The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says the Federal Government’s 2021 Budget is a clear acknowledgement that small and family businesses are central to the nation’s economic recovery and future prosperity.…
… Location of Australia’s small businesses by state and territory This data presents Australia’s small businesses according to their areas of operation, … increased by 1% in the year to June 2023. Chart 1: Small business in NSW, 30 June 2023 “Currently Unknown” is …
… New South Wales There were 849,075 small businesses in New South Wales (NSW) on 30 June 2023. These accounted for 34% of all Australian small businesses (compared to 31% of the population that live … increased by 1% in the year to June 2023. Chart 1: Small business in NSW, 30 June 2023 “Currently Unknown” is …
… Tasmania There were 42,010 small businesses in Tasmania, representing 2% of Australian small businesses on 30 June 2023. This is in proportion to … Calculated by ASBFEO based on the ABS definition of small business of 0-19 employees. Source: Based on Australian …
… Northern Territory There were 15,431 small businesses in the Northern Territory, representing 1% of Australian small businesses on 30 June 2023. This is consistent with the … Calculated by ASBFEO based on the ABS definition of small business of 0-19 employees. Source: Based on Australian …
… Western Australia There were 238,907 small businesses in Western Australia on 30 June 2023, representing 9% of all Australian small businesses and in proportion with 11% of Australians … Calculated by ASBFEO based on the ABS definition of small business of 0-19 employees. Source: Based on Australian …
… New South Wales There were 849,075 small businesses in New South Wales (NSW) on 30 June 2023. These accounted for 34% of all Australian small businesses (compared to 31% of the population that live … increased by 1% in the year to June 2023. Chart 1: Small business in NSW, 30 June 2023 “Currently Unknown” is …
… Victoria There were 701,061 small businesses in Victoria on 30 June 2023, representing 28% of all Australian small businesses (compared to 25% of the population that … or 1.3% from the previous financial year. Chart 1: Small business in Victoria, 30 June 2023 Source: Based on …
… Queensland There were 482,836 small businesses in Queensland on 30 June 2023, representing 19% of all Australian small businesses (compared to 20% of Australia’s population who are Queenslanders 3 ). Chart 1: Small business in Queensland, 30 June 2023 Source: Based on …
… South Australia There were 155,221 small businesses in South Australia on 30 June 2023, representing 6% of all Australian small businesses (compared to 7% of the population living in South Australia 4 ). Chart 1: Small business in South Australia, 30 June 2023 Total includes a …
… This data presents small businesses in Australia according to their regional or … and size. Please note that for this data the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) defines …
… Budget paves way for small business-led national economic recovery 11 May 2021 The … businesses in dispute with the ATO will get a fairer go, under new rules proposed in tonight’s budget. Mr Billson …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Stephen Cenatiempo.
Radio 2CC Canberra
Subjects: Insolvency and small business;…
… TRANSCRIPT: Insolvency and small business; help for small businesses needing support 03 April … businesses who are owed money by these businesses that go under. Bruce Billson Yeah, that's the cascading impact of …
… Contract disputes Reducing debt A vocational training business had an equipment lease and services contract dispute … technology business regarding devices and a debt. The small business contacted us, and we helped to coordinate and … she started investigations. She discovered she was still under contract to the local paper, even though she had never …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson extract of interview with Philip King.
Accountants Daily Insider - Podcast
Subject: Payment times, …
… reform, disaster preparedness 10 February 2023 Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … It's a range of things. We have a formal role in mediation under certain industry codes. Think franchising where there's …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says the Australian Government’s 2022/23 Budget offers welcomed targeted support to Australian small and family businesses.
The Budget includes several new, extended…
… Budget support for Australian small and family businesses 29 March 2022 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says … some cash flow support to small and family businesses. Under the changes proposed, the 10% GDP uplift rate that …
… Disputes Contract cancelled without cancellation fee A small business owner entered into a contract with a lead generation … she started investigations. She discovered she was still under contract to the local paper, even though she had never …
… range of businesses to provide one-to-one assistance for business disputes, including referral to government support … technology business regarding devices and a debt. The small business contacted us, and we helped to coordinate and … she started investigations. She discovered she was still under contract to the local paper, even though she had never …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Sean Aylmer.
Fear and Greed Podcast
20 October 2022…
… TRANSCRIPT: The work of ASBFEO, challenges facing small businesses and cyber security 20 October 2022 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
Rikki Lambert
The Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson. Bruce, how are you today?
Bruce Billson
Pretty awesome to be with you and your audience.
Rikki…
… TRANSCRIPT: Payment Times for Small Business with Flow FM 14 November 2022 Rikki Lambert The Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has urged small business owners to take time early in the new year to take stock of their mental and financial well-being.
“When you own a small business, it is just…
… WHEN TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS MEANS TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF 12 January 2023 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has urged small business owners to take time early in the new year to …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Rebecca Levingston.
ABC Radio Brisbane
Subject: Micro, Small and Medium-sized…
… TRANSCRIPT: Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day, Small Business Matters data report 27 June 2023 Australian Small … to see that just 8% of small business owners are under 30 compared to 17% in the mid 1970s. Why do you think …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson.
Speech to COSBOA National Small Business Summit
I particularly want to acknowledge Matthew (Addison), Luke (…
… SPEECH TO COSBOA NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS SUMMIT 04 April 2024 SPEECH Australian Small … Currently 8% of our small business owning fraternity are under the age of 30, half what it was in the 1970s. 70% of …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
2CC Canberra
14 November 2022
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… TRANSCRIPT: Payment Times for Small Business with 2CC Canberra 14 November 2022 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Glen Bartholomew, ABC NewsRadio.
20 July 2022
Subject: Payment Times…
… Regulator’s Report 20 July 2022 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … own payment terms offered to small business. With just under half of big companies paying over 80% of their …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Oly Peterson.
6PR Perth
26 June 2023
Subject:
Micro,…
… TRANSCRIPT: Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day, Small Business Matters data report 26 June 2023 Australian Small … Oly Peterson And that's important. But for younger people under 30, Bruce, I see a stat in your report, that shows just …
Originally published in the Canberra Times.
By Bruce Billson.
The latest report card on the economy will be no surprise to small business owners. Economic growth is barely limping along.
The combination of…
… latest report card on the economy will be no surprise to small business owners. Economic growth is barely limping along. The … and 13 interest rate rises are taking their toll on small and family businesses. Over the past year, there's been …
Only three out of 10 big businesses pay their small business customers within 30 days while nearly one-quarter take more than 120 days to pay up, according to new payment times data.
“This is a woeful performance and is bitterly disappointing…
… 2023 Only three out of 10 big businesses pay their small business customers within 30 days while nearly one-quarter … woeful performance and is bitterly disappointing news for small and family businesses to start the year,” said the …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson extract of interview with Selina Green.
ABC SA South East live from Lucindale
Subject: Visit to South East Field…
… reform, current challenges and opportunities for small businesses. 17 March 2023 Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … on that business? And we've just been asked to have a look under the hood at government procurement just to see how …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
Radio 2CC Canberra
Subjects: How small business can prepare for a…
… TRANSCRIPT: Natural disaster preparation and checklists for small business 19 February 2024 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
Natural disasters can be devastating for small and family businesses yet only one in four small businesses have a current business continuity plan, according to a report by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.…
… ONLY ONE-IN-FOUR SMALL BUSINESSES HAVE A DISASTER PLAN 10 November 2022 Natural disasters can be devastating for small and family businesses yet only one in four small businesses have a current business continuity plan, according to a report by the …