Five ways to create a sense of community when your employees are working remotely
I spoke with 38 leaders last week to get insight on how they're creating a sense of community when employees are working remotely.
How self-employed people can prepare to weather the coronavirus storm
The best thing self-employed people can do to prepare to ride out any bumps in the road is put a plan in place to cut spending and free up cashflow.
Food supply in the COVID-19 crisis: Why we need to ensure small retailers stay open
In a time when social isolating is critical, small retailers closing will mean people have fewer shopping options, which is incredibly dangerous.
Coronavirus update for business: Business rent relief on the cards, startups behaving badly, and telehealth for pets
The government is considering rental relief for small businesses, stage-three restrictions could be coming, and startups are flogging phony COVID-19 tests.
Smiggle, Athlete’s Foot, Peter Alexander and more tap out, as retailers shut down in the face of coronavirus
National retail chains like Smiggle have advised they will shutter stores amid the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic on businesses.
Schedule, schedule, schedule: How to stay productive when working from home
On hold with the IT team? In need of some motivation? Here are some working from home tips sure to keep you on track and on task.
Hairdressers furious as Morrison balks at shutdown demands and lifts coronavirus restrictions
Hairdressers are furious with the Morrison government after it balked at demands for a forced shutdown of the industry amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Where’s my money? Why is it taking so long to get COVID-19 stimulus cash into business bank accounts?
Morrison’s coronavirus stimulus pledged $66 billion for business, but most of that won’t hit bank accounts until late-April. We asked some accountants why.
These Aussie gin distilleries are producing hand sanitiser to help meet national demand, and keep their staff in work
Gin distilleries Four Pillars and Archie Rose are developing hand sanitiser products to meet national demand, and in turn, keeping their workers employed.
Small wedding vendors won’t survive COVID-19, says Short Batch Ice Cream Co founder Scott Kilmartin
Many of the micro-businesses that operate in Australia's wedding industry won’t survive the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to one business owner.
Inside a fight for survival: Restaurants despair as coronavirus tears through hospitality
A million people relying on the hospitality industry are fighting for its survival as coronavirus tears through the sector. Restaurants tell their stories.
Negotiate, and then renegotiate: More COVID-19 survival tips for businesses
Last week, we went into hyper-hustle mode to negotiate every single ongoing expense We called banks, the ATO and our landlords. Here’s how that went.