Explained: What sole traders and small businesses must do to access JobKeeper 2.0
Businesses won't need to re-enrol to access JobKeeper 2.0, but they will need to tell the ATO who was working in their business in February.
Second-hand economy reaches $46 billion as COVID-19 drives interest in pre-loved bargains
The second-hand economy is booming, and there are $21 billion more reasons to look into pre-loved than there were a decade ago.
JobKeeper 2.0: Finance Minister rules out maintaining $1,500 rate
JobKeeper payments will be reduced at the end of September, despite calls by the opposition and businesses to maintain the $1,500 rate.
Victoria will offer free mentoring sessions to small businesses dealing with COVID-19
Free business mentoring sessions will be made available to businesses in Victoria to help them manage through the coronavirus crisis.
JobKeeper 2.0: ATO updates eligibility guidance, sets August 31 deadline for wages
The ATO has issued new guidance for businesses looking to bring new workers under the JobKeeper wage subsidy program.
Victoria extends emergency small business grants, bringing total support to almost $800 million
Victoria's emergency small business grants have been extended again, but there's still no support for sole traders.
Victorian government urged to add Melbourne personal trainers and fitness professionals to ‘permitted workers’ list
The Victorian government is being urged to allow Melbourne small business owners in the fitness industry to access their studios so they can create digital content for clients and members.
Daniel Andrews rules out sole trader exceptions, after Jim’s Mowing boss calls for his resignation
Jim’s Mowing boss Jim Penman has called for Daniel Andrews' resignation, saying he has “thrust another knife into the economy”.
JobKeeper GST rules: Sole traders warned on taxable supply hitch
Sole traders are being advised to ensure they're reported a taxable supply to the ATO before applying for JobKeeper payments.
Victorian sole traders desperate for state government support, as petition calls for inclusion in grants program
If they're not eligible for support, Victorian sole traders could be driven to break COVID-19 restrictions and risk huge fines to keep food on the table.
JobKeeper cliff must be pushed back to avoid small business wipeout, Carnell warns
A planned cut to JobKeeper payments at the end of September should be pushed back in light of stage four restrictions in Melbourne, Kate Carnell argues.
‘We have bills too’: Melbourne sole traders livid as many ruled ineligible for $10,000 grants
Sole traders in Melbourne are livid after the Andrews state government stipulated those without employees would not be eligible for $10,000 COVID-19 grants.
