The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the Australian Government’s extension of the SME Recovery Loan Scheme, providing small and family businesses with critical access to finance as they work to…
… has welcomed the Australian Government’s extension of the SME Recovery Loan Scheme , providing small and family businesses with critical … do best – growing their business. “The extension of the SME Recovery Loan Scheme will offer much-needed cash flow to …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says the Federal Government’s 2021 Budget is a clear acknowledgement that small and family businesses are central to the nation’s economic recovery and future prosperity.…
… entrepreneurship through the New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS) and Entrepreneurship Facilitators Program $1.2 billion investment in the digital economy $10 billion guarantee of reinsurance pool to cover cyclone and flood … Billson says he also recognises barriers still exist for SME insurance coverage in other parts of Australia. “In the …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has recognised the rise of ‘womenpreneurs’ and the key role women will play in driving future business growth on World MSME Day (Sunday 27 June, 2021).
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… on World MSME Day as being a crucial part of the global SME ecosystem who are looking for new growth opportunities. … on World MSME Day as being a crucial part of the global SME ecosystem who are looking for new growth opportunities. …
An increase in the national wage and higher superannuation payments are among a raft of changes starting on July 1 that small and family businesses must be aware of, says Bruce Billson, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman.…
… Ombudsman’s Pay and Conditions Tool and pay guides . Super Guarantee Employers will be required to make superannuation guarantee contributions to their eligible employee's super … to pay tax at other taxing points under a tax-deferred scheme, and this will need to be reported using existing …
In a move that has been welcomed by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, South Australia and Victoria will be the first states to implement the Automatic Mutual Recognition Scheme. The scheme removes the…
… Mutual Recognition Scheme slashes red tape for tradies and professionals 17 … first states to implement the Automatic Mutual Recognition Scheme. The scheme removes the need for tradespersons and professionals …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says the Australian Government’s 2022/23 Budget offers welcomed targeted support to Australian small and family businesses.
The Budget includes several new, extended…
… weeks with the ACCC ensuring those savings flow through.” SME procurement New procurement rules will make it easier for … weeks with the ACCC ensuring those savings flow through.” SME procurement New procurement rules will make it easier for …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell welcomes the announcement by the Treasurer to introduce an Australian Business Securitisation Fund and facilitate further discussion on the development of an Australian…
… reflect recommendations from our Affordable Capital for SME Growth inquiry earlier this year - 'Recommendation 1: a … “More recent research by the Judo Capital/ East & Partners SME Banking Insights Annual Report found the funding gap is … reflect recommendations from our Affordable Capital for SME Growth inquiry earlier this year - 'Recommendation 1: a …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says insurance premiums will be more affordable for small businesses in Northern Australia, under a new Federal Government scheme to launch next year.
Mr Billson…
… in Northern Australia, under a new Federal Government scheme to launch next year. Mr Billson welcomed plans for a … pool to be backed by a $10 billion Federal Government guarantee to cover cyclone and flood damage across Northern … Billson says he also recognises barriers still exist for SME insurance coverage in other parts of Australia. “In …
New instant asset write-off thresholds, updated tax rules, increased superannuation payments and a rise in the minimum wage are among changes coming into effect on 1 July, says Bruce Billson, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise…
… and installing batteries and heat pumps. Under the scheme, which is pending passage through Parliament, up to … ready for use between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024. Super Guarantee The super guarantee (SG) rate will increase from 10.5% to 11% for all …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has urged struggling small and family businesses to be proactive at tax time, as a new report reveals declining payment plans despite record collectible debt owed to the…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has urged struggling small and family businesses to be proactive at tax time, as a new report reveals declining payment plans despite record collectible debt owed to the…
Bruce Billson, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, is calling on the community to join him today in saying a big thank you to the women and men running our small and family businesses.
Mr Billson said World Micro, Small…
Bruce Billson, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, is calling on the community to join him today in saying a big thank you to the women and men running our small and family businesses.
Mr Billson said World Micro, Small…
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says small business…
… the Australian Government’s Automatic Mutual Recognition Scheme. The Scheme is currently in place and applies to an expanding … their skills across the country,” Ms Billson says. “The scheme offers small business employers the opportunity to …
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…
… freedom of movement across states and territories, the scheme also includes safeguards to maintain standards and … $11 million Budget commitment to implementing the scheme, which will be used in part to improve information … and territories is expected to enable commencement of this scheme from 1 July, 2021. … The Australian Small Business …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the Australian Government’s $1.2 billion investment in the nation’s digital future, including the 30% tax offset for the video game industry.
