Originally published in the Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
We need to do more to support small and family businesses. These enterprises, and the driven and courageous women and men that lead them, are the engine-room of our economy…
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
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24 November 2023
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
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24 November 2023
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New figures from the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman reveal a 50 per cent jump in requests for help from distressed business owners who are fearful that another business who owes them money has become insolvent or who are…
… a way through the dispute,” Mr Billson said. “We can’t guarantee that every small business will succeed but it is … a way through the dispute,” Mr Billson said. “We can’t guarantee that every small business will succeed but it is …
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Originally published on Kochie's Business Builders
By Bruce Billson
Small business is a big deal, but sadly not as big as it used to be. Yes, it’s still the ‘engine-room’ of the nation, contributing much to our communities, employment…
… They had been told that there were new superannuation guarantee requirements, but they did not know where to get … They had been told that there were new superannuation guarantee requirements, but they did not know where to get …
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… Potential impacts of the Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave Scheme on small businesses and their employees Inquiry into …
… for requesting a review of a decision under the CDDA scheme • ongoing support and assistance until a decision …
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Opinion piece by the Ombudsman Bruce Billson.
Originally published in the Canberra Times.
Mary runs a small civil construction business but one of her customers, another small business, had not paid their $20,000 bill for 180 days.
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… but need to find a way through the dispute. We can't guarantee every small business will succeed but it is our … but need to find a way through the dispute. We can't guarantee every small business will succeed but it is our …
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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 …
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Originally published in The Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
The "dirty boots people" is what one of Australian's leading economic regulators calls us. The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) has been "in the…
… start, grow and transform a small business. While we can't guarantee every business will succeed, we strive to make sure … start, grow and transform a small business. While we can't guarantee every business will succeed, we strive to make sure …
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… an active organisation that supports and advocates for the SME sector. Small Business Mentoring Service is an … & New Zealand is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee that is an independent voice in understanding the …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, is encouraging Australians to celebrate World Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day on 27 June by saying thank you to small and family businesses for their…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, is encouraging Australians to celebrate World Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day on 27 June by saying thank you to small and family businesses for their…
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Rick Hind.
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… at Meta, but Uber and others. You risk having some other scheme imposed that's going to cost you a lot of money and be … at Meta, but Uber and others. You risk having some other scheme imposed that's going to cost you a lot of money and be …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Tim Webster.
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Subjects: ransomware attacks on small business, cyber security tips for small business, insolvency concerns,…
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Tim Webster.
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Subjects: ransomware attacks on small business, cyber security tips for small business, insolvency concerns,…
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… Explore the potential benefits of a tax discount/offset scheme for new small business owners to allow them to keep …
… Explore the potential benefits of a tax discount/offset scheme for new small business owners to allow them to keep …
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… on its operations under the Information Publication Scheme and a disclosure log of information that has been …
… on its operations under the Information Publication Scheme and a disclosure log of information that has been …
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