Hungry, polarised, and seeking answers: Small business owners flock in droves to Facebook communities as COVID-19 anxiety reigns
Facebook groups are emerging as a key resource for small business owners seeking answers and looking to vent their frustrations amid the pandemic.
Morrison government tips $1 million into fast-tracked revival of Polly Waffle chocolate bar
The federal government's Modernizing Manufacturing Fund is set to help confectionery firm Robern Menz fast-track the revival of Polly Waffle in Australia.
Flower and gift delivery retailer LVLY has doubled its workforce, as it leads the way in a changing industry
Flower and gift delivery retailer LVLY has seen demand surge during the coronavirus outbreak, but co-founder Hannah Spilva says the business is well-positioned to continue to grow in a changing retail environment.
“The government isn’t paying a cent”: Not eligible for JobKeeper, Shobosho chefs are still cooking for the vulnerable
Following the COVID-19 forced closure of award-winning Adelaide restaurant Shobosho, chef and partner Adam Liston has found new ways to serve his community.
ATO clarifies whether businesses should include government grant income in JobKeeper eligibility test
The ATO has issued a statement clarifying how businesses should consider government grant income for the purposes of applying for the JobKeeper wage subsidies.
After 156 years, Prahran Market shows it’s never too late to learn new (digital) tricks
Prahran Market’s new online delivery service Food Lovers Direct has opened the destination up to local shoppers, from the comfort of their living room.
“Mass retail closures”: Why many retailers might not want their stores back after COVID-19
As states across Australia begin to consider easing coronavirus stay-at-home restrictions, businesses are mulling a forthcoming wave of retail closures.
ATO extends JobKeeper deadline for April amid concern businesses are struggling to front wage bills
The ATO has given businesses more time to pay their April wages before enrolling in the JobKeeper wage subsidies scheme, as the Treasurer changes the rules.
How to prepare for business success in a post-pandemic world
We're living in unprecedented times, but there's also opportunities to prepare your business to come back even stronger after the coronavirus pandemic is over.
How to support the mental health of your people through COVID-19
In order for businesses to survive, let alone thrive, during the coronavirus pandemic, leaders must prioritise mental health, writes Karen Gately.
The essential checklist for how to communicate to customers and colleagues during COVID-19
Are you a business owner trying to help and communicate with valued customers and colleagues? The following two checklists will help.
Set for revival? How the global coronavirus shutdown could breathe new life into Australian manufacturing
The COVID-19 crisis has the potential to revive Australia’s manufacturing capabilities and reduce the nation’s reliance on global supply chains, according to leading industry players.
