Originally published in The Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
The government's Economic Reform Roundtable kicks off tomorrow, and I am optimistic that real outcomes with positive and lasting impact on small and family businesses are in reach…
… Handling debts Dealing with outstanding debts can be overwhelming for small businesses. It makes it hard to … legal action if possible. This might include proposing a payment plan. Resources to help: What to do when you haven't … you owe and are able to pay. You can then offer to enter a payment plan for the remainder. Make sure that any payment …
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Originally published in The Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
The government's Economic Reform Roundtable kicks off tomorrow, and I am optimistic that real outcomes with positive and lasting impact on small and family businesses are in reach…
… small and family businesses are in reach. And they need to be. Operating conditions have been tough for small businesses … and aspirations of small and family businesses to be heard and at the front of mind, and not just over the next … itself. It will serve our nation well. The roundtable will be very worthwhile if all the impressive delegates have small …
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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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… and lots of pieces of business equipment that might well be caught up in the phase out of 3G. Joining me now, the … Billson. Good afternoon. Bruce Billson Leon, great to be with you and your listeners. Leon Delaney Thanks for … you're counting on them to work, and all of a sudden, the day after October 28 they don't happen, that can come as a …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) has welcomed the expansion of subsidised legal advice for eligible small and family businesses to support more effective engagement in dispute resolution processes.
The…
… commercial matters, particularly where industry codes may be involved. ‘It is pleasing that the Government has expanded … and empowering this kind of low-cost legal advice can be for an unrepresentative small business disputing a tax … 2016, ASBFEO has helped over 50,000 small businesses. At a time when most small businesses are facing many headwinds, I …
… of independent contractors and all self-employed people to be treated fairly, justly, and equitably in Australia. … nature of small firms, how they operate and how they might be supported by government, industry, and academia. Supply … a streamlined and improved user experience, reducing the time to register as a new business, or apply for additional …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Nadia Mitsopoulos.
ABC Radio Perth
Subject: Future of cash
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… 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 … reasonably available bank branch, is not just about the day-to-day transactions. It’s also where they go to get …
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… can provide flexibility to small businesses and can be an excellent way to earn money for your specific skills. … app, spreadsheet, timelog? Is superannuation part of the payment? And don’t forget you might need to pay tax! 3. Check … as a contractor, and there can be a lot of demands on your time. It may be hard to turn down that contract that seems …
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… support resources available on Business.gov.au We may also be able to help you – or point you to someone who can help. … support resources available on Business.gov.au We may also be able to help you – or point you to someone who can help. …
… Promoting competition and lowering small business payment costs through default debit card settings and … Promoting competition and lowering small business payment costs through default debit card settings and …
… how casual work is defined the pathway to full-time or part-time employment employee and employer responsibilities. … how casual work is defined the pathway to full-time or part-time employment employee and employer responsibilities. …
… increased by 3,146 (2%) in Greater Perth over the year to 30 June 2023. The areas with the largest increase in small … Western Australia increased by 671 (1%) over the year to 30 June 2023. The largest increase in the number of small … increased by 3,146 (2%) in Greater Perth over the year to 30 June 2023. The areas with the largest increase in small …
… There were 482,836 small businesses in Queensland on 30 June 2023, representing 19% of all Australian small … 15 January 2024. Table 1: Small business in Queensland, 30 June 2023 … There were 482,836 small businesses in Queensland on 30 June 2023, representing 19% of all Australian small …
… There were 701,061 small businesses in Victoria on 30 June 2023, representing 28% of all Australian small … 15 January 2024 Table 1: Small business in Victoria, 30 June 2023 … There were 701,061 small businesses in Victoria on 30 June 2023, representing 28% of all Australian small …
… owner, navigating disputes with other businesses can be overwhelming and stressful. Alternative dispute resolution … owner, navigating disputes with other businesses can be overwhelming and stressful. Alternative dispute resolution …
… and over. Only 8% of small business owners are aged under 30. This is a decrease from the peak of 17% in 1976. The most … were twice as many small business owners aged between 30 and 49 as there were aged over 50. Chart 7: Age of … and over. Only 8% of small business owners are aged under 30. This is a decrease from the peak of 17% in 1976. The most …
… Census 2021 68% of self-employed females are working part-time, compared to 47% of female employees in the overall workforce who work part-time. Chart 6: Female self-employed vs employee working … Census 2021 68% of self-employed females are working part-time, compared to 47% of female employees in the overall …
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… Table 3: Number of small businesses in regional areas, 30 June 2023 … Table 3: Number of small businesses in regional areas, 30 June 2023 …
… were 259,631 small businesses in the rest of Queensland on 30 June 2023. These accounted for 54% of Queensland’s small … were 259,631 small businesses in the rest of Queensland on 30 June 2023. These accounted for 54% of Queensland’s small …