“Heartbreaking”: Melbourne businesses losing hope in the face of second COVID-19 lockdown
Melbourne businesses are in crisis management mode today after a second wave of coronavirus infections forced the government to reimpose lockdowns.
Buy-now-pay-later competitor Payright raises $12 million, as COVID-19 drives “a new normal” in retail
Big-ticket buy-now-pay-later startup Payright has raised $12 million in an oversubscribed capital raise, bringing its total funding to $60 million in 18 months.
Three things government can do to save small business as Melbourne enters its second lockdown
Small businesses are the engine of economic growth, and without further government support this second wave of restrictions will be a killer blow.
Reimagining the ‘law firm’: Why the Law Squared team has dropped hierarchical job titles
Law Squared has dropped hierarchical job titles for its lawyers as it continues on its path of rethinking what a 'law firm' can be.
Could financial advice vouchers help small businesses navigate COVID-19 complexity?
Financial advice vouchers could help SMEs navigate the complexities associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and government stimulus measures like JobKeeper.
Melbourne to head back into Stage 3 restrictions: Support for businesses to be announced
Thousands of small businesses across Melbourne will go back into Stage 3 lockdown restrictions on Wednesday, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced.
COVID-19 sees more dollars invested into bigger deals, while early-stage startups get left behind
Aussie startup investment was higher in Q2 2020 than over the same time last year. But, the number of investments significantly decreased.
‘Wait and see’: Family businesses hopeful as border closure cleaves Albury-Wodonga in two
Wodonga-based businesses Arnold's Fruit Market and Border Crane Consultants are waiting for permits to be able to continue trading as the border between Victoria and New South Wales is closed.
Aussie-founded fintech Fast raised $30 million in the middle of a pandemic — now it’s snapping up the best talent Silicon Valley has to offer
Having secured $30 million in Series A funding in the middle of a pandemic, Domm Holland's Fast is growing in a challenging Silicon Valley ecosystem.
Sock subscription startup Manrags raises $400,000 in 24 hours to launch the “Afterpay of textile recycling”
Aussie sock subscription startup Manrags has raised $400,000 in 24 hours, after its new textiles recycling product sparked a surge in revenues.
Brendan O’Connor: The government must decide if it will help small businesses to be paid on time or not
A Senate Inquiry is being held into the federal government's new legislation for payment times for small businesses. But there are significant flaws in the Bill, says Labor's Brendan O'Connor.
Rent relief: Morrison considers extra support for retail tenants as September cliff-edge looms
Rent relief measures will expire in September, but the Morrison government is considering whether to expand the code, amid pressure from retailers.
