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Explained: Does Victoria’s new vaccine mandate apply to my business?

The Victorian government has expanded vaccination requirements for businesses as the state continues to grapple with a COVID-19 Delta outbreak.

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NSW businesses risk $5000 fines for serving unvaxxed customers

NSW businesses face fines of $5000 if they fail to stop unvaccinated customers from entering their venues when COVID-19 restrictions ease next week.

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E-commerce boom: Four areas retailers need to address ahead of Christmas

Insights from Power Retail and Australia Post reveal there are four areas retailers should address to succeed this holiday trading period.

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Explained: The small business support available from the big four banks

More small businesses are receiving hardship support from their banks amid ongoing lockdowns in the country’s two most populous states.

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Explained: New rules for JobSaver and Micro Business grants in NSW

The NSW government has updated eligibility requirements for its JobSaver cash flow support program and Micro Business grants.

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Tradies face temporary cash flow crisis as industry shutdown in Victoria continues

Tradies and subcontractors in parts of Victoria are facing a temporary cashflow crisis as the two-week ban on construction work continues to wipe out activity in the industry.

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Explained: What NSW small businesses need to know about vaccine passports

The NSW government is busy developing the Service NSW app so that it can verify people’s vaccination status ahead of restrictions easing next month.

Small business complaints about telco services hit ‘surprising’ three-year high

The number of complaints from small businesses about phone and internet services has reached a three-year high last financial year, the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman has revealed.

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Tumbling iron ore price dampens economy, but lockdowns hitting SMEs harder

Australia’s largest export source has suffered a blow after prices of iron ore tumbled by more than 50% over the last two months.

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Hiring in the COVID era: Four strategies recruiters are using to overcome pandemic challenges

The pandemic has made selecting the right candidate even more challenging, but these strategies can help you mitigate the risk of a bad hire.

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Businesses seek legal advice about vaccines in the office ahead of Vic and NSW reopening

Legal advisors are receiving an influx of enquiries from small businesses about vaccine policies for offices as on-site work in the country’s two most populous states is set to resume in less than two months.

Australian pub group to pay for workers’ flights and quarantine in pre-Christmas hiring blitz

National hospitality group Australian Venue Co has an ambitious plan to recruit up to 500 workers from overseas by paying for their flights and hotel quarantine ahead of Christmas.

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