Published in The Daily Telegraph and the Courier-Mail.
By Bruce Billson
Next Monday (October 28) is D-Day for the 3G network as it will be shut down, but I'm worried it could also put many small, family and farming businesses out of…
… The Tax Concierge Service The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) provides a … of the procedures for requesting a review of a decision under the CDDA scheme • ongoing support and assistance … The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) …
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… response that includes an explanation of: the reasonable business grounds for refusal other changes the employer is … the introduction of single-interest agreement bargaining. Small business owners with less than 20 employees cannot be compelled to bargain under the single interest stream. For those with 20-49 …
… Disputes with an overseas business In this global economy, Australian small businesses often engage or partner with overseas … or receive services such as contracting IT services. Business disputes may be about faulty products or services … Business disputes may be about faulty products or services …
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… On 6 December 2021 the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, … a Review of the Discretionary Mutual Fund proposed for small businesses in the amusement, leisure, and recreation … On 6 December 2021 the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce …
… On 6 December 2021 the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, … a Review of the Discretionary Mutual Fund proposed for small businesses in the amusement, leisure and recreation … On 6 December 2021 the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce …
… Small Business Natural Disaster Preparedness and Resilience Inquiry form The impacts of natural disasters on small businesses can be devastating. These impacts can … Recovering from this can take a heavy toll on small business owners, their employees, and the broader community. …
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… will be shut down, but I'm worried it could also put many small, family and farming businesses out of business because they don't think it will affect them. Many … way it allows us to get on with business. I fear many small, family and farming businesses are unaware of the …
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… Ombudsman engaged with relevant stakeholders, including small and family businesses, their advisers, and … 36 communities across Australia to directly hear from small and family businesses impacted by natural disasters. In … only one in four small businesses have a current business continuity plan. By taking simple steps to be better …
… Ombudsman engaged with relevant stakeholders, including small and family businesses, their advisers, and … 36 communities across Australia to directly hear from small and family businesses impacted by natural disasters. In … only one in four small businesses have a current business continuity plan. By taking simple steps to be better …
… well as a continuing focus on disrupting investment scams. Business Tasmania News and Updates In today's edition: … Sydney on 3 November 2022. One quarter of Australians under major financial stress: report A growing number of … sights. Cash flow uncertainty among top stress factors for small business owners Managing cash flow remains one of the …
… Getting older Nearly half (47%) of small business owners are aged 50 and over. This proportion has … 60 and over. Only 8% of small business owners are aged under 30. This is a decrease from the peak of 17% in 1976. … Nearly half (47%) of small business owners are aged 50 and over. This proportion …
… A note about small business definitions: Given the range in roles of various … is not surprising that they use different definitions of small businesses. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) uses a … A note about small business definitions: Given the range in roles of …
… Tribunal resolves a wide range of disputes, including small business matters. Magistrates Court The ACT Magistrates … There are various free or low-cost resources available to small businesses that can help you understand your legal … Tribunal resolves a wide range of disputes, including small business matters. Magistrates Court The ACT …
… available data suggests that First Nations Australians are under-represented in small business ownership. Only 1% of small business owners … that First Nations Australians are under-represented in small business ownership. Only 1% of small business owners …
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… Policy insights The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman's Small Business Counts statistic report brings together data …
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Opinion piece published in the Herald Sun, 25 August 2022.
… to imagine just how devastating it would be for a small business to discover someone else has been allowed to buy... …
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… ASBFEO Small Business Pulse Contribution to Australian Employment … to Australian Gross Domestic Product Number of small businesses in Australia Apprentices and Trainees Employed by Small Business Location of Australia’s small businesses - regional …
… Dealing with outstanding debts can be overwhelming for small businesses. It makes it hard to predict your cashflow … when dealing with debt, it’s not just the health of your business you’re dealing with. Debt can have a heavy toll on small business owners and it is important to look after …
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By Bruce Billson.
Originally published in the West Australian.
Small, family and farming businesses should take urgent action to make sure they are not caught out by the 3G switch-off coming in October.
This change is about far more…
… Billson. Originally published in the West Australian. Small, family and farming businesses should take urgent … every day that’s actually enabled by 3G, and I fear many small businesses are unaware of the scope of this event and the possible business-harming disconnection and technology dysfunction …
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… (businesses) and consumers. On average, these fees cost small businesses twice that of large businesses to process the same transactions. The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) has … (businesses) and consumers. On average, these fees cost small businesses twice that of large businesses to process …
… Australia is the best place to start, grow or transform a business Our goal is to ensure every business has access to … Franchising and tax Essentials to strengthen your small business While you’re considering franchise … other available resources at your state level. The Small Business Commissioners Offices are a good starting …
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… We depend heavily on the small and family- run businesses in our lives – whether it is … every day. Check out some of the key statistics from our Small Business Matters report below. The full Small Business … We depend heavily on the small and family- run businesses in our lives – whether it is …