Associations representing over one million SMEs will today discuss how the government should help protect businesses from coronavirus
COSBOA association members will meet today to discuss how industry associations and governments at all levels can protect businesses from coronavirus.
NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard wants to replace handshakes with back-pats — but should we just ditch awkward greetings altogether?
We should stop shaking hands for the time being in order to help slow the spread of coronavirus, says NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard.
One word repeated nine times explains the Reserve Bank’s latest cash rate cut
The RBA has cut the cash rate to an all-time low of 0.50% “to support the economy as it responds to the global coronavirus outbreak”.
From the lobster industry, to novelty shirt stores, who is profiting from the coronavirus?
Coronavirus is sinking the global economy, fostering fear and causing panic, but there are a few unlikely groups benefitting.
Gerry Harvey predicts more Australian retailers are set to collapse
Australia should expect to see more retail brands collapse this year, according to high-profile retailer Gerry Harvey.
Hiding behind contagion: The companies and sectors blaming coronavirus for bad business
The virus is definitely having an effect on business, but it's also something that can be conveniently pointed to in a press release.
I lost six figures last week: How to make your business disaster-resilient
"Not gonna lie, having the business grind back down to first gear is pretty annoying. But is it the end of the world? No."
“Scared to even sign a lease”: Retail veteran says tenants facing unprecedented challenges as coronavirus, weak trading take toll
A 40-year leasing veteran says he's scared to even sign a retail lease at the moment as uncertainty over coronavirus and weak retail conditions take a toll.
“On standstill”: Businesses face coronavirus uncertainty amid warnings the economic fallout has just begun
The economic fallout from the coronavirus outbreak is spreading across Australia and business owners face unprecedented supply chain uncertainty.
Coronavirus has delivered a brutal blow to Torres Strait lobster farmers
Typically, a Torres Strait Island fisher can sell a live lobster for $65-95 a kilogram. Now, prices for live lobsters are down 50–80%.
From smartphones to rail wagons, here’s how the coronavirus shutdowns will cause high-tech shortages in Australia
China is at the heart of global manufacturing, and as supply chains suffer because of the spread of coronavirus, panic is beginning to set in.
Australian wine exports to China down 90% as coronavirus takes its toll
The Australian wine industry has already taken a hit due to the bushfires. Further loss of sales due to coronavirus could be devastating.
