“Hope is the missing ingredient”: Chair of The Retreat begs for roadmap out of COVID-19
A roadmap may well be enough to prevent the further unnecessary death of businesses and the dreams and livelihoods of those behind them.
Melbourne-based Atiyah has fallen through the cracks of the COVID support system — here’s what founder Ben Armstrong wants to change
"To achieve startup success, outstanding support is needed, with many businesses (as well as our own) sadly falling through the COVID-19 support system," writes Ben Armstrong.
Tight eligibility criteria could exclude small businesses from Victoria’s lockdown payments
Eligibility criteria for the Victorian government’s business grants could exclude SMEs that have stood down staff, or have remained partially open.
Melbourne SMEs to suffer the most in the post-JobKeeper era
There’s still a big gap left by JobKeeper in Victoria, after repeated lockdowns left Melbourne businesses economically vulnerable.
City of Melbourne unveils 16 outdoor ‘dining precincts’ and offers $10,000 grants for businesses
Melbourne hospitality businesses can apply for $10,000 grants to help them extend their dining services onto footpaths, streets and laneways.
“Ultimate frustration”: Business owners and politicians call for financial support for Melbourne’s businesses
Daniel Andrews' recovery roadmap has led to calls for financial support for businesses, including those that have fallen through the cracks.
Victoria will offer free mentoring sessions to small businesses dealing with COVID-19
Free business mentoring sessions will be made available to businesses in Victoria to help them manage through the coronavirus crisis.
Stage four restrictions for Melbourne: People limited to 5km from home, business restrictions to be revealed Monday
Melbourne businesses in certain industries will find out tomorrow if they will close this week, as the Victorian capital city enters stage four restrictions.
