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Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are urged to educate themselves on greenhouse gas (GHG)…
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Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are urged to educate themselves on greenhouse gas (GHG)…
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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 … first states to implement the Automatic Mutual Recognition Scheme. The scheme removes the need for tradespersons and …
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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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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Rod Henshaw.
2CC Canberra…
… in, have a look at the matter and for members of the AFCA scheme, can issue a determination on what a reasonable … business lenders but there's many that sit outside that scheme. And you don't have that safeguard, that opportunity … credible small business lenders are part of the AFCA scheme, but there's a few that aren't. And we're seeing – …
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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 … ready for use between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024. Super Guarantee The super guarantee (SG) rate will increase from …
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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 11% to 11.5% for all … 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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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
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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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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 … cooktops, and installing batteries and heat pumps. “The scheme requires eligible assets or upgrades to be first used …
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… 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. …
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… 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 …
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… 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 … Payment Times Reporting Scheme …
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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 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 Scheme of Last Resort …
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… to improve their practices. The Payment Times Reporting Scheme (the scheme) requires large businesses and some government … through the Payment Times Reporting Portal . The scheme is administered by the Payment Times Reporting … to improve their practices. The Payment Times Reporting Scheme (the scheme) requires large businesses and some …
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… Enterprise Owners ASBFEO’s Tax Concierge Service and CDDA scheme We provide a Tax Concierge Service to help small … for Detriment caused by Defective Administration (CDDA) scheme. Phone: 1300 650 460 Australian Banking Association … ASBFEO’s Tax Concierge Service and CDDA scheme We provide a Tax Concierge Service to help small …
Originally published in the Canberra Times.
Australia's small businesses have been treated in a very shabby way by squabbling in our Federal Parliament.And our Parliament is a repeat offender.
Repeatedly we hear it said that small business…
… and heat pumps. The government boasted the $314 million scheme had been "specially timed" to help small businesses … for their future growth. Now the clock is running out. The scheme requires a small business to have the assets or … no less than six months from Royal Assent until the time a scheme ends. Such incentives help energise enterprise. That's …
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Originally published in The Canberra Times.
By Bruce Billson.
While there can be many joys of small business ownership, small businesses also deal with many potential perils.Access to finance is one of the double-edged levers for small…
… to small business are part of the AFCA dispute resolution scheme. For AFCA to be able to help, the financial firm needs … to be an AFCA member and agree to the jurisdiction of its scheme. AFCA recently reported that complaints from small … to small business are part of the AFCA dispute resolution scheme. For AFCA to be able to help, the financial firm needs …
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