How can Victorian SMEs move forward when we’re told to stand still?
The Blow founder Phoebe Simmonds says her Melbourne-based hair styling boutique is still reeling from the financial and emotional costs of the last lockdown.
“When small business suffers, Australia suffers”: Jason Murphy on the cost of lockdowns
By this stage of the pandemic, weary small and medium business owners know the majority of the downside falls on them.
National Cabinet agrees to “pathway” for managing out of COVID-19; lockdowns to be a “last resort”
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has outlined the four phases of the pathway for managing Australia out of COVID-19.
Victorian government’s lockdown playbook is a startup masterclass for marketing and PR
Every founder should take a close look at the marketing and PR masterclass that the Victorian government continues to display.
One year after hibernation: How business owners can now accelerate growth in the post-pandemic world
In a world that is increasingly complex and volatile, there is a premium on making good decisions and making them quickly.
Five low-cost leadership ideas to better support your team through Melbourne’s lockdown
Here are five, tangible low-cost leadership ideas to help you support your team during this unprecedented time.
The federal budget might offer write-offs and subsidies, but for Victoria’s recovery, the ball is in Dan Andrews’ court
The budget has left the field open for Dan Andrews to develop a recovery strategy for Victoria and targeted measures for Melbourne.
Video interviewing 101: The COVID-19 trend that’s changing the way we recruit
Video interviews have become the new face of recruitment — in this article we explore why, and how to conduct a great video interview.
How should Melbourne exit stage four lockdown? These four academics have different ideas
On Sunday, Daniel Andrews will reveal a roadmap for easing stage four restrictions. Here's what four experts think should be prioritised.
Daniel Andrews is considering introducing a ‘support bubble’ system: Here’s how it works in other countries
Victoria will soon have a roadmap out of restrictions, and it's been confirmed a support bubble concept is under “active consideration”.
E-commerce more important than ever — but there’s a “gap in information” for Melbourne retailers
Melbourne retailers will have to comply with new but still unspecified rules, as the city's stage four lockdown comes into force.
“We may need to take further steps”: Victoria foreshadows tougher restrictions for businesses
Victoria is facing the prospect of tougher COVID-19 restrictions, with Premier Daniel Andrews saying officials are doing "detailed analysis" on stepping up restrictions.
