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 … Only three out of 10 big businesses pay their small business customers within 30 days while nearly …
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Originally published in the Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
We need to do more to support small and family businesses. These enterprises, and the driven and courageous women and men that lead them, are the engine-room of our economy…
… Times By Bruce Billson We need to do more to support small and family businesses. These enterprises, and the … And we need to celebrate the contribution of small business to our nation. Combined, these smaller firms … in a timely way and pay small business suppliers in under 21 days, with a "Good Business Pays" recognition and …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney on Radio 2CC Canberra.
Subjects: National Family Business Day, small business trading conditions, family business succession issues,…
… National FBD, family business succession issues and more 19 September 2024 Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … 2CC Canberra. Subjects: National Family Business Day, small business trading conditions, family business succession …
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Opinion piece by the Ombudsman Bruce Billson.
Originally published in the Canberra Times.
Small business is the beating heart of our communities and our economy, so it is crucial to check the pulse of such an important sector to measure its…
… Checking the pulse of small businesses across Australia 05 August 2024 Opinion … Bruce Billson. Originally published in the Canberra Times. Small business is the beating heart of our communities and our … Bruce Billson. Originally published in the Canberra Times. Small business is the beating heart of our communities and …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Tim Webster.
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Subjects: ransomware attacks on small business, cyber security tips for small business, insolvency concerns,…
… Cyber security tips for small business 31 July 2024 Australian Small Business and Family … increase in payment disputes even when work is carried out under the contract or the terms that were agreed. Just … Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
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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 … TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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Originally published in The Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
The "dirty boots people" is what one of Australian's leading economic regulators calls us. The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) has been "in the…
… ASBFEO helps over 50,000 small and family businesses 20 January 2025 Originally … leading economic regulators calls us. The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) has been … remains true, as it did at the time the ASBFEO was created under a decade ago, that in so many cases, the courts are no …
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Originally published in The Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
ASBFEO recently released our fourth Small Business Pulse - a health-check on the small business operating environment.
It recorded a microscopic improvement of 0.1 per cent…
… Times By Bruce Billson ASBFEO recently released our fourth Small Business Pulse - a health-check on the small business operating environment. It recorded a … Times By Bruce Billson ASBFEO recently released our fourth Small Business Pulse - a health-check on the small business …
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Opinion piece by the Ombudsman Bruce Billson.
Originally published in the Canberra Times.
I fear we are sleepwalking into a "big corporate" economy.
Many small and family businesses are doing it tough right now and the post-COVID…
… 14 steps to stop small business's alarming downward spiral 08 August 2024 Opinion … in a timely way and pay small business suppliers in under 21 days, with a 'Good Business Pays' recognition and … we are sleepwalking into a "big corporate" economy. Many small and family businesses are doing it tough right now and …
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… the Ombudsman Almost 98% of businesses in Australia are small businesses – some 2.5 million which generate nearly … is truly worthy of recognition and celebration. Small business is a big deal. But just back in 2006, small … aged over 50. Today, only 8% of small business owners are under the age of 30, half what it was in the 1970s. Why is …
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…
… Small business worth more than half a trillion dollars to the … economy 26 June 2023 The economic contribution of small business to the Australian economy has topped half a … climbing. Just 8 per cent of small business owners are under 30. That’s half the peak for this age group of 17 per …
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… ASBFEO may offer limited low-cost legal advice to eligible small businesses in dispute with another business or government agency. This may be offered at 2 … dispute resolution in relation to a relevant action under s65 of the Australian Small Business and Family …
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By Bruce Billson
It is big in the minds of many small business people. Uncertainty and complexity can constrain growthWe have just released the latest ASBFEO Small Business Pulse and there is a…
… Times By Bruce Billson It is big in the minds of many small business people. Uncertainty and complexity can constrain … small business owners can operate multiple businesses under a single business identifier. Small business owners are … Times By Bruce Billson It is big in the minds of many small business people. Uncertainty and complexity can …
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Originally published in The Canberra Times
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What's going on for small business right now? We have seen the first quarterly improvement since August 2022, suggesting that conditions might be stabilising and the most difficult…
… What's on the minds of small business? 23 June 2025 Originally published in The Canberra Times By Bruce Billson What's going on for small business right now? We have seen the first quarterly … in The Canberra Times By Bruce Billson What's going on for small business right now? We have seen the first quarterly …
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… ASBFEO Small Business Pulse November 2025 The ASBFEO Small Business Pulse increased by 0.8% in the three months … including penalty rates, casual staff and staff aged under twenty-one. “Concerns about other regulatory … The ASBFEO Small Business Pulse increased by 0.8% in the three months …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
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Subject: ASBFEO hits 50,000 Milestone of helping Small…
… ASBFEO hits 50,000 Milestone of helping Small Businesses 20 January 2025 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … ASBFEO hits 50,000 Milestone of helping Small Businesses …
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The terrible floods and storms causing great trauma for parts of the country should be a red alert for small business to be prepared for natural disasters, warns the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.
