“Leap of faith”: Businesses mull ‘ATO discretion’ amid wage subsidy eligibility uncertainty
Small businesses and startups are calling for the Morrison government and the ATO to clarify wage subsidy eligibility rules.
Government unveils $130 billion wage subsidy for small business, including sole traders
The federal government has unveiled an unprecedented wage subsidy scheme that will see business payroll supported through the coronavirus crisis.
How self-employed people can prepare to weather the coronavirus storm
The best thing self-employed people can do to prepare to ride out any bumps in the road is put a plan in place to cut spending and free up cashflow.
‘Buy a takeaway’: Northern Territory to establish $50 million small business “survival fund”
Northern Territory Chief Minister Michael Gunner has urged territorians to keep placing takeaway food orders during the COVID-19 pandemic to help small businesses survive.
What the government’s second stimulus package offers employers… and why it’s not all it’s cracked up to be
The federal government came out swinging yesterday and announced part two of its COVID-19 stimulus plan, bringing the total package to $189 billion.
Why the federal government’s coronavirus stimulus package won’t save your business
The government's stimulus package, especially the instant asset write-off threshold and up to $25,000 grant, will be helpful, but will not prevent closures.
Another $17,500 for your business? Western Australia’s coronavirus stimulus explained
The Western Australian government has announced its own $609 million COVID-19 stimulus package, including payroll tax breaks for small business.
The government is writing cheques to small business owners: This is how much you’ll get
In order to stave off a recession, the government has announced its $17.6 billion economic stimulus package. Here's what it means for your business.
Welcome support or falling short? Business leaders weigh in on the government’s coronavirus stimulus package
Is this the support small businesses need to get through a coronavirus-related downturn? Or is there more to be done? We asked around.
A $25,000 cash booster: The government’s $17.6 billion coronavirus stimulus package explained
The government has finally dropped its long-awaited coronavirus stimulus package, pledging $17.6 billion to bolster the economy.
“A domino effect”: The government’s coronavirus stimulus package doesn’t do much for startups
According to GO1 founder Vu Tran, while there are some helpful elements in the package for small businesses, startups might fall through the cracks.