The review of the Payment Times Reporting Act by Dr Craig Emerson found there has been no significant improvement by big business to pay their small business customers in a timely way, sadly echoing the woeful performance that we have been calling…
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… the invoice, confirm it has been received. Ten days before payment is due, check your invoice has been processed and is due to be paid. If payment is 1-2 days overdue, contact the accounts area and …
… to relax to clear the mind and unwind. lock in family time learn to ‘unplug’ from the business. This means … setting times to turn off the technology, and plan to take time off . … to relax to clear the mind and unwind. lock in family time learn to ‘unplug’ from the business. This means …
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… in the Northern Territory increased 2% over the year to 30 June 2023. They increased 2% (265) in Greater Darwin. The … (increased by 38 small businesses) Wulagi (increased by 30 small businesses). Wulagi and Darwin Airport had the … Northern Territory decreased by 4 (0.1%) over the year to 30 June 2023. The largest fall occurred in Charles, where the …
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Australia’s small business owners are rapidly getting older as the proportion of younger entrepreneurs shrinks, according to research from the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman.
Ombudsman Bruce Billson said the most…
… actually twice as many small business owners aged between 30 and 49 as there were aged over 50,” Mr Billson said. “The … with only 8 per cent of small business owners aged under 30. It is half the peak for this age group of 17 per cent … understand why it is not as appealing as it perhaps should be for younger Australians to own a small business?” More …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the banks’ ongoing efforts to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19 lockdowns.
The Australian Banking Association says banks will defer loan…
… valued and is the kind of a key support element that could be incorporated into an agreed predictable and known national … in good standing with repayments up-to-date or there’s a payment program in place. “It’s encouraging to see our banks … in good standing with repayments up-to-date or there’s a payment program in place. “It’s encouraging to see our banks …
… 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 …
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Originally published in The Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
Justice. The word itself carries weight. It has responsibility. It implies things will be fair, and if wronged, justice will serve, and things will be right.
But for many…
… weight. It has responsibility. It implies things will be fair, and if wronged, justice will serve, and things will be right. But for many small businesses, access to justice … wronged. On top of the mental anguish and distress and time taken away from running the business, the cost and …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Eddie Williams.
ABC Radio South-East NSW
Subject: rising cost of small business insurance
Eddie Williams
Insurance…
… business at the moment? Bruce Billson Eddie, good to be with you and your listeners. It's having an enormous … events is really being challenged at the present time. But I suppose the other point too, which is a little … action stations everywhere and that sometimes is not the time to be really planning for those sorts of events. You're …
… program can help you to adopt digital tools to save you time and money, while also help you to grow your business. … itself through a period where your business may not be returning a profit. When your business is up and running, you should take the time to develop a succession plan for the future. Having one …
… Will it impact the value of your business and how it might be able to operate, if at all? Will it trigger an obligation … to take over the premises lease, agree to make a lump sum payment in place of future royalties, explain how you plan to … or propose a termination date that gives the franchisor time to find another operator for the business. If …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
2CC Radio Canberra
Subject: Creating a Small Business and Codes List…
… Leon, sometimes those dark clouds for a small business can be another business treating them appallingly and in some … know, duelling with the other expert and burns up costs, time and resources and doesn't get you anywhere near an early … case. Leon Delaney Bruce, thanks very much for your time today. …
… it. Belmont Business Enterprise Centre provides a free 30-minute legal advisory session on business matters. Justice … it. Belmont Business Enterprise Centre provides a free 30-minute legal advisory session on business matters. Justice …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says tonight’s federal Budget offers targeted measures to help small and family business deal with current pain points and headwinds.
“Small and family businesses facing…
… 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 …