Mr Billson…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the Australian Government’s $1.2 billion investment in the nation’s digital future, including the 30% tax offset for the video game industry.
Mr Billson…
Many small businesses say they feel excluded from the chance to tender for Australian Government procurement contracts because they are not part of the ‘in-crowd’ or find the process too hard to navigate, says the Australian Small Business and Family…
… up to a particular value. “Yet being on a panel does not guarantee work. Many small businesses have told us how they … up to a particular value. “Yet being on a panel does not guarantee work. Many small businesses have told us how they …
Bruce Billson, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman sat down with Nick Fox, Deloitte’s Payment Times Reporting Lead to discuss the recent release of the first Payment Times Reporting Register.
Below is a summary of the…
… Payment Times Reporting Scheme 10 March 2022 Bruce Billson, the Australian Small … sat down with Nick Fox. … Payment Times Reporting Scheme …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says tonight’s Budget helps small businesses with contemporary…
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Luke Grant.
Money News 2GB/3AW/4BC
13 December 2022
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Luke Grant.
Money News 2GB/3AW/4BC
13 December 2022
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson extract of interview with Philip King.
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Subject: Payment times, …
… out a report on how well the small business restructuring scheme had gone. And I suppose the elephant in the room in … was how few small businesses had benefitted from that scheme. Bruce Billson No one could accuse that scheme of peaking early. It’s been a slow build up, but …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
Radio 2CC Canberra
10 November 2023
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… out to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman. That's a scheme that Optus is a member of. It's designed to deal with … Bruce Billson That's right. And they should honour the scheme that they've signed up to through the … out to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman. That's a scheme that Optus is a member of. It's designed to deal with …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
Radio 2CC Canberra
Subjects: How small business can prepare for a…
… to things like the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman Scheme to be prepared to compensate businesses that have had … to things like the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman Scheme to be prepared to compensate businesses that have had …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
Radio 2CC Canberra
Leon Delaney
The Australian Small…
… Mutual Fund is almost like a group self-insure scheme. We see them in some parts of the Australian economy … Mutual Fund is almost like a group self-insure scheme. We see them in some parts of the Australian economy …
Small business owners and leaders have every right to be frustrated by the Reserve Bank’s review of retail payments regulations, says the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.
While some progress is being…
Small business owners and leaders have every right to be frustrated by the Reserve Bank’s review of retail payments regulations, says the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.
While some progress is being…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has reached the milestone of helping 40,000 small businesses seeking assistance with a dispute.
Ombudsman Bruce Billson said this was a significant moment for the agency.
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… grow and transform a small business and while we can’t guarantee every business will succeed, we strive to make sure … grow and transform a small business and while we can’t guarantee every business will succeed, we strive to make sure …
Many Australians will enjoy Australian seafood this Easter, but it should not come at the expense of proposed new country of origin labelling rules imposing a compliance nightmare for small and family businesses.
The Australian…
… businesses. Mr Billson called for the entire scheme to be reconsidered – given its high compliance costs – … businesses. Mr Billson called for the entire scheme to be reconsidered – given its high compliance costs – …
Disputes about being paid, trouble with a digital service provider, contract battles and franchise disagreements are the top four issues where small business have sought the help of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman over the…
… but their customers,” Mr Billson said. “We can’t guarantee that every small business will succeed but it is … but their customers,” Mr Billson said. “We can’t guarantee that every small business will succeed but it is …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Selina Green on ABC Radio SA South East.
Subject: End of Financial Year changes for small business…
… not on the wrong side of that change to the rate of super guarantee contribution Selina Green And something else that's … some changes around the the entitlement under the leave scheme. Bruce Billson Yes, it is hopping around a little bit … not on the wrong side of that change to the rate of super guarantee contribution Selina Green And something else that's …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says small businesses in regional and remote areas of Australia now have more reasons to digitise, with NBN Co announcing expanded coverage and lower wholesale prices.
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says small businesses in regional and remote areas of Australia now have more reasons to digitise, with NBN Co announcing expanded coverage and lower wholesale prices.
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says small businesses in dispute with the ATO will get a fairer go, under new rules proposed by the Australian Government.
Mr Billson welcomed the pre-Budget…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says small businesses in dispute with the ATO will get a fairer go, under new rules proposed by the Australian Government.
Mr Billson welcomed the pre-Budget…
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…
… an opportunity to make a reasonable return, it does not guarantee a fixed rate of return. The statement would also … an opportunity to make a reasonable return, it does not guarantee a fixed rate of return. The statement would also …