Federal government considers extending COVID-19 insolvency protections
The Morrison government is running the ruler over a possible extension of insolvency protections brought in to protect SMEs from coronavirus.
“A time of reflection”: Why Bronwen Clune launched her flowery side-hustle in the midst of COVID-19
Bronwen Clune and Peter Costin have been working on their new flower delivery business, ok bouquet, over the past few months and are preparing to launch any day now.
“Untenable”: Restaurants face extended dine-in ban under leaked Victorian reopening roadmap
Restaurants and cafes would face an extended indoor dining ban under a leaked draft reopening roadmap for Victoria.
A brighter future? New markets for Aussie agri exporters
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the global economy. But where there’s uncertainty there’s also opportunity for Australia’s agribusinesses.
“Thank you day”: Grand Final public holiday to go ahead under new moniker
The Victorian government will retain the Grand Final eve public holiday, despite not hosting the big game in the state.
Australia enters its first recession since 1990: What SMEs need to know
Australia has fallen into a recession as household spending plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what SMEs need to know.
NSW unveils border bubble, but Queensland holds firm amid campaign to ‘save tourism’
Pressure is increasing on state governments to ease COVID-19 border restrictions, as NSW moves ahead with a plan to allow Victorians in border towns to enter the state.
ATO issues guidance for newly eligible JobKeeper employees, with or without STP
The ATO has published new information for businesses that are adding newly eligible employees to the JobKeeper program.
Sneakerboy’s win in court opens the door to six months of more rent relief for SMEs
Footwear retailer Sneakerboy has won a case in the NSW Supreme Court, which may have ramifications for thousands of SME tenants that have negotiated rent relief under the commercial tenancy code.
“If not us, then who?” Why Ami Bateman and Sian Murray launched their eco-friendly cleaning products during a pandemic
Why now was the right time for Ami Bateman and Sian Murray to launch innovative, non-toxic, cleaning product startup Pleasant State.
Workers buying leave? Fair Work floats new COVID-19 flexibility rules to help SMEs adjust to remote work
The Fair Work Commission has floated a raft of expanded workplace flexibility rules to help SMEs balance remote work arrangements.
Outside meetings and office bubbles: What we know about Victoria’s reopening roadmap
Victoria's reopening roadmap will be unveiled on Sunday, and it's expected to include a traffic light system and workforce bubbles.
