JobKeeper Q&A: Struggling to convince casuals to take shifts? Here’s what the law says
JobKeeper applications are open and questions abound. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked queries in our inboxes.
Is the COVID-19 outbreak an ‘act of God’? Can I leverage it to terminate a contract?
In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, many businesses and startups with contracts are considering whether the outbreak itself is an ‘act of God’.
Primitive, soulless and uninspiring: No, online conferences are not the way of the future
Any tech executive will tell you online conferences are a 100% effective replacement for being there in person. But, the truth is, they're crap.
State by state: An April update on Australia’s property markets
We're starting to see some impact from the COVID-19 on property markets, due to a drop in consumer confidence and weaker economic conditions.
Why podcasting is your organisation’s lifeline in an age of social distancing
There's never been a better time for businesses to launch their own podcast and create content that nurtures customers and counters isolation.
Banks to offer “bridging finance” to SMEs unable to meet wage bills ahead of JobKeeper relief
Major banks will offer a lifeline to businesses struggling to keep staff on ahead of being accepted into the JobKeeper program.
Coronavirus exemptions: ANZAC Day 2020 trading hours explained
Here's what you need to know, state by state, about ANZAC Day 2020 trading hours in each state amid the coronavirus crisis.
ATO grants automatic lodgement deferral for self-managed super funds
The Australian Tax Office has pushed back the lodgement date for self-managed super funds from May 15 to the end of June.
Lessons from Google and the GFC: Six crisis survival tips from :Different co-founder Mina Radhakrishnan
Mina Radhakrishnan was working at Google when the global financial crisis hit. Now, she’s tackling a whole new crisis from a whole new perspective.
“Leave the cash in their hands”: Poolwerx founder calls on Morrison to fast-track SME tax cuts
Poolwerx founder John O'Brien wants the federal government to fast-track SME tax cuts to help businesses survive the coronavirus crisis.
Coronavirus update for business: Grocery restrictions relaxed, restaurant chatter in your own home, and Netflix eyes up $1 billion
Restrictions have been lifted on some grocery purchases (but not bog roll), and Netflix is enjoying a cononavirus-related business boost.
Senior government staffer’s email ‘spoofed’ in COVID-19-themed phishing campaign
A federal government department has admitted a “senior staff member’s email was being spoofed” as part of a coronavirus-themed phishing campaign.