The RBA says Australia’s economic recovery will be V-shaped, but there are reasons to doubt this
The Reserve Bank of Australia has forecasted our economic recovery will be V-shaped, however, it looks more like a flat-bottomed boat when graphed.
Is slowing Australia’s population growth really the best way out of this crisis?
The bridge to the other side of this COVID-19-induced economic downturn will depend on migration. It will depend on us continuing to welcome migrants.
Bioenergy, bike paths and closed-plan offices: How businesses and governments are preparing for a post-pandemic world
As the COVID-19 crisis changes the fundamentals of our society, businesses and governments are already grappling with the issues of a post-pandemic world.
Three ways “hibernation” can help startups weather COVID-19
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is calling for business "hibernation", but how does a startup take cover from a severe and prolonged economic downturn?
Kmart consolidation, local first and goodbye cash: What retail could look like when the recession has passed
This war will get worse before it gets better, that much we know. But when it does, what could retail look like? Here are 13 predictions.
The eight ways retail will shift after COVID-19
From mixed retailing and services to understanding supply chains on a deeper level, here's what I believe will happen after COVID-19.
“Leap of faith”: Businesses mull ‘ATO discretion’ amid wage subsidy eligibility uncertainty
Small businesses and startups are calling for the Morrison government and the ATO to clarify wage subsidy eligibility rules.
How to take back control: As business revenues plummet, cashflow has become even more critical
In this time of crisis, businesses must control their own destiny by immediately comprehending near-term cashflows under alternative scenarios.
This crisis is different: E-commerce, coronavirus and the looming recession
Physical retail contracted 35% more than online retail did during the GFC. This time we believe the figures will be more extreme.
What do WhatsApp, Dropbox and Kickstarter have in common? Why times of crisis breed invention
Entrepreneurs thrive in crises and uncertainty. They revel in the depths of the most complex global challenges. It’s how they’re wired.
Government unveils $130 billion wage subsidy for small business, including sole traders
The federal government has unveiled an unprecedented wage subsidy scheme that will see business payroll supported through the coronavirus crisis.
Online retail explosion, pay-to-view conferences and a cleaning service boom: Twenty-one ways business will shift due to the COVID-19 pandemic
"I suspect it will take years to rebuild confidence and balance sheets. And I know there will be serious long-term structural implications."