… the amount per month, not realising this meant that each time she altered the amount per month she was entering into a … a quote for several hundred dollars per month. On the same day, after discussing it with her business partner, she … pay system. The small business owner also used this same payment system for her security alarm. Three years later the …

… community. “Matching last year’s Budget, the money will be deducted from the power bills of one million eligible … It is vitally important that small business owners take time to focus on their own mental and financial wellbeing and … improve the uptake of eInvoicing, the effectiveness of the payment times reporting framework and implementation of …

… opportunity for competitive small and family businesses to be a supplier to the Commonwealth”. “Winning a government … are looking for to engage in a complicated, costly and time-consuming process. “Dismissing considered and … boosting women-owned business opportunities and improving payment times.  ASBFEO is encouraged by the Government’s …

… Australian small business selling online warned to be aware of US copyright laws 09 October 2024 The Australian … been issued against an Australian homewares business every time they advertised. That led to Shopify shutting down their store each time until it was resolved, but that caused the Australian …

… government for procurement and where things might be improved.  “Equally, we’re keen to hear examples of … businesses also point to the high cost and investment of time required to tender, and lack of consideration of this … businesses also point to the high cost and investment of time required to tender, and lack of consideration of this …

… A DISASTER PLAN 10 November 2022 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 …

… or your favourite winemaker or café owner who work every day to delight customers and energise enterprise. These are … owner is a self-employed man, aged 50, who works full-time and earns below the average full-time wage. Yet that is … climbing. Just 8% of small business owners are under 30. That’s half the peak for this age group of 17% achieved …

… Billson. Bruce, good morning. Bruce Billson Leon, fab to be with you and your listeners. Leon Byner Tell everybody … shortened version of the digital identity you've invested time, money, built customer relationships with. It’s a good time to take a few minutes and protect your interests. Leon …

Ombudsman welcomes funding for critical small business mental health program

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the Australian Government’s commitment to renew funding for a…

… or your favourite winemaker or café owner who work every day to delight customers and energise enterprise. These are … owner is a self-employed man, aged 50, who works full-time and earns below the average full-time wage. Yet that is … climbing. Just 8% of small business owners are under 30. That’s half the peak for this age group of 17% achieved …

… had a big scare. John Toomey (small business owner) One day I found myself locked out of Facebook, I couldn't get in. … Bruce Billson This is 86 per cent higher than the same time last year for disputes involving one of these Big Tech … were about Meta, 17 per cent were directed at Uber for payment problems. So, the Small Business Ombudsman is calling …

… the biggest fears a small business has is that they will be targeted and wiped out by a cyber attack and we are … their digital infrastructure and the criminals demand a payment for to access your own information.”   Mr Billson … their digital infrastructure and the criminals demand a payment for to access your own information.”   Mr Billson …

… The drain on resources during the establishment phase can be too much. The early years for a new business can be the … 17 per cent of business owners were under the age of 30, but that's down to 8 per cent. CPA Australia's … or their own enterprise as a pathway for the future? At a time when young people, particularly, look for purpose as …

… what relief will those small business operators out there be getting from the immediate pressures facing them? Things … for people that aren't jazzed about accounting and balance day adjustments and all that.   That's still there, but it's … with you. A bit to unpack there. Thanks so much for your time this morning.  Bruce Billson  Thank you Selina. Fab to …

… is to ask yourself, how did the dispute arise? It can be helpful to write a list of the events leading up to the … to achieve. Consider how this will impact on cash flow, time and resources, productivity, future business, and …  is usually sent if you still have not received your payment after first and second reminder letters. Alternative …

… DIGITAL MARKETING 17 January 2024 Digital marketing can be vital to the success of a small business yet one-in-three … “But for too many small businesses this relationship can be unsatisfactory, and for one-in-three it ends in a dispute. … business and a digital marketing provider. “There needs to be clear and honest communication about budget, the exact …

… Survey deadline extended for women business owners to be heard 19 October 2021 The Australian Small Business and … self-employment and creating their own business at this time. And that trend’s been with us for a little while but … because we’ve found over the journey – and certainly in my time as the Federal Cabinet Minister for Small Business – …

… Five steps to resolve your dispute Problems arise every day between businesses, their customers, suppliers, and … can realistically achieve. Consider impacts on cash flow, time and resources, productivity, future business, and … call them, but if more complex, a face-to-face meeting can be more successful. Prepare Prepare for your discussion by …

… and costs at the start, they are unlikely to improve over time. Tip 4 - Careful consideration of your contract Make … (don’t expect anything that is not included) all costs, payment timings and overall contract costs  regular and …

… and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, and he joins me now. G’day Bruce. Bruce Billson Gary, fab to be with you and your listeners?  Gary Adshead Can you tell … get a call from my bank saying, Bruce, we've blocked this payment. Do you know who they are? I said, they seem to be a …