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 the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.
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… ONLY ONE-IN-FOUR SMALL BUSINESSES HAVE A DISASTER PLAN 12 January 2023 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 the Australian Small … Natural disasters can be devastating for small and family businesses yet only one in four small …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says tonight’s federal Budget offers targeted measures to help small and family business deal with current pain points and headwinds.
“Small and family businesses facing…
… Budget Brief 2024-25 14 May 2024 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says … tonight’s federal Budget offers targeted measures to help small and family business deal with current pain points and … The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, acknowledges the public release and response by the Australian Government of his inquiry into the effectiveness of Commonwealth procurement rules for small businesses.
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… Small business Ombudsman's procurement report released 16 May 2024 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, … The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, … The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce …
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… the numbers, industries and demographics of Australia’s small business apprentices and trainees and illustrates the … by business size Size of business 19 years and under 20 to 24 years 25 to 44 years 45 years and over Total 1 … the numbers, industries and demographics of Australia’s small business apprentices and trainees and illustrates the …
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Subject: Low cost support to help small businesses…
… Low cost support to help small businesses resolve disputes and the Small Business Pulse 04 March 2025 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small … TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … Low cost support to help small businesses resolve disputes and the Small Business Pulse …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Jo Laverty.
ABC Radio Darwin
Subject: Australian Government support for small business, …
… TRANSCRIPT: Australian Government support for small business 31 October 2023 Australian Small Business and Family … states where we're seeing only 7% of business owners aged under 30 in Darwin and the Greater Darwin area. Now that's … Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Julie-anne Sprague.
Radio 6PR Perth
Subject: 14 Steps to energise enterprise
Julie-anne Sprague
There is a worrying…
… Energising enterprise 13 August 2024 Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … I mean there's only 8 per cent of business owners that are under the age of 30, whereas in the ‘70s, it was twice that. … Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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Originally published in The Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
It's been just over a week since the government's Economic Reform Roundtable was held.
Was the three-day event productive? I'd say yes. There was lots of discussion and views…
… Treasurer's roundtable 'reform directions' should focus on small business 01 September 2025 Originally published in The … heavy mental load on so many small business owners already under the pump. While our recent ASBFEO Pulse detected a … "energise enterprise" - the kind of specific undertakings small and family business people can grasp on to as practical …
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Originally published in The Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
Over the past five years there have been 13 declared natural disaster catastrophes.
The devastation caused to our communities by these terrible floods, storms, cyclones and…
… cyclones and bushfires strikes is just as hard on our small and family businesses. And already, we have seen and … on their town or region. It is happening too often for small business to ignore. But only one in four small businesses … cyclones and bushfires strikes is just as hard on our small and family businesses. And already, we have seen and …
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Subject: Creating a Small Business and Codes List…
… TRANSCRIPT: Creating a Small Business and Codes List for the Federal Circuit Court 29 … party, they often introduce us to their legal team because under the Federal Court, in many cases, we get to pay their … TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has released a guide to help small business navigate the challenge of paying or collecting a debt.
“Outstanding debts can be overwhelming for a small business – whether…
… OMBUDSMAN’S SMALL BUSINESS GUIDE TO DEALING WITH DEBT 18 November 2024 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce … The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has … OMBUDSMAN’S SMALL BUSINESS GUIDE TO DEALING WITH DEBT …
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… Payment plan enables outstanding payment to be made A small business owner had an ongoing payment dispute with another … advised they were not receiving commission payments owing under the contract in place between the parties. The … Payment plan enables outstanding payment to be made A small business owner had an ongoing payment dispute with …
… Guidelines for legal advice under the small business dispute help service 1. Purpose …
… 14 steps to boost Australia’s small and family businesses The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has … 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 …
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New support announced today by the Australian Government to help small businesses combat cyber attacks is extremely welcome, says the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.
“One of the biggest fears a…
… OMBUDSMAN APPLAUDS CYBER SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESS 20 November 2023 New support announced today by the … Julie Collins and Cyber Security Minister Clare O’Neil. Under the announcements, $7.2 million will create a voluntary … announced today by the Australian Government to help small businesses combat cyber attacks is extremely welcome, …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has reached the milestone of helping 40,000 small businesses seeking assistance with a dispute.
Ombudsman Bruce Billson said this was a significant moment for the agency.
