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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Thomas Oriti.
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Subject: Small business problems with digital…
… TRANSCRIPT: Small business problems with digital platforms 23 April 2024 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … TRANSCRIPT: Small business problems with digital platforms …
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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, Bruce Billson, says small, family and farming businesses should urgently make sure they are not caught out by the 3G switch-off happening in the next few weeks.
Mr Billson today…
… 3G switch-off looming for small business 24 July 2024 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce … The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, says … 3G switch-off looming for small business …
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Telecommunications is an essential service and vital for so many small businesses and the absence of this service has a significant economic cost, says the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.
“The response by…
… MORE NEEDED FOR SMALL BUSINESS IN OPTUS RESPONSE 10 November 2023 … is an essential service and vital for so many small businesses and the absence of this service has a significant economic cost, says the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson. “The …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney on Radio 2CC Canberra.
Subject: Franchising Code of Conduct Review
Leon DelaneyThe Small Business and…
… Code of Conduct Review 09 February 2024 Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … into? And if that's the case, what happens if we decide under the Franchise Code not to proceed to purchase the … Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman’s website – www.asbfeo.gov.au - is now available in more than 100 languages to better assist migrant-led small and family business owners and managers.
“One in three small businesses…
… IN MORE THAN 100 LANGUAGES 08 July 2024 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman’s website – … in more than 100 languages to better assist migrant-led small and family business owners and managers. “One in three … The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman’s website – …
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Originally published in The Daily Telegraph.
A quick ‘tap and go' has made it very easy to make a payment for something we need.We're not restricted to having the right amount of cash in our pocket or wallet and paying by cheque is now…
… massive black hole of hidden costs for consumers and small businesses. Across our economy, merchants are paying … Reserve Bank found that, on average, these fees cost small business twice as much as what it costs a large business to … its merchants and the other major banks offer it to well under half their customers. The banks and major card …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Nadia Mitsopoulos.
ABC Radio Perth
Subject: Future of cash
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… Future of cash 18 November 2024 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … Mitsopoulos Well I want to go to Bruce Billson, who's the Small Business Ombudsman. Bruce, good morning, and thank you … TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Isla Evans.
ABC Radio South East NSW
Subject: Regional bank branch…
… bank branch closures 08 May 2024 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … So where does that leave the community? The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson … TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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Originally published in The Daily Telegraph
By Bruce Billson.
Banking is an essential service with a privileged position in the economy, and our small, family and farming businesses depend on having a close and reliable…
… service with a privileged position in the economy, and our small, family and farming businesses depend on having a close … the past two years, according to APRA. Some 30 per cent of small businesses are based in regional Australia and when the … bankers, who may not understand the regional small business customers’ investment potential, operational …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has welcomed the introduction of legislation into Federal Parliament that will create a “designated-complaints” mechanism to fast-track serious disputes for small businesses…
… legislation 15 February 2024 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has … from informal referrals by organisations such as ASBFEO. “Under our legislation we can make referrals to appropriate … The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with David Penberthy and Will Goodings.
Radio 5AA, Adelaide
…… 16 October 2024 16 October 2024 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … affect. Consumers, 99 per cent of our listeners, but also small businesses. And immediately, yesterday, during our … 16 October 2024 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has warmly welcomed the release of the review of the Franchising Code of Conduct by Dr Michael Schaper.
The Ombudsman performs a range of functions under the Franchise…
… Code of Conduct Review 08 February 2024 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has … Schaper. The Ombudsman performs a range of functions under the Franchise Code to support informed decision making, … The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce …
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Originally published by The Canberra Times.
WHEN Paul, the proprietor of Zenbar Massage, was setting up his remedial massage business in Dickson last year, one of his early priorities was to promote his service.
