It was really disappointing to see the latest data on payment times by big businesses to small businesses. We all know cash flow is king and such a vital ingredient of small business survival, particularly at these challenging and uncertain times.…
… August Newsletter - Big business needs to pay up It was really disappointing to see the latest data on payment times by big businesses to small businesses. We all know cash flow is king and such a vital ingredient of small business survival, particularly at these challenging …
There is no substitute for customers and it’s great to see the Commonwealth’s commitment to be a bigger customer for small businesses. Changes to Commonwealth procurement rules that take effect from July 1 will create more opportunities for small…
… July Newsletter - Small business to get bigger share of government procurement … the Commonwealth’s commitment to be a bigger customer for small businesses. Changes to Commonwealth procurement rules …
We have launched the Small Business Matters report to celebrate the massive contribution to our nation by small and family businesses.
… July newsletter - Value of small business to economy tops half a trillion dollars We have launched the Small Business Matters report to celebrate the massive …
The latest report card on the economy will be no surprise to small business owners. Economic growth is barely limping along.
… April newsletter - Help available for small businesses who are struggling The latest report card on the economy will be no surprise to small business owners. Economic growth is barely limping along. …
Small and family business owners are increasingly shouldering more risk for less reward as compounding regulations and economic challenges hit businesses.
… October newsletter - Small business needs right-sized regulation Small and family business owners are increasingly shouldering …
The review of the Payment Times Reporting Act by Dr Craig Emerson found there has been no significant improvement by big business to pay their small business customers in a timely way, sadly echoing the woeful performance that we have been calling…
… newsletter - Sweeping changes required to make big business pay up The review of the Payment Times Reporting Act … no significant improvement by big business to pay their small business customers in a timely way, sadly echoing the … no significant improvement by big business to pay their small business customers in a timely way, sadly echoing the …
Every business should be assured of the opportunity to compete on merit not just economic muscle and be able to defend their economic interest when the ‘rules of the road’ are infringed upon and their business is harmed.
… May newsletter - Small business needs cheaper, faster justice Every business should … upon and their business is harmed. … May newsletter - Small business needs cheaper, faster justice …
One of the important objectives of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman is to help find low-cost pathways for small businesses to resolve disputes.
… disputes One of the important objectives of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman is to help find low-cost pathways for small businesses to resolve disputes. Date Wed, 03/01/2023 - …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says tonight’s federal Budget offers targeted measures to help small and family business deal with current pain points and headwinds.
… Bruce's 2024-25 Budget Brief The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says … tonight’s federal Budget offers targeted measures to help small and family business deal with current pain points and …
Despite a seemingly never-ending series of challenges over recent years, Australia’s small and family businesses continue to make a massive contribution to our nation and our communities. These are great people in plain sight, and we see them…
… February newsletter - Helping small business resolve disputes Despite a seemingly never-ending … series of challenges over recent years, Australia’s small and family businesses continue to make a massive …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says the 2023-24 Budget helps small businesses with contemporary challenges.
… BRUCE'S 2023-24 BUDGET BRIEF The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says the 2023-24 Budget helps small businesses with contemporary challenges. Date Tue, …
This month we will celebrate World Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day (MSME Day) on 27 June. It’s a terrific opportunity to say thank you to the enterprising women and men who are the lifeblood of our communities.
… June newsletter - Small business matters This month we will celebrate World Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day (MSME Day) on 27 June. …
There’s a big change coming to internet domain names and small and family businesses have just 20 days left to avoid their internet identity being sold to someone else. A new system is being introduced allowing anyone with a connection to Australia to…
… There’s a big change coming to internet domain names and small and family businesses have just 20 days left to avoid … It’s a crisp, abridged domain name that tells people your business name and that you are based in Australia. Date Thu, … … There’s a big change coming to internet domain names and small and family businesses have just 20 days left to avoid …
… Australia the best place to start, grow and transform a business Date Fri, 06/03/2022 - 12:00 Mailchimp URL … Australia the best place to start, grow and transform a business …
It was pleasing to see so many small and family businesses celebrate the first Christmas and summer trading period without lockdowns...
… challenges for a new year It was pleasing to see so many small and family businesses celebrate the first Christmas and … … It was pleasing to see so many small and family businesses celebrate the first Christmas and …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says tonight’s Budget...
… BRUCE'S 2022-23 OCTOBER BUDGET BRIEF The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says … … The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
The franchise sector is worth $135 billion and employs more than half a million people. There are some 70,700 franchisees in Australia and almost all of them are small businesses, as are many franchisors.
… 70,700 franchisees in Australia and almost all of them are small businesses, as are many franchisors. Date Mon, … 70,700 franchisees in Australia and almost all of them are small businesses, as are many franchisors. … March newsletter …
It has been a tough year for small and family businesses coping with cost-of-living pressures not just on themselves, but their customers.
… and trust your spidey senses It has been a tough year for small and family businesses coping with cost-of-living … … It has been a tough year for small and family businesses coping with cost-of-living …
We’ve reached a significant milestone – receiving our 40,000th request for assistance.
… August newsletter - We’ve helped 40,000 small businesses We’ve reached a significant milestone – … for assistance. … August newsletter - We’ve helped 40,000 small businesses …
In the final newsletter for this year, I want to take some time to share with you the findings of the Small Business Natural Disaster Preparedness and Resilience Inquiry conducted by my office and just recently tabled in Federal Parliament.…
… to take some time to share with you the findings of the Small Business Natural Disaster Preparedness and Resilience Inquiry … to take some time to share with you the findings of the Small Business Natural Disaster Preparedness and Resilience …
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!
… benefit to mandate least-cost routing Across our economy, small business merchants are paying higher fees and charges on … … Across our economy, small business merchants are paying higher fees and charges …
The recent cyber attack against Optus is a terrible reminder that companies of all sizes can be vulnerable. If you or your business are an Optus customer, please monitor for activity on your accounts that is not you and be alert for unusual…
… companies of all sizes can be vulnerable. If you or your business are an Optus customer, please monitor for activity … companies of all sizes can be vulnerable. If you or your business are an Optus customer, please monitor for activity …