The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has urged the Federal Government and regulators to consider the reactivation of temporary insolvency protections, to support small and family businesses doing it tough in…
… June, and that trend is widely expected to continue with payment times stretching out. “Bringing back temporary protections … June, and that trend is widely expected to continue with payment times stretching out. “Bringing back temporary …
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…
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…
… under the order. Minimum standards orders may include: payment terms deductions record-keeping (for matters … imprisonment, and/or a maximum fine of the greater of: 3 times the amount of the underpayment, if the court can … under the order. Minimum standards orders may include: payment terms deductions record-keeping (for matters …
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…
… “Dr Schaper has produced a well-researched and thoughtful report for the Australian Government and we support the report and the majority of his sensible recommendations to … “Dr Schaper has produced a well-researched and thoughtful report for the Australian Government and we support the …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed today’s Federal Government pre-Budget announcement providing a cash flow support to small and family businesses through changes to PAYG tax and commitment to…
… to help reduce compliance costs and improve processing times for small and family businesses. Links between Single … to help reduce compliance costs and improve processing times for small and family businesses. Links between Single …
… Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, released the final report on the insurance crisis facing Australia’s amusement, leisure, and recreation sector. The report, The Show Must Go On , finds a Discretionary Mutual … in a hardened global insurance market. Building on this report supporting the Australian Amusement, Leisure and …
New support announced today by the Australian Government to help small businesses combat cyber attacks is extremely welcome, says the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.
“One of the biggest fears a…
… has been heard,” Mr Billson said. “The latest chilling report from the Australian Cyber Security Centre is that a … details. “The unsuspecting customer is expecting the bill and probably knows the amount they have to pay so when … their digital infrastructure and the criminals demand a payment for to access your own information.” Mr Billson …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has welcomed the introduction of legislation into Federal Parliament that will create a “designated-complaints” mechanism to fast-track serious disputes for small businesses…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has welcomed the introduction of legislation into Federal Parliament that will create a “designated-complaints” mechanism to fast-track serious disputes for small businesses…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has welcomed the Albanese government’s move to introduce legislation into Parliament to crackdown on unfair contract terms and increase penalties for anti-competitive…
… generous intent, especially around contract terms.” The Bill being introduced into Parliament in relation to unfair … interests of small business owners,” Mr Billson said. The Bill to increase penalties for corporations engaging in … generous intent, especially around contract terms.” The Bill being introduced into Parliament in relation to unfair …
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…
… to implement a key recommendation in our recently released report: A tax system that works for small business which will … for a ruling. “In line with the recommendations in our report, the AAT will be able to pause or modify any ATO debt … to implement a key recommendation in our recently released report: A tax system that works for small business which will …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson welcomes the Government’s commitment to lowering costs for businesses through least cost routing.
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has released the Payments System Review…
… least cost routing. “The Treasurer’s urging of the RBA’s Payment Systems Board to consider mandating the dual-network … and family enterprises paying more than they need to for payment services. “For too long, small businesses have been … with larger retailers able to bypass full fees by using payment systems directly or by having the market power to …
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…
… that are squeezing margins will welcome the modest energy bill relief of $325,” Mr Billson said. “Every saving helps … improve the uptake of eInvoicing, the effectiveness of the payment times reporting framework and implementation of franchise …
… pay system. The small business owner also used this same payment system for her security alarm. Three years later the … account was inadvertently activated, and he received a bill for over $1,000 for the month. He deactivated the … owner contacted the advertising company a number of times to attempt to resolve the issue but was unsuccessful. …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement of $15 million in funding for free mental health and financial counselling support for small businesses in next week’s…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement of $15 million in funding for free mental health and financial counselling support for small businesses in next week’s…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, welcomes the Australian Government’s response to the review of the Franchising Code of Conduct by Dr Michael Schaper.
The Minister for Small Business, Julie Collins,…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, welcomes the Australian Government’s response to the review of the Franchising Code of Conduct by Dr Michael Schaper.
The Minister for Small Business, Julie Collins,…
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…
It was really disappointing to see the latest data on payment times by big businesses to small businesses. We all know cash flow is king and such a vital ingredient of small business survival, particularly at these challenging and uncertain times.…
… up It was really disappointing to see the latest data on payment times by big businesses to small businesses. We all know cash … at these challenging and uncertain times. And the latest report card from the Payment Times Reporting Regulator …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson is encouraging Australians to support Indigenous businesses, as the nation celebrates NAIDOC WEEK 2021.
Mr Billson says the Indigenous business sector is one of the…
… and vegetables. “In fact, indigenous businesses are 100 times more likely to employ other indigenous staff according … and vegetables. “In fact, indigenous businesses are 100 times more likely to employ other indigenous staff according …
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…
… community,” Mr Billson says. “Our Small Business Counts report noted ABS data revealing 40% of small businesses have … community,” Mr Billson says. “Our Small Business Counts report noted ABS data revealing 40% of small businesses have …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the additional support to small businesses impacted by protracted lockdowns, announced by the Australian Government.
From week four of the lockdown, small…
… “Unfortunately there has been a worrying deterioration in payment times over recent months. Now is not the time to delay paying … “Unfortunately there has been a worrying deterioration in payment times over recent months. Now is not the time to …
Access to capital is still a significant barrier to growth for women-led small businesses, according to new research conducted by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman’s (ASBFEO) office.
An ASBFEO survey of more than 600…
… decade have been founded by women ( Xero Boss Insights 2020 ) and there has been a 46% jump in women business owners … ( ABS ). “The recent State of Australian Startup Funding report found 82% of female founders believe gender impacted … ( ABS ). “The recent State of Australian Startup Funding report found 82% of female founders believe gender impacted …
… fees’ are charged by schemes, acquirers, and issuers (payment service providers) to facilitate card-based payments … and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) has prepared this report with insights from CMSPI Pty Ltd (CMSPI), a leading … competition in the debit card market by ensuring a payment is processed via the least-cost route. Merchants …
… Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, released the final report on the insurance crisis facing Australia’s amusement, leisure, and recreation sector. The report, The Show Must Go On , finds a Discretionary Mutual … in a hardened global insurance market. Building on this report supporting the Australian Amusement, Leisure and …
Originally published in The Canberra Times.
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Every small business deserves the right to be able to rely upon the safeguards, legal protections and business "bumper rails" that support fair conduct and competition in our…
… justice 29 April 2024 Originally published in The Canberra Times. By Bruce Billson. Every small business deserves the … desperately needed. … Originally published in The Canberra Times. By Bruce Billson. Every small business deserves the …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the ATO’s decision to turn its small business independent review service into a permanent offering, following a highly successful pilot program.
Mr Billson…
… to implement a key recommendation in our recently released report: A tax system that works for small business which … to implement a key recommendation in our recently released report: A tax system that works for small business which …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has urged consumers to consciously spend with small and family businesses this weekend, amid predictions of a bumper Easter.
“Small and family businesses stand ready…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has urged consumers to consciously spend with small and family businesses this weekend, amid predictions of a bumper Easter.
“Small and family businesses stand ready…
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…
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…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has thanked the 2,000 small and family businesses which have completed an online survey as part of the Small Business Natural Disaster Preparedness and Resilience Inquiry.…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has thanked the 2,000 small and family businesses which have completed an online survey as part of the Small Business Natural Disaster Preparedness and Resilience Inquiry.…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson is encouraging Australians to celebrate and support family businesses on National Family Business Day.
Speaking in a video marking the day, Mr Billson says family…
… and get behind local community organisations and events. “Times are still incredibly tough for so many family … and get behind local community organisations and events. “Times are still incredibly tough for so many family …