Posts tagged "coronavirus affecting small business"

The growing uncertainty of the COVID-19 situation in Australia has made it more critical than ever for SME business owners to respond to rap…

Sample Coffee’s third and newest venue, Old Gold café, had been open for six short weeks when the COVID-19 restrictions knocked out most …

Small businesses are the beating heart of their communities, but they need the support of those communities now more than ever, says COSBOA's Peter Strong.

Finance Minister Mathias Cormann says the "unbelievably generous" JobKeeper program will end, but struggling businesses will still be able to seek support.

Donut Dash has been launched to make the most of an expected bump in demand for home-delivered goods amid Melbourne's second coronavirus lockdown.

Small businesses across the country are being invited to get involved with Go Local First, a new national campaign designed to encourage Australians to purchase from, and support, local businesses. 

The Victorian government says it will soon reveal more information about crucial financial support for businesses in damage control.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has flagged more income support past September amid an ongoing review of the JobKeeper wage subsidy program.

A Senate Inquiry is being held into the federal government's new legislation for payment times for small businesses. But there are significant flaws in the Bill, says Labor's Brendan O'Connor.

Byron Bay-based lifestyle brand Olli Ella has scrapped the traditional 9-5 work day and is allowing its employees to self-manage their workloads.

The Grattan Institute argues the Morrison government should drop an additional $70-$90 billion into the economy, including by extending JobKeeper.

The ATO will give some sole traders extra time to lodge their 2018-19 income tax returns, in order to apply for JobKeeper payments.