Mr…
… SMALL BUSINESS NEEDS TO BE READY FOR NATURAL DISASTERS 22 January … trauma for parts of the country should be a red alert for small business to be prepared for natural disasters, warns the … trauma for parts of the country should be a red alert for small business to be prepared for natural disasters, warns …
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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…
… Ombudsman helping small business resolve disputes 31 January 2024 Disputes about … and franchise disagreements are the top four issues where small business have sought the help of the Australian Small … and franchise disagreements are the top four issues where small business have sought the help of the Australian Small …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Nick Rheinberger.
ABC Illawarra and ABC South East NSW
Subject: Small business natural disaster…
… TRANSCRIPT: Small business natural disaster preparedness and resilience 16 January 2023 Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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Originally published in The Canberra Times.
By Bruce Billson.
It is often said small business is the engine room of the economy. We must ensure small and family business can fire on all cylinders - not have a cylinder taken out.
We…
… It's time to celebrate Australia's small businesses 15 April 2024 Originally published in The … Canberra Times. By Bruce Billson. It is often said small business is the engine room of the economy. We must ensure … 8 per cent of our small business-owning fraternity are under the age of 30, half what it was in the 1970s. We honour …
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Radio 2CC Canberra…
… ASBFEO Small Business Pulse 03 December 2025 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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Subject: Helping small business resolve disputes,…
… TRANSCRIPT: Helping small business resolve disputes, payment times, digital platforms 31 January 2024 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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… ASBFEO Small Business Pulse SMALL BUSINESSES RENEWAL ACCELERATES AS OWNERS EMBRACE GROWTH … including penalty rates, casual staff and staff aged under twenty-one. “Concerns about other regulatory … Small Business Pulse is a world-leading index that provides an … ASBFEO Small Business Pulse …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Nicole Overall.
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Subject: Small Business – “looking after yourself”.…
… Small Business – “looking after yourself”. 07 January 2025 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … Small Business – “looking after yourself”. …
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Originally published in The Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
With election talk building and political announcements starting to roll out, there has not been a more important time for small businesses to be seen, heard and supported.
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… Supporting small businesses should come with a sense of urgency 17 March … to roll out, there has not been a more important time for small businesses to be seen, heard and supported. The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) barometer …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Jess McGuire.
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Subjects: Small business conditions, ATO debt collections, ASBFEO Tax Concierge Service, global computer…
… Small business conditions, ATO debt collections, ASBFEO Tax … Service, global computer outage 23 July 2024 Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Deb Knight.
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… TRANSCRIPT: 15 October 2024 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … with Deb Knight. Money News Subject: growing number of small business disputes with big tech digital platform … 15 October 2024 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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Originally published in the Canberra Times.
This week we celebrate World Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day, which is a terrific opportunity to say a big thank you to the enterprising people who are the lifeblood of our communities.…
… Keeping small businesses afloat comes down to us all 24 June 2024 … in plain sight,. We see them everywhere, every day. Small business is a dynamic and fast-growing sector that allows … 50. And only 8 per cent of our small business owners are under the age of 30, half what it was in the 1970s. Why is …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
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Subjects: Small business headwinds and need for right-sized regulation, payment times, Commonwealth…
… Small business headwinds 06 June 2024 Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … interview with Leon Delaney. 2CC Radio Canberra Subjects: Small business headwinds and need for right-sized regulation, …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Deb Knight.
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Subjects: COSBOA Summit, energising enterprise
…… energising enterprise 04 April 2024 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … understandable choices if the budgets are tight to maybe under-insure or not insurer at all or self-insure. Deb, you … TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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