“It is now time for Victoria to reopen”: An open letter to Premier Dan Andrews, from COSBOA, on behalf of 1.3 million small and family businesses
"We are deeply concerned that the continuation of the Melbourne COVID-19 lockdown ... will create a cycle of poverty and unemployment."
The outbreak of COVID-19 in dozens of abattoirs highlights the industry’s appalling working conditions
From the US to Brazil, Britain, Germany and Australia, abattoirs have played a role in spreading COVID-19, and there are lessons to be learnt.
Business insolvencies rose by 11% in September amid some improvement in payment times
The number of Australian companies falling into administration rose in September, in the first increase in insolvency numbers since June.
Aussie SMEs are seeking digital and social media support during COVID-19 crisis
Aussie small businesses are making a shift online, and roping in freelancers to help make it happen, according to data from Fiverr.
NSW eases restrictions for hospitality venues and music performances
Cafes, restaurants and pubs in New South Wales will soon be able to welcome more patrons to their venues as the state government eases coronavirus restrictions.
How this free mentoring program is helping Victorian small business owners redo business plans and get a new perspective
More than 1,300 business owners have applied for the Victorian government's free small business mentoring program, with more than 200 already matched with mentors.
Meet the founder who made $50,000 in four months, by creating a data-savvy contact-tracing tool for small business
Conceived four months ago to solve a pandemic-specific problem, Aussie startup COVID Comply has already banked more than $50,000.
The Wine Collective bags $8.3 million, as COVID-19 drives demand for boozy e-commerce
The Wine Collective has raised $8.28 million and unveiled its revamped premium wine marketplace, as COVID-19 drives a boozy e-commerce trend.
ATO warns business owners about new JobKeeper scam
The Australian Taxation Office has warned business owners about a new JobKeeper email scam doing the rounds.
Regional Victorian businesses face $10,000 fines for not checking if customers are from Melbourne
Businesses in regional Victoria now face a fine of close to $10,000 if they do not adequately check customers are not from Melbourne.
“It’s just what it is”: Melbourne businesses face longer lockdown as Andrews vetoes retail reopening
Melbourne retailers are set for disappointment, with Daniel Andrews saying it’s “unlikely” restrictions will ease from October 19 as hoped.
“Parts of life will be damaged forever”: Arts workers share how pandemic-induced job cuts have affected their mental health
Artists and arts workers often rely on casual, project-based or fixed-term contracts, and COVID-19 has left many with little or no income.
