… commercial matters, particularly where industry codes may be involved. ‘It is pleasing that the Government has expanded … 2016, ASBFEO has helped over 50,000 small businesses. At a time when most small businesses are facing many headwinds, I … 2016, ASBFEO has helped over 50,000 small businesses. At a time when most small businesses are facing many headwinds, I …

… are fronting up to local businesses, expecting them to be the automatic teller machine, to cough up some cash … reasonably available bank branch, is not just about the day-to-day transactions. It’s also where they go to get advice …

… business owners who want to expand their business, saving time and money. “This technology has been developed in close … found the experience of hiring their first staff member to be overwhelming. “ Research published by NAB shows a small … business owners who want to expand their business, saving time and money. “This technology has been developed in close …

… to stop delivering perishable goods, saying this would be a crushing blow to small business producers. Mr Billson … to cease delivery of various perishable goods from June 30 is a self-imposed deadline that could be delayed to work … as a result of the COVID crisis. They need some additional time to consider what options they have to fulfil their …

… says it’s disappointing that on International Women’s Day 2022, female entrepreneurs are still facing headwinds … trying to grow their business. “On International Women’s Day, it’s important to recognise the obvious economic … says it’s disappointing that on International Women’s Day 2022, female entrepreneurs are still facing headwinds …

… business is busy this Easter – the first in two years to be uninhibited by pandemic related restrictions in trading … business is busy this Easter – the first in two years to be uninhibited by pandemic related restrictions in trading …

… Bruce, good afternoon. Bruce Billson Jac, great to be with you and 2BS listeners. Jac Underwood It's great to … to talk to you as always. Thank you so much for taking the time to give us your analysis. Bruce Billson Jac, fab to be … to talk to you as always. Thank you so much for taking the time to give us your analysis. Bruce Billson Jac, fab to be …

… ATMs in just the past two years, according to APRA. Some 30 per cent of small businesses are based in regional Australia and when the bank leaves it can be devastating.  Access to cash and deposit services are … I met a rural accountant who has a client that had a payment for $60,000 intercepted by the invoice substitution …

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the ATO’s decision to turn its small business independent review service into a permanent offering, following a highly successful pilot program.

Mr Billson…

… under the Australian law. “This is a great day for Australian small businesses seeking protection from … “The decision ensures egregious commercial conduct can be captured by the unconscionable conduct provisions under … under the Australian law. “This is a great day for Australian small businesses seeking protection from …

… the impacts of natural disasters on small businesses can be devastating. It can mean damaged and destroyed assets, … 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 …

… provided a fantastic foundation. A foundation to help us be the best allies small businesses could hope for. Working … for where businesses have a matter that needs to be resolved done through dispute resolution, so that those … family enterprises are facing. In the action that would be helpful in supporting your success. We're also there to …

… a little bit in there. I don’t think small businesses will be punching the air with excitement, thinking that it's a … Bruce, always good to talk to you. Thanks for your time this morning.  Bruce Billson Thanks Steve. Best wishes … Bruce, always good to talk to you. Thanks for your time this morning.  Bruce Billson Thanks Steve. Best wishes …

… farming businesses take action to find out if they will be affected and if so, upgrade their technology before … farm gates and many other wireless operating systems may be affected. Mr Billson emphasised that telecommunications … farming businesses take action to find out if they will be affected and if so, upgrade their technology before …

… HAVE A DISASTER PLAN 12 January 2023 Natural disasters can be devastating for small and family businesses yet only one … be adopted to save small business owners the trauma and time associated with repeating their story. An opt-in “My … denied support while others that gave far less attention, time, and effort to protect their own economic interests were …

… about cyber hacks of late and often the targets seem to be small businesses who are also active online. So how can … accounts that then see the hacker having a terrible time for people that you've been doing business with.  So, … accounts that then see the hacker having a terrible time for people that you've been doing business with.  So, …