60 Percent Increase Of Women In The Boardroom Over The Past 5 Years

It has been revealed that Australian boardrooms have seen a 60 percent increase in the number of female members in the past five years, though cultural diversity continues to move at a slower pace, according to the Governance Institute. The new research was compiled by the Governance Institute of Australia and Watermark Search and published […]

4.6 Billion of JobKeeper Payments Went To Businesses That Increased Their Turnover

It has been revealed that billions of dollars’ worth of JobKeeper payments were distributed to businesses that increased their turnover at the peak of the covid-19 pandemic in 2020. The Australian Government originally announced the $1,500 per fortnight wage subsidy in March 2020 when the economy shut down to combat the spread of the virus. […]

Advice For Businesses Wanting To Improve Their Social Media Marketing Strategy

Millions of businesses around the world have successfully gained massive exposure for their products by implementing a successful digital marketing strategy. Businesses are placing their ads on platforms where their customers and desired target audience are active; Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest and other platforms. Brands that have effective social media campaigns are seeing major […]

Queensland State Government Offers $10000 Lifeline For Businesses Impacted By Lockdown

Queensland businesses who are struggling as a result of the state’s newest lockdown have been given a financial support lifeline by the state government in the form of a $10,000 lockdown grant. The announcement was made on Monday 2nd August by Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick, who revealed that the $260 million support package will be […]

Gold Coast Tourism Plummets Following New Border Closure

As a consequence of the Queensland Government’s decision to shut its border to all of New South Wales, businesses located on the Gold Coast have taken a huge financial hit as a result of losing access to customers located in Tweed Heads and the Northern NSW. A fourth-generation Gold Coast farmer located only kilometres from […]

2021 Covid-19 Business Support Grants Announced For Lockdown Impacted Business In Queensland

If your business has recently been impacted by the latest Queensland based covid-19 lockdown, you might be eligible to receive financial support via the 2021 Covid-19 Business Support Grants. These grants worth $5,000 will be available for small and medium businesses located across Queensland who have been impacted by the lockdown which commenced on Saturday […]

Consumer Sentiment Plunges In NSW As It Remains Firm In The Rest Of Australia

Consumer concerns related to the NSW Government’s latest lockdown for Greater Sydney have yet to spill out into other states, in contrast to similar conditions seen under similar lockdown conditions in Victoria through August of 2020. The Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment rose by 1.5 percent to 108.8 in July, up from 107.2 in […]

The Benefits of Running A Family Owned Business

There are many advantages and benefits to running a family-owned business. Family business still thrive in today’s highly competitive economy as most successful family businesses are not only well-founded but also exceptionally well-run. When you are aware of the advantages of being in a family-owned and run firm, it can significantly help your business maximise […]

The Show Starter Loan Scheme Aims to Boost Australia’s Creative Economy

Announced in December 2020, The Show Starter Loan Scheme is a $90 million loan project established by the Australian Government.  The scheme aims to give creative economy businesses access to finances which will make it possible for them to create new productions and events which will result in job creation and economic activity.  The scheme […]