Victorians to get $200 vouchers to spend in regional pubs, hotels and wineries
The Victorian government will offer residents $200 vouchers to spend at regional restaurants, pubs, hotels, wineries and small businesses in a bid to boost the regional economy.
Melbourne restrictions changed: Hairdressers, photographers to return to work, with other industries to follow on November 1
Hairdressers across Melbourne will be able to reopen and outdoor photographers will be able to resume work, under changes to coronavirus restrictions announced by Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews.
“It is now time for Victoria to reopen”: An open letter to Premier Dan Andrews, from COSBOA, on behalf of 1.3 million small and family businesses
"We are deeply concerned that the continuation of the Melbourne COVID-19 lockdown ... will create a cycle of poverty and unemployment."
From on-counter beans to clean isles: Three strategies for improving in-store merchandising
Here are some in-store merchandising tactics for smaller retail stores which will make a massive difference and cost very little.
Escape zooms: How the pandemic opened Funlab’s eyes to a multimillion-dollar business opportunity
Zoom has become a pandemic fixture, but Funlab sees it as a multimillion-dollar business opportunity that's just getting started.
“Holding my breath”: Why Victoria’s $3 billion business package will only provide weeks of relief for months of pain
Reopening is the only thing that will stem the bleeding for Victorian hospitality businesses struggling to survive under stage four.
“Far better than nothing”: Regional Victorian businesses cautiously prepare for a fast-tracked reopening
Regional Victoria is hoping to take two steps simultaneously towards reopening, but a "frustrated" community knows it won't be easy.
Morrison waits on Victoria: Could JobKeeper be extended in Melbourne?
Morrison won't decide whether to extend further income support for Melbourne businesses until Victoria steps up to outline its plan.
Hospitality industry eyes closed roads and laneways, as Melbourne prepares for months of outdoor dining
Lover owner Will Newton says governments need to help businesses set up outdoor dining operations on nearby roads and laneways.
Explained: What businesses need to know about the regional Victoria reopening roadmap
Here's what business owners in regional Victoria need to know about the Andrews government's reopening roadmap.
Explained: What businesses need to know about Melbourne’s reopening roadmap
Everything small businesses need to know about how metropolitan Melbourne will emerge from stage four coronavirus rules.
Why this Melbourne eatery will be staying takeaway-only, even after restrictions are eased
Babajan Eatery owner Kirsty Chiaplias says her Melbourne business will never go back to offering a dine-in service again.