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…
… representing 44% of all small businesses in Tasmania on 30 June 2023. The highest number of small businesses were in: … were 23,657 small businesses in the rest of Tasmania on 30 June 2023. These accounted for 56% of Tasmania’s small …
… legal action if possible. This might include proposing a payment plan. … If you are owed money, try to negotiate with … legal action if possible. This might include proposing a payment plan. …
… representing 44% of all small businesses in Tasmania on 30 June 2023. The highest number of small businesses were in: … representing 44% of all small businesses in Tasmania on 30 June 2023. The highest number of small businesses were in: …
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…
… “I hope this new feature on our website, which can be activated by one simple click, will make it easier for … In almost two-thirds of these cases, the issue was about a payment dispute.” The translation feature is clearly located … In almost two-thirds of these cases, the issue was about a payment dispute.” The translation feature is clearly located …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has warned small businesses there’s only one week left to take action to avoid their internet identity being sold to someone else.
“It is critical to act now to make…
… But the consequences for a small or family business could be massive if impersonators, web-name ‘squatters’ or cyber … can have a shorter name. For example, shoes.com.au could be shoes.au But auDA has decided that businesses with an … open slather and anyone can buy it. “Ask yourself, would I be upset if someone else had the .au version of my existing …
… 33% Arts and recreation services 5,720 4,319 9,198 19,237 30% Wholesale trade 28,538 37,240 37,198 102,976 28% Public …
Everyone’s a critic, but small businesses need kindly customers
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson is urging people to refrain from posting negative online reviews, as short-staffed…
… says. “The best way to support small businesses is to be a kindly customer – patient and understanding, with good … to remove fake reviews. “Our office has assisted more than 30 businesses dealing with fake reviews in recent years,” Mr … to remove fake reviews. “Our office has assisted more than 30 businesses dealing with fake reviews in recent years,” Mr …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says small business tradespeople will be able to meet the demand for their skills wherever they are in Australia under new laws passed by the Senate.
The Australian…
… Bruce Billson says small business tradespeople will be able to meet the demand for their skills wherever they are … Budget commitment to implementing the scheme, which will be used in part to improve information exchanged between … Bruce Billson says small business tradespeople will be able to meet the demand for their skills wherever they are …
… law and leave unsuspecting investors out of pocket will be a top target for the corporate regulator, which is …
… By post: GPO Box 1791 CANBERRA ACT 2601. A complaint may be made on behalf of a complainant by a guardian, friend, … By post: GPO Box 1791 CANBERRA ACT 2601. A complaint may be made on behalf of a complainant by a guardian, friend, …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson is encouraging Australians to support Indigenous businesses, as the nation celebrates NAIDOC WEEK 2021.
Mr Billson says the Indigenous business sector is one of the…
… $4.41 of social return. “Some great examples of this can be seen in ASBFEO’s Indigenous Success Stories series, … $4.41 of social return. “Some great examples of this can be seen in ASBFEO’s Indigenous Success Stories series, …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has congratulated the winners of the Western Sydney Women Awards, many of whom are outstanding small and family business owners.
The awards, held virtually last night,…
… female role models, which is especially important at a time when two-thirds of new businesses formed are led by … female role models, which is especially important at a time when two-thirds of new businesses formed are led by …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has strongly backed a call from the Inspector-General of Taxation for the Australian Taxation Office to more consistently and transparently…
… Taxpayers’ Charter to include an express right to be informed of rights to review, complain and appeal decisions and to be told about all relevant channels to do so. The … Taxpayers’ Charter to include an express right to be informed of rights to review, complain and appeal …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Bruce Billson has welcomed plans to establish a new mandatory Franchise Disclosure Registry, saying it will provide prospective franchisees with vital information needed prior to…
… agreement. Mr Billson says the national registry, to be released next year, will require franchisors to lodge … about their franchise annually. These documents will be publicly available through the registry. “There is a clear … agreement. “The Franchise Disclosure Registry will be publicly available, to help prospective franchisees …
… 1. Are you okay? Reach out to support or loved ones if need be (family, friends, local support groups). Read BeyondBlue’s … support funds Check what government assistance may be available in your area on the National Emergency … clean-up costs or temporary storage costs (there may be insurance, government assistance and tax deduction …
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…
… independent retailers have been losing market share over time. The ASBFEO’s experience accords with the ACCC’s … family business economy back on the right trajectory, to be able to fully realise its potential to contribute to … independent retailers have been losing market share over time. The ASBFEO’s experience accords with the ACCC’s …
… A Horticulture Produce Assessor (the assessor) may be appointed by the parties at any stage of the dispute process. The assessor may be appointed in two ways: if the parties to a Horticulture … a list of horticulture produce assessors which can be found here . If you are interested in being on our list …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says tonight’s 2025-26 Federal Budget was ‘the sequel’ to last year’s, offering modest targeted measures to help small and family business deal with specific current pain…
… in ASBFEO’s 14 steps to energise enterprise at this time of a surge in insolvencies, a reduction in the economic … taking on their first employee. “Small business needs to be front of mind for our policy makers and regulators. We … in ASBFEO’s 14 steps to energise enterprise at this time of a surge in insolvencies, a reduction in the economic …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) has enthusiastically welcomed the Australian Government’s commitment to introduce protections for small and family businesses harmed by unfair business trading practices.
…… into ‘a take it or leave it’ contract they would likely be in breach of the unfair contract terms laws. But by not … into ‘a take it or leave it’ contract they would likely be in breach of the unfair contract terms laws. But by not …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Dusty Fitzpatrick.
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Dusty Fitzpatrick
The Australian Small…
… Don't be a 3G switch-off casualty 31 May 2024 Australian Small … this afternoon. Bruce, as always, thank you for your time. Bruce Billson Good to be with you Dusty. … Australian … this afternoon. Bruce, as always, thank you for your time. Bruce Billson Good to be with you Dusty. … Australian …
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…
… the recommendation for a clear statement of purpose to be inserted into the Code to explicitly state why it exists … are advantages in introducing a licence system, it will be important to examine why existing safeguards and better … the Government to consider how a revised Code could be more effectively enforced. “We have proposed the …
ABC Radio North and West SA
Subject: internet domain name changes
Narelle Graham
This is information for those of you who have a small business and it's related to any…
… Bruce Good afternoon. Bruce Billson Narelle, fabulous to be with you and your listeners. Narelle Graham Yeah, nice to … wish you'd avoided and to avoid it, it's a little bit of time, a few dollars. Protect your interest, is what I'm … wish you'd avoided and to avoid it, it's a little bit of time, a few dollars. Protect your interest, is what I'm …
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… to cancel both his listing and outstanding invoice and be added to their ‘do not contact’ list. The online directory …
… with an experienced small business tax lawyer. A $100 co-payment is required, with the remaining balance paid by the …