“Two years of digital transformation in two months”: How an operations overhaul could help businesses rebound
The coronavirus lockdown has given businesses a unique opportunity to take stock and plan for the coming months. Here are some areas to consider.
“Inflexible”: Kate Carnell says business partners have been left out of Morrison’s JobKeeper program
Small business ombudsman Kate Carnell says business owners operating under a partnership have been left in the lurch by JobKeeper rules.
Retail in need of therapy: Why shopping centres might never recover from the COVID-driven fever of online purchasing
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on consumers will affect the Australian retail industry for years. Here are three reasons why.
“Expect to hear from us”: ATO sounds warning on dodgy JobKeeper applications, foreshadowing audits and clawbacks
The ATO is encouraging businesses that may have made a mistake on their JobKeeper applications to come forward or risk an audit.
ATO receives 3,000 JobKeeper rort tip-offs: Here’s how to prepare your business for a potential audit
Dodgy businesses should be concerned about a review, but legitimate businesses also shouldn’t get complacent about facing a possible audit.
JobKeeper will end in fewer than 100 days: Here’s what you need to know
JobKeeper is approaching its twilight days and with almost one million businesses set to be kicked off the program in September, there's plenty to keep in mind.
From “reverse” to 200% growth: Businesses relish domestic travel revival, but months of uncertainty lie ahead
Borders are opening, albeit tentatively, but there are still more reasons than not to be worried about the future of tourism in Australia.
JobKeeper: Tax office grants additional time for some sole traders to report income
The ATO will give some sole traders extra time to lodge their 2018-19 income tax returns, in order to apply for JobKeeper payments.
Tax-time warning for SMEs: How always focusing on June 30 can blur your long-term vision
SMEs that always keep an eye on the approaching tax man risk failing to see the big picture and achieving long-term success, says Jun Yan of Ravit Insights.
“Keeping your eye on the cash”: Startup tips for an unusual EOFY
For startups, this EOFY, more than ever, it's all about "cash, cash, cash", says Standard Ledger founder and startup accountancy guru Remco Marcelis.
Tax-time reminder: Sole traders receiving JobKeeper and JobSeeker must declare payments as assessable income
With the end of the financial year looming, sole traders are being reminded to declare JobKeeper and JobSeeker payments to avoid nasty bills down the track.
Where has Australia relied most on JobKeeper? Treasury reveals application numbers by postcode
A postcode by postcode analysis of JobKeeper applications reveals the areas most reliant on wage subsidies as Morrison draws a line under the package.
