“You cannot pour from an empty glass”: Anxiety tips for entrepreneurs
COVID-19 uncertainty means anxiety is at an all-time high, especially among entrepreneurs. Here are some tips on how to turn it around.
“Take the foot off the pedal”: How these Melbourne startups are putting employee mental health first
For many startup leaders, taking care of Melbourne-based staff is a priority right now. Especially with regards to their mental health.
Real people, not robots: The pandemic is an opportunity to bring back old-fashioned jobs with a new narrative
The reset caused by the pandemic has provided us with a unique opportunity to reconsider the type of jobs we value.
As Melbourne’s lockdown drags on, these startups are going the extra mile to support their SME clients
Startups often rely on small businesses for revenue, but that isn't stopping these founders from going the extra mile in a tricky time.
Kate Kendall’s Atto pre-accelerator bags $125,000 grant, for program helping women embrace entrepreneurship
Atto is gearing up for its second pre-accelerator cohort, as COVID-19 sees more of women turning to entrepreneurship.
The wrong kind of safe: Victoria’s recovery roadmap completely overlooks the startup community
There have been many reactions to the timing and conditions of Victoria's roadmap. But the startup community's perspective has been absent.
One decision governments could make that would help the sick, protect the healthy, and bolster the economy
Australian governments must buy more locally made medical products in the interest of people’s health and the economy, argues Stuart Elliott.
Virtual pitch nights “very worthwhile” as Aussie startup fields interest from investors in Saudi Arabia and Argentina
For video startup Vloggi, a virtual pitch night led to interest from investors all over the world, and this might just turn its 2020 around.
Are zombie firms on the rise? Payment times blow out amid insolvency protections
Payment times are increasing for small businesses, with creditors unable to chase up debts amid an extension in insolvency protections.
The federal government needs to spend an additional $120 billion to avoid major economic scarring
Grattan Institute researchers say the federal government needs to commit to an additional $120 billion of fiscal stimulus.
Therapist, confidant and friend: Why society’s perception of salon workers needs a makeover
Hair and beauty salons dominate our high streets. But as a society, are we undervaluing the role salon workers play within our communities?
Andrews under fire as ‘gendered’ reopening roadmap angers small businesses
Beauty and personal care services businesses say their industry has been singled out in a gendered Victorian reopening roadmap.
