Business groups ‘fearful’ workplaces will be liable if an employee contracts COVID-19 on the job
As the vaccine rollout kicks off, business groups are voicing concern employers will be liable for staff who contract the virus on-site.
As lockdowns become the new normal, what support should state governments give SMEs hit by snap restrictions?
Victoria’s lockdown has put COVID-19 relief in the spotlight, as business groups urge the state to compensate businesses hit by restrictions.
Support your state by going local first on your next holiday
SmartCompany spoke to two regional businesses about recovery and why it's so crucial to go local first on your next domestic holiday.
Ongoing travel restrictions put 32,000 tourism businesses at risk of failing, as end of JobKeeper looms
The tourism industry is calling for support from the federal government, as new research shows 32,000 operators could fail this year.
Peter Strong pushes for SMEs to be able to stand down workers who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine
With the rollout of the vaccine to begin next month, business advocates call for the option to stand down staff if they don't get vaccinated.
Data, procurement and loans: What small business groups want from tomorrow’s economic update
Small business groups reveal what's on their wishlist for the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook, to be released on Thursday.
Wildly successful pivot stories — and where to next for SMEs
SmartCompany editor Eloise Keating, COSBOA CEO Peter Strong and a panel of business leaders and strategists discuss qualities and tactics that will help SMEs move through this tumultuous phase and into recovery.
Peter Strong: Australia’s economic recovery depends on us all listening to each other
If we are to build a great economy again, we must listen to each other, says Peter Strong from the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia.
National ‘Go Local First’ campaign urges Australians to support small businesses
Small businesses across the country are being invited to get involved with Go Local First, a new national campaign designed to encourage Australians to purchase from, and support, local businesses.
