Victorian small businesses are now eligible for help with energy bills
Energy retailers will be compelled to help Victorian small businesses that are unable to pay their energy bills during the pandemic.
Aussie e-bike subscription startup rides away with $16 million in funding and a brand new name to boot
Aussie e-bike startup Bolt Bikes has raised $16 million in funding and rebranded its eco-friendly fleet to become Zoomo.
JobKeeper 2.0: New turnover test for legacy businesses reducing hours
A new JobKeeper turnover test will be introduced for businesses kicked off the wage subsidy programthat still wish to reduce worker hours.
Wildly successful pivot stories — and where to next for SMEs
SmartCompany editor Eloise Keating, COSBOA CEO Peter Strong and a panel of business leaders and strategists discuss qualities and tactics that will help SMEs move through this tumultuous phase and into recovery.
Border grants: $45 million for small businesses hurt by NSW-Victoria border closure
The NSW government will give border grants of between $5,000 and $10,000 to small businesses affected by COVID-19 restrictions.
No refunds: STA Travel collapses into administration
STA Travel has collapsed into administration and has told customers they wont be offered cash refunds for holidays cancelled due to COVID-19.
Grants for farmers moving into e-commerce under ‘Click for Vic’ campaign
Click for Vic will connect residents with small businesses moving online to sell their produce amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
JobKeeper 2.0: Finance Minister rules out maintaining $1,500 rate
JobKeeper payments will be reduced at the end of September, despite calls by the opposition and businesses to maintain the $1,500 rate.
What are the secrets of a solid innovation strategy in a pandemic?
SmartCompany's Stephanie Palmer-Derrien quizzes a panel of business leaders on savvy innovation strategy during a pandemic.
Vinomofo and Adore Beauty tipped for ASX debut amid COVID-19 e-commerce boom
As COVID-19 causes a spike in e-commerce activity, two Aussie tech platforms are reportedly making moves towards the IPO milestone.
‘Upwards of $50,000’: Here’s how much being COVIDSafe is costing businesses
Businesses say they're proud to do their bit to curb the coronavirus, but COVIDSafe doesn't come cheap, even for growing companies.
Sharehouse shocks: How COVID-19 is disproportionately affecting young and casually employed people
A new survey finds many people living in share-housing in Victoria are facing a precarious future as a result of COVID-19.
