Originally published in the Canberra Times on Monday, 27 May 2024.
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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 …
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… Our network ASBFEO understands the challenges facing small businesses and family enterprises. We also know that when we collaborate with our small business and family enterprise network and peers, we are more … in the hospitality and liquor industry registered under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009. The …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney.
Radio 2CC Canberra
24 November 2023
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… to fight scams, Australian Government’s cyber support for small business 24 November 2023 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small … Sadly, that's the business model that the scammers operate under, and it's not always certain that you'll get that …
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Digital marketing can be vital to the success of a small business yet one-in-three end up in a dispute with their provider, according to new research.
And almost 70% of small businesses last fewer than 12 months with the digital marketing…
… HELP FOR SMALL BUSINESS USING DIGITAL MARKETING 17 January 2024 Digital marketing can be vital to the success of a small business yet one-in-three end up in a dispute with their …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Rick Hind.
ABC Radio Darwin
Subject: What is ASBFEO and what does it…
… What is ASBFEO and what does it do? How small business can chase money they are owed, insolvency fears, … Security Register 29 October 2024 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 David Wood on Ultra 106five Hobart.
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Today is National Family Business Day, and to find out a little bit more about…
… National FBD, Tasmanian small and family businesses. 19 September 2024 Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has welcomed the significant commitment announced today by the banking industry to better support small businesses to combat scams.
Mr Billson said a $100 million…
… SMALL BUSINESS OMBUDSMAN WELCOMES BANKING INDUSTRY PLEDGE TO FIGHT SCAMS 24 November 2023 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson extract of interview with Rita Panahi.
Sky News
Subject: Payment Times
Rita Panahi…
… TRANSCRIPT: Payment Times 16 February 2023 Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … hit sectors in the past few years has undoubtedly been small business, and with inflation and cost of living …
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Originally published in the Canberra Times.
Australia's small businesses have been treated in a very shabby way by squabbling in our Federal Parliament.And our Parliament is a repeat offender.
Repeatedly we hear it said that small business…
… Government should show small businesses respect 10 June 2024 Originally published in the Canberra Times. Australia's small businesses have been treated in a very shabby way by … a repeat offender. Repeatedly we hear it said that small business is the engine room of the economy yet that engine is …
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… Tips and resources Develop a business plan to help you start, grow, or transform your … you to build your own employment contract, for an employee under Australia’s Fair Work System, that is tailored to your business needs. Essentials to strengthen your small business from the ATO offers flexible, and free online …
Everyone’s a critic, but small businesses need kindly customers
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson is urging people to refrain from posting negative online reviews, as short-staffed…
… Everyone’s a critic, but small businesses need kindly customers 17 January 2022 … businesses need kindly customers The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson is … reviewed and removed. “Small business owners are under enormous strain as they work get their businesses back …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Laura Tchilinguirian.
ABC News Radio
Subject: Ombudsman’s guide for small business - using social media securely
Laura…
… Ombudsman’s guide for small business - using social media securely 28 May 2024 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.
2CC Radio Canberra
Subject: Small business disaster preparedness.…
… Small business disaster preparedness 09 December 2024 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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… potential benefits of a tax discount/offset scheme for new small business owners to allow them to keep more of their income to … in a timely way and pay small business suppliers in under 21 days, with a ‘Good Business Pays’ recognition and …
… Commentary The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has today launched the ASBFEO Small Business Pulse – a global first combination of …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Tom Elliott.
Radio 3AW
Subject: Insolvency figures, small business conditions…
… TRANSCRIPT: Insolvency 04 July 2023 Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … But only 8% of those Victorian small business owners are under the age of 30. So we really need to think about how do …
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… 1. Small business apprentices and trainees Number of small business apprentices and trainees Small businesses employed …
… New South Wales There were 849,075 small businesses in New South Wales (NSW) on 30 June 2023. These accounted for 34% of all Australian small businesses (compared to 31% of the population that live … 2021-22, Accessed 15 January 2024 Table 1: Small business in NSW, 30 June 2023 Download data Source: Based …
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… and then floods. The impacts of natural disasters on small businesses can be devastating. These impacts can … streams. Recovering from this can take a heavy toll on small business owners, their employees, and the broader community. …
… 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 …
… Victoria There were 701,061 small businesses in Victoria on 30 June 2023, representing 28% of all Australian small businesses (compared to 25% of the population that … 2021-22, Accessed 15 January 2024 Table 1: Small business in Victoria, 30 June 2023 Download data Source : …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Selina Green.
ABC Radio SA South East
12 December 2022
…… payment times 12 December 2022 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … Lots of things are impacting businesses, particularly small businesses of which we have many across the South-east, …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed today’s launch of the Payment Times Reports Register, which provides transparency around big business payment times.
The new online Payment Times Reports…
… New register reveals extent of late payments by big business to small 30 November 2021 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 Phil Staley.
ABC North Queensland
Subject: Small business natural disasters preparedness and…
… TRANSCRIPT: Small business natural disasters preparedness and resilience 16 … in a short period of time. And, you know, that's a real strain on your emotional wellbeing as well as your financial …
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… Contract disputes Reducing debt A vocational training business had an equipment lease and services contract dispute … technology business regarding devices and a debt. The small business contacted us, and we helped to coordinate and … she started investigations. She discovered she was still under contract to the local paper, even though she had never …
Originally published in The Daily Telegraph
By Bruce Billson.
When a bushfire, storm, flood or other natural disaster strikes, small business owners are often the first to volunteer to fight fires, lay sandbags, assist with…
… Building resilience is the key for small businesses 03 January 2024 Originally published in The … bushfire, storm, flood or other natural disaster strikes, small business owners are often the first to volunteer to fight …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Neil Mitchell.
3AW
Subject: Payment times
Neil…
… Payment Times 19 June 2023 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … 3AW Subject: Payment times Neil Mitchell If you're a small business and you're chasing a bill for five or $10,000 …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Oly Peterson.
6PR Perth
20 November 2023
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… TRANSCRIPT: Small Business Cyber Security 20 November 2023 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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… Background The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, launched the ASBFEO Small Business Pulse in August 2024. The Pulse is an …
… About us The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) was … ASBFEO does not have specific agency responsibilities under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability …
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