Confusion reigns as promised $50,000 bushfire grants for SMEs split in two Finance Matthew Elmas 29 January 2020 Commonwealth-funded but state-administered bushfire relief grants have caused confusion for small and medium business owners.
“Get out of your echo-chamber”: Using social media for short-term fundraising isn’t the solution Social Media The Conversation 21 January 2020 For truly effective action against current and future fires, we need to use social media to implement lasting transformations.
Morrison unveils $50,000 grants for bushfire-hit SMEs as “useless” loans come under fire Politics Matthew Elmas 20 January 2020 Bushfire-hit SMEs will be eligible for thousands of dollars in Commonwealth support under an assistance package announced today — but not everyone is happy.
Small business makes case for cash injection in “historic” roundtable with Prime Minister Politics Matthew Elmas 15 January 2020 Prime Minister Scott Morrison has promised additional Commonwealth support for small businesses affected by bushfire as soon as next week.
NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern thrusts Aussie small businesses into limelight during family holiday Influencers & Profiles Matthew Elmas 14 January 2020 New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has made a point of spruiking Aussie small businesses during her family holiday in Southeast Queensland.
Grants, loans and tourism support on the table as government moves to assist bushfire-hit SMEs Politics Matthew Elmas 13 January 2020 The Morrison government will meet with small business advocates on Tuesday to develop a support package for SMEs affected by Australian bushfires.
SMEs could get $500,000 low-cost loans from government to help with bushfire recovery Finance Matthew Elmas 8 January 2020 The Morrison Government is considering extending interest-free loans to small businesses affected by ongoing bushfires across Australia.