… that are squeezing margins will welcome the modest energy bill relief of $325,” Mr Billson said. “Every saving helps … improve the uptake of eInvoicing, the effectiveness of the payment times reporting framework and implementation of franchise …

… to fight the attacks. After this had happened several times, the business contacted ASBFEO, and a dedicated case … to fight the attacks. After this had happened several times, the business contacted ASBFEO, and a dedicated case …

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement of $15 million in funding for free mental health and financial counselling support for small businesses in next week’s…

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, welcomes the Australian Government’s response to the review of the Franchising Code of Conduct by Dr Michael Schaper.

The Minister for Small Business, Julie Collins,…

The terrible floods and storms causing great trauma for parts of the country should be a red alert for small business to be prepared for natural disasters, warns the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.

Mr…

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…

… Bruce Billson. Originally published in the Canberra Times. I fear we are sleepwalking into a "big corporate" … workplace obligations to employees, meet tax reporting and payment obligations in a timely way and pay small business … workplace obligations to employees, meet tax reporting and payment obligations in a timely way and pay small business …

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says insurance premiums will be more affordable for small businesses in Northern Australia, under a new Federal Government scheme to launch next year.

Mr Billson…

… and vegetables. “In fact, indigenous businesses are 100 times more likely to employ other indigenous staff according … and vegetables. “In fact, indigenous businesses are 100 times more likely to employ other indigenous staff according …

… community,” Mr Billson says. “Our Small Business Counts report noted ABS data revealing 40% of small businesses have … community,” Mr Billson says. “Our Small Business Counts report noted ABS data revealing 40% of small businesses have …

… “Unfortunately there has been a worrying deterioration in payment times over recent months. Now is not the time to delay paying … “Unfortunately there has been a worrying deterioration in payment times over recent months. Now is not the time to …

… decade have been founded by women ( Xero Boss Insights 2020 ) and there has been a 46% jump in women business owners … ( ABS ). “The recent State of Australian Startup Funding report found 82% of female founders believe gender impacted … ( ABS ). “The recent State of Australian Startup Funding report found 82% of female founders believe gender impacted …

… 20 January 2025 Originally published in The Canberra Times By Bruce Billson The "dirty boots people" is what one … and family businesses and at these challenging economic times, more need to know how we can help. At a time when most … to help many more. … Originally published in The Canberra Times By Bruce Billson The "dirty boots people" is what one …

… justice 29 April 2024 Originally published in The Canberra Times. By Bruce Billson. Every small business deserves the … desperately needed. … Originally published in The Canberra Times. By Bruce Billson. Every small business deserves the …

… Bruce Billson. Originally published in the Canberra Times. The public rightly expects any personal information … handling personal information need to evolve with the times. That is why my office has been working with the … the business's ability to operate. The latest chilling report from the Australian Cyber Security Centre is that a …

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has urged consumers to consciously spend with small and family businesses this weekend, amid predictions of a bumper Easter.

“Small and family businesses stand ready…

… to implement a key recommendation in our recently released report:  A tax system that works for small business which … to implement a key recommendation in our recently released report:  A tax system that works for small business which …

… Bruce Billson. Originally published in the Canberra Times. Small business is the beating heart of our communities … increased, although they remain below pre-pandemic levels. Payment disputes are often an early warning sign of cash flow … increased, although they remain below pre-pandemic levels. Payment disputes are often an early warning sign of cash flow …

Bruce Billson 

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15 October 2024

When a small business has a problem with a Big Tech digital platform - such as having your account shut down after being hacked…

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has thanked the 2,000 small and family businesses which have completed an online survey as part of the Small Business Natural Disaster Preparedness and Resilience Inquiry.…

… and get behind local community organisations and events. “Times are still incredibly tough for so many family … and get behind local community organisations and events. “Times are still incredibly tough for so many family …

… margins will welcome the continuation of modest energy bill relief,” Mr Billson said.  “Cost-of living increases are … margins will welcome the continuation of modest energy bill relief,” Mr Billson said.  “Cost-of living increases are …

… 15 April 2024 Originally published in The Canberra Times. By Bruce Billson. It is often said small business is … enterprise. … Originally published in The Canberra Times. By Bruce Billson. It is often said small business is …

… 03 March 2025 Originally published in The Canberra Times By Bruce Billson The ASBFEO February Small Business … weak and challenging. High business input costs, lengthy payment times and difficulty finding suitable staff continue … Two in five cases that come to my office involve a payment dispute and it continues to be the biggest issue, …

… event.” The inquiry follows a recommendation in the 2020 Royal Commission into Natural Disaster Arrangements that … and communities”. A recent Deloitte Access Economics report found that 97% of government disaster-related … and communities”. A recent Deloitte Access Economics report found that 97% of government disaster-related …

… urgency 17 March 2025 Originally published in The Canberra Times By Bruce Billson With election talk building and … for the year ahead. … Originally published in The Canberra Times By Bruce Billson With election talk building and …

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says tonight’s Budget handed down by the Australian Government will provide welcome capability building, mental health and financial advice support for small businesses and…

… and men 12 May 2025 Originally published in The Canberra Times By Bruce Billson As we return to business as usual … will stand to benefit from the additional modest energy bill relief and targeted tax cuts for sole traders, … annual rate of 3.4 per cent over the three years between 2020-21 to 2023-24. Over this period, the health care and …

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has warned migrant-led small businesses they have just two weeks left to safeguard their brand and identity on the internet or risk seeing impersonators, web-name ‘campers’…

… 13 May 2024 Originally published in The Canberra Times. Digital platforms have fundamentally changed the way … turn ads on or off and can remove or update advertising payment information. Have your account/s set up so the … users require full admin access. And if you are hacked, report your issue immediately to the platform and make sure …