Victoria extends emergency small business grants, bringing total support to almost $800 million
Victoria's emergency small business grants have been extended again, but there's still no support for sole traders.
COVID-19 has put casual work in the spotlight again — but research shows it still suits many Australians
Casual workers have borne the brunt of COVID-19 job losses and some have even been blamed for helping spread the disease within workplaces.
Shorter meetings, longer days: How COVID-19 has already changed the way we work
Research is finally being published on how the nature of work has changed for those working from home during COVID-19.
Victorian government urged to add Melbourne personal trainers and fitness professionals to ‘permitted workers’ list
The Victorian government is being urged to allow Melbourne small business owners in the fitness industry to access their studios so they can create digital content for clients and members.
“We can’t wait”: Family business without answers as NSW border rules cut them off from cattle
NSW border rules would force farmers to quarantine in Sydney for two weeks for checking on their cattle, causing upheavel in their business.
Deliveroo moves into dine-in tech with contactless ordering service as competition heats up
Deliveroo's has launched a contactless ordering product, dubbed Table Service, which will see it directly compete with local startups.
A $5 billion-a-year spend on childcare subsidies could result in an $11 billion-a-year increase in GDP, says Grattan Institute
Making childcare cheaper would recharge the economy and see the typical Australian mother earn $150,000 more to boot.
Despite the RBA’s efforts, lending to SMEs has gone backwards: Here’s why
The RBA has been talking up its low-cost Term Funding Facility... but small business loans have actually gone backwards.
Daniel Andrews rules out sole trader exceptions, after Jim’s Mowing boss calls for his resignation
Jim’s Mowing boss Jim Penman has called for Daniel Andrews' resignation, saying he has “thrust another knife into the economy”.
How to ‘professionally distance’ without losing touch
Social distancing has made ‘professional distancing’ a reality, and business communication needs to adapt accordingly.
JobKeeper GST rules: Sole traders warned on taxable supply hitch
Sole traders are being advised to ensure they're reported a taxable supply to the ATO before applying for JobKeeper payments.
“Yet to see the full effects”: Australia Post warns on Melbourne parcel delays
Delivery delays have set in across Melbourne as e-commerce retailers and Australia Post deal with higher demand and restricted supply chains
