The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, says small, family and farming businesses should urgently make sure they are not caught out by the 3G switch-off happening in the next few weeks.
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… 3G switch-off looming for small business 24 July 2024 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce … The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, says … 3G switch-off looming for small business …
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Telecommunications is an essential service and vital for so many small businesses and the absence of this service has a significant economic cost, says the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.
“The response by…
… MORE NEEDED FOR SMALL BUSINESS IN OPTUS RESPONSE 10 November 2023 … is an essential service and vital for so many small businesses and the absence of this service has a significant economic cost, says the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson. “The …
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… Greater Female Ownership 35% of business owners are women. This has increased from 19% in 1966. Since 2006 the number of women owning a small business has increased three times faster than the number of men (a 24% increase in the number of female small business owners compared with a 7% increase for males). …
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Leon Delaney on Radio 2CC Canberra.
Subject: Franchising Code of Conduct Review
Leon DelaneyThe Small Business and…
… Code of Conduct Review 09 February 2024 Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … into? And if that's the case, what happens if we decide under the Franchise Code not to proceed to purchase the … Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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… Franchise Disputes 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 … Franchise reinstated A thriving small business was approached by the state leaders of an …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman’s website – www.asbfeo.gov.au - is now available in more than 100 languages to better assist migrant-led small and family business owners and managers.
“One in three small businesses…
… IN MORE THAN 100 LANGUAGES 08 July 2024 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman’s website – … in more than 100 languages to better assist migrant-led small and family business owners and managers. “One in three … The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman’s website – …
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… Small business apprentices and trainees Number of small business apprentices and trainees Table 1: Apprentices … by business size Size of business 19 years and under 20 to 24 years 25 to 44 years 45 years and over Total 1 …
… We helped a franchisee who sought to progress to mediation under the Franchising Code of Conduct. A dispute arose about … the two parties. Mediating to resolve disputes We help small businesses to resolve disputes and to access mediation … their issues. Franchise reinstated A thriving small business was approached by the state leaders of an …
… ASBFEO does not have specific agency responsibilities under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability … to legislative and assigned functions and the evolving small and family business environment. For 2025, ASBFEO’s annual plan … to legislative and assigned functions and the evolving small and family business environment. For 2025, ASBFEO’s …
Originally published in The Daily Telegraph.
A quick ‘tap and go' has made it very easy to make a payment for something we need.We're not restricted to having the right amount of cash in our pocket or wallet and paying by cheque is now…
… massive black hole of hidden costs for consumers and small businesses. Across our economy, merchants are paying … Reserve Bank found that, on average, these fees cost small business twice as much as what it costs a large business to … its merchants and the other major banks offer it to well under half their customers. The banks and major card …
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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 … Ahead for business helps small business owners act on their mental …
… Migrant Owned Businesses One out of three small business owners (34%) were born outside of Australia. This is … population who were born overseas. More than half (53%) of small business owners are second generation migrants, with a … One out of three small business owners (34%) were born outside of Australia. …
… involving claims up to $100,000. It has 2 divisions: Small Claims Division: For claims up to $20,000. This … less formal and technical, making it more accessible for small businesses. General Division: For claims over $20,000 … amounts for motor accident claims. Relevance to Small Business: Contract disputes Debt recovery Negligence claims. …
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson interview with Nadia Mitsopoulos.
ABC Radio Perth
Subject: Future of cash
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… Future of cash 18 November 2024 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … Mitsopoulos Well I want to go to Bruce Billson, who's the Small Business Ombudsman. Bruce, good morning, and thank you … 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 Isla Evans.
ABC Radio South East NSW
Subject: Regional bank branch…
… bank branch closures 08 May 2024 TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson … So where does that leave the community? The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson … TRANSCRIPT Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson …
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… which excludes financial and insurance services. Small businesses are those with 0-19 employees, medium … due to rounding. Table 2 shows the industry sectors where small businesses make the greatest contribution to … the private sector industries most reliant on small business for employment (that is, with two thirds or more of …
… Greater Sydney There were 594,855 small businesses in Greater Sydney on 30 June 2023, representing 70% of all small businesses in NSW. The number of small businesses in the greater capital city area increased … There were 594,855 small businesses in Greater Sydney on 30 June 2023, …
… What we do Our Assistance team helps small businesses and family enterprises to resolve disputes … a number of different activities to advocate for small businesses and family enterprises to improve policies … about ASBFEO’s work and other supports available for small business and family enterprises. We manage the ASBFEO’s and …
… Regional New South Wales There were 249,179 small businesses in the rest of NSW, accounting for 29% of NSW small businesses on 30 June 2023. The number of small businesses in the rest of the state increased by 3,404 … There were 249,179 small businesses in the rest of NSW, accounting for 29% of …
… Greater Sydney There were 594,855 small businesses in Greater Sydney on 30 June 2023, representing 70% of all small businesses in NSW. The number of small businesses in the greater capital city area increased …
… Australian Capital Territory There were 33,992 small businesses in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) on 30 June 2023, representing 1% of all Australian small businesses. This is consistent with the proportion of … Calculated by ASBFEO based on the ABS definition of small business of 0-19 employees. Source: Based on Australian …
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… directly to your device. This data presents Australia’s small businesses according to their regional or metropolitan … findings for the year to 30 June 2023 Of the 2.5 million small businesses in Australia, 69% (1.7 million) were in a … 2021-22, Accessed 11 January 2024. Table 1: Small business by location, 30 June 2023 …
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Banking is an essential service with a privileged position in the economy, and our small, family and farming businesses depend on having a close and reliable…
… service with a privileged position in the economy, and our small, family and farming businesses depend on having a close … the past two years, according to APRA. Some 30 per cent of small businesses are based in regional Australia and when the … bankers, who may not understand the regional small business customers’ investment potential, operational …
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… 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 … to risk – but this could be a significant loss for another business. Establish how you will communicate – for example, …
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has welcomed the introduction of legislation into Federal Parliament that will create a “designated-complaints” mechanism to fast-track serious disputes for small businesses…
… legislation 15 February 2024 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has … from informal referrals by organisations such as ASBFEO. “Under our legislation we can make referrals to appropriate … The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce …
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