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Small business recovery aided by access to finance: Ombudsman

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 …

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Budget paves way for small business-led national economic recovery

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 …

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Women recognised as key drivers of business growth on World MSME Day

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).

World…

… 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.   …

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Don't overlook July 1 changes

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 …

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Mutual Recognition Scheme slashes red tape for tradies and professionals

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 …

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Help small businesses thrive this MSME Day

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, urges all Australians to recognise the hard work and entrepreneurial spirit of the people driving our 2.5 million small businesses on World Micro, Small and Medium-sized…

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, urges all Australians to recognise the hard work and entrepreneurial spirit of the people driving our 2.5 million small businesses on World Micro, Small and Medium-sized…

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Budget support for Australian small and family businesses

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 …

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Funding to unlock investment barrier for small businesses

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 …

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Storm clouds to clear for Northern Australian small businesses

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.

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… 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 …

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SOME IMPORTANT END OF FINANCIAL YEAR CHANGES FOR SMALL BUSINESS

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 …

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SOME IMPORTANT END OF FINANCIAL YEAR INFORMATION FOR SMALL BUSINESS

Income tax cuts, a rise in the minimum wage, updated information on tax deductions and increased superannuation payments are among changes coming into effect on 1 July, says Bruce Billson, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman…

… the Australian Taxation Office for more information. Super Guarantee The Super Guarantee (SG) rate will increase from … will lift from 20% to 25%. It also says it will raise the SME exemption threshold to $500,000 to make it easier for … will lift from 20% to 25%. It also says it will raise the SME exemption threshold to $500,000 to make it easier for …

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Ombudsman urges small businesses to get on the front foot at tax time

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…

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Improving schemes of arrangement to better support businesses

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Payment surcharges and least-cost routing to reduce fees

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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.

Radio 2CC Canberra

 

Subject: payment surcharges and least…

… Interchange fees. You've got merchant service fees. Issuer scheme fees. Acquirer scheme fees. I mean all these are bundled together … and I … making a difference between debit cards, credit cards, and scheme cards, like where you get extra rewards or benefits or …

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Thank you to our small business entrepreneurs

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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Ombudsman welcomes red tape buster for tradies, licensed workers

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Ombudsman welcomes red tape buster for tradies, licensed workers

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 …

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Small business needs certainty

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, is urging Federal Parliament to give certainty to small business about two crucial tax breaks announced in last year’s budget.

“Time is running out with just six weeks…

… certainty.” “I encourage the Parliament to act swiftly to guarantee these small business tax incentives.” The two … 2024.  (The Treasurer announced in this week’s budget the scheme would be extended to 30 June 2025.) Without … certainty.” “I encourage the Parliament to act swiftly to guarantee these small business tax incentives.” The two …

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Potential impacts of the Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave Scheme on small businesses and their employees

… Potential impacts of the Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave Scheme on small businesses and their employees Date Mon, … Potential impacts of the Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave Scheme on small businesses and their employees.pdf pdf 211.67 … Potential impacts of the Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave Scheme on small businesses and their employees. … Potential …

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Streaming Services Reporting and Investment Scheme Discussion Paper

… Streaming Services Reporting and Investment Scheme Discussion Paper Date Thu, 04/14/2022 - 12:00 File 20220414 Streaming Services Reporting and Investment Scheme 1247.pdf pdf 80.22 KB Summary Streaming Services Reporting and Investment Scheme Discussion Paper  … Streaming Services Reporting and …

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Payment Times Reporting Scheme

… Payment Times Reporting Scheme Cash flow is vital to the survival of small and family … to improve their practices. The Payment Times Reporting Scheme (the scheme) requires large businesses and some government …

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Small businesses need the right kind of incentives to succeed

Originally published in the Canberra Times.

By Bruce Billson.

I was shocked, but sadly not surprised, to read recently that one in five small businesses have zero cash reserves.

About 18 per cent have less than a month's worth of cash…

… the foundations for success. In Singapore, a tax discount scheme is available in the early years of a new enterprise in … incentive in the form of a tax discount or offset scheme to support businesses retaining more of the … to energise enterprise. Singapore's start-up tax exemption scheme is specifically designed to recognise that new …

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Financial Services Compensation Scheme of Last Resort

… Financial Services Compensation Scheme of Last Resort Date Fri, 10/07/2022 - 12:00 File … pdf 283.2 KB Summary Financial Services Compensation Scheme of Last Resort … Financial Services Compensation Scheme of Last Resort … Financial Services Compensation …

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