Directors beware: You may be left exposed when government COVID-19 measures end
Directors of companies that have sought deferrals from the ATO, or that are relying on any of the relief measures, should be wary. Here's why.
Lower power bills? There’s now a grant for that – but there’s a catch
Three small businesses per electorate will be lucky enough to get federal government help with their power bills, under a new grant program launching today.
Second wave of infections could cost Australia $100 billion: Deloitte
As Victoria battles to contain a second wave of infections, economic forecasts reveal just how much the economy would suffer if governments fail to contain the recent outbreak.
Afterpay shares surged 23% this week as capital flows in to Aussie tech stocks
Afterpay shares have recovered from their March lows to top $68.19 this week, amid a broader recovery in Australian technology stocks.
T.M. Lewin Australia collapses into administration, as UK-based parent restructures
T.M. Lewin Australia has collapsed into voluntary administration following a decision by its UK parent company to close all its stores in an emergency restructure deal.
Lights, camera, competition: What today’s startups can learn from the fate of old home movies
COVID-19 will claim many startups but some will reinvent themselves and new rivals will emerge. Here's how your business can get the competitive edge.
Sim card provider Travelsim collapses: Potential buyers begin circling the Optus wholesale customer
Travelsim has collapsed into voluntary administration but potential buyers are already circling. Optus and Australia Post are listed as creditors of the sim card provider.
Ridesharing will look different after COVID-19, but it’s here to stay, says Ola ANZ’s Simon Smith
With restrictions easing, ridesharing operator Ola Australia is picking up speed again. But that’s not to say bookings will go back to the ‘normal’ of six months ago.
JobKeeper: Thousands of sole traders hit with audits and told they may need to repay wage subsidies
The ATO has sent emails to business owners threatening potential back payments over ineligible JobKeeper applications, sparking concern among sole traders.
“Frustration, disappointment and sadness”: Business owners reel as Victoria’s second wave rips through COVID-19 recovery
Espresso 155 is worried about its future amid a second round of trading restrictions in Victoria that's scuppered recovery efforts.
Crumpler to share office space with Tigerlily in coronavirus-inspired sharing deal
Crumpler has inked a deal with Tigerlily that will see both retailers share IT, warehouse and office resources to save costs in the wake of COVID-19.
Business services online as ATO works to resolve tax time website crash
The ATO lodgement website crashed on Wednesday as thousands of Aussies flooded in to process their tax returns and early access superannuation claims.