After researching…
… Hands-on ombudsman tackles digital divide for business 01 August 2023 Originally published by The Canberra … six months of frustration, he took his complaint to the Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman. The Ombudsman … difference, he told The Canberra Times . "It is hard as a small business to constantly try to phone and email people …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
Radio 2CC Canberra
Subject: 3G shutdown to affect small, family and farming businesses
Leon Delaney
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… 3G shutdown to affect small, family and farming businesses 19 August 2024 Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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Radio 6PR Perth
Subject: internet domain name changes
Oliver Peterson
You’re being warned if you're a small business owner and for that matter, if you go to a website,…
… Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … changes Oliver Peterson You’re being warned if you're a small business owner and for that matter, if you go to a website, … changes Oliver Peterson You’re being warned if you're a small business owner and for that matter, if you go to a …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Becc Chave.
ABC Radio SA South East
Subject: 3G switch-off warning for small business
Becc Chave
Australia's 3G…
… 3G switch-off warning for small business 31 May 2024 Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Dusty Fitzpatrick.
2BS Bathurst
Subject: Don’t be a 3G switch-off casualty
Dusty Fitzpatrick
The Australian Small…
… Don't be a 3G switch-off casualty 31 May 2024 Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … a 3G switch-off casualty Dusty Fitzpatrick The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement of a review of the effectiveness of the regulatory framework that underpins the positive commercial…
… AND APPOINTMENT OF REVIEWER 15 August 2023 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has … importance of accessible and effective dispute resolution under the Franchising Code, with approximately 15% of all … The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Oliver Peterson.
Radio 6PR Perth
Subject: 3G switch-off warning for small, family and farming businesses
Oliver Peterson…
… 3G switch-off warning for small, family and farming businesses 24 July 2024 Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson welcomes the Government’s commitment to lowering costs for businesses through least cost routing.
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has released the Payments System Review…
… for least cost routing 01 September 2021 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … has passed and more decisive action is needed to stop small businesses and family enterprises paying more than they … The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has urged small, family and farming businesses to make sure they are not caught out by the 3G switch-off happening in August and September.
“The 3G switch-off will…
… Small business warned - Don't be caught out by 3G switch-off 29 May 2024 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has … The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has … Small business warned - Don't be caught out by 3G switch-off …
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Published in The Daily Telegraph and the Courier-Mail.
By Bruce Billson
Next Monday (October 28) is D-Day for the 3G network as it will be shut down, but I'm worried it could also put many small, family and farming businesses out of…
… will be shut down, but I'm worried it could also put many small, family and farming businesses out of business because they don't think it will affect them. Many … way it allows us to get on with business. I fear many small, family and farming businesses are unaware of the …
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Opinion piece published in the Herald Sun, 25 August 2022.
… to imagine just how devastating it would be for a small business to discover someone else has been allowed to buy... …
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By Bruce Billson.
Originally published in the West Australian.
Small, family and farming businesses should take urgent action to make sure they are not caught out by the 3G switch-off coming in October.
This change is about far more…
… Billson. Originally published in the West Australian. Small, family and farming businesses should take urgent … every day that’s actually enabled by 3G, and I fear many small businesses are unaware of the scope of this event and the possible business-harming disconnection and technology dysfunction …
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Australian small businesses can now register a domain name of .au, allowing the .com, .net or .org to be dropped from your internet address (this means shoes.com.au can become shoes.au). These shorter Australian domain names are currently reserved for…
… Shorter domain names available for small business 09 June 2022 Australian small businesses can now register a domain name of .au, … Australian small businesses can now register a domain name of .au, … to help you understand how this change could impact your business. Any domain names not registered by 20 September …
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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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It takes quite the chocolatier to create all the magic of Easter – without the bunny.
But that’s what Stuart and his team at Enigma Fine Chocolates have achieved, as customers – eager to indulge in handmade artisan truffles – stream through the…
… Family-owned chocolate business makes this Easter egg-cellent 14 April 2022 It takes … with his wife in 2015 as a side hustle run out of a small studio next to their home, has now grown to a … a string of awards including 2017 Champion Australian Small Producer and 2018 Best Chocolate – Best in Class. “We …
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Bruce Billson, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman sat down with Nick Fox, Deloitte’s Payment Times Reporting Lead to discuss the recent release of the first Payment Times Reporting Register.
Below is a summary of the…
… Scheme 10 March 2022 Bruce Billson, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman sat down with Nick … by the Register to help reduce the time it takes to pay small business suppliers Some large businesses have indicated … Bruce Billson, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman sat down with …
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