Six characteristics of businesses that will survive the COVID-19 pandemic
Many businesses will not survive the COVID-19 pandemic. But those that do survive will see huge opportunities beyond the bridge to the other side.
What should you do when there’s panic in the air? Get focused and get selling
I’ve lived and worked through major recessions, financial crises and general downturns in business and survived, if not thrived, during these times.
Six things to remember when laying off your staff
When you’re laying people off, it’s essential to do it right. Particularly when it’s in large numbers and chaotic circumstances like now.
Founders, fear and hibernation: Seven reasons startups should not make employees redundant
There are numerous reasons why hibernation is a vastly superior crisis response compared to redundancies. Here are seven.
Businesses to “hibernate” through coronavirus crisis, Scott Morrison says
Prime Minister Scott Morrison wants to put small businesses into "hibernation" to allow them to ride out the coronavirus pandemic... but provides no details.
HIV self-testing startup pivots to COVID-19 solution, and ploughs ahead with $30 million IPO plans
In the midst of a health and economic crisis, self-testing medtech Atomo is ramping up its operation and preparing to list on the ASX as soon as next month.
Business owner fined $5000 as NSW Police enforce coronavirus lockdowns
A massage parlour has been fined on the spot for failing to close amid coronavirus lockdowns being placed on personal services businesses earlier this week.
NSW government unveils second stimulus, including $1 billion job fund to support business
The NSW government has unveiled a $1 billion jobs fund in its second coronavirus stimulus package, consisting of at least $830 million in new funding.
Coronavirus update for business: Rent relief on the way, retailers slam Morrison and is Jeff Bezos cancelled?
Is Jeff Bezos embroiled in donation scandal? Rent relief on the way as Morrison cops criticism. And is Victoria about to shut down?
“Some encouraging signs”: Glass half-full for Australian winemakers as China bounces back from coronavirus
The timing of the initial COVID-19 outbreak means there are still large amounts of unsold Australian wine in warehouses and with distributors in China.
Will COVID-19 crash our property markets?
Australians are living through one of the most significant economic upheavals in our history. How will COVID-19 affect our property markets?
Standing down, cutting pay, reducing hours: What are an employer’s legal obligations during COVID-19?
What are an employer’s legal obligations to their employees? Can I stand down staff without pay? Make them use up leave? Cut their pay?
