JobKeeper 2.0: “The good, the bad and the ugly” Articles Employee Matters 9 September 2020 How can SMEs start proactively positioning themselves to survive the end of JobKeeper? Natasha Hawker has four best-practice tips to share.
Former Myer boss Bernie Brookes saves collapsed accessories chain Colette by Colette Hayman Retail Matthew Elmas 9 September 2020 Collete by Colette Hayman has been bought from administration by an investor group led by former Myer boss Bernie Brookes and John Skellern.
Are zombie firms on the rise? Payment times blow out amid insolvency protections Cashflow Matthew Elmas 9 September 2020 Payment times are increasing for small businesses, with creditors unable to chase up debts amid an extension in insolvency protections.
Andrews under fire as ‘gendered’ reopening roadmap angers small businesses Coronavirus Matthew Elmas 9 September 2020 Beauty and personal care services businesses say their industry has been singled out in a gendered Victorian reopening roadmap.
Businesses snap up $500 million in apprentice subsidies as COVID-19 sees commencements tank Construction & Engineering Matthew Elmas 8 September 2020 The federal government has paid $500 million to businesses under its apprenticeship and training subsidies program, Michaelia Cash says.
Insolvency and bankruptcy protections extended for businesses struggling with COVID-19 Coronavirus Matthew Elmas 7 September 2020 The Morrison government has announced bankruptcy and insolvency protections will be extended until the end of the year.
Morrison waits on Victoria: Could JobKeeper be extended in Melbourne? Coronavirus Matthew Elmas 7 September 2020 Morrison won't decide whether to extend further income support for Melbourne businesses until Victoria steps up to outline its plan.
Hospitality industry eyes closed roads and laneways, as Melbourne prepares for months of outdoor dining Coronavirus Matthew Elmas 7 September 2020 Lover owner Will Newton says governments need to help businesses set up outdoor dining operations on nearby roads and laneways.
Explained: What businesses need to know about the regional Victoria reopening roadmap Coronavirus Matthew Elmas 6 September 2020 Here's what business owners in regional Victoria need to know about the Andrews government's reopening roadmap.
Explained: What businesses need to know about Melbourne’s reopening roadmap Coronavirus Matthew Elmas 6 September 2020 Everything small businesses need to know about how metropolitan Melbourne will emerge from stage four coronavirus rules.
Why TradeTools founder Greg Ford is against globalisation, for sharing wealth with employees, and committed to telling potential buyers to take a hike Entrepreneurs Matthew Elmas 4 September 2020 TradeTools founder Greg Ford has turned down more than one purchase offer in recent months as large corporates look to snap up prime assets.
The pandemic has paused sustainability and accelerated plastic production: We need to reverse this trend before it’s too late Coronavirus Preston Geeting 4 September 2020 How could a global pandemic press pause on sustainability goals and awareness, and instead, make plastic fantastic again?