“Unconscionable”: Business owners frustrated amid reports Morrison could wind back JobKeeper payments
Small business owners are responding with confusion and frustration after reports emerged the federal government is considering winding back the JobKeeper wage subsidy scheme.
The COVID-19 pandemic is fuelling a boom in the plant-based food industry and Australia has a role to play
In a time of crisis when most industries are slowing, the plant-based food industry is experiencing record growth and milestone launches. Here's the state-of-play in Australia's plant-based food industry.
Benefits vs costs: Is it time for pubs and restaurants to re-open?
There are costs and benefits of keeping bars and restaurants closed across Australia, but Jonathan Karnon and Ben Mol argue it's time to lift COVID-19 restrictions on the sector.
The ATO will respond “sympathetically” to good-faith JobKeeper participants but “forcefully” where businesses fail to pass on payments
The ATO has provided guidance on its approach to JobKeeper compliance and enforcement, saying firms trying to do right will be treated with sympathy.
‘I had to find $15,000’: When Julie Goodwin discovered the government’s JobKeeper catch, she changed her home loan
Prominent Australian chef and business owner Julie Goodwin had to find a way to pay her employees during April in order to qualify for the JobKeeper wage subsidies.
JobKeeper reminder: Pay your wages by tomorrow or miss out on your April subsidies
The first JobKeeper wage payment deadline is fast approaching. Pay your workers or risk missing out on back payments for the first two fortnights.
Is your business “COVID safe”? Morrison to outline framework for easing restrictions as industries face new OH&S measures
The federal government is turning its eye towards easing coronavirus trading restrictions and wants businesses to pitch their plans for being "COVID safe".
“A house of cards”: Why KeepCup is taking a harder line on single-use items
KeepCup has taken a hit from COVID-19 as cafe stop accepting reusable coffee cups, but co-founder Abigail Forsyth says she'll be taking a harder line on eradicating single-use packaging and disposable coffee cups in the future.
Coronavirus update for business: The cost of crisis, Elon tweets himself out of millions, and are you Slacking at the weekend?
The coronavirus lockdown is costing $4 billion a week, Elon Musk has caused yet another Twitter storm, and should you ban Slack on the weekends?
Pastries to your door: How Melbourne bakery Goldeluck’s Doughnuts is going national, despite COVID-19
Goldeluck's Doughnuts has managed to keep growing by venturing into a space few bakeries have dared to venture in the past: e-commerce.
Can I make my employees download and use the COVIDSafe app?
More than 4 million Australians have downloaded the federal government’s digital contact tracing app, COVIDSafe, but employers cannot 'require' employees to download the app.
Queensland example shows retailers what to expect when they open their doors again
Retailers reopening bricks-and-mortar stores should expect a surge in foot traffic after restrictions are eased and train staff accordingly to enforce social distancing measures, according to one business owner.
