New scheme offers NSW businesses $1,500 to offset government fees. Here’s what you need to know
Sole traders, small businesses and not-for-profit organisiations in New South Wales can now apply for a rebate of up to $1,500.
Adam Schwab: Why an entrepreneur should have handled Australia’s vaccine rollout
Australia’s vaccine rollout resembled what happens when a big corporate tries to compete against a nimble startup. Despite superior resources, the startup inevitably wins.
Economists predict vaccine delays could cost up to $1.4 billion, after Morrison government ditches targets
The Morrison government has no plans to set new targets for completing the first round of coronavirus vaccines, raising concerns about the cost on the economy of a delayed vaccine rollout.
Vic government launches its own National Business Event Program, offering $25,000 grants for event organisers
The Victorian Government is offering grants of up to $25,000 for Melbourne business events, to encourage interstate travel and local spending.
A plane crash or Australia’s vaccine rollout? Adam Schwab says there are plenty of similarities
"Somehow, one of the richest countries in the world and the home to CSL, one of the largest global biotechnology manufacturers, looks set to be slower than developing backwaters in vaccinating their population."
What is the ‘right to disconnect’, and should you be thinking about it?
What exactly is the right to disconnect, what are the issues involved, and is it an employer's responsibility?
ATO to resume penalties for tax debts, as small business independent review service made permanent
The ATO will resume issuing penalties and taking compliance actions against businesses that have outstanding debts or lodgement obligations, after pausing this activity during the pandemic.
JobMaker isn’t filling JobKeeper’s shoes. There’s an urgent need for change
The economy seems on track for a rapid recovery. But with the pandemic continuing and the outlook uncertain, it’d be wise to take out insurance in the form of an updated JobMaker offering.
Canva does it again: $92.5 million raise values Aussie unicorn at $19.5 billion
Aussie unicorn and design tech darling Canva has secured another $92.5 million in funding, more than doubling its valuation to $19.5 billion.
“A great relief”: Travel agents welcome New Zealand-Australia travel bubble, but fears of snap restrictions remain
Travel agents are relieved that New Zealand will allow Australian travellers to enter the country without hotel quarantine from April 19.
“Burned out”: Study shows the devastating impact of COVID-19 on women in tech
The report, which was undertaken by nonprofit Girls in Tech, looked at the ways the NGO’s 40,000 members were coping during the pandemic.
The contactless paradox: Australians are holding “more cash than ever”
Bizarrely, Australians are amassing more cash than ever — even more so during the pandemic.