner and will…
… Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman welcomes successor … Lynda McAlary- Smith 22 December 2025 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, the Hon Bruce … The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, the Hon Bruce …
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A national awareness campaign about a free tailored mental health support service for small business owners has begun, amid new research revealing the emotional toll on small business owners during the past year.
The Australian Small Business…
… Ombudsman Welcomes NewAccess for Small Business Owners 24 June 2021 A national awareness campaign … about a free tailored mental health support service for small business owners has begun, amid new research revealing … about a free tailored mental health support service for small business owners has begun, amid new research revealing …
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) Supermarket Inquiry report confirms that the supermarket sector is highly concentrated and unduly challenging for small business suppliers, says the Australian Small Business and Family…
… sector is highly concentrated and unduly challenging for small business suppliers, says the Australian Small Business and … is also pleased to help arrange mediation and arbitration under the new Code. To access our service, parties in dispute … sector is highly concentrated and unduly challenging for small business suppliers, says the Australian Small Business …
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Australia’s sole traders — the spirited, self-starting enterprising women and men who power our communities — are far more numerous and diverse than most policy settings recognise. New analysis by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise…
… policy settings recognise. New analysis by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO), drawing on … men. Women now make up 40% of sole traders, many balancing business with caring responsibilities. Cultural diversity: … policy settings recognise. New analysis by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO), …
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… (businesses) and consumers. On average, these fees cost small businesses twice that of large businesses to process the same transactions. The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) has …
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… the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (2023) The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … July 2022 changes to the Commonwealth Procurement Rules on small and family businesses. The Inquiry was referred to the …
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… Fund Review (2021) On 6 December 2021 the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, …
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