Originally published in Convenience World Magazine and Business Builders

Over the past few years, Australia has endured an onslaught of natural disasters. Floods, storms, cyclones and bushfires have devastated communities, and the impact on too…

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…

Originally published in The Canberra Times

By Bruce Billson

For many small business owners, they will be happy to put the year behind them. 2025 has seen a myriad of changes impacting small business, on top of a period that tested the…

Originally published in The Canberra Times.

By Bruce Billson.

The new year brings a moment to reflect on the trials and tribulations of 2025 and to contemplate what we might do to shape a brighter future for our small and family businesses…

Originally published in the Canberra Times.

By Bruce Billson

This summer's reading wasn't consumed at the coast nor did it take me to some exotic location - instead it kept me grounded in Main Street. Esha Chhabra's advice to independent…

Originally published in The Canberra Times.

By Bruce Billson.

Australia's economic narrative often spotlights big corporates and high-profile startups. Yet, beneath that glare lies a quiet army of sole traders - the smallest of small…

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…

Originally published in the Canberra Times.

By Bruce Billson.

If you own or run a small business in Australia, chances are you didn't start out dreaming of forms, portals, compliance attestations or uploading the same information into five…