Opinion piece published in the Herald Sun, 25 August 2022.
… 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. …
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… available data suggests that First Nations Australians are under-represented in small business ownership. Only 1% of small business owners …
… 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 …
… ‘Small Business, Big Dreams’ Fact Sheet Easy access to free government resources to support your small business journey To help small and family businesses find the …
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… Policy insights The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman's Small Business Counts statistic report brings together data …
… 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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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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… security is more important than ever. Vast numbers of small and family businesses are being compromised and, in … . The check list below describes some simple steps to help small businesses and family enterprises avoid or reduce the … protect you from cyber security incidents, such as: Small Business Cyber Security Guide - to help small businesses …
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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 …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has today released an interim report into the insurance crisis facing Australia’s amusement, leisure, and recreation sector.
“There is a clear and present…
… says the show must go on 20 October 2021 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has … or organisations that have a similar risk profile. Under a DMF, members who meet requirements would have access …
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… due to the location. We worked with one of the State Small Businesses Commissioners to identify a mediator who … their issues. Franchise reinstated A thriving small business was approached by the state leaders of an … business had opened in the same industry and was operating under the same name. The other business had registered the …
… 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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… The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) was … a business. We do this by assisting and advocating for small businesses and family enterprises. ASBFEO understands …
Australian small businesses can now register a domain name of .au, allowing the .com, .net or .org to be dropped from your internet address (this means shoes.com.au can become shoes.au). These shorter Australian domain names are currently reserved for…
… Shorter domain names available for small business 09 June 2022 Australian small businesses can now register a domain name of .au, …
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… The Small Business Hub is a free space that provides small businesses, family enterprises and industry associations representing small business with: desks to work from during visits a space to …
A national awareness campaign about a free tailored mental health support service for small business owners has begun, amid new research revealing the emotional toll on small business owners during the past year.
The Australian Small Business…
… Ombudsman Welcomes NewAccess for Small Business Owners 24 June 2021 A national awareness campaign … about a free tailored mental health support service for small business owners has begun, amid new research revealing …
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… them to one geographical location. For this reason, the business counts may not reflect the full extent of business activity in each location. The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) defines small businesses as those with less than 20 employees for …
… There are a range of support services to help you through: Small Business Debt Helpline – run by financial counsellors who … advice on how to best manage your debt. NewAccess for Small Business Owners (NASBO) – run by Beyond Blue, it is a …
… Total includes a small number of businesses where information is only … Bureau of Statistics, customised data, 2023. The number of small businesses in the ACT increased by 1,086 (3%) over the … with the largest increase were: Braddon (increased by 89 small businesses) Dickson (increased by 66 small businesses) …
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) Supermarket Inquiry report confirms that the supermarket sector is highly concentrated and unduly challenging for small business suppliers, says the Australian Small Business and Family…
… sector is highly concentrated and unduly challenging for small business suppliers, says the Australian Small Business and … is also pleased to help arrange mediation and arbitration under the new Code. To access our service, parties in dispute …
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… More Mental Health Resources for Small Business and Family Enterprise Owners Ahead for business helps small business owners act on their mental health and …