Sweet success: A Melbourne bakery aims to fill a hole in home deliveries with Donut Dash virtual store
Donut Dash has been launched to make the most of an expected bump in demand for home-delivered goods amid Melbourne's second coronavirus lockdown.
“Subsidised jobs help, but they’re no panacea”: History shows there’s no quick fix for unemployment
Higher unemployment is a price we’ve paid to control the virus. It will take a mix of measures to ensure that cost is only temporary. Here's why.
“Don’t add to the problem”: Why there’s no need for panic buying during Melbourne’s latest COVID-19 lockdown
The frenzied COVID-induced panic buying in March and April left supermarket shelves bare. But as Melbourne enters a new lockdown, there's no need to hoard.
The September fiscal cliff will be replaced with a fiscal slope, thanks to tax cuts and a Jobkeeper ‘extension’
The federal government will turn to tax cuts and post-JobKeeper income support as Australian households and businesses approach the so-called fiscal cliff in September.
National ‘Go Local First’ campaign urges Australians to support small businesses
Small businesses across the country are being invited to get involved with Go Local First, a new national campaign designed to encourage Australians to purchase from, and support, local businesses.
“Obnoxious and toxic”: Women’s professional network slammed for tone-deaf take on COVID-19 job losses
Girlboss has been criticised for an Insta post claiming “unemployment is the new sabbatical” and calling on followers to find a silver lining in their layoffs.
Berejiklian: NSW will not tighten COVID-19 restrictions “at this stage” amid Melbourne outbreak
COVID-19 restrictions will not be tightened for NSW businesses for the time being, but state officials say they are watching the situation closely.
“Back to square one”: Why this Melbourne art startup is shifting its focus elsewhere amid second COVID-19 lockdown
Book an Artist has had to get creative and seek out other markets interstate, as Melbourne's second lockdown has left it with no work in the city.
“More to say soon”: Victorian government tight-lipped on help for Melbourne businesses hit by lockdowns
The Victorian government says it will soon reveal more information about crucial financial support for businesses in damage control.
The COVID customer conundrum: Should you be trying to retain or acquire more clients?
Marketing strategies are more important than ever as businesses reel from the pandemic. So what should you be doing — trying to attract or keep customers?
Morrison says income support will be extended, so which industries rely on JobKeeper the most?
With the federal government confirming plans to extend income support, we look at a industry-by-industry breakdown of the JobKeeper program.
Morrison confirms “further phase” of income support after JobKeeper expires
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has flagged more income support past September amid an ongoing review of the JobKeeper wage subsidy program.