Tag: Bruce Billson

Small business Minister Bruce Billson has announced red tape reductions to ease tax compliance costs for SMEs by up to $56 million a year.

Government is lagging behind on paying invoices to small business according to the most recent survey of 40 government agencies.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued recalls for a number of clothing and bed sheet products containing the carcinogenic ‘azo dye’.

The government is seeking feedback from small businesses on new protections guarding them against “unfair contract terms” imposed by larger players.

Small business has emerged as a relative winner from Joe Hockey’s tough first budget containing long-term structural reforms including painful savings in the areas health, welfare and education.

Bruce Billson has announced a new $6 million initiative that will see the creation of a Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman.

The Statute Law Revision Bill and the Amending Acts 1901-1969 Bill will propose the repealing of some 8,000 redundant federal laws, some dating back to 100 years.

North Sydney was named the eTown for 2013 at an event this morning, with Federal Treasurer and member for North Sydney Joe Hockey present to congratulate the council and local businesses.

St.George bank has pledged a worthwhile offer to support small business – and you don’t even need to be a customer.

In Sydney to congratulate St George bank on funding a raft of new incubator spaces for start-ups, Dynamic Business caught up with new Federal Small Business Minister, The Hon. Bruce Billson.