Published in Convenience World's October 2025 edition.

By Bruce Billson 

Some of Australia’s most prominent and successful businesses are family businesses. They are also some of the most enduring, over generations, building a legacy…

Originally published in Convenience World's November 2025 edition.

By Bruce Billson.

Justice. The word itself carries weight. It has responsibility. It implies things will be fair and if wronged, justice will serve and things will be right…

… of the guide. Read and download the full commissioned report, Overcoming Challenges in Business-to-Business …

… to take over the premises lease, agree to make a lump sum payment in place of future royalties, explain how you plan to … to take over the premises lease, agree to make a lump sum payment in place of future royalties, explain how you plan to …

… work going unseen? 28 April 2025 Published in the Canberra Times By Bruce Billson The small business landscape looks … Published in the Canberra Times By Bruce Billson The small business landscape looks …

… pay system. The small business owner also used this same payment system for her security alarm. Three years later the … pay system. The small business owner also used this same payment system for her security alarm. Three years later the …

… app, spreadsheet, timelog? Is superannuation part of the payment? And don’t forget you might need to pay tax! 3. Check …

… pay system. The small business owner also used this same payment system for her security alarm. Three years later the … pay system. The small business owner also used this same payment system for her security alarm. Three years later the …

… One quarter of Australians under major financial stress: report A growing number of Australians are under financial stress, a report has found. Ensuring large corporates pay their fair … One quarter of Australians under major financial stress: report A growing number of Australians are under financial …

… reports if necessary. The ADR practitioner is obligated to report back to us to confirm whether the ADR process has … reports if necessary. The ADR practitioner is obligated to report back to us to confirm whether the ADR process has …

… reports if necessary. The ADR practitioner is obligated to report back to us to confirm whether the ADR process has … reports if necessary. The ADR practitioner is obligated to report back to us to confirm whether the ADR process has …

Published in The Daily Telegraph and the Courier-Mail.

By Bruce Billson 

Next Monday (October 28) is D-Day for the 3G network as it will be shut down, but I'm worried it could also put many small, family and farming businesses out of…

Originally published in The Daily Telegraph

By Bruce Billson.

When a bushfire, storm, flood or other natural disaster strikes, small business owners are often the first to volunteer to fight fires, lay sandbags, assist with…

… resilience can help soften the blow and shorten recovery times for small businesses, enabling impacted businesses to … Together, we can ensure that when unpredictable and at times ferocious nature tests us, our small and family … resilience can help soften the blow and shorten recovery times for small businesses, enabling impacted businesses to …

… 25 November 2024 Originally published in the Canberra Times. By Bruce Billson. I was shocked, but sadly not … Originally published in the Canberra Times. By Bruce Billson. I was shocked, but sadly not …

… Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 Date Sun, 11/13/2022 - 12:00 File ASBFEO Submission … - Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs Better Pay) Bill.pdf pdf 301.04 KB … Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 …

Telecommunications is an essential service and vital for so many small businesses and the absence of this service has a significant economic cost, says the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.

“The response by…

… turn ads on or off and can remove or update advertising payment information. Have your account/s set up so that Meta … up an account, or already have one, create a separate payment method that is only used for your social media … can be refunded. This limit will help ensure that, if your payment card or bank account is compromised, only a certain …

… Review of the 2020 General Insurance Code of Practice (Code) Date Fri, … Aust Insurance Council -General Insurance Code of Practice 2020 Review.pdf pdf 243.18 KB … Review of the 2020 General Insurance Code of Practice (Code) …

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

… Small Business Matters report We depend heavily on the small and family- run … some of the key statistics from our Small Business Matters report.  The full Small Business Matters report is available to download  here . Read the  media … some of the key statistics from our Small Business Matters report.  The full Small Business Matters report is available …

… to 18 August 2025 Originally published in The Canberra Times By Bruce Billson The government's Economic Reform … and contend with the many "headwinds" in these challenging times, but knowing that the chance to put wind in their sails … Originally published in The Canberra Times By Bruce Billson The government's Economic Reform …

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… or offensive content. Be aware that we will be obliged to report any inappropriate content that we receive to the … or offensive content. Be aware that we will be obliged to report any inappropriate content that we receive to the …