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It is pleasing to see so much recent attention on what is needed to bolster our economic resilience and to restore living standards at a time of uncertainty and disruption. International economic…
… Small business key to lifting living standards and economic … existing and persistently strong pressures on many small and family businesses. Improving our productivity and … we have and creating more value from what we use. In a business-sense, it's being able to produce more services and …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Rick Hind.
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… 3G shut-down, digital platforms, October Business Month, financial and mental health support for small businesses 18 October 2024 18 October 2024 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … 18 October 2024 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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Originally published in The Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
The Treasurer has released the agenda for the much-vaunted three-day Economic Reform Roundtable he is hosting in just a few short days (August 19 to 21), and there is feverish…
… are most helping budget repair? What of the three in five small businesses that are not companies? You get the idea. … Cautious optimism was very much the vibe at the recent small business roundtable I attended, along with other willing … are most helping budget repair? What of the three in five small businesses that are not companies? You get the idea. …
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… 1. Number of small businesses by employment The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) defines small businesses as those with less than 20 employees. As … businesses were small businesses in June 2023. Table 1: Business size measured by employment in June 2023 Number of …
The public rightly expects any personal information collected and stored by businesses - whether they are large or small - will be protected, says the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.
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… OMBUDSMAN SUPPORTS ‘RIGHT-SIZED’ PRIVACY CHANGES FOR SMALL BUSINESS 28 September 2023 The public rightly expects any … and stored by businesses - whether they are large or small - will be protected, says the Australian Small Business … and stored by businesses - whether they are large or small - will be protected, says the Australian Small Business …
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Originally published in The Daily Telegraph
By Bruce Billson
This sector makes up 98 per cent of Australian businesses, so why is it under-represented at the upcoming economic roundtable? It cannot merely be an afterthought, writes Bruce…
… up 98 per cent of Australian businesses, so why is it under-represented at the upcoming economic roundtable? It … . While I remain hopeful of a productive outcome, small and family business owners aren’t losing sleep wondering about what … . While I remain hopeful of a productive outcome, small and family business owners aren’t losing sleep …
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… Tasmania There were 42,010 small businesses in Tasmania, representing 2% of Australian small businesses on 30 June 2023. This is in proportion to … Calculated by ASBFEO based on the ABS definition of small business of 0-19 employees. Source: Based on Australian …
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… Regulation 29 September 2025 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … that difficult initial startup period where they're under quite significant pressures. What's your plan? Bruce … TRANSCRIPT 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.
Radio 2CC Canberra
Subject: How small business can get help, insolvency concerns, payment times, solving problems with digital…
… How small business can get help 02 September 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 Ross Greenwood.
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Subject: 14 Steps to energise enterprise, small business and Future Made in Australia
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… Future Made in Australia 08 August 2024 Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … business owner now is 50 years old. The number that are under 30 are 8 per cent whereas it was 17 per cent in the … Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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Originally published in The Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
Digital tools have transformed the economy and the ways in which we do business.
There's much to be gained for a small or family business deepening its digital engagement.…
… The business landscape has changed drastically. Remember, trust … in which we do business. There's much to be gained for a small or family business deepening its digital engagement. … lame cheque-in-the-mail excuses. AI tools are helping many small businesses streamline "admin", support compliance, …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney on Radio 2CC Canberra.
Subject: Inspiring people to start their own business, creating Prime Minister’s Small Business Awards, right-…
… Inspiring people to start their own business 30 September 2024 Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … right. This is more than Gen Z, but when we look at the under 30 group, 8% of business owners are currently under 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 Ben Fordham.
2GB Sydney
Subject: Right to Disconnect Law for Small Business…
… Right to Disconnect Law for Small Business 26 August 2025 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … Right to Disconnect Law for Small Business …
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… Apprentices and Trainees Employed by Small Business This data includes the numbers, industries and … were aged 24 and under in December 2023. The number of apprentices and … the numbers, industries and demographics of Australia’s small business apprentices and trainees and illustrates the …
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Originally published in The Canberra Times
By Bruce Billson
More and more women are creating new businesses to find solutions to everyday problems.
About 35 per cent of small businesses are owned or led by women.
