Only three out of 10 big businesses pay their small business customers within 30 days while nearly one-quarter take more than 120 days to pay up, according to new payment times data.
“This is a woeful performance and is bitterly disappointing…
Only three out of 10 big businesses pay their small business customers within 30 days while nearly one-quarter take more than 120 days to pay up, according to new payment times data.
“This is a woeful performance and is bitterly disappointing…
… have not materially improved since the commencement of the scheme”. Mr Billson said he welcomed Ms Jeffries’ call to … have not materially improved since the commencement of the scheme”. Mr Billson said he welcomed Ms Jeffries’ call to …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has welcomed the significant commitment announced today by the banking industry to better support small businesses to combat scams.
Mr Billson said a $100 million…
… highlighting the urgent need for a ‘confirmation of payee’ scheme to be introduced in Australia, noting similar programs … highlighting the urgent need for a ‘confirmation of payee’ scheme to be introduced in Australia, noting similar programs …
By Bruce Billson
Herald Sun Tuesday 14th February 2023 400 words Page 21 | Section: OPINION
At a time when small and family businesses face headwinds, it’s not too much to ask that their big business…
… Craig Emerson to review the Payment Times Reporting Scheme introduced by the former government. Dr Emerson is … Craig Emerson to review the Payment Times Reporting Scheme introduced by the former government. Dr Emerson is …
Originally published in The Daily Telegraph
By Bruce Billson
The new Optus leadership needs to demonstrate it truly understands the economic pain the recent outage has inflicted on some small and family businesses.…
… as a member of the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman scheme, and the jury is still out on whether this new pledge … as a member of the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman scheme, and the jury is still out on whether this new pledge …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson is urging shoppers to spend big with small businesses this weekend, with Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales predicted to smash records.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson is urging shoppers to spend big with small businesses this weekend, with Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales predicted to smash records.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday…
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…
… with administering the revised paid parental leave scheme. “We welcome $8.6 million a year for key regulators to … with administering the revised paid parental leave scheme. “We welcome $8.6 million a year for key regulators to …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, wholeheartedly supports the call to overhaul the Payment Times Reporting Act and welcomes recommendations to make the data more useful for small business.
“Finance…
… to bring into operation a “name, proclaim and shame” scheme that drives better payment performance in support of a … to bring into operation a “name, proclaim and shame” scheme that drives better payment performance in support of a …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
2CC Radio Canberra
Subject: Creating a Small Business and Codes List…
… you know, is everything to a small business, but in the scheme of a major corporate matter, probably not much in … you know, is everything to a small business, but in the scheme of a major corporate matter, probably not much in …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson extract of interview with Gary Adshead.
6PR
Subject: Payment Times
Gary Adshead…
… funding by getting a mortgage over their home or personal guarantee. Gary Adshead With rising interest rates and so on. … funding by getting a mortgage over their home or personal guarantee. Gary Adshead With rising interest rates and so on. …
Originally published in The Daily Telegraph
By Bruce Billson.
When a bushfire, storm, flood or other natural disaster strikes, small business owners are often the first to volunteer to fight fires, lay sandbags, assist with…
Originally published in The Daily Telegraph
By Bruce Billson.
When a bushfire, storm, flood or other natural disaster strikes, small business owners are often the first to volunteer to fight fires, lay sandbags, assist with…
The terrible floods and storms causing great trauma for parts of the country should be a red alert for small business to be prepared for natural disasters, warns the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.
Mr…
The terrible floods and storms causing great trauma for parts of the country should be a red alert for small business to be prepared for natural disasters, warns the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.
Mr…
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
2CC Radio Canberra
Subject: Merchant transaction fees (least-cost routing)…
… routing system, how does that work? Does that just guarantee that the smallest possible fee is the one that gets … routing system, how does that work? Does that just guarantee that the smallest possible fee is the one that gets …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Jac Underwood.
2BS Bathurst
12 January 2023
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Jac Underwood.
2BS Bathurst
12 January 2023
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Digital marketing can be vital to the success of a small business yet one-in-three end up in a dispute with their provider, according to new research.
And almost 70% of small businesses last fewer than 12 months with the digital marketing…
Digital marketing can be vital to the success of a small business yet one-in-three end up in a dispute with their provider, according to new research.
And almost 70% of small businesses last fewer than 12 months with the digital marketing…
Natural disasters can be devastating for small and family businesses yet only one in four small businesses have a current business continuity plan, according to the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.
“In…
Natural disasters can be devastating for small and family businesses yet only one in four small businesses have a current business continuity plan, according to the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.
“In…
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has called on digital platform providers to dramatically improve their dispute resolution processes for small business.
Mr Billson said there has been a noticeable…
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has called on digital platform providers to dramatically improve their dispute resolution processes for small business.
Mr Billson said there has been a noticeable…
Natural disasters can be devastating for small and family businesses yet only one in four small businesses have a current business continuity plan, according to a report by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.…
Natural disasters can be devastating for small and family businesses yet only one in four small businesses have a current business continuity plan, according to a report by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.…
Small businesses should have better access to ‘debt hibernation’ instead of being made insolvent when they face a crisis beyond their control, so they are better able to pursue a credible restructure, save jobs and rebuild, according to the Australian…
Small businesses should have better access to ‘debt hibernation’ instead of being made insolvent when they face a crisis beyond their control, so they are better able to pursue a credible restructure, save jobs and rebuild, according to the Australian…
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
Radio 2CC Canberra
24 November 2023
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
Radio 2CC Canberra
24 November 2023
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, acknowledges the public release and response by the Australian Government of his inquiry into the effectiveness of Commonwealth procurement rules for small businesses.
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… as the most common barrier to them approaching or using an SME. “One of our recommendations was to abolish the … as the most common barrier to them approaching or using an SME. “One of our recommendations was to abolish the …