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Ombudsman welcomes red tape buster for tradies, licensed workers
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says small business…
… tape buster for tradies, licensed workers The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says small business tradespeople and licensed professionals are …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the landmark decision of the Full Federal Court to make ‘a sufficient departure from the norms of acceptable commercial behaviour’ a test of whether conduct is ‘…
… for unconscionable conduct 22 March 2021 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has … behaviour’ a test of whether conduct is ‘unconscionable’ under the Australian law. “This is a great day for Australian …
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Subject: internet domain name changes
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Domain names are the Internet's version of a home address, directing users to a website's front…
… Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … with sites getting access to new shortened domain names. Small businesses are being warned to secure theirs or risk …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Nadia Mitsopoulos.
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Subject: Future of cash
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… Future of cash 18 November 2024 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … Mitsopoulos Well I want to go to Bruce Billson, who's the Small Business Ombudsman. Bruce, good morning, and thank you …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson met with Australia Post today in a collaborative effort to resolve issues with delivery of perishable goods to support small business food producers.
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… perishable goods solution 27 April 2021 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson met … issues with delivery of perishable goods to support small business food producers. Mr Billson described the first …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Isla Evans.
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Subject: Regional bank branch…
… bank branch closures 08 May 2024 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … So where does that leave the community? The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson …
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… Regional New South Wales There were 249,179 small businesses in the rest of NSW, accounting for 29% of NSW small businesses on 30 June 2023. The number of small businesses in the rest of the state increased by 3,404 …
… What we do Our Assistance team helps small businesses and family enterprises to resolve disputes … a number of different activities to advocate for small businesses and family enterprises to improve policies … about ASBFEO’s work and other supports available for small business and family enterprises. We manage the ASBFEO’s and …
… Greater Sydney There were 594,855 small businesses in Greater Sydney on 30 June 2023, representing 70% of all small businesses in NSW. The number of small businesses in the greater capital city area increased …
… Greater Sydney There were 594,855 small businesses in Greater Sydney on 30 June 2023, representing 70% of all small businesses in NSW. The number of small businesses in the greater capital city area increased …
… Australian Capital Territory There were 33,992 small businesses in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) on 30 June 2023, representing 1% of all Australian small businesses. This is consistent with the proportion of … Calculated by ASBFEO based on the ABS definition of small business of 0-19 employees. Source: Based on Australian …
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… directly to your device. This data presents Australia’s small businesses according to their regional or metropolitan … findings for the year to 30 June 2023 Of the 2.5 million small businesses in Australia, 69% (1.7 million) were in a … 2021-22, Accessed 11 January 2024. Table 1: Small business by location, 30 June 2023 … The graphs and tables on …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson today welcomed the announcement by the Commonwealth Bank that it will automatically lower costs incurred by small businesses and family enterprises with a turnover of less than…
… on least cost routing 23 September 2021 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson today … Bank that it will automatically lower costs incurred by small businesses and family enterprises with a turnover of …
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Originally published in The Daily Telegraph
By Bruce Billson.
Banking is an essential service with a privileged position in the economy, and our small, family and farming businesses depend on having a close and reliable…
… service with a privileged position in the economy, and our small, family and farming businesses depend on having a close … the past two years, according to APRA. Some 30 per cent of small businesses are based in regional Australia and when the … bankers, who may not understand the regional small business customers’ investment potential, operational …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has welcomed the introduction of legislation into Federal Parliament that will create a “designated-complaints” mechanism to fast-track serious disputes for small businesses…
… legislation 15 February 2024 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has … from informal referrals by organisations such as ASBFEO. “Under our legislation we can make referrals to appropriate …
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… Small Business Data Portal The latest statistics about small businesses and family enterprises and their contribution to the Australian economy. ASBFEO Small Business Pulse Contribution to Australian Employment …
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… 1. Small business apprentices and trainees Number of small business apprentices and trainees Small businesses employed …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with David Penberthy and Will Goodings.
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…… 16 October 2024 16 October 2024 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … affect. Consumers, 99 per cent of our listeners, but also small businesses. And immediately, yesterday, during our …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has warmly welcomed the release of the review of the Franchising Code of Conduct by Dr Michael Schaper.
The Ombudsman performs a range of functions under the Franchise…
… Code of Conduct Review 08 February 2024 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has … Schaper. The Ombudsman performs a range of functions under the Franchise Code to support informed decision making, …
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… Table 2: Employment by industry, ordered by small business proportionate share – 2022-23 Industry Sector Small (‘000) Medium (‘000) Large (‘000) All (‘000) Small …
Originally published by The Canberra Times.
WHEN Paul, the proprietor of Zenbar Massage, was setting up his remedial massage business in Dickson last year, one of his early priorities was to promote his service.
After researching…
… Hands-on ombudsman tackles digital divide for business 01 August 2023 Originally published by The Canberra … six months of frustration, he took his complaint to the Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman. The Ombudsman … difference, he told The Canberra Times . "It is hard as a small business to constantly try to phone and email people …
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Changes to Commonwealth procurement rules that take effect today will create more opportunities for small business to win government contracts, says the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.
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… that take effect today will create more opportunities for small business to win government contracts, says the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says small businesses in regional and remote areas of Australia now have more reasons to digitise, with NBN Co announcing expanded coverage and lower wholesale prices.
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… with improved internet 26 March 2021 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says small businesses in regional and remote areas of Australia …
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… There were 33,992 small businesses in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) on 30 June 2023, representing 1% of all Australian small businesses. This is consistent with the proportion of … (2%) 1 . The areas in the ACT with the highest number of small businesses were: Civic (1,450 small businesses) …
… MSME videos MSME messages The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Video file The … Collins MP - Minister for Housing, Homelessness, and for Small Business The referenced media source is missing and …
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… on regions in the ACT is available on the Australia’s small businesses by region - states and territories page . 1 This includes a small number of businesses which have income tax withholding … Calculated by ASBFEO based on the ABS definition of small business of 0-19 employees. Source: Based on Australian …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson is encouraging Australians to celebrate and support family businesses on National Family Business Day.
Speaking in a video marking the day, Mr Billson says family…
… Celebrate family businesses this National Family Business Day 17 September 2021 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … National Family Business Day video here . … The 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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Subject: 3G shutdown to affect small, family and farming businesses
Leon Delaney
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… 3G shutdown to affect small, family and farming businesses 19 August 2024 Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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… disasters have a significant and devastating impact on small and family businesses, and their communities. The cost and the time it takes for small and family businesses to get back to business after a natural disaster is reduced if you are …
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