… understand exactly what they will do for you and at what times and that you are both clear on the cost, including any … understand exactly what they will do for you and at what times and that you are both clear on the cost, including any …

… workplace obligations to employees, meet tax reporting and payment obligations in a timely way and pay small business … workplace obligations to employees, meet tax reporting and payment obligations in a timely way and pay small business …

… business owners’ total weekly earnings from all sources, 2020- 21 Source: Based on ABS TableBuilder , Census 2021, ABS … business owners’ total weekly earnings from all sources, 2020- 21 Source: Based on ABS TableBuilder , Census 2021, ABS …

… turn ads on or off and can remove or update advertising payment information. Have your account/s set up so that … be suspended from the platform. 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 …

… (don’t expect anything that is not included) all costs, payment timings and overall contract costs  regular and … (don’t expect anything that is not included) all costs, payment timings and overall contract costs  regular and …

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed ASIC’s announcement that they have cancelled or suspended Australian credit licences for failing to be a member of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (…

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) has welcomed the expansion of subsidised legal advice for eligible small and family businesses to support more effective engagement in dispute resolution processes.

The…

… aged over 50,” Mr Billson said. “The Intergenerational Report being released by the Treasurer this week highlights … aged over 50,” Mr Billson said. “The Intergenerational Report being released by the Treasurer this week highlights …

Originally published in The Daily Telegraph

By Bruce Billson

The new Optus leadership needs to demonstrate it truly understands the economic pain the recent outage has inflicted on some small and family businesses.

Our…

… 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 …

… costs? 21 July 2025 Originally published in The Canberra Times By Bruce Billson Competition laws will work better for … Originally published in The Canberra Times By Bruce Billson Competition laws will work better for …

… mitigated by enhanced preparedness and resilience. The 2020 Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster … Recommendation 10.1 of the Royal Commission’s final report was that ‘State and Territory Governments should … the Ombudsman to undertake an Inquiry and provide a Report to the Minister by 18 March 2022. The Inquiry looked …

… mitigated by enhanced preparedness and resilience. The 2020 Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster … Recommendation 10.1 of the Royal Commission’s final report was that ‘State and Territory Governments should … the Ombudsman to undertake an Inquiry and provide a Report to the Minister by 18 March 2022. The Inquiry looked …

Opinion piece by the Ombudsman Bruce Billson.

Originally published in the Daily Telegraph.

Small business is a big deal. But not as big as it used to be. Economic contribution has dropped from 40 per cent to 33 per cent since 2006 and share…

… in the face’ for small businesses at these challenging times. We must continue to seek to abate these challenges … The ASBFEO Small Business Pulse did not reflect a fall in 2020 as government support measures outweighed other economic … workplace obligations to employees, meet tax reporting and payment obligations in a timely way and pay small business …

… 31 March 2025 Originally published in The Canberra Times By Bruce Billson More and more women are creating new … Originally published in The Canberra Times By Bruce Billson More and more women are creating new …

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, urges all Australians to recognise the hard work and entrepreneurial spirit of the people driving our 2.5 million small businesses on World Micro, Small and Medium-sized…

… Natural Disaster Preparedness and Resilience Inquiry Report • Executive Summary • Recommendations • Terms of … mitigated by enhanced preparedness and resilience. The 2020 Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster … Recommendation 10.1 of the Royal Commission’s final report was that ‘State and Territory Governments should …

First published on Kochie’s Business Builders, 10 May 2023.

The Budget handed down on Tuesday night will help small businesses deal with some of the contemporary challenges they face as they prepare for a forecast lower rate of economic growth…

… credit notice or default listing, and accessing a credit report and credit scores  A default credit notice is a formal … steps to avoid this outcome – such as negotiating a payment plan with your creditor. A default listing can … related information, which is then used to make the credit report and scores. Moneysmart.gov.au is a helpful website …

Originally published in Kochie's Business Builder.

We rightly honour and respect people for the livelihoods they carve out and the contribution they make to workplaces and the economy. But what is often missed as a vital and valued path to…

Family owned businesses play a crucial role in the economy and our communities. Some of Australia’s most successful businesses are family businesses. They are also some of the most enduring, over generations, building a legacy in name and value to the…

… although they remain below pre-pandemic levels.  “Payment disputes are often an early warning sign of cash flow …

… turn ads on or off and can remove or update advertising payment information. Have your account/s set up so that … be suspended from the platform. Create a separate payment method that is only used for your social media … to change your password and review recent login activity.  Report your issue immediately with Meta and remember it may …

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement of a review of the effectiveness of the regulatory framework that underpins the positive commercial…

… Natural Disaster Preparedness and Resilience Inquiry Report Executive Summary Recommendations Terms of Reference … mitigated by enhanced preparedness and resilience. The 2020 Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster … Recommendation 10.1 of the Royal Commission’s final report was that ‘State and Territory Governments should …