A decade of backing small business: ASBFEO marks ten years as Bruce Billson bids farewell
Bruce Billson is stepping down as small business ombudsman after a decade of advocacy.

Bruce Billson is stepping down as small business ombudsman after a decade of advocacy.
Yajush Gupta
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March 12, 2026
March 12, 2026
Australian manufacturers are buying less stock but placing bigger orders. Unleashed’s Jarrod Adam explains what that shift tells us about SMEs in 2026
Yajush Gupta
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March 12, 2026
March 12, 2026
A $250 million institutional fund has just launched in Australia targeting founders who want to grow without giving up equity.
Yajush Gupta
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March 11, 2026
March 11, 2026
Consumer confidence rose slightly in March but those surveyed after the Iran conflict began told a very different story. Here is what small business owners should be watching closely this month.
Yajush Gupta
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March 11, 2026
March 11, 2026
The most common mistake small business owners make when finding a partner? Starting with names instead of goals. Here is how to get it right.
Yajush Gupta
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March 11, 2026
March 11, 2026
This week’s Let’s Talk series our experts share practical advice on how to hire confidently for technical roles when you are not a technical person yourself.
Yajush Gupta
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March 11, 2026
March 11, 2026
The Investment Deal Teams have launched the second edition of Invested: Indonesia to 2040. The guide covers sector insights and pathways for Australian investors into Southeast Asia.
Yajush Gupta
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March 10, 2026
March 10, 2026
NSW has launched a new commercialisation fund targeting the funding gap that stops promising startups from scaling. Applications close 29 April.
Yajush Gupta
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March 10, 2026
March 10, 2026
Most businesses can cut 20 to 30% of energy costs before spending anything on new technology. DETA Consulting’s Jonathan Pooch explains where the waste is hiding.
Yajush Gupta
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March 10, 2026
March 10, 2026
Only five per cent of women business owners report facing no barriers to growth. Australia’s small business ombudsman says bias in the system is real and requires action now.
Yajush Gupta
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March 9, 2026
March 9, 2026