… 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. … owner contacted the advertising company a number of times to attempt to resolve the issue but was unsuccessful. …

The Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, discusses internet domain changes on ABC Radio and 2GB. Read the transcripts below. 

Selina Green on ABC Radio South East SA  Luke Grant on Money News 2GB / 3AW / 4BC Phil…

… 7:30am – 7:00pm.  (The building locks outside of these times and if you leave you will not be able to come back … to ASBFEO immediately. Guests must be escorted at all times. Hub users should be respectful of other businesses … 7:30am – 7:00pm.  (The building locks outside of these times and if you leave you will not be able to come back …

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 …

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

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

… 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 …

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

… 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 …

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…

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

… 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) …

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the new Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business the Hon Stuart Robert MP as announced by Prime Minister Scott Morrison today.

… 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 …

… 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…

Banking services essential to rural and regional small businesses

Banking services are essential to small businesses in rural and regional areas and more should be done to support those impacted by branch closures, the…

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

Ombudsman welcomes funding for critical small business mental health program

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the Australian Government’s commitment to renew funding for a…

… 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 …

… of insurance challenges facing small businesses and the report of the ASBFEO into the suitability of a ‘discretionary … of insurance challenges facing small businesses and the report of the ASBFEO into the suitability of a ‘discretionary …

…  is usually sent if you still have not received your payment after first and second reminder letters. Alternative …

… has remained relatively high since the December quarter 2020. The Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements and … has remained relatively high since the December quarter 2020. The Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements and …