… account was inadvertently activated, and he received a bill for over $1,000 for the month. He deactivated the account, but again received another bill for nearly $2,000. The small business owner contacted the advertising company a number of times to attempt to resolve the issue but was unsuccessful. …

… 08 December 2025 Originally published in The Canberra Times Australia's small and family businesses are backing … Originally published in The Canberra Times Australia's small and family businesses are backing …

… the dairy industry. The Code took effect on 1 January 2020 and only applies to contracts entered or amended on or … expert reports if necessary. The mediator is obligated to report back to the ASBFEO to advise that the mediation has …

… expert reports if necessary. The mediator is obligated to report back to the ASBFEO to advise that the mediation has …

Across our economy, small business merchants are paying higher fees and charges on electronic transactions than they otherwise should, worth a staggering $1 billion a year!

… can appoint the assessor. The assessor can investigate and report on a dispute: a. where a trader has rejected … of investigating the matter and/or preparing the assessors report, this may attract a civil penalty of 300 penalty units. The Assessor will prepare a report and provide it to the parties to the agreement, and …

… and other interests, not taking work home , setting times to turn off the technology, and plan to take time off . … and other interests, not taking work home , setting times to turn off the technology, and plan to take time off . …

… Emergency Response Fund Amendment (Disaster Ready Fund) Bill 2022 [Provisions] Date Fri, 09/30/2022 - 12:00 File … Emergency Response Fund Amendment (Disaster Ready Fund) Bill 2022 [Provisions] … Emergency Response Fund Amendment (Disaster Ready Fund) Bill 2022 [Provisions] …

… which is 42% of the private sector workforce [1] in 2020-21 as shown in Table 5. Chart 6: Employment by business … industry, ordered by small business proportionate share – 2020-21   Source: ABS Australian Industry, Table 5, May 2022 … which is 42% of the private sector workforce [1] in 2020-21 as shown in Table 5. Chart 6: Employment by business …

… account was inadvertently activated, and he received a bill for over $1,000 for the month. He deactivated the account, but again received another bill for nearly $2,000. The small business owner contacted the advertising company a number of times to attempt to resolve the issue but was unsuccessful. …

… you owe and are able to pay. You can then offer to enter a payment plan for the remainder. Make sure that any payment you offer is within your means. This proactive … relationship. The other party may not agree to your payment plan, but it demonstrates you are willing to pay and …

… should pay attention Even though SMEs are not required to report, they may be asked to provide GHG data to support the … should pay attention Even though SMEs are not required to report, they may be asked to provide GHG data to support the …

… value added by business size Value added by business size 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23   $m % $m % $m % Small business (0-19 … Value added by business size 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23   $m % $m % $m % Small business (0-19 …

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has urged small, family and farming businesses to make sure they are not caught out by the 3G switch-off happening in August and September.

“The 3G switch-off will…

… 10 November 2025 Originally published in The Canberra Times. By Bruce Billson Franchising, when done well, is one … Originally published in The Canberra Times. By Bruce Billson Franchising, when done well, is one …

… which is 42% of the private sector workforce [1] in 2020-21 as shown in Table 5. [1] Excluding financial and … industry, ordered by small business proportionate share – 2020-21 Source: ABS Australian Industry , Table 5, May 2022 … which is 42% of the private sector workforce [1] in 2020-21 as shown in Table 5. [1] Excluding financial and …

… Laws Amendment (Modernising Business Communications) Bill 2022: Virtual hearings and examinations Date Fri, … Laws Amendment (Modernising Business Communications) Bill 2022: Virtual hearings and examinations … Laws Amendment (Modernising Business Communications) Bill 2022: Virtual hearings and examinations …

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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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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, says small, family and farming businesses should urgently make sure they are not caught out by the 3G switch-off happening in the next few weeks.

Mr Billson today…

… I met a rural accountant who has a client that had a payment for $60,000 intercepted by the invoice substitution … I met a rural accountant who has a client that had a payment for $60,000 intercepted by the invoice substitution …

… In almost two-thirds of these cases, the issue was about a payment dispute.” The translation feature is clearly located … In almost two-thirds of these cases, the issue was about a payment dispute.” The translation feature is clearly located …