Posts tagged "coronavirus update for business"

Small businesses are paying close attention to the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant around the world, as shifting border restrictions threaten economic recovery in the travel and hospitality industries.

Small businesses in Sydney say the atmosphere in their stores is vibrant, with customers thrilled to return to in-store shopping since Monday.

The hospitality industry is calling on the New South Wales government to allow restaurants, cafes and pubs to reopen to vaccinated diners ahead of the state reaching a 70% vaccination rate target.

SmartCompany answers seven key questions related to COVID-19 vaccines in the workplace, government business support and rent relief.

Victoria's "circuit breaker" coronavirus lockdown will end this evening, after the state recorded no new cases overnight.

With most states, except NSW, aiming to eliminate the coronavirus, employer groups say constantly changing borders rules are making it "impossible" for businesses.

Deliveroo in hot water over email sacking, David Jones will close stores as sales dive, and new data shows shoppers are heading back to the mall.

Compared to their global counterparts, Aussie microbusinesses are doing OK, Raiz eyes up Bitcoin, and a California startup takes on the housing crisis.

Jacinda Ardern says a four-day weeks will boost local tourism, more COVID-19 layoffs at Uber, and startup bags $8 million with Woolies as a backer.

Puppy scams have spiked during the COVID-19 lockdown, ministers have met to discuss digital opportunities, and Woolies is expanding its Scan & Go trials.

Unemployment rates aren't all they seem, Aussie-founded self-driving car startup is up for sale, and jeweller Michael Hill feels the bite of COVID-19.

The Queensland government bids to save Virgin Australia, a VC firm is crowdsourcing ideas to boost COVIDSafe uptake, and Uber kinda bows to pressure.