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!
… 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 …
… 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 . …
… 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. …
… 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] … Emergency Response Fund Amendment …
… to change your password and review recent login activity. Report your issue immediately with Meta and remember it may … it. Keep a copy of the details and number of your Meta report. If you have been hacked, always be sure you are … to change your password and review recent login activity. Report your issue immediately with Meta and remember it may …
… 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 …
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!
… Laws Amendment (Modernising Business Communications) Bill 2022: Virtual hearings and examinations Date Fri, … Laws Amendment (Modernising Business Communications) Bill 2022: Virtual hearings and examinations … Treasury Laws Amendment (Modernising Business Communications) Bill 2022: Virtual hearings and examinations … Treasury Laws …
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…
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…
Originally published in The Daily Telegraph
By Bruce Billson.
Banking is an essential service with a privileged position in the economy, and our small, family and farming businesses depend on having a close and reliable…
… 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 …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman’s website – www.asbfeo.gov.au - is now available in more than 100 languages to better assist migrant-led small and family business owners and managers.
“One in three small businesses…
… 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 …
Published in the Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
The small business landscape looks different from 30 years ago, but what hasn't changed is the passionate and hard-working small business owners and entrepreneurs who are building businesses…
… 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 …
… app, spreadsheet, timelog? Is superannuation part of the payment? And don’t forget you might need to pay tax! 3. Check …
… 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 …
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…
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…
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…
Originally published in the Canberra Times.
By Bruce Billson.
I was shocked, but sadly not surprised, to read recently that one in five small businesses have zero cash reserves.
About 18 per cent have less than a month's worth of cash…
… 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 …
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.
…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 …
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…
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…
… 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 …