Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Ricardo Gonçalves.
SBS On The Money
Subject: Small business natural disasters preparedness and…
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Ricardo Gonçalves.
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has welcomed the significant commitment announced today by the banking industry to better support small businesses to combat scams.
Mr Billson said a $100 million…
… year. The biggest contributor to these losses were payment redirection scams. Mr Billson said small businesses … it lands in the customer's inbox, it looks legit and is a bill they were expecting so they pay it. The money goes to … owners who fear they have fallen victim should contact the Report a Scam website www.scamwatch.gov.au/report-a-scam and …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Bridie Tanner.
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Subject: Small business natural disasters and resilience …
… place in a disaster? The Australian Government requested a report from the Small Business Ombudsman which found that … to make sure that businesses are prepared and supported in times of disaster. Australian Small Business and Family … solely being focused on the very important work, and at times expensive work, of the disaster response and recovery. …
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Stephen Cenatiempo There are some changes coming to the way business domain names will operate in Australia. My understanding is that soon you'll be able to, if you have a website that's .com.au or .net.au you'll be able to just drop…
Stephen Cenatiempo There are some changes coming to the way business domain names will operate in Australia. My understanding is that soon you'll be able to, if you have a website that's .com.au or .net.au you'll be able to just drop…
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has today released an interim report into the insurance crisis facing Australia’s amusement, leisure, and recreation sector.
“There is a clear and present…
… Ombudsman’s report says the show must go on 20 October 2021 The … Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has today released an interim report into the insurance crisis facing Australia’s … by metro and regional shows and amusement parks.” The report, The Show Must Go On, explores whether a Discretionary …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Casey Briggs.
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Subjects: Small business problems…
… is just the start of it, and there are matters such as payment for ad spends or where other customers on your … is just the start of it, and there are matters such as payment for ad spends or where other customers on your …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Tom Connell.
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24 November 2023
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… by substituting a hacker’s BSB and account numbers. That payment is made and within moments it then gets usually … pause mechanisms if someone oddly changes authorities for payment or things of that kind, which might be the … by substituting a hacker’s BSB and account numbers. That payment is made and within moments it then gets usually …
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Originally published in The Daily Telegraph.
A quick ‘tap and go' has made it very easy to make a payment for something we need.We're not restricted to having the right amount of cash in our pocket or wallet and paying by cheque is now…
… A quick ‘tap and go' has made it very easy to make a payment for something we need. We're not restricted to having … it to their prices. Everyone loses - except the banks and payment companies. We all know the rising cost of living, … in promoting this either. Average transaction costs in 2020-21 were six per cent of the transaction value compared …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, says the small business community is exasperated by the delay in passing vital incentives to invest and create jobs that will expire on Sunday.
The Ombudsman called for…
… for Small Business and Charities and Other Measures) Bill 2023. “It’s absurd to think a small business can … that they just wanted certainty. But until a Bill passes Parliament, they cannot know what the final law … for Small Business and Charities and Other Measures) Bill 2023. “It’s absurd to think a small business can …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
Radio 2CC Canberra
Leon Delaney
The Australian Small…
… seen pressure in some quarters. In other areas I think at times the underwriters, they can often be Lloyd's syndicates … seen pressure in some quarters. In other areas I think at times the underwriters, they can often be Lloyd's syndicates …
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The economic contribution of small business to the Australian economy has topped half a trillion dollars, according to a report released today by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.
The value of small…
… economy has topped half a trillion dollars, according to a report released today by the Australian Small Business and … one-third of Australia’s GDP. The Small Business Matters report has been released to coincide with World Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day on 27 June. The report also shows that Australia’s 2.5 million small …
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… 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 the industry. The interim report followed ASBFEO's 2020 inquiry into the insurance market for small businesses , …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
Radio 2CC Canberra
Subject: 3G shutdown to affect small, family and farming businesses
Leon Delaney
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
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Subject: 3G shutdown to affect small, family and farming businesses
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… 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 …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Oliver Peterson.
Radio 6PR Perth
Subject: 3G switch-off warning for small, family and farming businesses
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… phone. So, let's think about that as three and a half times that glorious Optus Stadium of yours full of phone … phone. So, let's think about that as three and a half times that glorious Optus Stadium of yours full of phone …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with John Mackenzie.
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with John Mackenzie.
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with David Dowsett.
ABC Radio Wide Bay
Subject: Small business…
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… Payment disputes Payment plan enables outstanding payment to be made A small business owner had an ongoing payment dispute with another business, which lasted over six …
Income tax cuts, a rise in the minimum wage, updated information on tax deductions and increased superannuation payments are among changes coming into effect on 1 July, says Bruce Billson, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman…
… to ensure that SG payments arrive on time, as processing times for payments made through a clearing house can vary and … to ensure that SG payments arrive on time, as processing times for payments made through a clearing house can vary and …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Stephen Cenatiempo.
Radio 2CC Canberra
Subject: Budget 2024-25
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… the Small Business Debt Helpline, sadly, is a sign of the times. For many new customers aren't knocking their doors … the Small Business Debt Helpline, sadly, is a sign of the times. For many new customers aren't knocking their doors …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the Australian Government’s $1.2 billion investment in the nation’s digital future, including the 30% tax offset for the video game industry.
Mr Billson…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the Australian Government’s $1.2 billion investment in the nation’s digital future, including the 30% tax offset for the video game industry.
Mr Billson…
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Tom Elliott.
Radio 3AW
Subject: Insolvency figures, small business conditions…
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Tom Elliott.
Radio 3AW
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Bruce Billson, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman sat down with Nick Fox, Deloitte’s Payment Times Reporting Lead to discuss the recent release of the first Payment Times Reporting Register.
Below is a summary of the…
… Payment Times Reporting Scheme 10 March 2022 Bruce Billson, the … Enterprise Ombudsman sat down with Nick Fox, Deloitte’s Payment Times Reporting Lead to discuss the recent release of … Good business pays and the Register helps to encourage and report on that. Watch the full video here … Bruce Billson, …
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Disputes about being paid, trouble with a digital service provider, contract battles and franchise disagreements are the top four issues where small business have sought the help of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman over the…
… five requests for help from a small business related to a payment dispute while almost one-quarter of cases involved … make it difficult for a small business to pursue timely payment for their services. In one case a government … last after paying their bills and staff, so slow payment can needlessly amplify the risks of business …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
Radio 2CC Canberra
17 January 2024
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
2CC Radio Canberra
Subject: Creating a Small Business and Codes List…
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has released a guide to help small business navigate the challenge of paying or collecting a debt.
“Outstanding debts can be overwhelming for a small business – whether…
… and this can become worse when they don’t receive a payment they were expecting.” Mr Billson said a first step … money may be to pay any part they can and offer to enter a payment plan for the remainder owed. “It demonstrates your … another small business, had not paid their $20,000 bill for 180 days. The delay, well beyond the usual payment …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, is encouraging Australians to celebrate World Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day on 27 June by saying thank you to small and family businesses for their…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, is encouraging Australians to celebrate World Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day on 27 June by saying thank you to small and family businesses for their…
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Isla Evans.
ABC Radio South East NSW
Subject: Regional bank branch…
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Isla Evans.
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Ross Greenwood.
Business Now, Sky News
Subject: Supermarket inquiry, Federal…
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Ross Greenwood.
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