Tag: business practices

Abuse Towards Retail Staff Increases In Sydney During Lockdown

Newly published data has shown that abuse towards retail staff in Sydney has skyrocketed during the covid-19 pandemic. Threats, violence and verbal abuse has increased by almost 80 percent in some parts of Sydney over the past 12 months. The research indicates that the abuse has been the most frequent to occur in areas in […]

Unvaccinated People Who Enter NSW Cafes Will Be Fined $5,000

As the NSW population gets closer to reaching its 70 percent vaccination target, the NSW Government is planning to fine unvaccinated people who enter a business up $5,000 under new strict measures. NSW State Minister for Finance and Small Business Damien Tudehope told the media that discussions are currently taking place to decide what are […]

Covid Disaster Payments Will End When Vaccination Rates Reach 80 Percent

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has announced Covid disaster payments for workers impacted by lockdowns will be discontinued once a state and territory reaches its 80 percent vaccination mark even if some regions end up being locked down again as a result of an outbreak. This means that income support for individuals who lost work during […]

How To Know If Your Business Is In Financial Trouble

Running a business can be full of challenges especially during the covid-19 pandemic when lockdowns can be implemented unexpectedly and the economy consequences of this can be severe. Here is a list of warning signs that could indicate that your business is headed for financial trouble. Major Clients Have Left Your Organisation Successful businesses will […]

ACT Government Increases Business Support Grants As Lockdown Is Extended

Canberra based businesses are set to receive a further grant payment of approximately up to $30,000 as a result of the ACT Government’s decision to extend the lockdown for another four weeks.   The extension of the ACT Covid-19 Business Grants means that employing businesses across the territory will be given an extra $10,000, while non-employing […]

The Benefits of Hiring A Business Consultant

A business consultant can be best described as a professional who works with clients on a large range of aspects with the purpose of trying to assist with improving, growing or maintain a company. A business works with business owners and managers to enhance the operations and efficiency of a business. The business consultant helps […]

NSW Government Expands JobSaver Scheme To Assist More Businesses During Lockdown

The NSW State Government has announced that large hospitality and tourism businesses that have revenues of up to $1 billion are now eligible for JobSaver following the announcement of an extension of the scheme. The expansion to large businesses in the tourism, hospitality and recreation industries means that businesses who have an annual turnover between […]

Australian Government Expands Eligibility for Business Recovery Loans

The Australian Government has announced that it will be loosening criteria for its SME Recovery Loan Scheme. The newly introduced changes mean that business with a turnover of up to $250 million will now have access. Prior to the new changes, the funding was only available to businesses who had received JobKeeper in the March […]