Posts tagged "COVID-19"

Hairdressers are furious with the Morrison government after it balked at demands for a forced shutdown of the industry amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Gin distilleries Four Pillars and Archie Rose are developing hand sanitiser products to meet national demand, and in turn, keeping their workers employed.

A million people relying on the hospitality industry are fighting for its survival as coronavirus tears through the sector. Restaurants tell their stories.

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.

As COVID-19 takes its toll on the Australian economy, confusion reigns for the smallest of small businesses — sole traders, freelancers and the self-employed.

There’s been a lot of talk about the COVID-19 stimulus package from the Australian government, but when exactly will entrepreneurs get their hands on some of the cash being made available?

New sales figures reveal grocery hoarding could tip the retail sector into positive growth in March, but the outlook beyond that remains bleak.

Retailers trading through the coronavirus need to make big changes to their operations. Here's some handy advice for those deciding what to do.

Now isn’t the time to focus on stimulus, says Adam Schwab. Instead, governments need to do everything in their power to stop the cause of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nobody likes talking about the COVID-19 endgame, but Australia needs to choose one. It will determine the number of avoidable deaths and hospital admissions, and the deep and systemic effects on Australia’s economy and society.

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.

Swimwear retailer Tigerlily has collapsed as woes for Australia's retail sector continue, compounded by fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.