Are zombie firms on the rise? Payment times blow out amid insolvency protections Cashflow Matthew Elmas 9 September 2020 Payment times are increasing for small businesses, with creditors unable to chase up debts amid an extension in insolvency protections.
Andrews under fire as ‘gendered’ reopening roadmap angers small businesses Coronavirus Matthew Elmas 9 September 2020 Beauty and personal care services businesses say their industry has been singled out in a gendered Victorian reopening roadmap.
The ACCC will investigate how Google and Apple treat app developers: Here’s how to participate Apps Matthew Elmas 9 September 2020 Apple and Google dominate the app market. Now the ACCC is investigating whether that arrangement is undermining app developers.
Explained: What sole traders and small businesses must do to access JobKeeper 2.0 Coronavirus Matthew Elmas 8 September 2020 Businesses won't need to re-enrol to access JobKeeper 2.0, but they will need to tell the ATO who was working in their business in February.
Businesses snap up $500 million in apprentice subsidies as COVID-19 sees commencements tank Construction & Engineering Matthew Elmas 8 September 2020 The federal government has paid $500 million to businesses under its apprenticeship and training subsidies program, Michaelia Cash says.
“Devastating blow”: Carnell says Victoria must compensate closing businesses Coronavirus Matthew Elmas 7 September 2020 The Victorian government should compensate businesses forced to close in the face of an extended COVID-19 lockdown, Kate Carnell says.
Insolvency and bankruptcy protections extended for businesses struggling with COVID-19 Coronavirus Matthew Elmas 7 September 2020 The Morrison government has announced bankruptcy and insolvency protections will be extended until the end of the year.
Morrison waits on Victoria: Could JobKeeper be extended in Melbourne? Coronavirus Matthew Elmas 7 September 2020 Morrison won't decide whether to extend further income support for Melbourne businesses until Victoria steps up to outline its plan.
Hospitality industry eyes closed roads and laneways, as Melbourne prepares for months of outdoor dining Coronavirus Matthew Elmas 7 September 2020 Lover owner Will Newton says governments need to help businesses set up outdoor dining operations on nearby roads and laneways.
“Not a reasonable target”: Cosmetics businesses face months of uncertainty under Melbourne’s reopening roadmap Coronavirus Matthew Elmas 7 September 2020 Under Melbourne's reopening roadmap, Chapel Cosmetics will need to remain closed until at least the end of November, without any guarantees.
Explained: What businesses need to know about the regional Victoria reopening roadmap Coronavirus Matthew Elmas 6 September 2020 Here's what business owners in regional Victoria need to know about the Andrews government's reopening roadmap.
Explained: What businesses need to know about Melbourne’s reopening roadmap Coronavirus Matthew Elmas 6 September 2020 Everything small businesses need to know about how metropolitan Melbourne will emerge from stage four coronavirus rules.
