Work well, wherever you are: Lessons from Australia’s remote workforce
DocuSign surveyed 2,008 members of the remote workforce around Australia to understand how COVID-19 has changed attitudes towards the future of work.
Digital transformation continues to revolutionise hybrid productivity
Across industries, the shift to remote and hybrid productivity was a tipping point to redefine the future of how people work and collaborate.
Why it’s more important than ever to Go Local First this Christmas
SmartCompany spoke with two small businesses to gauge how important this year’s Christmas trading will be for them.
COVID creates new paradigm for digital transformation — agility
Despite new research showing SMEs are struggling to keep pace with digital transformation, there are ways to get programs back on track.
Five COVID-19 digital trends for SMEs that aren’t going away anytime soon
COVID-19 hit the ‘GO’ button on many slow-moving digital trends, many of which have changed the landscape for small business immeasurably.
The budget winners and losers: Experts weigh in on how it will affect SMEs
In an uncertain business landscape, many are wondering how this budget sets the roadmap for small business recovery.
2020 Budget Wrap: Unpacking the Federal Budget for SMEs
Peter Fray, editor-in-chief of Private Media, ASBFEO Kate Carnell and MYOB CEO Greg Ellis dive into the federal budget and its ramifications for SMEs, sole traders and startups.
How Melbourne’s Chapel Street is fighting gloom, with 15 new businesses set to open
Amid a stifling and ongoing stage-four lockdown in metropolitan Melbourne, 15 new businesses are set to reopen and put life back into the Chapel Street precinct.
Victoria ‘finalising’ more SME support as economists warn on $110 billion hit to Melbourne economy
The Victorian government says it will soon announce more SME financial support measures, amid a dire warning about the impact of stage four.
Are zombie firms on the rise? Payment times blow out amid insolvency protections
Payment times are increasing for small businesses, with creditors unable to chase up debts amid an extension in insolvency protections.
Businesses snap up $500 million in apprentice subsidies as COVID-19 sees commencements tank
The federal government has paid $500 million to businesses under its apprenticeship and training subsidies program, Michaelia Cash says.
Insolvency and bankruptcy protections extended for businesses struggling with COVID-19
The Morrison government has announced bankruptcy and insolvency protections will be extended until the end of the year.
