The industries most vulnerable to rising COVID-19 cases and rising costs
Australia's retail, hospitality, and service sectors appear more susceptible to the financial impact of rising COVID-19 case numbers than other industries.
Victorian homebuilder Waterford Homes the latest constructor to call in the liquidators
The Geelong-based company is the latest construction firm to struggle as material costs and fixed-price contacts dig into the sector.
Energy ministers to discuss financial support for businesses as gas prices push 82-year-old family-owned brickworks to the edge
Natural gas prices have surged from an average of between $6 and $8 a gigajoule to in excess of $30 a gigajoule in some regions, as international and domestic factors drive demand.
Victorian government now reassessing rejected COVID-19 small business support applications after Business Victoria issued “incorrect” advice
The Victorian government is reassessing COVID-19 SME support grant applications it rejected last year after allegations of flawed information.
Victorian small business owners still seeking answers after backdated GST locked them out of COVID-19 support
Victorian small businesses rejected from major COVID-19 support grants in 2021 are pushing for answers regarding their knocked back claims.
‘A sense of freedom’: Small businesses and industry groups welcome eased COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria and NSW
Changes to face mask requirements, check-ins, and COVID-19 quarantine rules are on the way for Victoria and New South Wales.
Victoria to make RATs locally through government partnership with industry
The Victorian government says it’s securing 50 million rapid antigen tests a year through a partnership that will see the kits made in the state.
How the Jobs Victoria wage subsidy is helping small business owners
Here’s how the Jobs Victoria wage subsidy helped business owner Chris Choong keep his Jamaica Blue Café afloat during the pandemic.
Mr Kangaroo gets extra bounce from wage subsidy
The business used a wage subsidy from the Jobs Victoria Fund to hire a new Mandarin speaking online customer service consultant, Xinqing Liu.
Open for business: Unpacking the Jobs Victoria wage subsidy
In this SmartCompany webinar, editor Eloise Keating gathers with Jobs Victoria CEO Lisa Buckingham and business owner Chris Choong to discuss how employers can hire in today’s job market, and how they can access the Jobs Victoria fund.
Eason’s Car Centre in Ballarat driving business with new hire
The Jobs Victoria Fund has helped owner of Eason’s Car Centre in Ballarat, Sarah Ryan, subsidise the wage of new employee Tania Vermeend.
Joel joins Geelong Fencing thanks to wage subsidy
Owner of Geelong Fencing Dale Hood applied for the Jobs Victoria Fund when hiring Joel, giving him the support he needs to grow his business.
