Small business is bouncing back, but needs 210,000 new jobs this year: Xero monthly index
Small businesses need 210,000 jobs to be created this year to fully bounce back from the economic shock of the pandemic, fresh data shows.
From cold brew to oat milk: Dairy-free milk outfit Minor Figures expands in the US, ahead of launching its first light oat milk
Minor Figures is gearing up to launch the first light barista oat milk, adding yet another alternative milk to cafe menus around the world.
Why Georgia Samuel decided to close her once thriving salad bar chain, Famish’d
Georgia Samuel founded Famish'd salad bars in mid-2010 and quickly found success. But the COVID-19 pandemic led her to make the difficult decision to move on.
‘A catalyst, not a blip’: Mr Yum secures $11 million in funding to serve up post-pandemic hospitality tech overseas
Melbourne hospitality tech startup Mr Yum has raised $11 million in funding as it takes its QR code ordering platform international.
Global growth: Sydney-based Gelatissimo to open 20 new locations and enter the US market
Gelato brand Gelatissimo is scheduled to enter the US market this year and will also accelerate its expansion plan in Australia.
Vic government launches its own National Business Event Program, offering $25,000 grants for event organisers
The Victorian Government is offering grants of up to $25,000 for Melbourne business events, to encourage interstate travel and local spending.
Small business groups concerned vaccine rollout delay will slow full recovery for tourism-reliant businesses
Small business groups are concerned the government’s failure to meet its vaccination target will prolong economic recovery from the pandemic.
Hospitality and retail industries call for a delay to minimum wage increase
The hospitality and retail industries are urging the Fair Work Commission to delay increasing the minimum wage.
Batch Brewing Co. raises $1.5 million through equity crowdfunding, to take craft beer business national
Sydney craft beer business Batch Brewing Co. has closed its equity crowdfunding round, hitting its $1.5 million maximum after just five days.
Northern NSW hospitality venues hit by floods, the end of JobKeeper and the cancellation of Bluesfest due to latest COVID-19 cluster
Small businesses near Byron Bay say the cancellation of the iconic Bluesfest, which attracts 15,000 people, will significantly affect trading.
End of coronavirus support for business could lead to 5,000 insolvencies by June, financial agency warns
The temporary moratorium on insolvent trading has led to a drop in the number of insolvencies, but financial experts believe that is about to change.
“A huge hit”: Hospitality businesses in Brisbane face the first lockdown without JobKeeper
Sebastian Butler-White, owner of Pourboy on Brisbane's South Bank, is preparing for his business to once again take a "huge hit".
