Coronavirus update for business: Pete Evans fined, the software on the up, and is the stimulus package a “colossal mistake”?
Pete Evans cops fine for COVID-19 advertising breach, former chief economist pooh-poohs stimulus, and bleach manufacturers issue injection warnings.
‘Turn the angry-mob mode off’: Cannon-Brookes calls on divided tech industry to back government’s COVIDSafe app
Mike Cannon-Brookes has come out in support of the government’s COVIDSafe tracking app, even as the broader tech community remains divided.
Drivers call for wait-time pay as Woolworths ropes in Uber to meet skyrocketing delivery demand
Woolworths has contracted Uber to contract drivers to deliver groceries amid skyrocketing e-commerce demand due to the coronavirus crisis.
“Big, taboo topics”: This is what happens when you launch a digital will business in the middle of a pandemic
Launching a startup mid-pandemic feels risky for any entrepreneur. For Willed founder Aaron Zelman, the challenge wasn't financial. it was about perception.
Queensland might be easing its lockdown, but this BMX retailer is proceeding with caution
LUXBMX is approaching Queensland's ease of stay-at-home orders with caution, but is hopeful customers will become more confident about going outside.
Permanently raising the childcare subsidy is an economic opportunity too good to miss
There is also an economic case for the government to invest more in childcare to help rebuild the economy after the health crisis is over.
The bags are back: Coronavirus health concerns and cheap oil fuel plastic comeback
Health concerns have fuelled demand for single-use plastic, and negative oil prices mean producing plastic is cheaper than ever before.
An eight-step guide: How franchisors should respond to the COVID-19 crisis
It's important that franchisors formulate a COVID-19 action plan and consider how their franchised operations may be affected by the virus.
The cyber risks that come with employees working from home — and how to mitigate them
From Zoom security flaws, to housemates sharing work computers, to employees using their own devices, new cyber risks are emerging.
Why record low oil prices will end up spooking consumers
Don't celebrate falling oil prices just yet — the implications will be enormous for Australia's fragile economy.
Seven scenarios: JobKeeper’s alternative eligibility tests explained
The government has outlined alternative eligibility tests for the JobKeeper wage subsidy scheme, for businesses that don't fit into the 'standard' criteria.
Why Netflix has double immunity to the ravages of COVID-19
With surging subscribers and no declining ad revenue to worry about, Netflix is thriving amid the pandemic — and it's not the only one.
