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Checking on the Pulse of Aussie small businesses

Checking on the Pulse of Aussie small businesses
03.03.2025 10

The Examiner

Bruce Billson

Checking on the Pulse of Aussie small businesses

Checking on the Pulse of Aussie small businesses
03.03.2025 10

Canberra Times

Bruce Billson

I fear we are sleepwalking into a 'big corporate' economy

16.02.2025 10

The Examiner

Bruce Billson

I fear we are sleepwalking into a 'big corporate' economy

16.02.2025 10

Canberra Times

Bruce Billson

The business landscape has changed drastically. Remember, trust your spidey senses

02.02.2025 7

The Examiner

Bruce Billson

The business landscape has changed drastically. Remember, trust your spidey senses

02.02.2025 5

Canberra Times

Bruce Billson

ASBFEO helps over 50,000 small and family businesses

19.01.2025 10

Canberra Times

Bruce Billson

The stress of running a business doesn't vanish at closing time

This is a big time of year with lots going on. Reflecting on the year passed, catching up with those near and dear and perhaps setting some goals...

05.01.2025 4

Canberra Times

Bruce Billson

The stress of running a business doesn't vanish at closing time

This is a big time of year with lots going on. Reflecting on the year passed, catching up with those near and dear and perhaps setting some goals...

05.01.2025 2

The Examiner

Bruce Billson

The new laws which could have a chilling effect on small business

Australia's workplace rules are unquestionably complex, onerous and difficult for small business employers to navigate. Login or signup to continue...

22.12.2024 4

The Examiner

Bruce Billson

The new laws which could have a chilling effect on small business

Australia's workplace rules are unquestionably complex, onerous and difficult for small business employers to navigate. Login or signup to continue...

22.12.2024 3

Canberra Times

Bruce Billson

What should I do when disaster strikes? Here's a place to start

Over the past five years there have been 13 declared natural disaster catastrophes. Login or signup to continue reading The devastation caused to...

08.12.2024 3

The Examiner

Bruce Billson

What should I do when disaster strikes? Here's a place to start

Over the past five years there have been 13 declared natural disaster catastrophes. Login or signup to continue reading The devastation caused to...

08.12.2024 3

Canberra Times

Bruce Billson

Small businesses need the right kind of incentives to succeed

I was shocked, but sadly not surprised, to read recently that one in five small businesses have zero cash reserves. Login or signup to continue...

24.11.2024 3

Canberra Times

Bruce Billson

Small businesses need the right kind of incentives to succeed

I was shocked, but sadly not surprised, to read recently that one in five small businesses have zero cash reserves. Login or signup to continue...

24.11.2024 2

The Examiner

Bruce Billson

You always hear about businesses doing the wrong thing. Let's the flip the script

A good business pays its taxes, proper employee entitlements and its small business suppliers in a timely way. Login or signup to continue reading...

10.11.2024 2

The Examiner

Bruce Billson

You always hear about businesses doing the wrong thing. Let's the flip the script

A good business pays its taxes, proper employee entitlements and its small business suppliers in a timely way. Login or signup to continue reading...

10.11.2024 3

Canberra Times

Bruce Billson

Mysterious surcharges on our payments are unfair on everyone

No one is happy when you buy a coffee, a meal or even an item of furniture and as you tap your card a few extra cents or dollars are drained from...

27.10.2024 3

The Examiner

Bruce Billson

Mysterious surcharges on our payments are unfair on everyone

No one is happy when you buy a coffee, a meal or even an item of furniture and as you tap your card a few extra cents or dollars are drained from...

27.10.2024 2

Canberra Times

Bruce Billson

Increasingly social media is becoming an enemy for people doing business

Big Tech digital platform providers need to urgently lift their game and provide clear, appropriate and easily accessible help for small business -...

13.10.2024 2

The Examiner

Bruce Billson

Increasingly social media is becoming an enemy for people doing business

Big Tech digital platform providers need to urgently lift their game and provide clear, appropriate and easily accessible help for small business -...

13.10.2024 2

Canberra Times

Bruce Billson

More needs to be done to support 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. Login or signup...

29.09.2024 2

The Examiner

Bruce Billson

More needs to be done to support 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. Login or signup...

29.09.2024 2

Canberra Times

Bruce Billson

Celebrating Australia's great family businesses

This week we celebrate National Family Business Day - on Thursday, September 19. Login or signup to continue reading It's a great moment to reflect...

15.09.2024 2

The Examiner

Bruce Billson

Celebrating Australia's great family businesses

This week we celebrate National Family Business Day - on Thursday, September 19. Login or signup to continue reading It's a great moment to reflect...

15.09.2024 2

Canberra Times

Bruce Billson

Understanding the skills to handle business barneys

Mary runs a small civil construction business but one of her customers, another small business, had not paid their $20,000 bill for 180 days. Login...

01.09.2024 3

The Examiner

Bruce Billson

Understanding the skills to handle business barneys

Mary runs a small civil construction business but one of her customers, another small business, had not paid their $20,000 bill for 180 days. Login...

01.09.2024 3

Canberra Times

Bruce Billson

Small businesses must prepare for the upcoming 3G shutdown

Small, family and farming businesses should urgently make sure they are not caught out by the 3G switch-off which is now scheduled to take place on...

18.08.2024 2

The Examiner

Bruce Billson

Small businesses must prepare for the upcoming 3G shutdown

Small, family and farming businesses should urgently make sure they are not caught out by the 3G switch-off which is now scheduled to take place on...

18.08.2024 2

Canberra Times

Bruce Billson

14 steps to stop small business's alarming downward spiral

I fear we are sleepwalking into a "big corporate" economy. Login or signup to continue reading Many small and family businesses are doing it tough...

07.08.2024 2

The Examiner

Bruce Billson

14 steps to stop small business's alarming downward spiral

I fear we are sleepwalking into a "big corporate" economy. Login or signup to continue reading Many small and family businesses are doing it tough...

07.08.2024 1

Canberra Times

Bruce Billson

Checking the pulse of small businesses across Australia

Small business is the beating heart of our communities and our economy, so it is crucial to check the pulse of such an important sector to measure...

04.08.2024 1

Canberra Times

Bruce Billson

Checking the pulse of small businesses across Australia

Small business is the beating heart of our communities and our economy, so it is crucial to check the pulse of such an important sector to measure...

04.08.2024 1

The Examiner

Bruce Billson