This is double…
… Women owned small business 31 March 2025 Originally published in The Canberra … find solutions to everyday problems. About 35 per cent of small businesses are owned or led by women. This is double … find solutions to everyday problems. About 35 per cent of small businesses are owned or led by women. This is double …
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… Other disputes Managing financial hardship We assisted a small business owner who applied for finance from a financial … unforeseen health issues. Because of the health issues the small business owner could no longer work and was living on …
Originally published in The Canberra Times.
Digital platforms have fundamentally changed the way small businesses connect and sell to their customers. Yet, when there is a problem - such as having your account shut down after being hacked -…
… Big tech laziness is hurting small Australian businesses 13 May 2024 Originally published … Digital platforms have fundamentally changed the way small businesses connect and sell to their customers. Yet, … need for them to do better by their small and family business customers. In too many cases, when there is a …
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Unsurprisingly and sadly, more and more small businesses are falling victim to ever more sophisticated cyber-attacks. So, what's to be done? Well, to explore some potential solutions, I have on the line now Bruce…
… TRANSCRIPT: free cyber security programs to help small businesses, digital platform providers urged to do better for small business 09 October 2024 Nicole Overall Unsurprisingly and … small business vulnerabilities. They're sending out emails under the name of some software security providers saying, …
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… Contract disputes Termination fee waived for small business Due to financial stress, a small business was … she started investigations. She discovered she was still under contract to the local paper, even though she had never …
Family owned businesses play a crucial role in the economy and our communities. Some of Australia’s most successful businesses are family businesses. They are also some of the most enduring, over generations, building a legacy in name and value to the…
… spirit of family owned businesses on National Family Business Day, 19 September 18 September 2025 Family owned … largest businesses that once started out as a family business, their business success is also part of Australia’s … well as professional services. As if owning and running a small business isn’t challenging enough, these challenges are …
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Originally published in Kochies Business Builder.
Many small and family businesses say their biggest and most pressing cost pressure is not wages, energy or even landlords putting up the rent; it’s insurance, writes Small Business and…
… The small business insurance crisis 10 January 2024 Originally published in Kochies Business Builder. Many small and family businesses say their biggest and most … who – for many reasons – might choose to be uninsured or under-insured and have options about the level and nature of …
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… Resources for starting a small business Looking to start a small business? Our mission is to ensure Australia is the … Australia is the best place to start, grow or transform a business. We strive to make sure your business can access every support available to have every …
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… Table 5: Employment by business size Source: ABS Australian Industry , Table 5, … which excludes financial and insurance services. Small businesses (as defined by the ABS as those employing … by industry ranked by number of people employed by small business, 30 June 21 Source: ABS Australian Industry, …
The number of small business disputes with Big Tech platform providers is 86 per cent higher than the same time last year, according to the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.
Mr Billson said over the past…
… MEDIA RELEASE: Surge in small business disputes with Big Tech platforms 15 October 2024 The number of small business disputes with Big Tech platform providers is … The number of small business disputes with Big Tech platform providers is 86 per … MEDIA RELEASE: Surge in small business disputes with Big Tech platforms …
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Originally published in Convenience World Magazine and Business Builders
Over the past few years, Australia has endured an onslaught of natural disasters. Floods, storms, cyclones and bushfires have devastated communities, and the impact on too…
… For small businesses, it’s a season to be … prepared! 10 December … Originally published in Convenience World Magazine and Business Builders Over the past few years, Australia has … have devastated communities, and the impact on too many small and family businesses has been just as severe. These …
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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 …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Raf Epstein.
ABC Radio Melbourne
Subject: Concern about small businesses being paid, resolving disputes, sleepwalking into a big corporate…
… Resolving small business disputes 03 September 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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… Tribunal resolves a wide range of disputes, including small business matters. Magistrates Court The ACT Magistrates … forum for resolving smaller legal disputes. All claims under $25,000 are heard in the Northern Territory Civil and …
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Subject: Small business…
… TRANSCRIPT: Small business disaster preparedness 24 January 2024 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … TRANSCRIPT: Small business disaster preparedness …
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Originally published in the Canberra Times on Monday, 27 May 2024.
Bruce Billson
Winning a government contract can be life-changing for a small business. As all businesses know, there is no substitute for good…
… Too many small businesses are hurt by not being in the 'in-crowd' 27 … Winning a government contract can be life-changing for a small business. As all businesses know, there is no substitute for … Winning a government contract can be life-changing for a small business. As all businesses know, there is no …
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