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… 40,000 SMALL BUSINESSES HELPED BY OMBUDSMAN 01 August 2023 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has reached … The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has reached the … The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has reached …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Jeremy Jones.
ABC Radio Capricornia
Subjects: Payment problems for small…
… TRANSCRIPT: Payment problems for small business, helping small business resolve disputes 01 February 2024 TRANSCRIPT … TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … TRANSCRIPT: Payment problems for small business, helping small business resolve disputes …
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Originally published in the Canberra Times.
By Bruce Billson.
A good business pays its taxes, proper employee entitlements and its small business suppliers in a timely way.
Not paying is an unfair advantage over other businesses who…
… published in the Canberra Times. By Bruce Billson. A good business pays its taxes, proper employee entitlements and its small business suppliers in a timely way. Not paying is an … in a timely way and pay small business suppliers in under 21 days. … pays its taxes, proper employee entitlements and its small business suppliers in a timely way. Not paying is an …
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Published in Convenience World's October 2025 edition.
By Bruce Billson
Some of Australia’s most prominent and successful businesses are family businesses. They are also some of the most enduring, over generations, building a legacy…
… largest businesses that once started out as a family business, their business success is also part of Australia’s … these will be family-owned and led. Owning and running a small business has its challenges, and often these challenges … businesses every day. Bruce Billson is the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman …
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… Other Full refund received for unwanted advertising A small business owner had an advertising app on his phone that had not been active for over a year. When the small business owner bought a new phone, the advertising … Full refund received for unwanted advertising A small business owner had an advertising app on his phone that …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
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Subject: 14 Steps to energise enterprise to boost small and family businesses
Leon Delaney…
… Let's boost small and family businesses 08 August 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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Income tax cuts, a rise in the minimum wage, updated information on tax deductions and increased superannuation payments are among changes coming into effect on 1 July, says Bruce Billson, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman…
… SOME IMPORTANT END OF FINANCIAL YEAR INFORMATION FOR SMALL BUSINESS 27 June 2024 Income tax cuts, a rise in the minimum … million from 35% to 40%. While the target for contracts under $1 billion will lift from 20% to 25%. It also says it … into effect on 1 July, says Bruce Billson, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman. “It is …
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… Background The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, … including penalty rates, casual staff and staff aged under twenty-one. “Concerns about other regulatory …
… Payment disputes Self-help tools and support A small business working remotely for a start-up was not paid for its … advised they were not receiving commission payments owing under the contract in place between the parties. The …
By Bruce Billson.
Published in the Western Advocate.
More needs to be done to support and recognise small businesses.
A RECENT Westpac study found almost half of the people starting their own business are motivated by the dream…
… Advocate. More needs to be done to support and recognise small businesses. A RECENT Westpac study found almost half of the people starting their own business are motivated by the dream to be their own boss. … 8 per cent of small business owners are currently aged under 30 - that's half of what it was in the 1970s. Why is …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Eddie Williams.
ABC Radio South-East NSW
Subject: rising cost of small business insurance
Eddie Williams
Insurance…
… Rising cost of small business insurance 12 August 2024 Australian Small Business … from households, not that I would recommend people under insure or self-insure or choose other options. That's … Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has called on digital platform providers to dramatically improve their dispute resolution processes for small business.
Mr Billson said there has been a noticeable…
… DIGITAL PLATFORM PROVIDERS NEED TO DO BETTER FOR SMALL BUSINESS 27 April 2023 Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce … Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has … Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, says the small business community is exasperated by the delay in passing vital incentives to invest and create jobs that will expire on Sunday.
The Ombudsman called for…
… Small Business cranky and exasperated about delay passing legislation 26 June 2024 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, says … The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, says … The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has launched an Inquiry to examine the impact of reforms to Commonwealth procurement rules on small business.
The Inquiry was referred to the Ombudsman by the Minister…
… into Commonwealth Procurement 30 March 2023 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has … billion in procurement contracts, of which 30.8% or just under $25 billion by value, was awarded to small and medium … The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) has enthusiastically welcomed the Australian Government’s commitment to introduce protections for small and family businesses harmed by unfair business trading practices.
…… will blunt ‘too sharp by half’ conduct that harms small businesses 14 March 2025 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) has … The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) has … will blunt ‘too sharp by half’ conduct that harms small businesses …
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