“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.
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.
Survive now, pay later: Why business owners should be wary of the government’s stimulus packages
Everyone is hoping the economy will bounce back in six months time. My fear is that, with the government's stimulus as it is, the real financial crisis will have only just begun.
How self-employed people can prepare to weather the coronavirus storm
The best thing self-employed people can do to prepare to ride out any bumps in the road is put a plan in place to cut spending and free up cashflow.
Government announces a $66 billion second coronavirus stimulus: What’s available to small businesses, and how do I claim it?
Just 10 days after announcing its coronavirus stimulus package, the Morrison government has released a second, beefed-up and more robust version.
New Zealand outstrips Australia, UK and US with $12 billion coronavirus package for business and people in isolation
NZ will spend NZ$12.1 billion to support businesses, increase benefits for low-income families and pay people who can’t work because of isolation.
The government is writing cheques to small business owners: This is how much you’ll get
In order to stave off a recession, the government has announced its $17.6 billion economic stimulus package. Here's what it means for your business.
Welcome support or falling short? Business leaders weigh in on the government’s coronavirus stimulus package
Is this the support small businesses need to get through a coronavirus-related downturn? Or is there more to be done? We asked around.
A $25,000 cash booster: The government’s $17.6 billion coronavirus stimulus package explained
The government has finally dropped its long-awaited coronavirus stimulus package, pledging $17.6 billion to bolster the economy.
“A domino effect”: The government’s coronavirus stimulus package doesn’t do much for startups
According to GO1 founder Vu Tran, while there are some helpful elements in the package for small businesses, startups might fall through the cracks.
