During times of uncertainty, it is important to keep lines of communication open. But how honest should business owners be with their clients, customers, shareholders, board members and contractors about their struggles in this time of crisis?
"Communication is so powerful at a time like this; it can provide relief and confidence, or increase panic and doubt," writes Airwallex's Lucy Liu.
Hairdressers furious as Morrison balks at shutdown demands and lifts coronavirus restrictions
Hairdressers are furious with the Morrison government after it balked at demands for a forced shutdown of the industry amid the coronavirus pandemic.
“It will be bloody death”: Hairdressers slam Morrison over coronavirus exemption, 30-minute cuts
Hairdressers have taken aim at the Morrison government, claiming the government is killing businesses by refusing to order them to shut during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shop still open? What you can, can’t and shouldn’t do when trading through coronavirus
Retailers trading through the coronavirus need to make big changes to their operations. Here's some handy advice for those deciding what to do.
COVID-19: The financial support available to small business, state-by-state
On top of Prime Minister Scott Morrison's COVID-19 stimulus package, Australia’s state and territory governments are pitching in with financial assistance to small and medium businesses.
Coronavirus update for business: Coles scraps online shopping, ASX woes, Apple closes its doors, stimulus 2.0?
Coles offers online shopping services only to those "in genuine need", Apple closes all stores outside China, and there's another stimulus on the way.
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.
Why this business owner made the “agonising” decision to close her doors in the face of coronavirus
As the coronavirus crisis continues, one small business owner has got ahead of the curve, and made the “agonising” decision to close her two stores.
